Heritage & Restoration Scaffolding

South Molton Scaffolding provides specialist heritage scaffolding and access solutions for the repair, conservation and restoration of historic buildings across Devon and the South West.

From churches and historic properties to complex roof and chimney restoration projects, our experienced team can provide carefully planned scaffolding solutions tailored to the individual building and scope of works.

With more than 30 years of scaffolding experience, we understand that older and historic structures can present unique access challenges. Our team works closely with contractors, property owners and project managers to provide safe and practical access while taking the character and requirements of the building into consideration.

Planning restoration or conservation work? Contact our team to discuss your scaffolding requirements and request a free, no-obligation quotation.

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Specialist Scaffolding for Historic Buildings

Historic buildings often require a different approach to modern construction projects. Irregular elevations, delicate architectural features, restricted access and unusual roof structures can all influence how scaffolding needs to be designed and erected.

Our experienced scaffolders can assess the individual requirements of the project and develop an appropriate access solution for the work being undertaken.

We can provide scaffolding for a variety of heritage and restoration projects, including:

  • Historic and period properties
  • Churches and places of worship
  • Listed and traditional buildings
  • Historic houses and estates
  • Roof restoration and replacement
  • Chimney repairs and restoration
  • Stonework and masonry repairs
  • External decoration
  • Window restoration
  • Building conservation and maintenance
  • Temporary roof requirements

Scaffolding for Restoration & Conservation Projects

Restoration projects often involve multiple specialist trades working across different areas of a building.

We can provide access solutions that allow roofers, stonemasons, decorators, conservation specialists and other trades to work safely and efficiently.

Our team can liaise with principal contractors and project managers throughout the project, ensuring the scaffolding solution reflects the access requirements of the work being undertaken.

Where a project presents a more unusual access challenge, our extensive experience with different scaffold configurations allows us to develop a solution appropriate to the structure and site.

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Carefully Planned Access Solutions

Heritage scaffolding isn’t simply about gaining access to a building.

The position of scaffold standards, ties, working platforms and access points can all require careful consideration where historic architecture or unusual structural features are involved.

Our experienced team takes a considered approach to each project, working with the wider project team to establish a safe and practical access solution while taking the existing structure into account.

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Why Choose South Molton Scaffolding?

Over 35 Years' Experience

More than three decades of scaffolding experience gives our team the knowledge to develop safe and practical access solutions for complex historic and traditional buildings.

Experienced in Specialist Access

From churches and chimneys to hanging scaffolds and temporary roofs, we have experience providing specialist access solutions for challenging structures.

NASC Contractor Membership

As a full contracting member of the NASC, we work to recognised industry standards for safety, training, quality and professional scaffolding practice.

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