What should I send?
The postcode, building type, the roofer’s description of the work areas, approximate dates and photos of the property and surrounding ground are useful. Send what you know if some answers are pending.
Roofing access
Roof scaffolding for repairs, chimneys and gutters.
Start with the parts of the building your roofer needs to reach and the work they plan to do. Arkley discusses roofing access with homeowners and trades across North London, Hertfordshire and further afield.
Define the work
Ask your roofer where access is needed
“Roof work” can mean a repair in one place, work along a gutter, access to a chimney or a larger section of roof. Ask the roofer to identify the parts they expect to work on and which sides of the property they need to reach. Share that brief when you contact us.
If the scope is still being diagnosed, say so. It helps to distinguish what is confirmed from work that might be added later, so the access discussion starts with a clear picture.
For work around a stack, our chimney repair access guide explains the details to ask your trade for. A loft conversion or extension may involve several stages and changing access needs.
No roofer yet?
Ask whether Arkley can introduce a trusted roofer suited to the work, if a suitable contact is available. You would agree the roofing work and its terms directly with that roofer.
Coordinate the programme
Plan for the trades who need access
- Ask the roofer for their likely start window and how long they expect to need access. Flag dates that are still uncertain.
- Say whether chimney, gutter, fascia, painting or other exterior work is being arranged alongside the roof job.
- Discuss the order in which trades expect to work and whether their access needs cover different sides or heights of the building.
- Share any change in scope or programme before assuming the original arrangement will cover it.
These details help frame a conversation about the scaffold needed for the actual work; they do not require you to design it yourself.
Before you enquire
Details worth gathering
What if the property is occupied or used by customers?
Tell us about entrances, deliveries and other day-to-day access that needs discussion. Our commercial scaffolding guide has more questions for shops and occupied premises.
How do I compare scaffolding quotes?
Check that each quote refers to the same work areas, programme and assumed scope. Our scaffolding costs guide offers a fuller checklist.
Where can you work?
Our focus includes North London and Hertfordshire, and we welcome enquiries further afield. The Hendon guide has roof and rear-access planning questions, or see all areas we cover.
Discuss your project
Tell us what you need access for.
A postcode, the work planned, approximate dates and a few photos are a useful start.