HTK Scaffolding

HTK Scaffolding: scaffolding for domestic and commercial projects in Sussex

HTK Scaffolding is a scaffolding erection company based in Henfield that operates in Brighton, Sussex and the South East of England. Its activity is aimed at both private homeowners and builders, roofers and commercial developers. The company presents itself as a provider that offers clear, fixed quotes and schedules scaffold removal on the same day that erection is confirmed.

Scaffolding and access services

The service catalogue covers a wide variety of height access needs:

• Residential scaffolding for homes, extensions and roof work.
• Commercial scaffolding for refurbishments, retail premises and managed sites.
• Roof and chimney access, with edge protection and platforms for re-roofing and repairs.
• Temporary roof systems that allow trades to work year-round.
• Safe access for solar panel installers.
• Scaffolding for façade maintenance and exterior cleaning.
• Access for painting and exterior rendering work.
• Platforms for window and door installation.
• Scaffolding for loft conversions, new builds, emergencies and chimneys.
• Access towers, loading bays, walkways and public protection.
• Scaffolding for schools, HAKI staircases, edge protection, birdcage scaffolding and scaffold alarms.

Hiring process

The company describes a five-step method of working: the client calls or gets in touch to explain the project; a clear, fully explained quote is issued, with a prior site visit if necessary; once accepted, erection and dismantling dates are booked simultaneously; the team arrives on the agreed day to erect the scaffold; and, once the work is finished, returns on the scheduled date to remove it. HTK highlights that the removal date is set before the scaffold is even erected.

Technical profile and credentials

The company states that its operatives hold CISRS qualifications and that work is carried out in accordance with TG20 and SG4 guidelines. It also declares that it has £10 million public liability insurance and issues RAMS (risk assessments and method statements) and handover certificates. Operations are led by Harley Colwell-Levene, with more than ten years of experience, who personally supervises erection work. The company states it has erected more than 1000 scaffolds.

Geographic coverage

HTK Scaffolding covers all of Sussex and the wider South East. Among the locations it mentions are Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Shoreham, Lancing, Littlehampton, Henfield, Steyning, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Horsham, Crawley, Lewes, Seaford, Eastbourne, Hastings, Guildford, Cranleigh, Reigate and Horley, as well as many others in Sussex, Surrey and the region.

Projects and experience

The company shows examples of completed work, such as a temporary roof for a heritage building in Haywards Heath, maintenance on the Brighton seafront and a loft conversion in Brighton. It also publishes informative guides on scaffolding costs, council permits for occupying the public highway and criteria for hiring a scaffolder.

Head office and premises

Office 1: 57 Newtown Road, Brighton BN3 7BA

Henfield yard: Garden Sage, London Road, Henfield BN5 9AB