Estimate scaffold bays, lifts, component quantities, and hire cost for tube-and-fitting scaffolding. For NZ and Australia — compliant with AS/NZS 4576.
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Enter wall length, working height, and load class. Component counts are approximate for planning and quoting.
Height of topmost work platform required.
e.g. 2 for front and back of a building.
| Class | Load (kN/m²) | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Light | 0.75 | Painting, cleaning, light maintenance |
| Medium | 1.5 | Plastering, cladding, general construction |
| Heavy | 2.25 | Bricklaying, stone cladding, heavy materials |
Load classes per AS/NZS 4576. Scaffold design must be certified by a competent person for the intended load.
As a rough guide, expect $30–$60 per bay per week including erect and dismantle. A typical two-storey house perimeter might cost $2,000–$5,000/week. Always get a quote from a licensed scaffold contractor.
One horizontal unit of scaffold, 1.8 m wide in a standard tube-and-fitting system. The number of bays = wall length ÷ 1.8 m, rounded up.
Over 5 m, a licensed scaffolder is required. Under 5 m, a competent person must supervise. Commercial sites require a handover certificate. Use a licensed contractor for any work at height.
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