Hadlow, Kentinfo@thompsonstowers.com Mon–Sat 9am–5pm · Sunday closedOut of hours emergencies answered - Services Areas Our WorkReviewsAboutContactCall us direct07355 037000Get a Free Quote Call Home/AreasScaffolding In Canterbury # Scaffolding In Canterbury,Built Safe,Tidy And On Time Family-run scaffolding for Canterbury's historic centre and surrounding suburbs, built with real care for listed and heritage buildings. Get My Free Quote 07355 037000 Free site survey. Written quote back within one day. CISRS Carded scaffolders on every lift £10m + £10m Public & employers' liability 1 Day Written quote turnaround 6 Weeks Hire included as standard The Thompsons Towers standard ## Scaffolding In Canterbury, Done Properly ### CISRS-carded scaffolders Every scaffolder trained, carded and checked before they set foot on your property. ### £10m public and employers' liability Full cover in place on every domestic and commercial job we take on. ### Free survey, quote in one day We survey at no charge and send an itemised written quote back within one day. ### Six-week hire included Six weeks of hire as standard, with weekly inspections throughout. Get a Free Quote Local coverage ## Scaffolding Cover Across Canterbury Canterbury is one of the furthest towns in our regular coverage area, reached from our Hadlow yard via the A2, and we take it on for both domestic and commercial scaffolding work throughout the city and its outlying suburbs. Whether it's a house near the cathedral precincts, a shop unit on the High Street, or a new-build on the edge of the city towards Sturry or Wincheap, Katie coordinates the booking and paperwork while Mason and the crew handle the build itself. Canterbury's historic centre is unlike almost anywhere else we work: the cathedral, the medieval street pattern within the old city walls, and dense concentrations of listed timber-framed and Georgian buildings around Palace Street, Best Lane and the Buttermarket mean every scaffold in that part of the city has to be planned with real precision. Fixings need to avoid damaging historic fabric, footprints have to work within extremely narrow lanes, and in many cases we're liaising around conservation constraints and, where relevant, the interests of Canterbury Cathedral's own precincts. We take the same care with a small shopfront scaffold on the High Street as we would with a larger job, because the margin for error on these buildings is small. Outside the old city walls, Canterbury has a very different character. Areas like St Stephen's, Wincheap and Sturry have a mix of Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and post-war housing, which call for more conventional domestic scaffolding: roof work, chimney repairs, extensions and repointing on brick that's more standard to work with than the timber-framed buildings in the centre. Further out towards the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University, and the newer estates off the A28 and A257, we see more extension and new-build scaffolding on properties with generally easier vehicle access. Canterbury's status as a university city and major tourist destination adds a layer most towns don't have: pedestrian footfall around the cathedral, the High Street and the Westgate Towers area is heavy for much of the year, and scaffolds in these zones need robust hoarding, clear pedestrian routes and, frequently, a pavement licence from Canterbury City Council. We build this into our planning and timing from the outset, often arranging deliveries early in the morning before the streets fill up with visitors and students. We regularly take on chimney and roof scaffolds on the taller Victorian terraces around St Dunstan's and Northgate, repointing work on older brick facing the coastal-influenced damp that this part of Kent gets more of than inland areas, and full-house renovation scaffolds on period cottages tucked into the lanes near the cathedral. Commercial access scaffolding for shopfronts and offices around the High Street and St George's Street is also a steady part of our Canterbury workload. Being close to the coast, Canterbury gets more driving rain and damp weather than our villages further inland around Hadlow and Tonbridge, which affects timber-framed and older brick buildings in particular. We factor this into scheduling weatherproofing and temporary roof systems, especially for re-roofing projects on the city's older housing stock where timing around wet weather really matters. Whatever the job, from a single ladder tower for a shopfront sign repair on the High Street to a full scaffold wrap on a listed cottage near the cathedral precincts, we bring CISRS-carded scaffolders, full RAMS and inspection paperwork, and our standard six-week hire period to every Canterbury job, with the same care for heritage buildings that this city demands. ### Heritage and listed building care We plan scaffolds around Canterbury's timber-framed and listed buildings near the cathedral and old city walls with fixings and footprints chosen to protect historic fabric. ### Pedestrian-heavy site management Scaffolds near the High Street and cathedral precincts are built with robust hoarding and clear pedestrian routes, timed around the city's heavy tourist and student footfall. ### Coastal damp and weatherproofing Canterbury's proximity to the coast brings more driving rain, so we plan temporary roof systems and weatherproofing carefully for re-roofing projects on older housing. Services in Canterbury ## Every Scaffold We BuildFor Canterbury Properties ### Renovation & Refurbishment in Canterbury Careful renovation scaffolding for the timber-framed and listed buildings around Canterbury's old city and cathedral precincts, fitted to narrow medieval lanes without damaging historic fabric. Read more ### Repointing & Brickwork in Canterbury Repointing scaffolds for Victorian brick terraces around St Dunstan's and Northgate, giving bricklayers safe, level access to tackle the coastal damp this part of Kent sees more of. Read more ### Chimney Scaffolding in Canterbury Independent chimney access for Canterbury's tall Victorian terraces, keeping stack repairs safe and self-contained without scaffolding a whole historic elevation. Read more ### Commercial Scaffolding in Canterbury Shopfront and office scaffolding around the High Street and St George's Street, built with hoarding and clear pedestrian routes to suit Canterbury's heavy footfall. Read more ### Temporary Roof Systems in Canterbury Weatherproof temporary roofs for re-roofing projects on Canterbury's older housing stock, timed to manage the city's coastal-influenced rain and damp. Read more ### Scaffolding For Extensions in Canterbury Scaffolding for rear extensions on the more conventional Victorian and post-war housing around Wincheap and Sturry, away from the tighter constraints of the old city centre. Read more Domestic Scaffolding - Roofing Scaffolding - New-Build Scaffolding - Access Scaffolding & Towers - Emergency Scaffolding - Scaffold Hire - Internal Scaffolding - Cladding Scaffolding - Rendering Scaffolding - Painting & Decorating Scaffolding Why Canterbury calls us ## Why Canterbury Chooses Thompsons Towers Canterbury's heritage buildings demand a scaffolder who understands the stakes, and that's the care we bring to every job in the city. ### CISRS-carded crews Every scaffolder on our Canterbury jobs is CISRS-carded with CITB training in working at heights, manual handling and scaffold inspection. ### £10 million insurance We carry £10 million public liability and £10 million employers' liability insurance, important reassurance when working near listed buildings and busy pedestrian areas. ### Free survey, quote within a day We'll visit your Canterbury property, assess access and heritage constraints, and provide a written quote within one day. ### We beat genuine written quotes Bring us a genuine written scaffolding quote for your Canterbury job and we'll beat it. ### Design drawings for non-standard builds For the timber-framed or unusually shaped buildings common in Canterbury's old city, we can provide design drawings and calculations at extra charge. ### Full paperwork for heritage sites RAMS, scaff tags and weekly inspection records are provided as standard, useful documentation when working near listed and conservation-area buildings. Local conditions ## Common Scaffolding Challenges In Canterbury Canterbury's historic core and heavy footfall create scaffolding challenges that are quite different from a typical Kent town. ### Timber-framed and listed buildings Buildings around Palace Street and the cathedral precincts need fixings and footprints planned to protect historic timber frames and masonry. ### Narrow medieval lanes Streets within the old city walls are often too narrow for standard vehicle access, requiring careful delivery planning and, sometimes, hand-carrying of materials. ### Heavy pedestrian and tourist footfall The High Street and cathedral area see constant foot traffic for much of the year, so scaffolds need robust hoarding and clearly managed pedestrian routes. ### Coastal damp and driving rain Canterbury's closeness to the coast brings more damp weather than inland Kent, which affects timing for re-roofing and weatherproofing work. ### Pavement licensing in the city centre Scaffolds projecting over footways near the High Street or Westgate Towers usually require a pavement licence from Canterbury City Council, which we arrange. Our process ## From First Call ToSigned-Off Scaffold 01 ### Free site survey Katie books a visit that suits you. Mason measures up, checks access, ground conditions and neighbouring boundaries. 02 ### Written quote in a day A fixed written price back within one day, itemised, with the six-week hire period included as standard. 03 ### Paperwork & permits RAMS issued, pavement or highway licence arranged where needed, and neighbours spoken to before we arrive. 04 ### Erection on the agreed day CISRS-carded scaffolders build to TG20 compliant configurations, board out fully and scaff-tag before handover. 05 ### Inspection & dismantle Weekly inspections recorded for the duration of hire, then a clean, tidy dismantle and a swept site on completion. Common questions ## Scaffolding In CanterburyQuestions Answered Still unsure? Ring 07355 037000 and speak to Katie or Mason directly, or use the contact form. Do you cover Canterbury?+Yes. Canterbury and its surrounding suburbs, including Wincheap, Sturry and St Stephen's, are part of our regular working area from Hadlow. How quickly can you get to a Canterbury job?+Canterbury is a longer drive from our Hadlow yard than our closer villages, reached via the A2, but we schedule surveys and installs promptly once a job is confirmed. What does scaffolding cost in Canterbury?+Costs depend heavily on the property, particularly for listed buildings in the old city, so we always provide a free site survey and a written quote within a day rather than a phone estimate. Do you offer emergency scaffolding in Canterbury?+Yes, we provide a fast response for emergency and storm damage scaffolding, day or night, with the phone answered out of hours. Do I need a licence for scaffolding near the cathedral or High Street?+If a scaffold projects over a public footway in the city centre, we handle the pavement licence application with Canterbury City Council as part of the job. How long is a typical scaffold hire?+Our standard hire period is six weeks, included in the quote, with extensions available if your Canterbury project takes longer, common with heritage restoration work. Are you insured to work on listed buildings?+Yes, we carry £10 million public liability and £10 million employers' liability insurance and take particular care with fixings on Canterbury's listed and timber-framed buildings. How do you manage scaffolding around busy pedestrian areas?+We build in robust hoarding, clear pedestrian routes and early delivery timing to work around Canterbury's heavy tourist and student footfall. Can you provide design drawings for unusual buildings?+Yes, for non-standard scaffolds, common on Canterbury's timber-framed and irregular historic buildings, we can supply design drawings and calculations at extra charge. Will scaffolding disrupt neighbours or nearby shops?+We plan access, hoarding and working hours carefully around Canterbury's dense city centre to keep disruption to neighbours, shops and passers-by to a minimum. ## Nearby areas we also cover - Scaffolding in Ashford - Scaffolding in Maidstone - Scaffolding in Tonbridge - Scaffolding in LondonBased in Hadlow near Tonbridge, we work across Kent, Sussex and London. See all areas we cover or read more about Thompsons Towers. Free survey · Quote in one day ## Need Scaffolding InCanterbury? Get a free site survey and a written quote back within one day. Call 07355 037000 or email info@thompsonstowers.com. 07355 037000Email the office - CISRS-carded scaffolders - £10m public & employers' liability - RAMS, scaff tags & inspections - Six-week hire included as standard ### Opening hours - Monday9am – 5pm - Tuesday9am – 5pm - Wednesday9am – 5pm - Thursday9am – 5pm - Friday9am – 5pm - Saturday9am – 5pm - SundayClosedPhone answered out of hours for emergencies. Family-run scaffolding from Hadlow, near Tonbridge. CISRS-carded scaffolders working across Kent, Sussex and London. - ### Services Domestic Scaffolding - Commercial Scaffolding - Roofing Scaffolding - Chimney Scaffolding - Scaffolding For Extensions - New-Build Scaffolding - Renovation & Refurbishment - Temporary Roof Systems - Access Scaffolding & Towers - Emergency Scaffolding - Scaffold Hire - Repointing & Brickwork - Internal Scaffolding - Cladding Scaffolding - Rendering Scaffolding - Painting & Decorating Scaffolding - All scaffolding services ### Areas Covered - Tonbridge - Tunbridge Wells - Hadlow - Kings Hill - Paddock Wood - Maidstone - Sevenoaks - Ashford - Canterbury - Dartford - Gravesend - London - Sussex - Essex - All areas covered ### Contact Hadlow, Kent Office in Hadlow. Our yard is based in Five Oak Green. 07355 037000 info@thompsonstowers.com Mon–Sat 9am–5pm · Sunday closed - About Us - Our Work - Reviews - Contact © 2026 Thompsons Towers Scaffolding Services Ltd. All rights reserved. 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