scaffolding

[ibby]

hi guys

Just wondering if any one can tell me how much scaffolding I will need for a gable end conversion.

Thinking of buying some my self, and using them then selling!

Around 8 meters in lenght by around 7 meters maybe 8 in height.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

I think you'd have to be bonkers to build it yourself, tread carefully //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=65714#65714

 

[ibby]

I think you'd have to be bonkers to build it yourself, tread carefully //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=65714#65714[/QUOTE]



I am not bonkers.

I just want to buy some, employ a scaffolder and get them to erect it for me.
(the correct way)

The project could take me several months, I just dont want to waste money on renting it out.

I know scaffolding is a skilled job, thats one that I will not be doing!

 

[Bodgeitandleggit]

I think you'd have to be bonkers to build it yourself, tread carefully //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=65714#65714[/QUOTE]



I am not bonkers.

I just want to buy some, employ a scaffolder and get them to erect it for me.
(the correct way)

The project could take me several months, I just dont want to waste money on renting it out.

I know scaffolding is a skilled job, thats one that I will not be doing!

Ibby.... I would do the same buy it use it and sell it, but make sure the scaffolder is not a fly by night....as the op said if not done correctly can be a death trap

 

[ibby]

I think you'd have to be bonkers to build it yourself, tread carefully //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=65714#65714[/QUOTE]



I am not bonkers.

I just want to buy some, employ a scaffolder and get them to erect it for me.
(the correct way)

The project could take me several months, I just dont want to waste money on renting it out.

I know scaffolding is a skilled job, thats one that I will not be doing!

Ibby.... I would do the same buy it use it and sell it, but make sure the scaffolder is not a fly by night....as the op

said if not done correctly can be a death trap

I would never mess about with errecting scaffolding - its too dangerous.

Ideas how many meters of scaffold i would need?

 

[^woody^]

Why not either negotiate a price for long term rent from the scaffolder - which will be less than you buying it paying for delivery/erection/dismantling, storage and selling it all on

Or just buy it off the scaffold company

TBH, a one off cash upfront payment to the scaffolder will be a lot less expensive than buying

Be aware that scaffold needs to be checked regularly once assembled

 

[Bodgeitandleggit]

I think you'd have to be bonkers to build it yourself, tread carefully //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=65714#65714[/QUOTE]



I am not bonkers.

I just want to buy some, employ a scaffolder and get them to erect it for me.
(the correct way)

The project could take me several months, I just dont want to waste money on renting it out.

I know scaffolding is a skilled job, thats one that I will not be doing!

Ibby.... I would do the same buy it use it and sell it, but make sure the scaffolder is not a fly by night....as the op

said if not done correctly can be a death trap

I would never mess about with errecting scaffolding - its too dangerous.

Ideas how many meters of scaffold i would need?

I would not have a clue of how many meters you would require as its not just a 7mx8m you will also need all the other sections ...why dont you ask a scaffolder to give a measure and price and take it from there

 

[ibby]

Why not either negotiate a price for long term rent from the scaffolder - which will be less than you buying it paying for delivery/erection/dismantling, storage and selling it all on

Or just buy it off the scaffold company

TBH, a one off cash upfront payment to the scaffolder will be a lot less expensive than buying

Be aware that scaffold needs to be checked regularly once assembled

how can it be cheaper

 

[^woody^]

Because you say something like "Hey Mr Scaffolder, I can buy scaffold for £200, so I don't want to pay you ££250 for hire. So If I give you say £190 cash, then that will cover the hire and if you like just go and buy some more at your trade discount price for £190"

 

[ibby]

Because you say something like "Hey Mr Scaffolder, I can buy scaffold for £200, so I don't want to pay you ££250 for hire. So If I give you say £190 cash, then that will cover the hire and if you like just go and buy some more at your trade discount price for £190"

I understand the batering!

but long term, ie 3 months or so could add up the cost.!

 

[^woody^]

No, no, no

It's not bartering its just logic

You are not going to pay more for hiring, than the cost of buying scaffold - whatever the length of time, and the scaffolder knows this

So if he wants the money then he accepts either a low hire charge, or he accepts a price which equals or is less than the cost of buying the scaffold.