Scaffolding calculators

Scaffold hire by linear metre, lifts and weeks.

Scaffold Hire Cost Calculator

Estimate cost for scaffolding hire by linear metres, lifts and weeks.

Run length (m)

Lifts (working levels)

Total weeks

Erect/dismantle £/m

Weekly £/m after week 6

Standards, ledgers, transoms and boards needed to sheet a facade of a given length and height (metric tube-and-fitting).

Facade length (m)

Height (m)

Hire rate (€/m²/week)

Hire duration (weeks)

Classify a scaffold to EN 12811-1 load class, check working platform capacity and produce a NASC TG20:21 compliance summary before erection.

Bay length (m)TG20 standard bays: 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.1, 2.4, 2.7 m.

Platform width (boards)

Working lifts (simultaneous)

Total scaffold height (m)

EN 12811 load class

Sheeted / netted?

Bay area: 2.71 m²
Safe working load per bay: 5.42 kN (542 kg)
Total platform SWL: 5.42 kN
Wind loading multiplier: 1× standard
TG20:21 compliant configuration?: Yes — use TG20 eGuide compliance sheet.
Inspection interval: Every 7 days + after alteration / adverse weather (Work at Height Regs 2005 reg. 12).