Erect It Scaffolding — Wellington's trusted scaffolding company, based in Plimmerton

Scaffolding Wellington — Trusted Local Scaffolding Company

Owner-operated scaffolding company serving all of Wellington City, Greater Wellington, and the Hutt Valley. SiteWise Gold 2026/27 certified, 5.0★ rated across 66 reviews. No travel surcharge.

⭐ 66+ Five-Star Reviews🏅 SiteWise Gold 2026/27👷 Owner on every job
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SiteWise Gold 2026/27

NZ's highest H&S accreditation

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Fully Insured

Public liability on every job

66+ Five-Star Reviews

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Owner on Every Job

Dhillon — no subcontractors

Weekly Inspections

WorkSafe NZ compliant

Our Process

What Happens After You Call

No surprises, no chasing — here's exactly what to expect.

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Step 1

Request a Quote

Call, text or fill in the form. We respond the same day.

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Step 2

Site Review

We visit or review your photos — whichever suits.

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Step 3

Fixed-Price Quote

Clear written quote — no hidden costs.

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Step 4

Scaffold Installed

Our crew on site within 24–48 hours of acceptance.

Step 5

Weekly Inspections

Documented and WorkSafe NZ compliant.

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Step 6

Dismantled & Gone

Site left clean and tidy when you're done.

July & August Special: Get 1 Week FREE Hire on all scaffolding erected in July or August 2026. Limited availability.

"Great experience with Erect It Scaffoldings. Very professional from start to finish, clear communication, on time with setup and dismantle, and everything felt safe and well organised. The crew was efficient, friendly, and easy to deal with on site. Fair pricing and quality work. Would happily recommend and use again."

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Francesco Cantoni

GoogleGoogle Review

"You couldn't ask any more from Erect It Scaffolding; friendly, good communication, great price, on time and totally professional work. What we thought would be a tricky job was a walk in the park for them. Highly recommended for small to large jobs."

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Darrin Serci

GoogleGoogle Review

"Crew arrived early and got the scaffolding up quick as! And same for the disassembling. Communication with the business was easy, and they were very responsive."

Z

Zachary Ringrose

GoogleGoogle Review

"Erect It supported me with scaffolding for a domestic house paint. Great communication, reliable and a good quality job. I would happily recommend them to others."

D

Daniel Petersen

GoogleGoogle Review

"We've used Erect It Scaffolding Services for several of our painting and plastering projects, and we couldn't be more satisfied. Dhillon and his team are professional, reliable, and always deliver high-quality scaffolding setups tailored to our needs. Their efficiency has helped keep our projects on schedule, and their commitment to safety gives us confidence in every job."

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RE Decorators Ltd

GoogleGoogle Review

"Dhillon and his team provided us with Scaffolding and Edge Protection for this project in Thorndon, Wellington. They are easy going, super friendly, and were committed to keeping my team and I safe. Dhillon is a great communicator which made things really easy, and had no problem with making alterations as the job progressed. Looking forward to working with Erect It Scaffolding on future projects."

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Ryan Roofing Ltd

GoogleGoogle Review

"Great service from Dhillon and the team in providing comprehensive scaffolding for my recent roof repaint. Dhillon is honest and trustworthy, and provided me with prompt and courteous communications, which were greatly appreciated. No hesitation in recommending the team at Erect It Scaffolding, and would use them again without a second thought."

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Lee Patterson

GoogleGoogle Review

"Erect It Scaffolding were sensational throughout the process. From initial site visit and super speedy quote turnaround, flexibility towards scaffolding adjustments and overall professionalism and extensive scaffolding experience. Dismantling and pack down was efficient and hassle free. We highly recommended Dhillion and his team from Erect It for all job types and scaffolding challenges and will definitely be using them again."

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Grant Hockings

GoogleGoogle Review

"Received very friendly service from Dhillon and his team. When we needed to adjust the scaffolding on one side of the house to better reach a certain spot, the team came out and did what was required. We also ended up needing the scaffolding for a few weeks longer than originally agreed due to weather and illness, which wasn't a problem and took some pressure off. Would recommend and will use again."

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Kamila Urban

GoogleGoogle Review

"Great service. I got scaffolding erected on a very next week after I sent a request via web-site. I was a bit worry how they will cope with our slope but guys have done it perfectly. The scaffolding was safe and steady. Highly recommended."

R

Roman Agafonov

GoogleGoogle Review

"Excellent services, used for edge protection for a reroof project. Will definitely be using Dhillon and the team again."

J

Jonny Norman

GoogleGoogle Review

"The team at Erect It are awesome to deal with. Great communication, prompt and well priced. Got the job done at short notice when another company let us down."

C

Craig Ryburn

GoogleGoogle Review

"Good quick service by Dhillon and team throughout the process. They had the best price of the quotes I obtained. The scaffolding was set up perfectly to let me get the jobs done that I needed to do. Very good communication throughout. Happy to recommend."

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Barry Hickland

GoogleGoogle Review

"We've used Erect It Scaffolding on several of our projects and they never disappoint. The team is punctual, professional, and takes safety seriously. Their gear is top-quality, and they always go the extra mile to make sure everything is secure and compliant. Communication is clear and straightforward from start to finish. Highly recommend for anyone needing reliable scaffolding services!"

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Nathan Hickling

GoogleGoogle Review

"Amazing service all around, from enquiry to quote, to job on site. Dhillon and his team were incredibly fast and professional. The scaffolding went up and was broken down without issue and was perfect for our needs. We felt safe and secure every time we stepped on it. Could not recommend more! 7 stars!"

K

Kirsten Kelling

GoogleGoogle Review

"We recently used Erect It Scaffolding Services for a residential project and were very impressed with their professionalism and efficiency. Their team was punctual, well-organised, and easy to work with. The scaffolding was safe, secure, and well-suited to the needs of our painters and other trades on site. Communication was smooth and the site was left clean and tidy. A reliable and professional scaffolding partner."

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Nathan Flett

GoogleGoogle Review

"I've worked with several scaffolding companies in the past, but Erect IT Scaffolding Services in Wellington exceeded all expectations. They were prompt, detailed, and ensured everything was set up safely. They're my go-to scaffolding company in Porirua now. Highly recommend!"

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Tammim Hasan

GoogleGoogle Review

"I was super impressed with Dhillon and his team. Extremely professional, skilled, great communication and went the extra mile. Would definitely use Dhillon's service again and highly recommend."

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Vanessa Rayner

GoogleGoogle Review

"Awesome service! Dhillon has been so easy to deal with, responds really quickly, gave updates and their prices are fair and reasonable. Was able to fit us in at short notice too which was really appreciated. Highly recommend these guys!"

T

T.T Building & Construction

GoogleGoogle Review

"Highly recommend these guys. Dhillon improvised on the suggestions I gave him to provide a thoughtful and workable scaffolding configuration. Fast turnaround and competitive pricing."

A

Andrew Tobin

GoogleGoogle Review

"Dhillon and the team are great to work with from the first meet with Dhillon to the team coming in to erect it and dismantle — would highly recommend this company."

C

Carolyn & Neville Chadwick

GoogleGoogle Review

"Tai and Jazz got my scaffolding erected very quickly and were so professional."

T

Tim C

GoogleGoogle Review

"Erect It Scaffolding were very good to deal with. Prompt with communication and competitive pricing. Highly recommend their scaffolding services."

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Sam Kortegast

GoogleGoogle Review

"Excellent team to deal with. Competitively priced, on time and walk the talk. I will definitely do business with Erect It Scaffolding again. Well done Guys."

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shack

GoogleGoogle Review

"We highly recommend Dhillon and his team. They are efficient, courteous, accommodating, and excellent value. Their equipment is of a very high standard and fully met the requirements of our roofing contractor. They also took very good care of our property when erecting and dismantling the scaffolding. We would certainly engage them again for any future scaffolding needs we might have. Clif & Julie, Waikanae"

C

Clif Corbett

GoogleGoogle Review

"Great experience with Erect It Scaffoldings. Very professional from start to finish, clear communication, on time with setup and dismantle, and everything felt safe and well organised. The crew was efficient, friendly, and easy to deal with on site. Fair pricing and quality work. Would happily recommend and use again."

F

Francesco Cantoni

GoogleGoogle Review

"You couldn't ask any more from Erect It Scaffolding; friendly, good communication, great price, on time and totally professional work. What we thought would be a tricky job was a walk in the park for them. Highly recommended for small to large jobs."

D

Darrin Serci

GoogleGoogle Review

"Crew arrived early and got the scaffolding up quick as! And same for the disassembling. Communication with the business was easy, and they were very responsive."

Z

Zachary Ringrose

GoogleGoogle Review

"Erect It supported me with scaffolding for a domestic house paint. Great communication, reliable and a good quality job. I would happily recommend them to others."

D

Daniel Petersen

GoogleGoogle Review

"We've used Erect It Scaffolding Services for several of our painting and plastering projects, and we couldn't be more satisfied. Dhillon and his team are professional, reliable, and always deliver high-quality scaffolding setups tailored to our needs. Their efficiency has helped keep our projects on schedule, and their commitment to safety gives us confidence in every job."

R

RE Decorators Ltd

GoogleGoogle Review

"Dhillon and his team provided us with Scaffolding and Edge Protection for this project in Thorndon, Wellington. They are easy going, super friendly, and were committed to keeping my team and I safe. Dhillon is a great communicator which made things really easy, and had no problem with making alterations as the job progressed. Looking forward to working with Erect It Scaffolding on future projects."

R

Ryan Roofing Ltd

GoogleGoogle Review

"Great service from Dhillon and the team in providing comprehensive scaffolding for my recent roof repaint. Dhillon is honest and trustworthy, and provided me with prompt and courteous communications, which were greatly appreciated. No hesitation in recommending the team at Erect It Scaffolding, and would use them again without a second thought."

L

Lee Patterson

GoogleGoogle Review

"Erect It Scaffolding were sensational throughout the process. From initial site visit and super speedy quote turnaround, flexibility towards scaffolding adjustments and overall professionalism and extensive scaffolding experience. Dismantling and pack down was efficient and hassle free. We highly recommended Dhillion and his team from Erect It for all job types and scaffolding challenges and will definitely be using them again."

G

Grant Hockings

GoogleGoogle Review

"Received very friendly service from Dhillon and his team. When we needed to adjust the scaffolding on one side of the house to better reach a certain spot, the team came out and did what was required. We also ended up needing the scaffolding for a few weeks longer than originally agreed due to weather and illness, which wasn't a problem and took some pressure off. Would recommend and will use again."

K

Kamila Urban

GoogleGoogle Review

"Great service. I got scaffolding erected on a very next week after I sent a request via web-site. I was a bit worry how they will cope with our slope but guys have done it perfectly. The scaffolding was safe and steady. Highly recommended."

R

Roman Agafonov

GoogleGoogle Review

"Excellent services, used for edge protection for a reroof project. Will definitely be using Dhillon and the team again."

J

Jonny Norman

GoogleGoogle Review

"The team at Erect It are awesome to deal with. Great communication, prompt and well priced. Got the job done at short notice when another company let us down."

C

Craig Ryburn

GoogleGoogle Review

"Good quick service by Dhillon and team throughout the process. They had the best price of the quotes I obtained. The scaffolding was set up perfectly to let me get the jobs done that I needed to do. Very good communication throughout. Happy to recommend."

B

Barry Hickland

GoogleGoogle Review

"We've used Erect It Scaffolding on several of our projects and they never disappoint. The team is punctual, professional, and takes safety seriously. Their gear is top-quality, and they always go the extra mile to make sure everything is secure and compliant. Communication is clear and straightforward from start to finish. Highly recommend for anyone needing reliable scaffolding services!"

N

Nathan Hickling

GoogleGoogle Review

"Amazing service all around, from enquiry to quote, to job on site. Dhillon and his team were incredibly fast and professional. The scaffolding went up and was broken down without issue and was perfect for our needs. We felt safe and secure every time we stepped on it. Could not recommend more! 7 stars!"

K

Kirsten Kelling

GoogleGoogle Review

"We recently used Erect It Scaffolding Services for a residential project and were very impressed with their professionalism and efficiency. Their team was punctual, well-organised, and easy to work with. The scaffolding was safe, secure, and well-suited to the needs of our painters and other trades on site. Communication was smooth and the site was left clean and tidy. A reliable and professional scaffolding partner."

N

Nathan Flett

GoogleGoogle Review

"I've worked with several scaffolding companies in the past, but Erect IT Scaffolding Services in Wellington exceeded all expectations. They were prompt, detailed, and ensured everything was set up safely. They're my go-to scaffolding company in Porirua now. Highly recommend!"

T

Tammim Hasan

GoogleGoogle Review

"I was super impressed with Dhillon and his team. Extremely professional, skilled, great communication and went the extra mile. Would definitely use Dhillon's service again and highly recommend."

V

Vanessa Rayner

GoogleGoogle Review

"Awesome service! Dhillon has been so easy to deal with, responds really quickly, gave updates and their prices are fair and reasonable. Was able to fit us in at short notice too which was really appreciated. Highly recommend these guys!"

T

T.T Building & Construction

GoogleGoogle Review

"Highly recommend these guys. Dhillon improvised on the suggestions I gave him to provide a thoughtful and workable scaffolding configuration. Fast turnaround and competitive pricing."

A

Andrew Tobin

GoogleGoogle Review

"Dhillon and the team are great to work with from the first meet with Dhillon to the team coming in to erect it and dismantle — would highly recommend this company."

C

Carolyn & Neville Chadwick

GoogleGoogle Review

"Tai and Jazz got my scaffolding erected very quickly and were so professional."

T

Tim C

GoogleGoogle Review

"Erect It Scaffolding were very good to deal with. Prompt with communication and competitive pricing. Highly recommend their scaffolding services."

S

Sam Kortegast

GoogleGoogle Review

"Excellent team to deal with. Competitively priced, on time and walk the talk. I will definitely do business with Erect It Scaffolding again. Well done Guys."

s

shack

GoogleGoogle Review

"We highly recommend Dhillon and his team. They are efficient, courteous, accommodating, and excellent value. Their equipment is of a very high standard and fully met the requirements of our roofing contractor. They also took very good care of our property when erecting and dismantling the scaffolding. We would certainly engage them again for any future scaffolding needs we might have. Clif & Julie, Waikanae"

C

Clif Corbett

GoogleGoogle Review

Wellington's Trusted Scaffolding Company

When you need reliable scaffolding in Wellington, you need a team that understands the job, the terrain, and what's required to keep your project moving safely.

At Erect It Scaffolding, we provide safe, professional, and fully compliant scaffolding solutions throughout Wellington City and Greater Wellington. Whether you're replacing a roof in Khandallah, repainting a villa in Karori, building a new home in Churton Park, or managing a commercial project in the CBD — our experienced team delivers scaffolding designed around your specific project.

Every scaffold is erected, inspected, and dismantled by NZQA-qualified scaffolders in accordance with WorkSafe New Zealand guidelines. Our focus is simple: safe access, solid workmanship, and a scaffolding setup that makes your job easier — with a fixed-price quote and no invoice surprises.

Looking for scaffolding hire pricing in Wellington?

See our full price guide, hire periods, and what's included on the dedicated hire page.

Scaffolding Hire Wellington

Why Wellington Homeowners & Builders Choose Erect It

Erect It Scaffolding is a 100% New Zealand owned and operated company based in Plimmerton — right on Wellington Harbour. Our SiteWise Gold 2026/27 certified team specialises in residential and commercial scaffolding, edge protection, shrinkwrap encapsulation, and safety nets across every Wellington suburb. We provide transparent pricing, reliable communication, and scaffolding designed around your specific job.

SiteWise Gold Certified

SiteWise Gold 2026/27 is NZ's highest health and safety pre-qualification — required by most commercial main contractors, and a reliable indicator of standards across all our residential work too.

WorkSafe NZ Compliant

Every scaffold is erected in accordance with NZ standards and WorkSafe NZ requirements. A handover certificate is issued before any trades go up — on every single job.

Hillside Specialists

Khandallah, Karori, Kelburn, Mt Victoria, Aro Valley, Brooklyn — Wellington's steep hillsides are our daily work. Hillside complexity is always priced into your upfront quote.

Owner on Every Job

Erect It is owner-operated. Dhillon is personally involved on every project — you deal directly with an experienced, qualified scaffolder, not a call centre or subcontractor.

Fixed Pricing, No Surprises

What you see on the quote is what you pay — no travel surcharges, no call-out fees, no invoice surprises. Free itemised quotes within 24 hours for all Wellington jobs.

Same-Week Availability

Based in Plimmerton, we are a short drive from every Wellington suburb. Most jobs can be scheduled within 24–48 hours of quote acceptance. Urgent jobs accommodated where possible.

350+
Scaffolds per year
15+
Years experience
66+
Five-star reviews
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Installation

About Erect It — Why Wellington Trusts Us

Erect It Scaffolding is a 100% New Zealand owned and operated scaffolding company based in Plimmerton on Wellington Harbour. Founded by Dhillon — a qualified scaffolder with 15+ years across the New Zealand scaffolding industry, from hanging scaffolds to mining projects and everything in between — the business is built on one simple principle: the owner is on every job.

When you hire Erect It, you deal directly with an experienced scaffolder, not a call centre or a chain of subcontractors. Every scaffold is erected, inspected and dismantled by qualified scaffolders in accordance with WorkSafe New Zealand guidelines and the AS/NZS 4576 code of practice for scaffolding, with a written handover certificate issued before any trade steps on the platform. That combination of hands-on ownership and genuine local knowledge is why homeowners, painters, roofers, builders and commercial contractors across Wellington keep coming back.

Our track record spans both residential and commercial work — from hillside repaints and reroofs on Wellington's steepest sections through to edge protection on landmark projects and full temporary-roof shrinkwrap systems. We are SiteWise Gold 2026/27 certified (New Zealand's highest health and safety pre-qualification, required by most commercial main contractors), fully insured, and rated 5.0 stars from 66+ Google reviews.

Owner on every job

Owner-operated — Dhillon is personally involved in every Wellington project from quote to dismantle.

15+ years experience

Over 15 years across the New Zealand scaffolding industry — residential, commercial, industrial and specialist access.

Qualified scaffolders

Every scaffold erected, inspected and dismantled by qualified scaffolders to AS/NZS 4576 and WorkSafe NZ.

SiteWise Gold 2026/27

New Zealand's highest H&S pre-qualification — a standard we apply to residential and commercial work alike.

Fully insured

Comprehensive insurance cover on every Wellington job, with full compliance documentation supplied.

5.0★ from 66+ reviews

A perfect 5.0-star rating across 66+ Google reviews from Wellington homeowners and trades.

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Scaffolding in Wellington — What Makes It Different

Four factors make scaffolding in Wellington more demanding than most NZ cities — and why local experience matters on every job.

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Steep Hillside Terrain

Wellington's most sought-after suburbs — Khandallah, Karori, Mt Victoria, Aro Valley, Northland, Hataitai, Kelburn, Brooklyn, Ngaio, Wilton — sit on steep to very steep hillsides. Scaffolding on these properties requires individual leg-setting, adjustable baseplates, and sometimes engineered footplates. Hillside setup is built into your upfront Wellington quote — no extra charges added after the fact.

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Wellington Wind Loading

Wellington is the windiest city in New Zealand, regularly seeing gusts over 80–100 km/h. Our scaffolds are braced to withstand the Wellington wind envelope — more tube, more fittings, and more time on setup than a scaffold in a calmer city. This is non-negotiable for compliance and safety.

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Constrained Urban Access

Inner-city Wellington properties — Thorndon, Te Aro, Mt Cook, Newtown, Berhampore — often have zero setback from the boundary, adjacent buildings, steep vehicle crossings, and narrow laneways. Getting scaffolding tube to site requires planning and experience with Wellington's urban access constraints.

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Heritage Building Stock

Wellington has a high proportion of wooden villa and bungalow heritage stock, much of it protected under Wellington City Council heritage policy. Scaffolding heritage buildings requires care around fragile weatherboards, lead paint management, and coordination with heritage architects.

Scaffolding Services — Wellington

Painters, roofers, builders & homeowners — safe, compliant scaffolding across all Wellington suburbs and Greater Wellington.

Residential Scaffolding Wellington

Safe access for house painting, reroofing, renovation, and new builds across all Wellington suburbs — all terrain including steep Khandallah, Karori, Kelburn, and Aro Valley hillsides.

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Commercial Scaffolding Wellington

Heavy-duty scaffolding for Wellington CBD commercial builds, heritage buildings, and multi-storey sites. SiteWise Gold certified, full WorkSafe compliance documentation supplied.

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Industrial Scaffolding Wellington

Specialist access for Wellington industrial plants, infrastructure sites, and large-scale commercial projects — SiteWise Gold 2026/27 certified with comprehensive compliance documentation.

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Edge Protection Wellington

WorkSafe NZ compliant roof edge protection for reroofing, solar installation, and high-level painting across all Wellington suburbs. Handover certificate before any trades go up.

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Scaffolding for Painters Wellington

Coordinated directly with your painter — erected on their start date, down the day they finish. Stable access to every elevation for cleaner, faster results.

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Reroofing Scaffolding Wellington

WorkSafe NZ compliant perimeter scaffolding for roof replacement and repair across all Wellington suburbs. Handover certificate before any roofing trades go up.

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Scaffold Shrinkwrap Wellington

Wellington averages 200+ rain days per year. Full weather encapsulation keeps your reclad, reroofing, or renovation running year-round in any conditions.

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Safety Nets Wellington

Interior fall protection nets installed by qualified riggers for Wellington new builds and major renovations. NZS 4994 compliant, all suburbs covered.

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New Build Scaffolding Wellington

Staged scaffolding packages coordinated directly with your builder — framing, cladding, and roofing trades covered. WorkSafe NZ compliant, all Wellington new build sites.

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Propping & Falsework Wellington

Structural propping for concrete slab pours, load-bearing wall removals, and building alterations across Wellington City. Designed to WorkSafe NZ standards.

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Solar Panel Scaffolding Wellington

Safe edge protection and scaffolding for solar installation across all Wellington roof types and pitches. WorkSafe compliant, fast installation.

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Buy Ringlock Scaffolding Equipment

New and used Ringlock scaffolding for sale — sold by working Wellington scaffolders who know the gear. Standards, ledgers, boards, and screw jacks available.

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Scaffolding Services in Wellington — In Detail

What each of our Wellington scaffolding services involves, who it's for, and how we handle the city's steep sections, wind loading, heritage stock and constrained urban access — all to WorkSafe NZ requirements, AS/NZS 4576 standards, and backed by SiteWise Gold 2026/27.

Residential Scaffolding Wellington

Who it's for: Homeowners, painters, roofers and builders working on Wellington houses.

Residential scaffolding is the backbone of what we do in Wellington. From single-storey weatherboard bungalows in Miramar and Kilbirnie to three-storey character villas clinging to the hillsides of Khandallah, Karori, Kelburn and Aro Valley, we design a scaffold around the exact shape of the house and the slope it sits on. Wellington's housing stock is genuinely varied — older timber homes with fragile weatherboards, split-level homes on steep sections, and modern architectural builds with complex rooflines — and each one needs a considered setup rather than an off-the-shelf tower.

On steep Wellington sections we individually set every leg with adjustable base jacks, sole boards and, where the ground demands it, engineered footplates so the platform stays level and solid. Because Wellington is the windiest city in New Zealand, our residential scaffolds carry extra bracing and tie-ins to sit safely inside the local wind envelope. Every job is erected by qualified scaffolders to AS/NZS 4576 and WorkSafe NZ requirements, and a written handover certificate is issued before any painter, roofer or builder steps on the platform.

This service suits exterior repaints, reroofing, window replacement, recladding, renovations and new-build access. Hillside complexity, coastal wind bracing and access difficulty are all priced into your upfront, itemised quote — nothing is added to the invoice later. As a SiteWise Gold 2026/27 certified, owner-operated company, you deal directly with an experienced scaffolder from quote to dismantle.

Residential Scaffolding Wellington

Commercial Scaffolding Wellington

Who it's for: Main contractors, project managers, facilities teams and commercial builders.

Our commercial scaffolding covers Wellington CBD office and retail refurbishments, heritage building restorations, apartment and multi-storey work, schools, and public facilities. Inner-city Wellington sites — Te Aro, Thorndon, Mt Cook and the waterfront — routinely have zero boundary setback, footpath and road-reserve constraints, and live pedestrian traffic below, so planning access, loading and traffic management is as important as the scaffold itself.

We supply the compliance documentation commercial clients expect: SiteWise Gold 2026/27 pre-qualification (required by most main contractors), scaffold design and load duty confirmation, engineered drawings where needed, and WorkSafe NZ-compliant handover and inspection paperwork to AS/NZS 4576. Where a project sits over a footpath or road reserve, we assess the need for a temporary traffic management plan and Wellington City Council permit at quoting stage and advise you upfront.

From full perimeter façade access to loading bays, stair towers, gantries and hoardings, our crews stage the scaffold to match your build programme so each trade has safe access exactly when they need it. Owner-operated means direct communication and no layers of subcontracting between you and the people building your scaffold.

Commercial Scaffolding Wellington

Reroofing Scaffolding Wellington

Who it's for: Roofers, homeowners and property managers replacing or repairing a roof.

Reroofing is one of the most common reasons Wellington homeowners call us. Whether it's a long-run steel replacement in Johnsonville, a shingle roof on an architecturally complex Waikanae-style home, or a heritage villa reroof in Thorndon, our perimeter scaffolding and roof edge protection give the roofing crew a safe, continuous working platform around the whole building.

Roof edge protection is a legal WorkSafe NZ requirement for most roof work, and we install it to AS/NZS 4576 with a handover certificate issued before any roofer goes up. On steep Wellington sections and exposed coastal suburbs like Island Bay and Seatoun, we add extra tie-ins and wind bracing so the platform stays rigid in a southerly. Guardrails, toe boards and fully decked lifts mean tools and offcuts stay on the platform rather than falling to the ground below.

We coordinate directly with your roofer so the scaffold is up on their start date and dismantled the day the last sheet or shingle is fixed — keeping your hire period tight and your project moving.

Reroofing Scaffolding Wellington

Edge Protection Wellington

Who it's for: Roofers, solar installers and trades working at roof level.

Roof edge protection is a cost-effective, WorkSafe NZ-compliant alternative to full scaffolding when trades only need to work safely at the roofline — reroofing, gutter and fascia work, high-level painting and solar installation. We install perimeter guardrail systems around the roof edge to AS/NZS 4576, giving a continuous physical barrier that lets your crew move freely without harnesses restricting the work.

Wellington's wind and steep sections mean edge protection here is engineered with more fixings and bracing than a calmer city would need. We assess the roof pitch, the ground below, and the access route on every job. As with all our work, a handover certificate is issued before any trade steps onto the roof, and the system is SiteWise Gold 2026/27 backed.

Edge Protection Wellington

Scaffolding for Painters Wellington

Who it's for: Professional painters and homeowners commissioning exterior repaints.

A repaint is only as good as the access behind it. We work directly with painters across Wellington to erect scaffolding on their start date and dismantle it the day they finish, giving stable, fully decked platforms at every elevation so the crew can cut in, prep, sand and coat without fighting ladders. Clean, tidy scaffolds with no unnecessary components sticking out mean fewer trip hazards and a faster, higher-quality finish.

Wellington's character villas — Mt Victoria, Thorndon, Karori, Kelburn — have detailed weatherboards, finials and eaves that ladders simply can't reach safely. Multi-level platforms give painters continuous access to every difficult corner. Every scaffold is WorkSafe NZ compliant with a handover certificate, and hillside or wind complexity is priced into the fixed quote so the painter and homeowner both know the cost upfront.

Scaffolding for Painters Wellington

Scaffold Shrinkwrap Wellington

Who it's for: Reclad and reroof clients, project managers, and anyone working through winter.

Wellington sees rain on more than 120 days a year and a famously unpredictable climate, which can stall a reclad, reroof or renovation for weeks. Full shrinkwrap encapsulation wraps the scaffold in heavy-duty weatherproof membrane, creating a dry, contained workspace so the job keeps moving regardless of the weather — and keeping the building protected while it's opened up.

Shrinkwrap and temporary roof systems are also specified for asbestos removal and hazardous-material containment, and for heritage restorations where the structure can't be exposed. We build and encapsulate to WorkSafe NZ and AS/NZS 4576 standards, and for larger jobs we can supply engineered temporary roof and rolling-roof systems that span the full building footprint.

Scaffolding Shrinkwrap Wellington

Solar Panel Scaffolding Wellington

Who it's for: Solar installers and homeowners adding rooftop PV.

Rooftop solar is booming across Wellington, and installers need safe, compliant roof access to work efficiently. We provide edge protection and scaffolding matched to your roof type and pitch — from flat Miramar bungalows to steep hillside homes in Karori and Khandallah — so the installation team can carry panels, rails and inverters up and work at the roofline without harness restrictions slowing them down.

Fast installation keeps solar jobs on schedule, and everything is WorkSafe NZ compliant to AS/NZS 4576 with a handover certificate before anyone goes up. SiteWise Gold 2026/27 certified throughout.

Solar Panel Scaffolding Wellington

Safety Nets Wellington

Who it's for: New-build builders and major renovation contractors.

Interior fall-protection safety nets are installed by qualified riggers for Wellington new builds and major renovations, catching falls from height during framing, roofing and interior work. Nets are installed to the relevant NZ standards and give the framing and roofing crews a continuous passive fall-protection layer so they can work productively across the whole floor plate.

We cover new-build sites right across Wellington — Churton Park, Tawa, Johnsonville and the growing northern subdivisions — coordinating net installation with your build programme. WorkSafe NZ compliant and SiteWise Gold 2026/27 backed on every job.

Safety Nets Wellington

Propping & Falsework Wellington

Who it's for: Builders, engineers and renovators altering structure.

Structural propping and falsework support concrete slab pours, load-bearing wall removals, beam installations and building alterations across Wellington City. We design temporary support to WorkSafe NZ standards, working from the engineer's drawings to carry the loads safely while the permanent structure is completed.

This service is common on Wellington renovations where open-plan living means removing load-bearing walls, and on the region's ongoing residential and commercial builds. Every setup is documented and compliant, and as an owner-operated business you deal directly with an experienced scaffolder throughout.

Propping & Falsework Wellington

Scaffolding Cost Wellington — 2026 Price Guide

Fixed prices, no hidden extras. Every quote includes erection, hire period, WorkSafe NZ handover certificate, and dismantling. Hillside complexity priced upfront — never added later.

Job typeIndicative price
Single-storey repaint (standard section)$800 – $1,400
Single-storey repaint (hillside section)$1,100 – $2,000
Single-storey reroof (edge protection only)$600 – $1,100
Single-storey reroof (full perimeter scaffolding)$900 – $1,600
Solar panel installation (edge protection)$500 – $900
Two-storey repaint (standard section)$1,600 – $2,800
Two-storey repaint (hillside section)$2,200 – $4,000
Two-storey reroof (full perimeter scaffolding)$1,800 – $3,500
Two-storey shrinkwrap encapsulation$4,500 – $8,000

Prices are indicative for Wellington City. Steep hillsides, heritage sites, and specialist requirements (shrinkwrap, edge protection only) are scoped individually. Call 027 886 6688 for a free same-day quote. Full Wellington cost guide →

Scaffolding Across Wellington — All Suburbs Covered

Based in Plimmerton on Wellington Harbour, we're a short drive from every Wellington suburb — from Karori to Miramar, Khandallah to Island Bay, Thorndon to Newtown. No travel surcharge anywhere in Wellington City.

Wellington CBD

The inner city mixes heritage brick and timber buildings with modern multi-storey commercial stock — much of it on zero-setback boundaries and busy footpaths. CBD scaffolding needs careful loading, traffic management and Wellington City Council permit assessment, and it's core commercial work for us.

Karori

Wellington's largest suburb — a mix of steep hillside sections and flatter streets, with plenty of older timber homes and character villas. Extended base jacks and sole boards are built into every Karori quote as standard, and repaints, reroofs and renovations are our bread and butter here.

Miramar

A flat peninsula suburb of older bungalows, state-era homes and newer builds close to the airport and film precinct. The level terrain means efficient turnaround for repaints, reroofs and commercial scaffolding, though the exposed edges can catch the wind.

Johnsonville

An established northern hub with a commercial strip and surrounding residential streets on gently rolling terrain. We cover both residential and commercial scaffolding here with no travel premium — from house repaints to town-centre work.

Scaffolding Johnsonville

Khandallah

One of Wellington's steepest and most sought-after suburbs, full of character homes on terraced hillside sections. We've completed hundreds of hillside jobs here — including a fully engineered rolling-roof shrinkwrap system — and price the complexity into your upfront quote, never later.

Newtown

Dense villa and townhouse streets near the hospital precinct, with tight driveways and shared boundaries. Our narrow-site scaffolding experience suits the compact sections and terraced housing that define Newtown.

Scaffolding Newtown

Island Bay

A coastal south-coast suburb exposed to Cook Strait southerlies, ranging from flat streets to steep cliff-face sections. Extra wall ties and coastal wind bracing are standard — we once built a full hillside scaffold here complete with rubbish chute and stair tower.

Brooklyn

An elevated hillside suburb with sweeping harbour views and steep sections just above the CBD. Specialist hillside scaffolding with extended base gear is one of our most common Brooklyn jobs, alongside repaints and reroofs on the older housing stock.

Ngaio

A leafy northern hillside suburb of character bungalows and villas on winding, sloping streets. Terraced sections and narrow access are typical, so individual leg-setting and careful equipment planning feature on most Ngaio scaffolds.

Tawa

A northern suburb with 1960s–80s housing on gently sloped sections and a steady flow of renovations and new builds. Regular residential scaffolding for repaints, reroofing and extensions — no travel surcharge.

Scaffolding Tawa

Churton Park

A newer, fast-growing residential subdivision of modern two-storey homes on the northern hills. Fast-turnaround scaffolding for new-build staging, cladding and exterior finishing is the typical job here as the suburb continues to expand.

Seatoun

An exposed coastal suburb at the harbour entrance with a mix of period homes and modern builds. Heavy-duty wind bracing is standard given the direct Cook Strait exposure — we recently staged a framing-stage extension scaffold here.

Kilbirnie

Flat, accessible streets close to the airport, Evans Bay and the recreation centre, with bungalows and light commercial buildings. The level ground allows fast mobilisation for residential repaints and commercial scaffolding.

Wadestown

A steep, established hillside suburb of heritage villas and character homes on narrow, winding streets close to the CBD. Terraced sections, tight access and older timber stock make careful hillside setup and heritage handling the norm here.

Thorndon

Wellington's oldest suburb — heritage villas, narrow lanes and commercial buildings near Parliament. Careful heritage handling, footpath access planning and council permit assessment feature on Thorndon scaffolds.

Mt Victoria

Character villas on steep, narrow streets right beside the CBD. Heritage-sensitive scaffolding and careful street-access planning on every job — we recently completed a full reclad, window and reroof scaffold on a complex hillside property here.

Kelburn

A steep, cable-car-served hillside suburb of character homes near the university. Extended base gear and sole boards are standard for Kelburn's terraced sections and split-level houses.

Hataitai

A hillside suburb between the CBD and the airport with terraced streets and tunnel access. Careful vehicle and equipment planning is essential — we completed a full-perimeter repaint and roof-repair scaffold here in two weeks.

Aro Valley

Tightly packed hillside villas with limited street access, close to the town belt. Compact scaffolding rigs and flexible scheduling keep Aro Valley jobs moving despite the constrained sites.

Recent Wellington Scaffolding Projects — Our Work

Real jobs completed by our team across Wellington suburbs — from steep hillside sections and heritage reclads to landmark edge protection and full shrinkwrap temporary roofs. Every project below is genuine Erect It work.

Erect It Scaffolding steep hillside residential scaffolding in Island Bay Wellington — rubbish chute down the cliff face, stair access tower and loading bay at road level
Residential — Hillside

Steep Hillside Scaffold — Rubbish Chute, Stair Tower & Loading Bay

Island Bay, Wellington

Challenge: A house sitting high above the road on a near-vertical cliff face — standard scaffolding could not reach it.

Solution: A full multi-level structure climbing the entire hillside with an integrated rubbish chute, dedicated stair access tower, and a road-level loading bay. WorkSafe NZ handover certificate issued before anyone stepped on.

Multi-level scaffolding on a steep hillside property in Oriental Bay / Mt Victoria, Wellington — full-height structure for reclad, window replacement and reroof
Residential — Reclad

Full Reclad, Windows & Reroof Scaffold

Oriental Bay / Mt Victoria, Wellington

Challenge: A complex Mt Victoria hillside property needing full perimeter access for recladding, window replacement and a reroof — all on a steep section in classic Wellington wind.

Solution: Full perimeter access, dedicated window-replacement platforms at each opening, and WorkSafe NZ-compliant edge protection on the upper lifts — erected in a single day.

Aerial view of an 18m x 18m rolling roof scaffolding shrinkwrap system at 12m high on Nicholson Road, Khandallah, Wellington
Shrinkwrap — Temporary Roof

Rolling Roof Shrinkwrap System — 18m × 18m, 12m High

Khandallah, Wellington

Challenge: A major residential renovation on Nicholson Road with tight driveway access, no crane access and steeply sloping ground — needing full weather protection.

Solution: A fully engineered 18m × 18m Rolling Roof system at 12m high, designed with Altrad engineering and erected within a week, keeping the project moving through Wellington weather.

Erect It Scaffolding crew working at height on edge protection at HNRY Stadium, Wellington
Edge Protection — Commercial

Edge Protection — Membrane Roof Replacement, HNRY Stadium

Wellington

Challenge: Providing safe, practical edge protection for a membrane roof replacement on a Wellington landmark stadium, to the highest health and safety standard.

Solution: Easy-to-use perimeter edge protection across the full membrane replacement, strict WorkSafe NZ compliance, and a setup that let the roofing team work efficiently at height.

Erect It Scaffolding on a multi-level Hataitai Wellington home — full perimeter access for exterior repaint and roof repairs
Residential — Repaint

Exterior Repairs & Full House Repaint Scaffold

Hataitai, Wellington

Challenge: A multi-level Hataitai home needing full-perimeter access for exterior repairs and a complete repaint across every elevation.

Solution: Clean, tidy, practical scaffolding with safe access and minimal trip hazards — completed in two weeks by a crew of three so the trades could focus on quality.

Tube and clip scaffolding around a residential extension at framing stage in Seatoun, Wellington
Residential — New Build

Residential Extension Scaffold — Framing Stage

Seatoun, Wellington

Challenge: A residential extension at framing stage on the exposed Seatoun peninsula needing safe multi-level access for framers, roofers and cladders.

Solution: Tube and clip scaffolding giving safe access across every level, erected and ready before the busy build week ahead. SiteWise Gold 2026/27.

Multi-level exterior restoration scaffolding in Strathmore Park, Wellington — full perimeter access on a two-storey property
Residential — Restoration

Exterior Restoration Scaffold — Two-Storey Coastal Home

Strathmore Park, Wellington

Challenge: A two-storey exterior restoration in coastal Strathmore Park, where wind loading is always a factor.

Solution: Full multi-level perimeter scaffolding with additional tie-in points and bracing as standard for the coastal exposure, giving WorkSafe NZ-compliant access across every elevation.

Multi-level Ringlock scaffolding on a residential home in Newlands, Wellington — exterior repaint and weatherboard repair access
Residential — Repaint

Weatherboard Repair & Full House Repaint

Newlands, Wellington

Challenge: Exterior weatherboard repairs and a full repaint on the motorway-facing elevation, including hard-to-reach hidden corners.

Solution: A full multi-level Ringlock setup giving the painters and repair crew safe, continuous access to every elevation, designed around the trade programme.

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