English Heritage Scaffolding
This scaffolding project on a heritage building demonstrating our ability to design and erect scaffolding in historically delicate surroundings. This work was commissioned by English Heritage.
Client · English Heritage
About from company website
Contract Scaffolding Services, established in 1986 and incorporated as a limited company in 1997, is a leading scaffolding provider based in Carlisle, Cumbria. With over 30 years of experience, the company has grown to become one of the largest scaffolding firms in Cumbria and South West Scotland, employing over 40 people. They offer a complete scaffolding service, including supply, erection, and dismantling, tailored for industrial, commercial, rail, and domestic clients across Cumbria, the Borders, and the North of England.
The company prides itself on its commitment to safety, with all operatives CISRS registered and safety trained, and holds accreditations such as NASC membership and RISQS qualification for railway work. They provide bespoke scaffolding solutions, including independent scaffolds, tower scaffolds, birdcage scaffolds, loading bay scaffolds, temporary roof scaffolds, hanging scaffolds, and temporary edge protection. Contract Scaffolding also offers a scaffold design service, working with approved sub-contractors to provide detailed design drawings and calculations.
Notable projects include scaffolding for English Heritage, Scottish Power bridges, and railway infrastructure. They emphasize building close working relationships with clients, maintaining high safety standards, and providing professional, all-encompassing services. Contract Scaffolding is also equipped to handle emergency scaffolding situations requiring immediate attention.
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Project experience from company website
Scottish Power Bridge Scaffolding in Castle Douglas
Castle Douglas
Independent & Birdcage scaffold to carry out concrete repairs to a Scottish Power Bridge in Castle Douglas.
Client · Scottish Power
Hanging Scaffolding
Canonbie Viaduct, Scotland
This scaffolding project on Canonbie Viaduct in Scotland demonstrates our ability to design and erect hanging scaffolding in unique surroundings. We were contracted by a local bridge restoration company to supply our services from initial design, right through to completion.
Footbridge Scaffolding Welton Cumbria
Welton, Cumbria
Civils scaffolding job on a footbridge at Bell Bridge in Welton, Cumbria.
Railway Bridge Scaffolding
Railway bridge and infrasructure scaffolding.
Accreditations from company website
- NASC MEMBERS
- RISQS qualified scaffolders
Clients mentioned from company website
English Heritage, Scottish Power, Story Contracting, Iggesund Paperboard.
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What does Contract Scaffolding Services Ltd do?
Contract Scaffolding Services is a premier scaffolding provider in Carlisle with over 30 years of experience, serving Cumbria, South Scotland, and the North of England. They offer comprehensive scaffolding solutions for industrial, commercial, rail, and domestic projects. Their listed services include Scaffolding and Rail infrastructure.
Where is Contract Scaffolding Services Ltd based?
Contract Scaffolding Services Ltd is registered at Carleton Depot, London Road, Carlisle, CA1 3DS, in North West.
What areas does Contract Scaffolding Services Ltd cover?
Contract Scaffolding Services Ltd states that it works across Cumbria, South Of Scotland, North Of England and Borders.
How many people work at Contract Scaffolding Services Ltd?
Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 29 employees, which places the company in the 10-49 employees band.
What is Contract Scaffolding Services Ltd's turnover?
Contract Scaffolding Services Ltd does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on creditors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £5.4m and £22.0m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.
Is Contract Scaffolding Services Ltd still trading?
Companies House lists Contract Scaffolding Services Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-10-31.
What accreditations does Contract Scaffolding Services Ltd hold?
Contract Scaffolding Services Ltd displays NASC MEMBERS and RISQS qualified scaffolders on its website.
What sectors does Contract Scaffolding Services Ltd work in?
Contract Scaffolding Services Ltd works in Industrial, Commercial, Infrastructure and Residential.
When was Contract Scaffolding Services Ltd established?
Contract Scaffolding Services Ltd was incorporated on 1996-08-13, though the company says it has traded since 1986.