Posts by stevescaffolding

This scaffolding in Boxley, near Maidstone, was to access the clock tower so some renovation work could take place.  The client had been let down by another scaffolding company and because he had heard of our reputation for providing an excellent service from some mutual connections, decided to give us a go.  We responded in…

We have been working in Teynham, between Faversham and Sittingbourne in Kent. The scaffolding required was on a Grade 2 listed building called Frognal Farmhouse. The restoration work requires a scaffold to complete the exterior brickwork, windows and chimney stacks renovation.  As the building is on a busy country lane, we provided the appropriate safety…

One of the biggest complaints within the scaffolding industry is that the scaffolding company didn’t turn up and they didn’t even have the decency to phone up and explain why. To make matters worse the repercussions go far beyond the scaffolding not being installed that day. Just imagine; you can’t arrange another scaffolding company to…

Scaffolding much like any trade is complex and should only be performed by competent fully qualified individuals. The trouble is that because of the stereotypical reputation that is associated with scaffolders, people make the mistake in thinking that it’s only a ‘semi-skilled’ trade. This isn’t helped by the way some small companies and believe it…

For many years now I have been an advocate of traditional tube and fitting scaffolding. My attitude was that if it isn’t broken, then don’t fix it! However, since starting my own scaffolding company in Kent I find myself looking for new and more cost-effective systems of erecting scaffolding. Enter The Readylok Scaffolding! Readylok scaffolding…

Today we erected some scaffolding on the front and back of a house in Chatham. It was a nice little job to start the day with. The house was situated on a very steep hill so just to be safe I put some chocks behind the back wheels of the truck. The scaffolding was to…

Most of the roads are narrow enough as it is and then there is always that one car that parks in the most awkward place possible. Luckily I have a small open back truck which is handy for these types of situation. The job itself was as straight forward as it gets in scaffolding, 2…