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Based in Birmingham we offer a wide range of services across all construction sectors in the West Midlands and further.
We pride ourselves on surpassing our client's expectations with solutions that meet their every need. Our pre-tender design service ensures compliance, followed by a detailed quotation that guarantees top-quality standards delivered by our team of skilled and certified CISRS scaffolders within the given budget and timeframe.
With our commitment to excellence, you can rest assured that your project is in the best hands possible.
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Areas We Specialise in…
RESIDENTIAL
With local authority and private domestic properties, communication and organisation is key.
Dealing with an occupied property might seem challenging, but we strive to offer the safest and most efficient solution to meet all your residential scaffolding needs.
This approach enables us to stay on schedule while ensuring your peace of mind.
COMMERCIAL
Commercial scaffolding and access is in our DNA!
We have vast experience in the commercial sector and are just a phone call away to offer solutions to your access needs.
We can provide provisional drawings to facilitate detailed project discussions, helping to reach a consensus with all trades and meet deadlines for completion.
Industrial
With years of experience in the industrial sector, we can be at hand to offer a solution for access during shutdown or operational periods.
Whether it be a safe way of completing periodic maintenance or a complex structure to install plant we are available 24/7 to assist you and ensure the project's success.
Heritage
Working with listed dwellings and churches now makes up a generous portion of our business.
A pre-tender site survey is completed to ensure all factors are considered prior to design.
Our experience helps us offer a solution to any issues or concerns with the protection and security of the building before our works commence on site.
Mission Statement
With a diverse strategy across all sectors, our goal is to revolutionize the scaffolding industry by offering a transparent, high-quality, and reliable service.
Health and Safety
We prioritize the health and safety of everyone involved.
Our Health and Safety Policy dictates that we only employ CISRS registered scaffolders who are fully qualified. Additionally, we provide our workers with in-house development and further training opportunities.
Task-specific detailed risk assessment and method statements are issued for approval before our arrival on site.
To continually improve our safety standards, we conduct both in-house and third-party audits to identify areas where we can make enhancements.
Our environmental policy
All of our vehicles are ULEZ Compliant.
All of our materials are recycled when no longer in operational use.
We are proud to share that our goal of going completely digital and eliminating paper from our systems by 2023 was successfully achieved.
“A satisfied customer is the best business strategy”
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does scaffolding cost?
Unfortunately, it is not as straightforward as just providing a generic cost, a number of facts need to be considered such as; location to our depot, duration of hire, total meterage of the structure, if there are any access restrictions and whether a design is required or not.
Who can erect scaffolding?
All scaffolds must be erected by competent and CISRS qualified scaffolders, you must also check your contractor has:
Adequate public and employee liability insurance for the project.
A compliance sheet or a “For construction” scaffold design.
A task specific risk assessment and method statement.
Issued a handover certificate upon completion of erection/adaption.
How long does it take to install scaffolding?
Not including any complex structures, scaffolders usually work on a linear meter rate, completing 50 meters per team per day.
What does it take to become a scaffolder?
To become a scaffolder you need to go through the training process via an adult course or apprenticeship. This consists of 18 months of training and on-site experience, at the end of which you would obtain an NVQ level 2 and become a qualified scaffolder.
How often should a scaffold be inspected?
The Working at Height Regulations 2005 states that all scaffolds must be inspected every 7 days, after a significant alteration, following adverse weather or anything that could affect the stability of the structure.
What types of scaffolds require an engineer’s design?
Independent tied scaffolds other than those covered by TG20.
Access scaffolds with more than two working lifts @ 100%.
Buttress’.
Suspended/Slung scaffolds.
Ramp access scaffolds.
Shoring scaffolds.
Cantilever scaffolds (other than those covered in TG20).
Bridging in excess of 7.2m.
Scaffolds on a sloping base exceeding 1:10.
Temporary roofs or buildings.
Tube and fitting staircases.
What is TG20?
TG20 is a comprehensive guide generated by the NASC for the safe erection and use of basic tube and fitting scaffolds which do not require a bespoke design. The most recent publication is; TG20:21.
What is SG4?
SG4 is also a publication generated by the NASC. A complete guide on how to erect or dismantle scaffolding safely to prevent falls during all operations. The most recent edition is SG4:22
If you have a question that has not been covered above please get in touch using the button below.
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Use the form below to contact us regarding your enquiry. You may also email or call us to make an appointment.
For job opportunities, please email your C.V. to Info@optimumscaffolding.co.uk We are always looking for new and exceptional talent.
Working together on your project.
Optimum Scaffolding is a Birmingham based company that takes pride in providing exceptional scaffolding services with a focus on quality and standards. Our team has acquired years of experience working with some of the largest tier one clients, making us experts in all sectors.
We offer solutions for all types of projects, whether domestic, commercial, heritage or industrial. Our teams are skilled in creating complex scaffolds using tube and fitting or modular systems.
Our people are our greatest asset. Our teams are highly skilled and experienced in all aspects of scaffolding. We invest in education and training to keep our team up to date with the latest skills and health and safety regulations, in line with The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation.
Choosing the right partner for your project is a significant decision. That's why we offer a free consultation to ensure your complete satisfaction. In our industry, teamwork and trust are crucial, and we are proud of our excellent relationship and communication with all trades when working on projects.
At Optimum, scaffolding is our passion, and we are committed to delivering outstanding service and results.
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Areas we cover…
We work on a 60 mile radius of Birmingham.
