Staircase Scaffolding — Safe Access for Indoor and Outdoor Stairwells

Working on or around stairs can be awkward and dangerous without the right equipment.
Whether you’re decorating a tall hallway, repairing a stairwell window, or managing a commercial fit-out, staircase scaffolding provides the safe, stable platform you need.

At B-MAT Scaffolding, we supply and install purpose-built staircase scaffolds throughout London, Essex and Hertfordshire, designed for both domestic and commercial projects.

What Is Staircase Scaffolding?

Staircase scaffolding (also called stairwell scaffolding or stair tower scaffolding) is a specially adapted access structure that fits over or within a flight of stairs.
It creates a level working platform on uneven steps while maintaining safe pedestrian access below when required.

Typical applications include:

  • Painting and decorating tall stairwells or atriums

  • Installing lighting, windows, or banisters

  • Cleaning or restoring high walls or ceilings

  • Construction or maintenance work in multi-storey buildings

Types of Staircase Scaffolding

🧩 1. Internal Stairwell Scaffold Towers

  • Compact, lightweight aluminium towers

  • Adjustable legs to compensate for uneven treads

  • Easy to move and reassemble

  • Ideal for painters, decorators, and electricians

🏢 2. External Stair Access Towers

  • Modular steel systems providing staircase access between scaffold levels

  • Common on large sites and new builds

  • Enable workers to move safely between floors without ladders

🏠 3. Custom-Built Staircase Platforms

  • Fully bespoke systems built from tube and fitting or system scaffolding

  • Designed for irregular or curved staircases

  • Provide a continuous working deck across multiple levels

At B-MAT, we choose the safest and most efficient setup for each site, ensuring full compliance with Work at Height Regulations and TG20:21 standards.

Advantages of Staircase Scaffolding

  • ✅ Total stability on uneven surfaces

  • ✅ Safe access to ceilings, skylights and walls

  • ✅ Quick setup with minimal disruption

  • ✅ Compact footprint for narrow stairwells

  • ✅ Compliance with HSE safety guidance

Compared to ladders or makeshift platforms, a staircase scaffold dramatically reduces the risk of falls and damage to stairs or décor.

Domestic vs Commercial Staircase Scaffolding

  • Domestic: Often used inside homes for redecorating tall entrance halls, loft staircases, or split-level conversions. Lightweight, compact, and easy to move.

  • Commercial: Larger systems on construction or refurbishment sites, providing stair access between floors and to temporary working levels.

We regularly work in schools, offices, flats, and residential properties, tailoring our design to each building layout.

Safety and Compliance

All our staircase scaffolding is erected by CISRS-qualified scaffolders and inspected before use.
We:

  • Install guardrails, toe boards, and access gates as standard

  • Provide inspection certificates in accordance with Work at Height Regulations 2005

  • Carry full public liability insurance

  • Conduct on-site risk assessments prior to every job

Safety is always our top priority.

Example Projects

1️⃣ Residential hallway – Enfield, London
Aluminium internal tower erected over stairs for ceiling redecoration. Completed in one day, fully protected treads and banisters.

2️⃣ School stairwell – Chelmsford, Essex
Custom tube-and-fitting structure for light replacement and painting. Erected over weekend to minimise disruption.

3️⃣ Commercial block – Watford, Hertfordshire
External staircase access towers linking three scaffold levels during façade refurbishment.

Why Choose B-MAT Scaffolding

  • Specialists in tight access and internal scaffolding

  • Fast installation with minimal disruption

  • Full compliance with TG20:21 and SG4 guidelines

  • Covering London, Essex and Hertfordshire

  • Friendly, reliable service from experienced professionals

From a single stairwell to an entire multi-storey site, we’ll provide a safe, efficient access solution.

Get a Quote for Staircase Scaffolding

Need secure access on stairs or over multiple levels?
Contact B-MAT Scaffolding for a free survey and quotation.
Our experts will assess your site and recommend the safest and most cost-effective setup.

Call, email, or request a quote online — we’ll handle everything from design to inspection.

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