
Rear scaffold, rendered semi
- Alfreton
- 3 days

Scaffolding in Alfreton
House, roof and chimney scaffolding across Alfreton, and Somercotes, Swanwick, Riddings and Ironville around it. Danny comes out to look at the job, gives you a fixed price in writing, and the scaffold goes up with CISRS-carded scaffolders.
What we do in Alfreton

Scaffolding for re-roofs, rendering, repointing, painting and guttering on houses of every size.
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Roof-level working platforms with edge protection for re-roofs and repairs.
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A roof over the scaffold that keeps the house dry while the real roof is off.
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Scaffolding up to chimney stacks and gable ends, and quick access for small jobs.
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Guard rails and toe boards along roof edges so work at height stays safe.
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Scaffold stages and platforms for events, fun days and sports days.
More about event and stage scaffoldingAlfreton houses
Alfreton has had a market charter since 1252, and in the 18th century it was the chief coal mining centre in Derbyshire. Coal and ironstone brought the Riddings ironworks, opened in 1800, and the railway arrived in 1862. The area went from 2,301 people in 1801 to over 19,000 by 1911.
Most of the brick terraces date from that boom, when brickmaking was a local industry too. Ironville was built by the Butterley Company as a model village for its workers, and Alfreton and Riddings both have conservation areas, Alfreton's since 1971.
In the mid 20th century, much of the older housing was cleared and families moved to newer estates, like Cottage Farm and South Spire in Somercotes. Each needs a different scaffold, and Danny looks at the house before pricing it.
◦ Covering ALFRETON and around, including
Pick your house
◦ DJS Scaffolding
Brick terrace
Front or back, one side at a time
◦ DJS Scaffolding
Brick terrace
Front or back, one side at a time
Permits and practicalities
A scaffold on a pavement or road in Alfreton needs a permit from Derbyshire County Council, and the council says the scaffold provider applies for it, which is us. Tell us early. We'll say at the quote whether you need one.
Alfreton and Riddings both have conservation areas. Scaffolding doesn't need planning permission in either. The work you're having done might, so check with Amber Valley Borough Council's planning team first.
On a terrace or a semi, the chimney stack and the party wall often sit on the boundary with next door. If the scaffold needs to go on their side, you'll need their say-so first, so it's worth asking early.
Terraced streets fill up with cars. If you can, keep the space outside the house clear on the day so we can get close to unload.
How it works
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What people say
Danny came to put scaffolding up on our property so we could treat the Virginia creeper. He was punctual, friendly, and efficient and came out at short notice when we needed help. He completed the job with minimal disruption at a very competitive price. Would highly recommend.
Nicholas W. · Google review
Where we work
Our base in Ilkeston is about 9 miles from Alfreton, and we cover 16 towns across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
◦ Nearest towns
Distances are as the crow flies.
See every area we coverYes. We cover the whole of Alfreton, and Somercotes, Swanwick, Riddings, Ironville and Leabrooks around it.
Derbyshire County Council, because it's the highway authority for the town. Amber Valley Borough Council doesn't issue them. The county says the scaffold provider applies, which is us, and we'll tell you at the quote whether you need one.
About 9 miles as the crow flies from our base in Ilkeston. Ring Danny on 07907 035553 and he'll arrange a time to come and measure up.
No. Scaffolding doesn't need planning permission, in a conservation area or anywhere else. If it stands on a pavement or road, it needs a permit from Derbyshire County Council instead.
It depends on the height, how many sides need covering, the access and how long you need it. Danny prices every job after a free visit, and the price is fixed and in writing.
Yes. We cover 16 towns across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, including Ripley, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Heanor and Mansfield.
Ready when you are
Ring Danny, or send the form and he'll call you back. Either way you get a fixed written price, not a guess.