Areas we cover · Arundel
Scaffolding inArundelfor period and listed property
Scaffolding for Arundel and the surrounding villages, planned around flint, lime mortar and listed fabric — surveyed in person, priced in writing, and built to protect the building it stands against.
Free site visit and written quote · Period-property experience · £10m cover
- Yard at Eastergate, around 8 miles from Arundel
- 24 years working on period Sussex property
- CISRS-carded operatives on every job
- £10,000,000 public liability insurance
- Free site visits and written quotes
Scaffolding across Arundel: what we do here
Arundel is about eight miles from our yard at Eastergate, up the Arun valley, and it is one of the more technically interesting places we work. The town has an unusually high concentration of listed buildings, a conservation area covering much of the centre, steep streets, and construction that ranges from medieval through Georgian to Victorian Gothic revival.
Scaffolding here is not a case of turning up with a standard kit. Flint faces, soft lime-mortar brickwork, decorative stonework, leadwork, clay tiles and slate all damage easily, and tie positions have to be chosen around what the fabric will accept rather than what is convenient for the scaffolder.
We survey every Arundel job in person before pricing it. That means walking the elevations, identifying where ties can safely go, checking what the ground will bear on a sloping or cobbled surface, and working out how tube and boards reach a property on a narrow hill street with limited stopping.
Beyond the town we cover the surrounding villages — Burpham, Warningcamp, Lyminster, Poling, Slindon and the Downs villages — where farmhouses, flint cottages, barns and converted agricultural buildings bring their own access and founding problems.
How quickly we get to Arundel
- Around eight miles from the Eastergate yard, up the Arun valley.
- Site visits are usually arranged within a few days, and we allow proper time on site for period surveys.
- Emergency and make-safe work is prioritised. Call 07738 062043 with the address.
Arundel property we work on
Listed and conservation-area buildings
A high concentration in the town centre — tie positions, protection and loading all planned around the historic fabric and agreed before work starts.
Flint and lime-mortar construction
Traditional Sussex flint walling that will not tolerate careless drilling or point loading, requiring non-invasive tying where appropriate.
Steep-street terraces
Properties on sloping streets where the base lift has to be stepped and the wagon may not be able to stand outside the building.
Rural cottages, barns and farm buildings
Long low elevations, soft ground and restricted lane access in the villages around Arundel.
What Arundel customers usually need scaffolding for
- Re-roofing tile and slate on period buildings
- Repointing in lime mortar
- Flint and stonework repair access
- Chimney rebuilds and stack repointing
- Leadwork and valley renewal
- Temporary roofs during heritage roof works
- External redecoration and joinery repair
- Structural repair and temporary support
Services
Scaffolding services available in Arundel
Domestic scaffolding in Arundel
Access to Arundel homes built to protect flint, lime mortar and period detailing.
Commercial scaffolding in Arundel
Access for Arundel's shops, pubs and commercial premises, phased around trading and pedestrians.
Temporary roofs in Arundel
Often essential on heritage roof works, where an open historic roof cannot be left to the weather.
Emergency scaffolding in Arundel
Propping and make-safe scaffolding after storm damage or movement in older structures.
Scaffolding hire in Arundel
Six-week standard hire, extended because conservation work rarely runs to a short programme.
Access & birdcage scaffolding in Arundel
Full-footprint internal platforms for high ceilings, halls and church-style interiors.
Chimney scaffolding in Arundel
Stable platforms at ridge height for the tall stacks on Arundel's period buildings.
Roof edge protection in Arundel
Compliant protection on steep tile and slate roofs where a slip is unforgiving.
Loading bays in Arundel
Controlled material handling where carrying through a listed interior is not an option.
Shoring & temporary support in Arundel
Temporary support for older structures being repaired, opened up or underpinned.
Industrial scaffolding in Arundel
Access for agricultural and industrial buildings in the surrounding countryside.
Why us
Why Arundel clients use Square Scaffolding
On a listed or period building, the cost of a careless scaffold is not the hire charge — it is the repair bill for damaged flint, cracked lime mortar or a marked stone reveal. Twenty-four years of working on Sussex period property is the reason clients and surveyors in Arundel take us on.
Alongside that experience sit the formal credentials: in-date CISRS cards on every operative, a Gold Scaffolding Supervisor card, Scaffolding Association membership, a Checkatrade listing and £10,000,000 of public liability cover, with certificates available on request.
Period-fabric experience
Flint, lime mortar, leadwork, clay tile and slate — familiar materials, not a first attempt.
Surveyed before priced
We look at the building before quoting, because no two Arundel properties present the same tie problem.
Eight miles from the yard
Close enough to visit quickly and return for adaptations during a long conservation programme.
Protection built into the price
Sheeting, boarding and surface protection are part of the job, not an afterthought.
Insured and accredited
£10m public liability cover and full CISRS carding on every operative.
Scaffolding challenges specific to Arundel
Listed status and conservation constraints
Much of central Arundel is protected. Fixings into historic fabric can be restricted, and what is acceptable varies from building to building and sometimes from elevation to elevation.
We plan tie strategies around those constraints — using non-invasive methods such as through-window or box ties where drilling is inappropriate — and agree the approach with the owner or their surveyor before the first lift goes up.
- Non-invasive tying where drilling is not appropriate
- Protection to flint, stone and lime-mortar surfaces
- Tie strategy agreed with the client or surveyor before erection
Steep streets and restricted delivery
Arundel is built on a hill. Streets are narrow, gradients are significant, and parking or stopping a wagon outside a property is often impossible for long.
That affects the build sequence and the price. We identify the delivery point and the carry distance on the visit so the job is quoted on reality and the build day does not descend into a traffic problem.
Soft, sloping and historic ground surfaces
Founding is rarely on a flat modern slab. Cobbles, worn paving, banked gardens and soft valley ground all appear within a short distance of each other.
Base lifts get stepped, sole boards spread the load, and where a surface itself is historic we protect it rather than loading it directly.
Ageing fabric and weather in the Arun valley
Older buildings here contend with damp from the valley, driven rain off the Downs and centuries of accumulated repair. Roof works frequently uncover more than expected, which extends programmes.
We allow for that with flexible hire and, where the roof is open, a temporary roof so the discovery of rotten timber does not also mean a soaked interior.
Nearby areas we also cover
- Scaffolding Littlehampton
- Scaffolding Chichester
- Scaffolding Bognor Regis
- Scaffolding Worthing
- Scaffolding West Sussex
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Our process
How a Arundel job runs from first call to dismantle
- 01
You call or send the details
Tell us the Arundel address, what the works are and roughly when they start. Billy answers the phone himself.
- 02
Free site visit
We come out, walk the elevations, check the ground and the access route, and work out where the ties go.
- 03
Written quote
A written price based on the building we have actually seen, with the hire period stated. No charge, no obligation.
- 04
Erection on the agreed date
Our own CISRS-carded team builds it on the day agreed, tidy, tied in and handed over ready to use.
- 05
Adaptations and dismantle
Changes during the hire are one phone call. When your last trade is off it, we strike it and clear the site.
Scaffolding in Arundel: frequently asked questions
Do you serve Arundel?
Yes. Arundel is about eight miles from our yard at Eastergate, and we also cover Burpham, Warningcamp, Lyminster, Poling, Slindon and the surrounding villages.
How fast can you reach Arundel?
It is a short run up the Arun valley, so site visits are usually arranged within a few days. Emergency and make-safe work is prioritised — call 07738 062043.
What does scaffolding cost in Arundel?
Period and listed buildings vary enormously, so we do not quote blind. The site visit and written quote are free, and the price reflects the tie strategy, protection and access the building actually needs.
Can you scaffold a listed building?
Yes. We plan tie positions around the fabric, use non-invasive tying where drilling is not appropriate, and agree the approach with you or your surveyor before we start.
Will the scaffold damage flint or lime-mortar walls?
Not if it is designed for them. Protection, spread loading and carefully chosen tie positions are standard on our period work — that is the whole reason we survey first.
Do you supply temporary roofs for heritage roof works?
Yes. On a historic roof, leaving the structure open to the weather is a serious risk, and a temporary roof keeps the work predictable.
How long is the hire in Arundel?
Six weeks as standard, but conservation work often runs longer, so extensions are arranged as needed.
Are you insured for work on listed property?
Yes — £10,000,000 public liability insurance, with certificates available on request, and in-date CISRS cards on all operatives.
Can you get materials to a property on a narrow hill street?
We establish the delivery point and carry distance on the site visit and price accordingly, so there are no surprises on the build day.
Do you cover the villages around Arundel?
Yes — farmhouses, barns and cottages in the surrounding villages are regular work for us, including access on soft ground and down restricted lanes.
JBS Yard, Eastergate Lane, Eastergate, PO20 3SJ — our yard, and the point every Arundel job is run from.
Period property in Arundel? Let us survey it before anyone quotes.
Free site visit, a tie strategy that suits the building, and a written price with no obligation.
Free site visit and written quote · Period-property experience · £10m cover