Platform Scaffolding (Birdcage) for Internal Access

Need a safe working platform inside a building? Our CISRS-carded, CITB-trained team builds neat, compliant platform scaffolds—often called birdcage scaffolds—for ceilings, lighting, M&E works, mezzanines, retail refits and atriums. We keep programmes moving with tidy installs, clear communication and fast turnarounds across Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire.

Ready for a fast quote? Call 01440 703519 or request a site survey.

Where platform scaffolding works best

  • Ceiling & lighting changes, fire-stopping and HVAC
  • Retail & office refits with overnight or out-of-hours installs
  • Factories & warehouses for plant access and safe void infill
  • Schools & public buildings—sports halls, stages and atriums
  • Stairwells & irregular spaces needing infill and edge protection

What you get with our platforms

Full working platforms & edge protection

Continuous boarded decks with appropriate guardrails and toe-boards. We plan platform heights, clearances and access points to suit your trades.

Load capacity & spans

Platforms sized for your tools and materials, with bays and bracing set to meet the required load class. We’ll advise on spans and any strengthening needed for storage zones.

Access & egress

Stair towers or ladder access as appropriate, positioned to minimise disruption and keep routes clear for other trades and building users.

Public & property protection

Debris netting, crash decks and sensible segregation in live environments. We protect floors, finishes and fixtures and leave spaces clean on dismantle.

Tidy, low-impact installs

Neat ties, minimal footprint and careful material handling—especially important on retail, office and school sites.

Typical platform scaffolding setups

  • Birdcage platforms: level deck across large rooms or halls
  • Crash decks: protective working platforms beneath roof works
  • Stairwell platforms: bespoke infill and temporary handrails
  • Atrium access: high-level decks with edge protection and safe access
  • Mezzanine & void infill: safe working surfaces over open areas

How we deliver

  1. Survey: drawings or a quick site visit to confirm dimensions, obstructions and floor protection.
  2. Method: agree platform height, load requirements and access points with your site team.
  3. Quote: clear pricing and schedule, including any out-of-hours work.
  4. Install: tidy setup with handover and scaffold tags.
  5. Inspections: at agreed intervals and after alteration or severe weather (for external sections).
  6. Dismantle: fast removal and clean handover when works complete.

Safety, design & documentation

  • RAMS provided for every project
  • Design & calculations supplied when required for non-standard setups
  • Tagging & inspections at handover and throughout the programme
  • Insurance details available with your quote

Areas we cover

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

FAQs

What’s the difference between a birdcage and a crash deck?

A birdcage is a free-standing scaffold with a full working platform across a room. A crash deck is a protective platform—often used under roof works—to protect people and property below.

How much load can the platform take?

We size the platform to your tools and materials and set the load class accordingly. Tell us what you need to store or move on the deck and we’ll plan it in.

Can you work out of hours?

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

Do you provide designs?

Where the setup is non-standard or specified by the site, we’ll supply scaffold designs and calculations with the project pack.

Book a free site survey

Call 01440 703519 or request a fast quote. Share your drawings and programme and we’ll recommend the safest, most efficient platform for your job.

Also see: Domestic Scaffolding · Commercial Scaffolding