Scaffolding in Hertford
Domestic and commercial scaffolding and temporary roofs in Hertford, from family run scaffolders about 16 miles away in Hemel Hempstead.
Working in Hertford
Scaffolders who know Hertford
Hertford is the county town, about 16 miles east of our Hemel Hempstead base along the A414. The centre is full of Georgian and Victorian buildings, with terraces and interwar semis further out and newer estates on the edge of town.
Period buildings close to the road mean many scaffolds stand on the pavement, so we plan the licence, the footprint and access for people walking past before anything goes up.
Rivers, the old centre and Bengeo
Four rivers meet in Hertford, where the Rib, the Beane and the Mimram join the Lea. The old centre grew up around them. Fore Street is home to the Egyptian House and St Andrew Street keeps its medieval layout. Both are lined with buildings that stand right on the pavement.
North of the centre, Bengeo sits on a ridge above Hartham Common, so many of its homes are on rising ground where the scaffold has to be set level before the first lift. Hertingfordbury, to the west, has been part of the town since 1935.
Jobs we are often asked for
- Roof and chimney work on period homes
- Front scaffolds on terraced streets
- Extensions and loft conversions
- Shops and commercial premises in the town centre
Domestic scaffolding in Hertford
Roof, chimney and front elevation work on period homes, planned around narrow pavements and conservation area rules.
More about domestic scaffoldingLicences in the county town
Scaffold licences for Hertford streets come from Hertfordshire County Council as the highway authority.
Every licensed scaffold has to show a board with the licence number, the owner's name and address and a 24 hour contact number. It cannot carry any advertising.
- Much of the town centre is a conservation area, so neat, well planned scaffolds matter.
- Busy streets in the centre mean most front scaffolds need a highway licence.
Hertford's historic centre
Hertford Castle was built soon after the Norman Conquest. Its gatehouse, rebuilt in 1463, is now home to the town council and the motte still survives. Much of the centre around it is a conservation area, looked after by East Hertfordshire District Council from its offices at Wallfields on Pegs Lane.
Many of the town's period buildings are listed. Where the work needs listed building consent, the scaffold date follows the decision, so ask your architect or builder where things stand before you book.
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Scaffolding in Hertford: common questions
Do you cover Hertford from Hemel Hempstead?
Yes. Hertford is about 16 miles from our base along the A414 and one of the towns we cover. Send us the job and the postcode and we will tell you how soon we can start.
Who applies for the scaffold licence in Hertford?
Hertfordshire County Council issues it and expects the scaffolding company to apply, so you do not need to. We tell you with your quote whether your job needs one.
Can you scaffold a shop on Fore Street?
Yes. Shops and offices in the town centre need access kept for customers, so the scaffold has a boarded and netted walkway above the door. The licence covers the pavement it stands on.