About AK Scaffolding

Since 1982, AK Scaffolding has delivered safe, reliable access solutions for homes, businesses and industrial sites across Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. We’re a local team focused on neat workmanship, clear communication and turning up when we say we will.

Who we are

We’re a straight-talking scaffolding company built on experience and pride in the job. Clients stay with us because our crews are respectful on site, our quotes are clear and our work is tidy and compliant.

  • Founded: 1982
  • People: CISRS-carded scaffolders with ongoing CITB training
  • Support: RAMS for every job, regular inspections, full insurance
  • Availability: fast installs and 24/7 call-outs when required

What we do

From small domestic jobs to complex commercial and industrial projects, we plan, design and erect scaffolds that help you work safely and efficiently.

Domestic scaffolding

Re-roofing, chimneys, extensions, lofts and exterior painting with clean, continuous platforms and edge protection.

Learn more about Domestic Scaffolding

Commercial scaffolding

Refurbishments, new builds and maintenance with design/calculations where required. We coordinate with site teams to keep programmes on track.

Learn more about Commercial Scaffolding

Industrial & specialist access

Plant access, platform/birdcage scaffolds, limited-access solutions and solar scaffolding.

Safety, training & documentation

  • CISRS/CITB: qualified teams with ongoing training
  • RAMS: supplied for every project
  • Tagging & inspections: handover tags; 7-day inspections and after alteration/adverse weather
  • Insurance: public liability—details available with your quote

How we work

  1. Survey: photos or a quick visit to confirm elevations, access and ground conditions
  2. Plan: agree platform heights, loading points, permits and dates
  3. Quote: clear pricing and schedule
  4. Install: tidy setup with handover and scaffold tags
  5. Inspect: at agreed intervals and after alteration
  6. Dismantle: fast removal and a clean site on completion

Recent projects

Re-roofing, Cambridge: front elevation with returns, safe loading bay and edge protection—completed on schedule with minimal disruption.

Retail façade, Bury St Edmunds: out-of-hours install, debris netting and pedestrian segregation in a busy area.

Plant room platform, Essex: internal birdcage platform with clear access routes for M&E contractors.

Areas we cover

We work daily across Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire, including
Cambridge,
Bury St Edmunds,
Saffron Walden,
Newmarket and
Colchester.

Our values

  • Safety first: trained people, proper documentation, regular inspections
  • Respect on site: tidy setups, protected routes, friendly crews
  • Clear communication: honest timelines and quick responses

Meet the team

Want to know who you’ll meet on site? Visit our Our Team page for roles and how we run projects day to day.

Book a site survey

Call 01440 703519 or request a fast quote. Share drawings or photos and we’ll recommend the safest, most cost-effective setup for your project.

FAQs

Can you work out of hours?

Yes—especially useful for retail, office and public sites. We’ll coordinate evening or weekend installs to minimise disruption.

Do you handle pavement/highway permits?

Where a scaffold needs to stand on public land, we’ll advise what’s needed and manage permits where applicable.

Do you provide designs and calculations?

Where required or specified, we supply scaffold designs and calculations with the project pack.