Frequently Asked Questions
At Frontier Scaffolding, we understand that safety, reliability, and clear communication are essential when it comes to scaffolding. Our FAQ section is here to provide straightforward answers to the most common questions our clients ask - from how we ensure every scaffold is safe to use, to what you can expect during hire, setup, and dismantling. Whether you’re tackling a small DIY project or managing a large commercial build, this page will help you understand how we work and what makes us one of Hamilton’s most trusted scaffolding teams.
Every scaffold we put up will have a visible scaffold tag that’s either green or red, Red means Do not use, this is used when we are still in the process of erecting it and it is not safe to use yet, green means go! Green means we have finished building it and it is safe to use. We also have scaffold inspections on a weekly basis to check in on the scaffolds that are up to ensure all safety requirements are still being met.
Erecting and dismantling scaffolding is a careful process that must follow safety standards. Planning and preparation are key. Before erecting any scaffold, the site must be inspected for hazards. After that’s sorted, we get what gear we need, place the base plates, box it out and start building up from there. Once the scaffolding is ready to be dismantled our team follows the same process but in reverse, starting from the top to the bottom.
You can hire it for as long as you need to, whether your needing scaffolding for a short time or long time for a bigger project, we will work with you to suit what you need. We charge out a hire fee daily, this will be stated in the free quote we provide.
Usually, you will hear back from us within 2-3 working days for a quote if all information we need is supplied. If we need to do a site visit this process will take slightly longer
20+ year’s experience in the industry, with a mixture of ticketed scaffolders and labourers (groundies).
We supply our scaffolding services to anyone who needs it, you could be a “Do it yourself” kind of person that just needs access to the higher parts of your house! We will come erect the scaffold so you can do those hard-to-reach jobs then we will come dismantle it when you are finished. Or you could be a company wanting to work with us on multiple different jobs, we do our best to work in with what you need, when you need it.
Edge pro is a temporary edge protection system used a lot in residential scaffolding. It is a guard rail system that is designed to provide a strong physical barrier when working on re-roofing, or maintenance work on the roof. It is quick to install and fully compliant with New Zealand safety standards.
Shrink wrap is a durable plastic sheeting that’s heat-shrunk tightly around scaffolding to create a strong, weatherproof enclosure. It is used whenever you need to protect a worksite or building. It keeps the rain and wind out so work can continue all year round. It is perfect for keeping heritage or occupied buildings dry and tidy during upgrades and improves safety as it eliminated debris from falling.
Safety nets are protective systems designed to catch people that might fall from a height, preventing serious injuries or fatalities. It provides extra confidence for workers operating at height and even protects the people on the ground too!
We have scaffold inspections on a weekly basis to check the scaffolds that are up and make sure it is still how we left it.
Contact either Rob on 0279214866 or email office@frontierscaffolding.co.nz explaining what it is you need the scaffold for and any information or photos that are relevant to the project and we work out the rest for you! Once you receive the quote and are happy to go ahead then we work with you to best suit when you would like it up! Easy as.
At Frontier Scaffolding we do our best to work within your time frame, even if it is short notice, we will do our best to meet the deadlines you have.
Scaffolding costs can vary depending on the size of the project, type of scaffolding, and duration of use. The best way to give an accurate quote is to assess your specific requirements.