Gantry Scaffolding – Expert Solutions by Jaku Scaffolding

When your site requires safe access over an obstruction—such as a footpath, building entrance, driveway, or lower-level structure—gantry scaffolding provides a practical and fully compliant solution. These elevated platforms allow essential construction or maintenance work to continue above while keeping pedestrians, vehicles, or residents moving safely below. If you’ve walked through London during renovation works, you have probably passed under a gantry system without even noticing it.

At Jaku Scaffolding, we design, erect, inspect, and dismantle gantry scaffolding across London, Kent, Surrey, and Essex. Every system we build is tailored to the unique requirements of the site, ensuring strength, durability, and above all, public safety.

What Is Gantry Scaffolding?

Gantry scaffolding is a raised platform structure built to span over obstacles such as roads, entrances, footpaths, and lower roofs. It allows workers to carry out construction, refurbishment, or maintenance tasks at height without blocking essential access routes underneath.

These scaffolds are often required where public or operational access must remain open while works are carried out above. As a result, they are widely used on residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects where both access and safety are equally important.

Common Applications of Gantry Scaffolding

Because gantry scaffolds combine strength with accessibility, they are used in a wide range of settings:

Retail units and shopfronts – enabling overhead works while keeping customer access open.
Car parks and driveways – supporting cladding, signage, or maintenance above active vehicle routes.
Residential properties – allowing homeowners to continue using their garage, driveway, or entryway during building works.
Rail and transport infrastructure – spanning railways, stations, or platforms to provide safe access for structural repairs or installations.
Pedestrian walkways – ensuring the public can safely pass under ongoing construction or façade works.

In each case, our team carefully designs the scaffold to maintain safety below while providing a secure working platform above.

Our Complete Gantry Scaffolding Service

At Jaku Scaffolding, we don’t just erect structures — we provide an end-to-end service that ensures your project runs smoothly. Our approach includes:

Initial site consultation and planning – identifying clearance, load, and safety requirements.
Custom scaffold design – tailored drawings for your gantry system, produced where standard TG20:21 compliance is not sufficient.
Professional installation – carried out by fully qualified scaffolders using high-grade materials.
Ongoing inspections and maintenance – weekly checks and rapid response if adjustments are needed.
Safe dismantling and site clearance – scheduled at your request, with site-specific RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement) provided prior to dismantling.

Every gantry scaffold is fitted with the necessary safety features, including handrails, toe boards, and anti-slip platforms, to guarantee protection for both workers and the public.

Safety and Compliance – Built Into Every Gantry Scaffold

Public safety is a top priority when installing gantry scaffolding, particularly in high-traffic areas. That’s why our systems are erected in line with:

NASC TG20:21 – the industry’s recognised scaffolding compliance guidance.
SG4:22 – ensuring fall prevention measures for scaffolders during erection and dismantling.
Work at Height Regulations 2005 – legal requirements for construction projects.

In addition, when a gantry scaffold falls outside standard configurations, we provide bespoke scaffold design engineering with full calculations to guarantee stability and compliance.

Why Choose Jaku Scaffolding for Gantry Scaffolding?

Contractors, developers, and local authorities choose us for our experience and reliability. By working with Jaku Scaffolding, you benefit from:

Qualified Scaffolders – trained and experienced in erecting complex gantry structures.
Local Knowledge – experience working across London, Kent, Surrey, and Essex, including council licence applications for pavements and highways.
Health & Safety Excellence – strict compliance with NASC and HSE requirements.
Full Project Management – from planning and drawings to inspection and dismantling.
Proven Track Record – successful gantry scaffolding projects on residential, commercial, and infrastructure sites.

Recent Gantry Scaffolding Projects

Our gantry systems have supported projects across Greater London and the South East, including:

Façade refurbishments on busy London high streets, where uninterrupted pedestrian access was essential.
Shopfront works for retail clients requiring full access for customers during renovation.
Residential projects where gantry scaffolding allowed continued use of driveways and garages.
Commercial works above public walkways, safely separating construction activity from daily foot traffic.

Gantry Scaffolding Across London and Surrounding Areas

We provide gantry scaffolding services in:

London – Central, North, South, East, and West London boroughs.
Kent – Dartford, Maidstone, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Ashford.
Surrey – Guildford, Woking, Croydon, Kingston, Reigate.
Essex – Romford, Chelmsford, Southend, Colchester, Brentwood.

Wherever your project is based, our team delivers gantry scaffolds quickly, safely, and in full compliance with local council requirements.

Request a Gantry Scaffolding Quote

If your project requires a safe and efficient gantry scaffolding solution in London, Kent, Surrey, or Essex, Jaku Scaffolding can help. We provide tailored systems that keep your project moving while protecting public access routes below.

Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote for gantry scaffolding.