Social housing scaffolding for
housing associations, Tier 1 contractors, and local authorities

Resident-safe systems, compliance documentation, and programme reporting at the volumes major social housing work demands. Framework-experienced. NASC accredited.

What social housing scaffolding covers

SSG Scaffolding delivers framework-experienced scaffolding for housing associations, Tier 1 contractors, and local authorities. Social housing scaffolding is its own discipline: work in resident-occupied properties, delivery at programme volume across multiple properties, and the compliance documentation and reporting that framework procurement requires.

We work within Tier 1 supply chains and directly for housing providers, delivering multi-property retrofit scaffolding programmes with the crew depth and management infrastructure to maintain programme.

Working in occupied homes demands a different standard. We design resident-safe access with secure ground-level protection, anti-climb measures where required, clear access maintained for residents, and crews briefed on conduct in occupied environments. Programme sequencing is planned to minimise disruption and keep residents safe throughout.

Framework and delivery experience

SSG Scaffolding holds framework relationships with Tier 1 contractors including Fortem, Wates, Equans, SureFire Management Services, and Synergize Ltd, and has delivered scaffolding directly for NHS Foundation Trusts and local authorities across England. We are also the sole scaffolding contractor on a five-year planned and responsive framework with Salix Homes, covering both programmed works and reactive call-out scaffolding.

Representative programmes include: - LHP via Fortem - 90-property solar PV scaffolding programme delivered in 30 days on the Fortem framework. - Matson Avenue, Gloucester - 9-block mid-rise decarbonisation retrofit scaffolding, delivered with Synergize Ltd. - STAR Housing, Shrewsbury - 225-property residential solar PV access programme. - Sanctuary Housing via Fortem - solar PV access scaffolding at 100+ properties per month, delivered on the Fortem framework. - Further social housing retrofit programmes across Gedney, South Derbyshire, and Bolsover.

Across these programmes SSG Scaffolding has delivered consistent zero-incident, on-time performance at scale. These are representative examples of our social housing delivery.

Our process

Discuss your project

1

Survey

Site visit and assessment within 48 hours of enquiry.

2

Design

Scaffold design and structural calculations and design certificate.

3

Quote

Itemised quotation within 5 working days of survey.

4

Mobilisation

Within 5 working days of a confirmed order.

5

Erection

By CISRS-carded scaffolders, to design and TG20:21.

6

Inspection

Handover and weekly inspections, then dismantling.

Compliance & safety

  • NASC accredited - the scaffolding industry’s primary accreditation.
  • CISRS-certified operatives - on every property.
  • TG20:21 compliance - with bespoke design and design certificates for non-standard configurations.
  • Statutory weekly inspections - across every property in the programme, with inspection records maintained for the client.
  • Full RAMS - for every project.
  • Programme reporting - documentation and progress reporting at the volume and format framework clients require.
  • CHAS Elite, Constructionline Gold, and SafeContractor - accredited for framework prequalification.
  • Insurance - public liability and employer’s liability £10M each.

FAQs

Do you have social housing framework experience?

Yes. We hold framework relationships with Tier 1 contractors including Fortem, Wates, Equans, SureFire Management Services, and Synergize Ltd, a five-year planned and response scaffolding framework with Salix Homes, and have delivered multi-property social housing scaffolding programmes across England.

Can you deliver at programme volume?

Yes. We have delivered programmes such as 90 properties in 30 days (LHP via Fortem) and a 225-property solar access programme (STAR Housing, Shrewsbury), with the crew depth and management infrastructure to maintain programme.

How do you keep residents safe?

We design resident-safe access with ground-level protection, anti-climb measures where required, maintained resident access, and crews briefed on conduct in occupied homes.

Do you provide programme reporting for framework clients?

Yes. We maintain inspection records per property and provide progress reporting in the format and at the volume framework procurement requires.

Are you accredited for framework prequalification?

Yes. NASC, CHAS Elite, Constructionline Gold, and SafeContractor - a procurement stack that meets Tier 1 and housing association supplier requirements.

What areas do you cover?

Head office in Hull with operational hubs across England, delivering social housing scaffolding programmes nationally.

Planning a social housing scaffolding programme?

Survey response within 48 hours. Quote within 5 working days. Operational hubs across England.

0800 593 0001 info@snugservicesgroup.com