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 Maidstone # Scaffolding In Maidstone,Kent's County Town,Done Properly From the Medway riverside to Maidstone's outer estates, we build compliant, tidy scaffolding across the county town, run from our Hadlow yard nearby. Get My Free Quote 07355 037000 Free survey · Written quote within a day · £10m public liability 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 Maidstone, 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 built for Maidstone's scale and variety Maidstone is the largest town we cover, and its building stock reflects that: a historic town centre around the High Street and Medway riverside with listed buildings and older commercial premises, dense Victorian terraces in areas like Tovil and Barming, mid-century suburbs spreading out towards Grove Green and Shepway, and newer developments on the edges towards Bearsted and Allington. We cover Maidstone regularly and adjust our approach to each part of it, because a High Street shopfront and a 1930s semi in Shepway need very different scaffold thinking. Our yard in Hadlow sits a short drive south of Maidstone, giving us quick access along the A26 and A20 corridors without the town centre traffic that can slow down jobs coming from further afield. That matters in Maidstone especially, where one-way systems, riverside road closures for events, and heavy commuter traffic through the centre can eat into a working day if deliveries aren't timed properly; something we plan for on every job we take on there. The town centre and conservation areas around the High Street, Bank Street and the riverside contain older stone, timber-framed and brick buildings, some listed, where scaffold ties and fixing points need agreeing carefully to avoid damaging historic fabric. We're used to working alongside conservation officers' requirements on these jobs, protecting original stonework and timber, and keeping public footways safe where scaffold has to extend over a pavement in a busy retail area. Further out, Maidstone's Victorian and Edwardian terraces in areas like Tovil, Union Street and around the county cricket ground have their own scaffold demands; narrow streets, on-street parking pressure, and older solid-wall brickwork that needs sympathetic tying. The interwar and post-war suburbs spreading through Shepway, Grove Green and Weavering are more straightforward structurally, with better access and consistent building heights, and tend to generate steady extension, roofing and renovation work as these homes age and get upgraded. Maidstone is also a genuine commercial centre, with retail, office and light industrial premises around the town centre and business parks on the outskirts. We regularly provide commercial scaffolding for shopfront refurbishments, access towers for building maintenance, and larger structures for developments where a principal contractor needs RAMS, design drawings and inspection records handled properly rather than as an afterthought. New-build activity continues on Maidstone's edges too, particularly around Allington and towards Bearsted, where we're called on for new-build scaffolding that has to fit around a live construction programme and coordinate with other trades on site, rather than the single-property work more typical of an established residential street. Across all of it; historic centre, Victorian terrace, suburban semi, business park unit or new-build plot; every Maidstone job gets the same free survey, written quote within a day, RAMS and scaff tags as standard, and a scaffold built to TG20 configurations by CISRS-carded scaffolders who know the town's traffic and access quirks well enough to plan around them rather than be caught out by them. ### Historic town centre Careful scaffold ties and fixings on listed and older buildings around the High Street and riverside, respecting conservation requirements and historic fabric. ### Victorian terraces and suburbs Experience with narrow terraced streets in Tovil and Union Street alongside straightforward interwar and post-war suburban housing further out. ### Commercial and new-build Regular commercial scaffolding for town centre and business park premises, plus new-build scaffolding coordinated with live construction programmes on the town's edges. Services in Maidstone ## Every Scaffold We BuildFor Maidstone Properties ### Commercial Scaffolding in Maidstone Commercial scaffolding for shopfront refurbishments and office maintenance around Maidstone town centre, timed to avoid disrupting trading hours and pedestrian footfall. Read more ### Repointing & Brickwork in Maidstone Repointing and brickwork scaffolding for Maidstone's Victorian terraces and older town centre buildings, where solid-wall construction needs sympathetic access and protection. Read more ### New-Build Scaffolding in Maidstone New-build scaffolding for developments around Allington and Bearsted, coordinated with site programmes and other trades on active construction sites. Read more ### Roofing Scaffolding in Maidstone Roofing scaffolding across Maidstone's suburbs, from Shepway to Grove Green, fully boarded and edge-protected for re-roofs and repair work. Read more ### Access Scaffolding & Towers in Maidstone Access towers for building maintenance, signage and window works on commercial premises around the town centre and business parks on Maidstone's outskirts. Read more ### Emergency Scaffolding in Maidstone Emergency scaffolding for storm damage across Maidstone, with a fast response day or night and the phone answered outside normal opening hours. Read more Domestic Scaffolding - Chimney Scaffolding - Scaffolding For Extensions - Renovation & Refurbishment - Temporary Roof Systems - Scaffold Hire - Internal Scaffolding - Cladding Scaffolding - Rendering Scaffolding - Painting & Decorating Scaffolding Why Maidstone calls us ## Why Maidstone property owners and businesses choose us Maidstone's size and variety; historic centre, terraces, suburbs, commercial premises and new-build sites; needs a scaffolder comfortable across all of them. ### CISRS-carded scaffolders Every scaffolder working in Maidstone is CISRS-carded, with CITB training in working at heights, manual handling, scaffold inspection and asbestos awareness. ### £10 million insured £10 million public liability and £10 million employers' liability insurance, which we can provide to principal contractors and commercial clients before work starts. ### Short drive from Hadlow Our yard sits a short drive south of Maidstone along the A26, letting us respond quickly to surveys and call-outs without town centre traffic delays. ### Free survey, quote within a day We assess access, structure and any conservation or listed-building considerations on site, then have a written quote back with you within one day. ### Design drawings for non-standard scaffolds For listed buildings and complex commercial structures we provide design drawings and calculations at extra charge, so unusual jobs are engineered properly. ### We beat genuine written quotes Bring us another written scaffolding quote for the same Maidstone job and we'll beat it. Local conditions ## Scaffolding challenges specific to Maidstone Maidstone's size brings a wide range of access, traffic and building-age issues depending on which part of the town a job is in. ### Town centre traffic and one-way systems Deliveries and scaffold builds near the High Street and riverside are planned around one-way systems, event closures and heavy commuter traffic through the centre. ### Listed and older buildings Historic stone, timber-framed and older brick buildings around the town centre require careful, conservation-conscious tying and fixing points. ### Narrow Victorian terraced streets Areas like Tovil and Union Street have tight streets and on-street parking pressure that need advance planning for scaffold delivery and pavement access. ### Active new-build sites New-build scaffolding around Allington and Bearsted needs to fit around live construction programmes, other trades and changing site access. ### Commercial trading hours Retail and office premises in the town centre often require scaffold builds and strikes timed outside trading hours to avoid disrupting business. 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 MaidstoneQuestions Answered Still unsure? Ring 07355 037000 and speak to Katie or Mason directly, or use the contact form. Do you cover Maidstone?+Yes, we cover the whole of Maidstone, from the historic town centre and riverside to the outer suburbs, business parks and new-build developments. How quickly can you respond to a job in Maidstone?+Our Hadlow yard is a short drive from Maidstone, so we can usually arrange a survey or urgent visit within the same day or the next, traffic permitting. What does scaffolding cost in Maidstone?+Cost varies with the size, access and complexity of the job, a listed town centre building differs from a suburban semi; so we always start with a free survey and written quote within a day. Can you scaffold listed buildings in Maidstone town centre?+Yes, we regularly work on older and listed buildings around the High Street and riverside, using careful tying methods and design drawings where conservation requirements apply. Do you offer emergency scaffolding in Maidstone?+Yes, for storm damage or urgent safety concerns we provide a fast response, day or night, with the phone answered outside normal opening hours too. Do I need a permit for scaffolding on a Maidstone pavement?+If scaffold needs to extend over a public footway, particularly in the town centre, a local authority permit is usually required and we'll handle the details as part of the job. How long can I hire scaffolding for in Maidstone?+A six-week hire period is included as standard, which covers most extension, renovation and re-roofing jobs, with straightforward extensions available. Are you insured to work on commercial and new-build sites?+Yes, we hold £10 million public liability and £10 million employers' liability insurance, and can provide RAMS and design drawings for principal contractors where needed. Will scaffolding disrupt trading on a Maidstone high street shop?+We plan builds and strikes around trading hours where possible and keep footways clear and safe, minimising disruption to shoppers and neighbouring businesses. Do you provide inspection records for Maidstone commercial scaffolding?+Yes, weekly inspection records and scaff tags are standard on every job, and we're happy to share these directly with a principal contractor or building owner. ## Nearby areas we also cover - Scaffolding in Kings Hill - Scaffolding in Tonbridge - Scaffolding in Paddock Wood - Scaffolding in AshfordBased 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 inMaidstone? From the historic town centre to new-build sites on the edges, get a free site survey and written quote within a day from our nearby Hadlow team. 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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