Whether it's cleaning, maintenance, repair, electrical, solar or painting work: as soon as an activity takes place at height, it needs access – scaffolding, an aerial work platform or rope access technique. This comparison shows what scaffolding and aerial platforms actually cost, regardless of the work ultimately carried out.
Whether roofer, electrician, painter, solar installer or lightning protection specialist: anyone working at height needs access to the work site. This access is often calculated separately – and is disproportionately expensive for smaller properties compared to the actual working time.
| Property | Access costs alone (scaffolding) |
|---|---|
| Single-family home (2 stories, 200–250 m² of scaffolding area) | €2,000–3,500 |
| Multi-family building, 3 stories | €3,500–6,500 |
| Multi-family building, 4 stories | €4,500–8,000 |
| Multi-family building, 5 stories | €6,000–10,500 |
Figures extrapolated from typical market per-m² prices (€5–14/m², including setup/dismantling and 4 weeks of standing time) plus the documented per-additional-story surcharge of 15–25%. Not direct quotes for every building height; actual quotes may vary by ±30–40%.
For occasional work at height – a defective antenna, a repair at the roof edge, maintenance on the facade – scaffolding of their own isn't worthwhile for many trade businesses. Instead of hiring a scaffolding contractor or an aerial platform rental company, electricians, painters, solar installers, lightning protection and roofing businesses can bring me in for pure access while you carry out your actual specialist work.
Whether you're an end customer or a trade business – let's talk about your project.