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/ServicesTemporary roof systems # Temporary Roof ScaffoldingIn Hadlow, KeepingProperties Dry A properly built temporary roof keeps weather out of the building and keeps roofers working, whatever the forecast does mid-project. Get My Free Quote 07355 037000 Free site survey. Written quote back within one day. CISRS-carded Every scaffolder trained and card-checked £10m insurance Public and employers' liability cover Fast response Day or night for storm and weather emergencies Weekly inspections Recorded and handed over with scaff tags The Thompsons Towers standard ## Temporary Roof Systems Backed By A Team You Can Check ### 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 The service ## Temporary roof scaffolding for weatherproof working Once a roof is stripped, the building underneath is exposed to whatever the weather does next, and Kent's weather doesn't wait for a convenient gap in the programme. A temporary roof system, a scaffold-supported cover over the open roof; keeps rain, wind and debris out while roofers, carpenters or restoration teams work underneath. We build these as a proper independent scaffold structure with a supported sheeted or tarpaulin roof over the top, rather than a loose cover draped over exposed timbers. That means it can be trusted to stay put through wind and rain rather than needing constant attention. Temporary roofs are used for planned re-roofing projects, but they're just as often needed urgently after storm damage, a fallen tree or a fire that's left a roof open. We answer the phone out of hours and aim for a fast response, day or night, when a building needs covering before more damage is done. Because a temporary roof is protecting the building rather than just providing access, the structure and covering are inspected weekly through the hire period, checking fixings, sheeting and drainage are still doing their job as conditions change. Whether it's a full re-roof on a detached house or an emergency cover over storm damage on a commercial unit, Mason designs the temporary roof to suit the building's shape, pitch and the length of time it needs to stay up. ### Who it's for Homeowners and contractors re-roofing a property, landlords and businesses dealing with storm or fire damage, and anyone needing a roof kept weathertight during works. ### When you need it Full re-roofs, roof structure repairs, chimney work exposing the roof space, storm or fire damage, or any project where the roof covering is off for more than a day or two. ### Why a professional scaffold A properly engineered temporary roof, tied into a supporting scaffold, withstands wind and rain reliably, a loose tarpaulin over exposed timbers doesn't, and can fail at exactly the wrong moment. What it costs to wait ## What goes wrong without a proper temporary roof An exposed roof is one of the fastest ways for a property to suffer serious water damage, and improvised covers often fail at the moment they're needed most; in high wind or heavy rain. ### Water damage to the building interior Rain getting into an open roof space can damage ceilings, insulation, wiring and stored contents within hours, turning a roofing job into a much larger repair bill. ### Tarpaulins failing in wind Loose sheeting not properly tied into a scaffold structure can lift, tear or blow off in strong wind, leaving the roof exposed exactly when the weather is at its worst. ### Delays to the roofing programme Without reliable weather protection, roofers lose working days to rain and wind, and any water ingress that does occur can mean drying out and repair work before roofing can even resume. ### Mistakes we get called out to fix Relying on tarpaulins weighted with bricks instead of a tied-in scaffold structure - Leaving the roof open overnight or over a weekend without cover - Underestimating how quickly weather can turn during a Kent autumn or winter - No drainage plan for water running off the temporary roof covering - Covering only part of the exposed area and leaving edges vulnerable - Not inspecting the temporary roof regularly once it's up Our process ## From First Call ToSigned-Off Scaffold 01 ### Free site survey Mason assesses the roof shape, pitch, access and the likely duration of the works to size the temporary roof correctly. 02 ### Written quote within a day Katie provides a clear written quote covering the scaffold and roof covering, back to you within one working day; faster where storm damage means urgency. 03 ### RAMS and design Risk assessments and method statements are prepared, with design calculations produced for larger or non-standard roof spans at extra charge. 04 ### Erection and sheeting The supporting scaffold is built first, then the roof covering is fitted and tied in securely, sized to shed water away from the building. 05 ### Weekly inspection through to strike The structure and covering are checked weekly through the hire period, then struck once the permanent roof covering is complete. What you get ## Specific Outcomes,Not Vague Promises ### Weathertight protection, not a loose cover A scaffold-supported roof system is tied and fixed to stay weathertight through wind and rain, rather than relying on loose tarpaulin that can shift or fail. ### Fast response when storm damage strikes We answer the phone out of hours and aim for a fast response, day or night, when a roof needs covering urgently to stop further damage. ### CISRS-trained teams handling the build All scaffolders hold CISRS cards and CITB training, so the supporting structure is erected to a consistent, checked standard even under time pressure. ### Built to last the length of the re-roof The system is designed for the expected duration of the roofing works, with weekly inspections keeping it sound if the programme runs on. ### A quote you can trust and compare We beat any genuine written scaffolding quote, and Katie gets a written quote back to you within a day so decisions about weather protection aren't delayed. ### Peace of mind for the building underneath Every temporary roof is guaranteed secure, safe and fit for its intended purpose, giving you and any insurer confidence the property is properly protected. In detail ## How temporary roof systems are built A temporary roof has to do two jobs at once; keep the building dry and give roofers safe access above the exposed structure; which shapes how it's designed and materials chosen. ### Materials used The supporting structure is standard steel tube and fitting or system scaffold, built to take the loading of the roof covering plus wind pressure. The covering itself is heavy-duty sheeting or reinforced tarpaulin, fixed with battens and ties rather than left loose, so it holds its shape and position in wind. Drainage detailing matters as much as the covering; the roof pitch is designed to shed water away from the building and off the scaffold, with gutters or channels added where a large volume of run-off is expected. ### Methods and approach The supporting scaffold goes up first, built to the shape and pitch needed to keep the covering taut and self-shedding rather than pooling water. The covering is then fixed section by section, with overlaps and ties checked before roofers are given access underneath. For emergency covers after storm or fire damage, the same principles apply but the sequence is compressed: Mason prioritises getting a secure, weathertight structure up quickly, then refines detailing such as drainage once the immediate risk to the building is addressed. ### Service variations Full temporary roofs span the whole roof area for a complete re-roof, while partial systems cover just the section being worked on; common where a chimney or dormer repair only exposes part of the roof. Both are sized to the actual scope rather than defaulting to a full cover. Larger or unusually shaped roofs, such as those with multiple pitches or dormers, may need design drawings and calculations to confirm the structure can safely span the area, produced at an additional charge. ### Situations it applies to Planned re-roofing projects on homes and commercial buildings, storm damage that's stripped tiles or slates, fire damage exposing the roof structure, and chimney or structural repairs that require the roof to be opened up all call for a temporary roof. It's also used where a re-roof is being carried out in phases over a longer commercial building, keeping each completed section covered until the whole roof is finished. ### Residential vs commercial differences On homes, the priority is usually protecting the loft space, insulation and ceilings below, with the scaffold and covering sized to a single roof footprint and access planned around the household's daily use of the property. Commercial temporary roofs often need to span larger, flatter or more complex roof areas, sometimes over an occupied building below, which brings in additional considerations around public safety at ground level, business continuity and phased sequencing across a bigger roof area. Common questions ## Temporary Roof SystemsQuestions Answered Still unsure? Ring 07355 037000 and speak to Katie or Mason directly. How much does a temporary roof system cost?+Cost depends on the roof size, pitch complexity and how long the cover needs to stay up. A free site survey lets us give an accurate written quote within a day, and we'll beat any genuine written quote you've already had. How quickly can a temporary roof go up after storm damage?+We answer the phone out of hours and aim for a fast response, day or night, for storm and weather emergencies, prioritising getting a secure weathertight structure up before refining the finer detailing. What's the process for getting a temporary roof installed?+A free site survey lets Mason assess the roof and size the system correctly, then Katie sends a written quote within a day. RAMS are prepared before the supporting scaffold and covering go up. Is the temporary roof guaranteed to be weathertight?+Every scaffold and covering we install is guaranteed secure, safe and fit for its intended purpose, and is backed by £10 million public liability and £10 million employers' liability insurance. How long can a temporary roof stay up?+A six-week hire period is included as standard, which suits most re-roofing programmes. Weekly inspections keep the structure and covering sound if the works run longer, with any extension agreed honestly. What paperwork comes with a temporary roof installation?+You'll receive RAMS before installation, plus scaff tags and weekly inspection records throughout the hire, handed over at completion. Design drawings and calculations are available for larger spans at extra charge. Can a temporary roof cover just part of the roof?+Yes; partial covers are common where only a section is being worked on, such as a chimney repair or dormer replacement, and are sized to the actual area of exposed roof rather than the whole building. Do you provide temporary roofs across Kent?+Yes, across Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Hadlow, Kings Hill, Paddock Wood, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Gravesend and into London, covering Kent, Sussex and London. ## Related scaffolding services - Roofing Scaffolding - Emergency Scaffolding - Chimney ScaffoldingSee every service on the scaffolding services overview or read more about Thompsons Towers. ## Areas we cover - Tonbridge - Tunbridge Wells - Hadlow - Kings Hill - Paddock Wood - Maidstone - Sevenoaks - Ashford - Canterbury - Dartford - Gravesend - London - Sussex - EssexPostcode not listed? Check our coverage or ring the office. Free survey · Quote in one day ## Roof exposedand need cover fast? Call 07355 037000 for a fast response, day or night, or book a free site survey for planned re-roofing work. 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. 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