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How Long Can Scaffolding Stay Up?
Published 12 April 2025 · Updated 19 July 2026
There's no hard maximum — but inspections, licences and hire terms all put practical limits on scaffold duration.
Inspection intervals
Working scaffolds must be inspected every seven days and after any event (weather, alteration) that could affect stability. We handle these inspections as part of the hire.
Licence limits
Pavement / highway licences are typically issued for a fixed period and can usually be extended if the work overruns.
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