What are the buildings like in Enfield?

Enfield sits on the northern edge of London, and its streets show how the capital spread outwards. Enfield Town has a market place, older buildings and Victorian and Edwardian terraces around it. The interwar suburbs have long roads of semi-detached houses, and the streets towards Enfield Chase include larger detached homes. To the east, around Enfield Lock and Ponders End, there are more terraces, flats and industrial premises along the Lea Valley and the canal.

EN3 also has many warehouses and industrial units.

Who licenses the scaffold?

Enfield is a London borough, so for most roads the highway authority is the London Borough of Enfield, not Hertfordshire County Council. A scaffold on a pavement or road needs a licence from the borough, and the scaffolder usually applies for it. On red routes, such as the A10 Great Cambridge Road and the A406 North Circular, Transport for London is the highway authority and issues the licence instead. Terraces on busy roads often have no front garden, so the licence matters.

What jobs come up often?

loft conversions with rear dormers on the interwar semis
rear and side extensions on terraces and semis
roof, chimney and fascia repairs on older houses
painting and render repairs on upper floors
work on flats and mixed-use buildings above shops
access for industrial units, such as roof repairs and cladding

What about flats and conversions?

Many houses in Enfield have been split into flats. If the scaffold is for the outside of a block, the freeholder or managing agent is normally the client, so leaseholders should ask them first.

Are there conservation areas?

Parts of Enfield Town and some other areas are conservation areas. The scaffold is temporary, but repairs to a listed or protected building may need consent. Check with the council, which is the planning authority.

What should an industrial or commercial client mention?

Say whether the unit is on an estate with its own rules, whether lorries use the yard, and where fire exits and loading bays are.

Who is responsible for safety?

The scaffolder, who designs the scaffold, puts it up and has it inspected before it is used, at least every seven days, and after events that could affect it. You should not alter it or let children climb on it.

How do I enquire?

Send your postcode and details of the job.

Who you will hear from

We pass your enquiry to one local scaffolder, if one covers your postcode. It is never sent to a list of companies. If nobody covers your postcode, we will tell you and will not pass your details on.