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How much does scaffolding cost?
The price depends on the area, how long it stands, access and whether erection is included. Below are the published figures of five price guides with their dates and units, and a worked example on the scaffold area ScaFix computes. ScaFix sets no prices.
By Ole Emil Frikstad Urstad · How the numbers are computed ·
How much does scaffolding cost for a house?
In the UK, Checkatrade gives £650–£1,100 a week for a two-storey semi (average £875) and £20–£25 per m², MyBuilder £300–£900 a week and £1,500–£2,600 for a full wrap of a two-storey house, and Less.co.uk £500–£1,500 for the first week including erection and dismantling. In the US, HomeGuide gives rental of $50–$200 a week for a basic set and $250–$750 for a multi-level tower, with delivery and setup extra.
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Published prices
As each guide states them, read on 23 October 2026. All are commercial marketplaces or quote sites; units differ, so compare like with like.
| Source | Unit | Price | Includes | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkatrade (UK) | per week; per m² | £650–£1,100 a week (2-storey semi, avg £875); £20–£25 per m² | Erection and dismantling usually (confirm) | 02/26 (header); table: October 2026 |
| MyBuilder (UK) | per week; per m²; per job | £300–£900 a week; £15–£25 per m²; full wrap £1,500–£2,600 | Full wrap: erection, dismantling, 4–6 weeks | 2026 (title) |
| Less.co.uk (UK) | first week; per metre per week after | £500–£1,500 first week; £10–£20 per metre per week after | Erection, first week, dismantling | 10 June 2026 |
| HomeGuide (US) | per day / week / month rental | basic set $50–$200 a week; multi-level tower $250–$750 a week | Equipment only; delivery $50–$200, setup $100–$500+ | 13 April 2026 |
Worked example: the example house
ScaFix computes the scaffold area around its example house with Layher Blitz at 210.36 m². At MyBuilder's £15–£25 per m², that is £3,155–£5,259.
What changes the price
- Area and weeks standing; after the first weeks the weekly hire adds up.
- Access, permits for scaffolding on the pavement, and sheeting.
- Checkatrade's page gives the same £875 as a weekly and a monthly figure; check the unit before comparing.
- ScaFix gives the area and the parts list to ask for quotes; the quote comes from the scaffolder.
Sources
Checkatrade, MyBuilder, Less.co.uk and HomeGuide, read on 23 October 2026.
Questions and answers
How much does scaffolding cost per week in the UK?
Checkatrade gives £650–£1,100 a week for a two-storey semi; MyBuilder £300–£900 a week for standard domestic scaffolding (both 2026).
How much does it cost to rent scaffolding in the US?
HomeGuide gives $50–$200 a week for a basic set and $250–$750 for a multi-level tower, plus delivery and setup (13 April 2026).
How do I work out the scaffold area?
Enter the walls in ScaFix or take them from a PDF drawing; ScaFix computes the scaffold area and the whole parts list.
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