Scaffolding for housing associations

Framework-experienced, resident-safe, and built around the compliance and reporting social housing procurement requires. 

Why housing associations choose SSG Scaffolding

Social housing scaffolding is a discipline of its own. Work happens in occupied homes, at volume across multiple properties, and under the compliance and reporting standards that framework procurement demands. SSG Scaffolding is built for it.

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

Where retrofit programmes sit under PAS 2030 and TrustMark requirements, those credentials are held group-wide via Snug Services Group; SSG Scaffolding delivers the compliant access element within that framework.

We mobilise quickly - often within 48 hours for short-notice requirements - submit RAMS and design documentation into client systems, and report progress in the way procurement and contract managers need. The aim is simple: be the scaffolding partner that does not create work for the contractor managing the programme.

Framework & delivery experience

We hold framework relationships with Tier 1 contractors including Fortem, Wates, Equans, SureFire Management Services, and Synergize Ltd, and have delivered scaffolding directly for NHS Foundation Trusts and local authorities across England. We also hold a five-year planned and response scaffolding 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. - STAR Housing, Shrewsbury - 225-property residential solar PV access programme. - Matson Avenue, Gloucester - 9-block mid-rise decarbonisation retrofit scaffolding, delivered with Synergize Ltd. - Further retrofit programmes across Gedney, South Derbyshire, and Bolsover.

Across these programmes we have delivered consistent zero-incident, on-time performance across 970+ properties.

What we deliver for housing associations

  • Resident-occupied scaffolding with ground-level protection, anti-climb measures where required, and maintained resident access.
  • Multi-property programme delivery at the volumes retrofit and planned maintenance demand.
  • Compliance documentation and progress reporting in the format and at the volume framework clients require.
  • Retrofit access supporting EWI, solar PV, roofing, and ventilation works, sequenced with other trades.
  • Statutory weekly inspections per property, with records maintained for the client.

Compliance & safety

  • NASC, CHAS Elite, Constructionline Gold, and SafeContractor - meets housing association and Tier 1 supplier prequalification requirements
  • Insurance - we hold £10M public liability and £10M employer’s liability insurance, and we issue
  • Full RAMS
  • TG20:21 compliant - scaffolds, and bespoke designs with structural calculations where required.

FAQs

Do you have social housing framework experience?

Yes. Framework relationships with Fortem, Wates, Equans, SureFire Management Services, and Synergize Ltd, a five-year planned and response scaffolding framework with Salix Homes, plus direct delivery for NHS Trusts and local authorities.

Can you work in occupied homes?

Yes. Resident-safe systems with ground-level protection, anti-climb measures where required, maintained access, and crews briefed on conduct in occupied properties.

Can you deliver at programme volume?

Yes. Programmes include 90 properties in 30 days and a 225-property solar access programme, with the crew depth to maintain programme.

How quickly can you mobilise?

Standard mobilisation is within 5 working days of a confirmed order, and we can often mobilise within 48 hours for short-notice requirements.

Are you accredited for housing association prequalification?

Yes. NASC, CHAS Elite, Constructionline Gold, and SafeContractor, with £10M public and employer’s liability insurance.

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