TG20:21 · TG30:24 compliant
CISRS squads available
Scaffolding,
built to the drawing.
Engineering-led access scaffolding for commercial and domestic projects across West Yorkshire. Designed, erected to drawing, tagged, inspected and handed over — on time and signed off.
- 22
- yrs erecting
- 9,400t
- steel erected
- 1,300+
- projects delivered
Design & compliance
Girdwell Access & Scaffolding
- CISRS-carded operatives
- TG20:21 compliant design
- £10m public liability cover
- 7-day scaff-tag inspections
NASC member · Reg. NASC-3187
- CISRSCarded operatives
- NASCMember · audited
- TG20:21Compliant design
- CHASAccredited contractor
- £10MPublic liability cover
Scaffold systems
Access scaffolding for every kind of site
From a domestic chimney access to a multi-storey commercial elevation, every scaffold is surveyed, designed where needed, erected to drawing and signed off on completion.
- Tube & fitting
Domestic scaffolding
Safe, tidy access for roofing, rendering, repointing and home extensions — surveyed, erected and inspected, with clear hire terms and no surprises.
Enquire - System scaffold
Commercial & industrial scaffolding
Larger system and tube scaffolds for contractors, with design drawings, programme-led erection and a documented scaffold register throughout.
Enquire - Erect & strike
Scaffold erection & dismantling
CISRS squads erect and strike to drawing and to programme, working cleanly around your trades with minimal disruption to the site.
Enquire - Temp roof
Temporary roofing & weather protection
Fully designed temporary roofs and encapsulation that keep works dry and on programme through any weather, for refurbishment and new-build alike.
Enquire - Edge protection
Edge protection & safety decking
Compliant edge protection, guard rails and crash decks that keep operatives and the public safe at height and at the perimeter.
Enquire - Towers & stairs
Access towers & staircases
Independent towers, public access staircases and loading bays engineered for safe movement of people and materials around the works.
Enquire - Chimney access
Chimney, loft & access scaffolds
Targeted access for chimney repairs, loft conversions and awkward elevations — designed to suit the property and the job in hand.
Enquire - Inspect & tag
Scaffold inspections & handover
Scheduled 7-day inspections, scaff-tagging and a written handover certificate, so your scaffold register is always current and compliant.
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Sectors we serve
Scale and breadth across commercial and domestic
We work for main contractors, developers, local authorities and homeowners alike — with the design capability and directly-employed squads to match the job.
- 01
Commercial & retail
Multi-storey elevations, fit-out access and façade works.
- 02
New-build housing
Phased estate scaffolding erected to programme.
- 03
Heritage & restoration
Sensitive access for listed and period buildings.
- 04
Industrial & plant
Designed access and shoring for plant and structures.
- 05
Local authority & education
Compliant, audited works for public estates.
- 06
Insurance & emergency works
Rapid response for storm damage and make-safe.
Engineering-led
A scaffolding contractor that designs and signs off, not just bolts up tubes.
Girdwell Access & Scaffolding has erected access scaffolding across West Yorkshire for 22 years, working for main contractors and homeowners alike from our yard in Leeds.
We run directly-employed, CISRS-carded squads and own our plant, so we control quality and programme from survey to strike. Complex scaffolds are designed with drawings and calculations; every scaffold is tagged, inspected and handed over with a certificate — so it's safe, compliant and properly documented.
- CISRS-carded, directly-employed squads
- Designed scaffolds with drawings & calcs
- Signed handover certificate every job
- Scaffold register & 7-day inspections
Engineered & compliant
How we keep you safe and signed-off
Scaffolding standards can sound like alphabet soup. Here's what the headline terms mean in plain English — and exactly what you can count on, every single scaffold.
TG20:21
The NASC guidance for compliant tube-and-fitting scaffolds. Standard scaffolds are erected to a TG20 compliance sheet; anything outside it gets a bespoke design and calculations — so the scaffold is proven to carry the loads it'll see.
TG30:24
The industry guidance on safe operative conduct and competence at height. It underpins how our squads work — trained, carded and supervised — so people stay safe on and around your scaffold.
CISRS
The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme — the recognised UK card for scaffolders. Our operatives are CISRS-carded, so you have trained, assessed people putting up your access, not just labour.
SCAFF-TAG
Every completed scaffold carries a tag stating it has been inspected and is safe to use, with a date. We re-inspect at least every 7 days and after bad weather, and keep your scaffold register up to date.
Recent contracts
A few scaffolds we've delivered around Leeds
A selection of recent projects, each designed where needed, erected to drawing and signed off on completion. Real photos drop straight in here — for now these are on-brand placeholders.
Commercial elevation
Leeds · Designed scaffold · 18m run
Temporary roof
Harrogate · Temp roof · 6-week hire
New-build housing
Wakefield · TG20 compliant · phased
Heritage restoration
Otley · BS EN 12811 · designed
Loading bay & access
Bradford · Loading bay · 600kg/m²
Domestic roof access
Pudsey · Tube & fitting · tagged
Reviews
What contractors and homeowners say
4.9 average from 118 reviews
“Girdwell designed and erected the scaffold for a tight city-centre elevation and hit every programme date. Drawings supplied, tags up, register kept current — exactly what we need from a scaffold contractor.”
Dan MercerSite Manager, Calderstone Construction · LeedsGoogle “We use Girdwell across our new-build sites. CISRS squads, clean working around our trades, and handover certificates every time. Dependable and on programme.”
Priya NairContracts Manager, Aireborough Homes · WakefieldCheckatrade “Needed scaffold up fast for a roof and chimney repair. They surveyed, quoted clearly and had it tagged and safe within the week. Tidy job and the lads were spot on.”
HelenHomeowner · PudseyGoogle
How it works
Rigorous from survey to strike
- 01
Site survey & design
We survey the site, confirm loadings and access, and produce a TG20 compliance sheet or a bespoke design drawing where the job needs one.
- 02
Erect to drawing
CISRS-carded squads erect the scaffold to the drawing and to programme, working cleanly and safely around your other trades.
- 03
Tag, inspect & handover
The completed scaffold is inspected, scaff-tagged and handed over with a certificate, so it's safe to use and properly documented from day one.
- 04
Inspect & strike
We re-inspect at least every 7 days and after bad weather, keep your register current, then strike the scaffold cleanly when the works are done.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
The questions we're asked most about compliance, inspections and lead times. Can't see yours? Give us a call or send a message — we're happy to explain.
What does TG20:21 mean for my scaffold?
TG20:21 is the NASC's guidance for compliant tube-and-fitting scaffolds. For standard scaffolds we erect to a TG20 compliance sheet, which proves the configuration is safe for the loads it will carry. Anything outside TG20 — unusual loads, big spans, temporary roofs — gets a bespoke design with calculations. Either way, you get a scaffold that is demonstrably fit for the job.Do I need a design drawing?
Many domestic and straightforward commercial scaffolds are covered by a TG20 compliance sheet and don't need a separate design. More complex scaffolds — heavy loadings, temporary roofs, shoring, public access or anything non-standard — do need a design drawing and calculations, which we produce in-house. We'll tell you up front which your job needs.How often is a scaffold inspected?
Every scaffold is inspected and scaff-tagged before it's handed over, then re-inspected at least every 7 days while it's in use, and again after any event that could affect it — such as high winds or alterations. We log each inspection so your scaffold register stays current and compliant.Are you insured and are your scaffolders qualified?
Yes. We carry £10m public liability insurance and our operatives are CISRS-carded, so you have trained, assessed scaffolders on site. We're a NASC member and CHAS accredited, and we're happy to provide our documentation for your pre-qualification.What are your lead times for bigger jobs?
For straightforward scaffolds we can often be on site within a few days of survey. Larger or designed scaffolds need a little longer for design and planning, but we work to your programme and will give you a firm date at the survey. For storm damage and emergency make-safe we offer a rapid-response service.Do you cover both domestic and commercial work?
Both. We erect everything from a single domestic roof scaffold to multi-storey commercial elevations, temporary roofs and phased new-build sites. The same standards apply across the board: surveyed, designed where needed, erected to drawing, tagged, inspected and handed over.
Where we work
Covering Leeds & the surrounding area
- Leeds
- Wakefield
- Bradford
- Harrogate
- Castleford
- Pudsey
- Morley
- Otley
Not sure if we cover you? Just ask — get in touch and we'll let you know.
Get in touch
Request a site survey
Tell us about the project and we'll arrange a free site survey, then send a clear quote with the design and compliance covered. Prefer to talk it through? Give us a call.
- Phone
- 0113 555 0142
- Opening hours
Monday – Friday: 7:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Out-of-hours storm-damage & make-safe response — call any time.
- Areas covered
- Leeds · Wakefield · Bradford · Harrogate · Castleford · Pudsey · Morley · Otley
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