Access 4U was appointed to provide phased scaffold access for new timber frame properties at Fleur De Lys in Totley, Sheffield. The contract used a combination of Tube and Fitting and Layher System scaffolding to meet the structural and programme demands of a timber frame build.

The access challenge 

Timber frame new builds move faster than traditional masonry, and scaffold has to keep pace without restricting the frame installation itself. At Fleur De Lys, the plots required independent scaffold configurations because each structure progressed at its own rate, which meant the erection sequence had to be planned and adapted as each frame went up rather than treated as a single programme.  

Working in a residential area added a further layer of planning. Deliveries and ground-level activity had to be managed carefully to avoid disrupting neighbours, and the site team had to maintain that discipline throughout the contract.

How Access 4U delivered the project 

The scaffolding used was a combination of both Tube and Fitting and Layher System components. Tube and Fitting gave the design the flexibility to follow the irregular geometry of the timber frames, while Layher sections were used where the structure allowed for faster erection and higher load capacity. Using both systems on the same contract was necessary because the frame geometry does not suit a single-system solution. 

Full RAMS were prepared and issued to the principal contractor before any work started on site. The Tube and Fitting sections were designed to NASC TG20 and the Layher sections to the manufacturer's guidance, with a bespoke engineer's design required for any configuration outside standard arrangements. Mandatory 7-day scaffold inspections were carried out throughout. Inspection records were maintained on file and made available to the principal contractor on request. All operatives held CITB/CISRS training and current CSCS cards.

Outcome 

The phased scaffold access kept pace with the timber frame installation on each plot.

FAQ 

How much does scaffolding for a new build in Sheffield cost? 

Cost depends on the size of the structure, the number of lifts required, the scaffold system used, and the length of the contract. Access 4U will survey the site and provide a written quotation. Call 0114 299 7993 or use the quote form on this site.  

Do you provide scaffolding for timber frame builds in the Sheffield area? 

Yes. Access 4U has direct experience scaffolding timber frame new builds in Sheffield and the surrounding area, including Fleur De Lys in Totley. Timber frame construction moves quickly, so scaffold sequencing is planned alongside the frame erection programme from the outset. 

Are you NASC registered and do you provide designs that meet NASC guidance?

Access 4U is an NASC member and provides scaffold designs on all contracts, to NASC TG20 for tube and fitting and to the relevant NASC or manufacturer's guidance for system scaffold. Where a configuration falls outside standard guidance, a bespoke engineer's design is produced. Full RAMS and mandatory 7-day scaffold inspections are standard on every contract, and all operatives hold CITB/CISRS training and current CSCS cards. 

Working on a similar project? 

Access 4U provides residential scaffolding across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. If you need a site survey and written quotation, get in touch. 

Get a quote: Residential Scaffolding Sheffield 
Call: 0114 299 7993