Scaffold Services Limited

What Scaffold Services Limited does

Scaffold Services Limited is a family-owned independent scaffolding contractor headquartered in Leicester, UK, founded in 1967 and registered in England (No. 905308). The firm is the longest-established independent scaffold contractor in Leicester and the largest independent scaffold contractor in the East Midlands. It provides hire, sale, and erection of scaffolding and access equipment for construction projects ranging from low-level housing sites to multi-storey commercial and residential developments, heritage restorations, and industrial emergency call-outs. Services are delivered to clients across the East Midlands including Leicester, Derby, Nottingham, Coventry, Northampton, and Peterborough.

The company operates two core service lines. Contract Scaffolding Services covers full-service scaffolding provision including erection, hire, and dismantling across sectors such as temporary roofs, heritage, high-rise, industrial, commercial, residential, education, and infrastructure. Notable technical capabilities include HAKI-based temporary roofing systems used on heritage restoration projects, exemplified by a 1,300 sq.m. temporary roofing system supported by approximately 230 tonnes of scaffolding and 250 tonnes of concrete ballast at Apethorpe Hall. Scaffolding Hire & Sales enables business accounts to purchase or hire scaffolding components, positioning Scaffold Services as the only contract-scaffold company in Leicester offering this dual capability. The firm holds ISO 9001, NASC, CHAS, CITB, Constructionline, and Builder's Profile certifications, and employs independent safety inspectors to verify compliance.

The business model is project-based B2B services with pricing that is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales via dedicated Contracts Managers who own projects from tender through practical completion, providing a single point of contact. The customer base spans Tier-1 UK main contractors (Willmott Dixon, Winvic, Interserve, Vinci Construction, Gallifordtry, McAleer & Rushe), residential developers (McCarthy and Stone, Solus Homes), heritage sites (Leicester Cathedral, Southwell Minster, Apethorpe Hall), education (De Montfort University, Loughborough Grammar School), and healthcare (Leicester Royal Infirmary). The company reports 80% of workload from repeat business, indicating strong customer retention within a relationship-driven regional model. Wayne Handford became Managing Director in 2012 after 20+ years with the firm, preserving family ownership continuity.

Name

Scaffold Services Limited

Legal name

Scaffold Services Limited

Website

https://scaffoldservicesltd.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scaffold Services Limited is a family-owned independent scaffolding contractor founded in 1967 and headquartered in Leicester, UK. It provides hire, sale, and erection of scaffolding and access equipment to construction main contractors, developers, heritage sites, and education clients across the East Midlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scaffolding Services

NAICS

Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Insulation, Scaffolding & Access Services (ISA) (IMAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL), Roof & Facade Access Systems (Anchors, Lifelines, Catwalks, BMUs) (IMAFAMAG)

Keywords

• Scaffolding hire services
• Access equipment supply
• Contract scaffolding erection
• Temporary roof systems
• Construction access solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Leicester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Contract Scaffolding Services: Scaffold erection and dismantling services for construction projects ranging from small works to major multi-storey commercial and residential developments, including heritage renovations and industrial emergency call-outs.
2. Equipment Hire & Sales: Only contract-scaffold company in Leicester offering hire and sale of scaffolding components. Business accounts can purchase or hire equipment as needed.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Scaffold Services Limited provides hire, sale and erection of scaffolding and access equipment for construction projects across the East Midlands. The company delivers full-service scaffolding solutions ranging from low-level housing sites to multi-storey commercial and residential developments, heritage renovations, and industrial emergency call-outs, including specialized temporary roofing systems.

Product overview

Scaffold Services Limited operates as a traditional scaffolding contractor offering two core service lines: Contract Scaffolding Services and Scaffolding Hire & Sales. The Contract Scaffolding Services division provides comprehensive scaffolding solutions across diverse sectors including temporary roofs, heritage buildings, high-rise, industrial, commercial, residential, education, and infrastructure projects. The Hire & Sales division enables businesses to purchase or hire scaffolding equipment directly. The company services projects ranging from small works to major construction sites throughout the East Midlands region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contract Scaffolding Services Full-service scaffolding provision for construction projects, including erection, hire, and dismantling of access scaffolds across multiple sectors including temporary roofs, heritage, high-rise, industrial, commercial, residential, education, and infrastructure applications.
• Scaffolding Hire & Sales Hire and sale of scaffolding components for businesses, allowing customers to purchase or hire equipment through a business account. The only contract-scaffold company in Leicester offering both equipment hire and sales.
• Temporary Roof Systems Temporary roofing systems providing protection and access for building restoration and repair work in all weather conditions, developed with HAKI for heritage projects such as Apethorpe Hall and Southwell Minster.
• High-Rise Access Scaffolding Multi-storey access scaffolding solutions for residential and commercial tower construction, including 60-metre independent access scaffolds such as the Thames Tower Leicester project, working in conjunction with mast-climber solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% repeat business rate

Named customers27 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Simpson Scaffolding: UK scaffolding contractor offering contract scaffolding and access services to construction and heritage clients. Comparable in core trade services and emphasis on heritage/restoration work.
• Trad Scaffolding: UK independent scaffolding contractor providing design, erection and hire across commercial, residential and industrial sectors. Directly comparable mid-market independent peer in services and customer mix.
• Millcroft Services: UK scaffolding contractor providing access solutions to construction and infrastructure clients including major contractors. Comparable in scale, service offering and tier-one customer base.
• Lyndon Scaffolding: Large UK independent scaffolding contractor providing access solutions, design and erection for construction, industrial and infrastructure projects. Closest direct peer in scale and service mix to Scaffold Services Limited.
• Turner Access: UK scaffolding and access specialist offering contract scaffolding, mast climbers and access solutions to construction clients. Comparable in core erection services and adjacent capability (mast-climber solutions) referenced in Scaffold Services' product mix.
• GKR Scaffolding: UK-wide independent scaffolding contractor offering design, erection and hire services to construction and infrastructure clients. Directly comparable in business model (contract erection plus hire) and customer base (tier-one main contractors).

Broad incumbents

• BrandSafway: Global access and scaffolding solutions provider with UK operations. Larger incumbent offering broader services (scaffolding, insulation, coatings, formwork) but competing directly in the same contract scaffolding market.
• Layher UK: UK arm of a major European scaffolding system manufacturer and hire provider. Comparable to Scaffold Services on the hire/sales side and on system-scaffold erection, with a broader product portfolio.

Emerging players

• HAKI UK: Provider of system scaffolding and temporary roofing technologies. Existing partner of Scaffold Services for the Apethorpe Hall project; competitive overlap on temporary-roof and heritage access solutions.

Regional players

• Allied Scaffolding: Regional UK scaffolding contractor serving specific geographic markets with contract scaffolding and hire. Comparable business model but typically smaller regional footprint than Scaffold Services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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