Scaffold Tower Hire in Oxford & Oxfordshire
Premier Scaffolding Oxford hires alloy scaffold towers across Oxford and Oxfordshire from £30 to £70 a week, with same-day delivery in Oxford for most sizes and next-day delivery across the county. Towers come from our own yard in Wheatley, and our PASMA-trained team can build and dismantle the tower for you.
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Scaffold Tower Hire at a Glance
- Price: £30 to £70 a week depending on height and width, with day rates for short jobs
- Sizes: working heights from 2.2 m to 12.2 m
- Delivery: same day in Oxford for most towers, next day across Oxfordshire
- Hire period: from one day; pay only for the days you use
- Standard: towers built to EN 1004 and assembled using the PASMA 3T (through-the-trap) method
Hire a scaffold tower today
Call 0800 288 4791 or WhatsApp 07769 682 181 with the height you need to reach. We will confirm the tower, the price and the delivery slot on the same call.
How much does scaffold tower hire cost in Oxford?
Scaffold tower hire in Oxford costs £30 to £70 a week from us, depending on the height and width of the tower. Day rates are available for short jobs. Delivery and collection within our Oxford coverage area are included in your quote, so there are no hidden charges.
If we build and dismantle the tower for you, that service is quoted with the hire. If the tower stands on a public pavement or road, Oxfordshire County Council charges a licence fee of £230 for set-up plus 2 days, or £240 on a bus route.
Scaffold towers available to hire
| Tower | Working height | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Single-width alloy tower | 2.2 m to 8.2 m | Painting, gutters, fascias and general maintenance. Fits through a standard doorway |
| Double-width alloy tower | 3.2 m to 12.2 m | Two people working side by side, longer jobs, more room for tools and materials |
| GRP (fibreglass) tower | On request | Electrical work and jobs near live services, because the frame does not conduct electricity |
| Stairway access tower | On request | Frequent trips up and down with tools, where a ladder would be slow or tiring |
| Podium steps | Low level | Quick indoor jobs: ceilings, lighting, signage |
Working height is the platform height plus about 2 metres, which is roughly how high a person can reach. Tell us the height you need to reach and we will size the tower.
Under EN 1004, a standard mobile tower is designed for a platform height of up to 8 metres outdoors and 12 metres indoors. Above that, or on a slope or soft ground, you need fixed scaffolding instead.
Scaffold tower or fixed scaffolding?
A tower is the cheaper choice for short jobs at moderate height on firm, level ground. Fixed scaffolding is the right choice when the work is high, long, heavy or spread along a whole wall.
| Scaffold tower | Fixed scaffolding | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | £30 to £70 a week | £400 to £700 for one side of a house |
| Set-up time | Under an hour for most towers | Usually under a day |
| Moves along the wall | Yes, on locking castors | No |
| Height | Up to 8 m platform outdoors | No practical limit when designed |
| Ground | Must be firm and level | Copes with slopes, steps and bridges |
| Suits | Painting, gutters, windows, signage, indoor ceilings | Re-roofing, chimneys, brickwork, extensions |
Our guide to scaffolding hire versus a scaffold tower goes through the choice in more detail.
Do you need training to use a scaffold tower?
You do not need a certificate to work from a tower that has been built correctly. The person who builds, moves or dismantles it must be competent, which in practice means PASMA-trained or following the manufacturer’s instructions step by step. If you would rather not build it yourself, our PASMA-trained team will erect it, move it during the job and take it down.
Three rules prevent most tower accidents:
- lock the castors and fit the stabilisers before anyone climbs
- never move the tower with a person or loose materials on it
- stop work when the wind passes 17 mph, the limit in PASMA guidance
How to hire a tower from us
- Tell us the job. The height you need to reach, indoors or outdoors, and the ground it will stand on.
- Get a price. We recommend the tower and confirm a fixed price.
- Delivery or build. We deliver it for you to assemble, or build it on site.
- Collection. Call when you have finished. There are no rebooking fees and no penalty for finishing early.
Scaffold Tower Hire FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a scaffold tower in Oxford?
Hiring a scaffold tower from Premier Scaffolding Oxford costs £30 to £70 a week, depending on the tower's height and width. Day rates are available for short jobs. Delivery and collection in our Oxford coverage area are included in the quote.
How quickly can you deliver a scaffold tower?
Most towers are delivered the same day in Oxford, subject to stock and the time you book. Delivery across the rest of Oxfordshire is next day.
What size scaffold tower do I need?
Choose a tower by working height, which is the platform height plus about 2 metres of reach. To work on the gutters of a typical two-storey house you need a working height of around 6 metres. Tell us what you need to reach and we will recommend the size.
Do I need a PASMA card to use a scaffold tower?
No card is needed to work from a correctly built tower. Whoever assembles, moves or dismantles it must be competent, which usually means PASMA training or strict use of the manufacturer's instructions. We can build and dismantle the tower for you.
Is a scaffold tower cheaper than scaffolding?
Usually, for short jobs at moderate height. A tower costs £30 to £70 a week, while fixed scaffolding on one side of a house is typically £400 to £700. Fixed scaffolding becomes better value for long jobs, heavy materials, uneven ground or work above about 8 metres.
Can I use a scaffold tower indoors?
Yes. Single-width towers and podium steps fit through standard doorways and are widely used for ceilings, lighting, stairwells and high walls. A stairwell usually needs a tower with adjustable legs or a specialist stair tower, so mention stairs when you book.
How high can a scaffold tower go?
Standard mobile towers built to EN 1004 are designed for platform heights up to 8 metres outdoors and 12 metres indoors. Our tallest double-width tower gives a working height of 12.2 metres for indoor use. Outdoors, above an 8 metre platform, fixed scaffolding is the safer option.
Do I need a licence to put a scaffold tower on the pavement?
Yes. A tower on a public pavement or road in Oxfordshire needs a County Council licence, which costs £230 for set-up plus 2 days, or £240 on a bus route. A tower on your own drive or garden needs no licence.
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Single Width Alloy Tower
Working heights from 2.2m to 8.2m. Our most popular tower for painting, guttering and general maintenance , narrow footprint, ideal for tight gardens, alleyways and internal use.
Learn more →Double Width Alloy Tower
Working heights from 3.2m to 12.2m. Extra platform space for two-person jobs, carrying tools and materials, or longer working sessions such as rendering and cladding.
Learn more →GRP (Fibreglass) Tower
Non-conductive fibreglass construction, ideal for working near overhead power lines or in electrical environments where an aluminium tower isn't safe to use.
Learn more →Stairway Access Tower
Built-in staircase instead of a ladder, for frequent up-and-down access or where site rules require a safer, hands-free means of climbing, popular on longer commercial jobs.
Learn more →Podium Steps
Compact, low-level platform for quick indoor jobs such as ceiling work, shopfitting or light maintenance where a full tower isn't needed.
Learn more →Erection & Dismantle Service
Prefer it built for you? Our PASMA-trained team can erect, move and dismantle your tower on site, so you can start work immediately and stay focused on the job.
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