Scaffold Design & Temporary Works Engineers
At Fox Scaffold Design Ltd, we provide expert scaffold design and temporary works engineering across the UK. With over 40 years of experience, our qualified team creates safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions for contractors, developers, and site managers.
From detailed scaffolding design drawings to on-site surveys and structural calculations, we deliver designs that meet TG20:21 standards and give you confidence in every project.
Who WE Are
Fox Scaffold Design Ltd is an independent scaffold design company based in the UK, trusted by contractors, developers, and principal designers for safe and compliant solutions. Our team of qualified scaffolding designers brings more than 40 years of combined experience, producing drawings, calculations, and verification services tailored to each project.
Over the years, our engineers have been trusted to work on some of the UK’s most famous and challenging projects. These include Westminster Palace & Big Ben, Nelson’s Column, Tower Bridge, and major London stations such as Victoria and King’s Cross. Being part of these landmark projects has given us valuable experience in delivering scaffold designs for both complex heritage structures and modern infrastructure.
We specialise in scaffold design engineering that meets TG20:21 and BS 5975 standards, giving clients confidence that every design is both practical and fully compliant. Backed by full professional indemnity insurance, we provide assurance at every stage of the project.
Our Scaffold Design Services
At Fox Scaffold Design Ltd, we offer clear and reliable scaffold design services for all types of projects. From small residential builds to large commercial sites, our scaffolding design services give you safe, cost-effective, and fully compliant solutions. Every design follows the latest TG20:21 and BS 5975 standards, so you can be confident your scaffold is built on solid ground.
Scaffold Drawings
We create simple, accurate 2D and 3D scaffold drawings. These show exactly how your scaffold will look and work on site, helping your team build safely and efficiently.
Structural Calculations
Our engineers check every detail from loads and tie patterns to frame stability. These structural calculations prove your scaffold can handle site conditions while meeting all safety rules.
Site Surveys & Call Outs
Need extra reassurance? We visit sites to inspect existing or as-built scaffolds. Our surveys highlight risks early and confirm that designs match what’s on the ground.
Project Verification
For added peace of mind, we provide third-party checks. This means an independent review that confirms your scaffold design is correct, safe, and fully compliant.
Industries & Projects We Support
Our team works on a wide variety of projects across the UK. Whether it’s a small home extension or a major infrastructure job, we design safe and practical scaffolds that meet every requirement.
Commercial Scaffolding Design
From office blocks to retail units, we deliver commercial scaffolding design that helps contractors work safely at height while keeping projects on schedule.
Residential Projects
We support builders and homeowners with residential scaffolding design for extensions, renovations, and new builds. Our designs make access safe without adding unnecessary cost.
Heritage & Restoration Work
Historic sites and listed buildings need special care. We provide heritage scaffolding design that protects the structure while allowing safe access for restoration teams.
Infrastructure & Public Works
Our engineers prepare designs for large-scale scaffolds on rail, highway, and utility projects. Every design is created with safety, durability, and compliance in mind.
Specialist Scaffold Systems
We also design a range of specialist structures, including (Birdcage scaffolds,
Loading bays,
Façade access scaffolds,
Protection fans) No matter the project, our focus is always the same safe, compliant, and cost-effective scaffold solutions tailored to your needs.
Areas We Serve
We are proud to provide scaffold design services across London, Sussex, Surrey, and Kent, where many of our clients are based. We also support projects further across the South East, including Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, West Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire.
Why Choose Fox Scaffold Design Ltd?
Choosing the right scaffolding design company is vital for safety, cost, and peace of mind. At Fox Scaffold Design Ltd, we bring over 40 years of experience, full compliance with TG20:21 and BS 5975, and complete insurance cover. Our team delivers fast, accurate drawings, calculations, and verification checks while keeping communication clear with contractors and site managers. From residential builds to heritage landmarks like Big Ben and Tower Bridge, we provide safe, practical, and fully compliant scaffold designs trusted across the UK.
Ready to start your project? Contact us today for a free initial consultation and expert scaffold design support.
FAQs
Scaffold design is the process of planning and calculating how a scaffold will be built, used, and supported. Good design keeps workers safe, meets legal standards, and ensures your project runs smoothly.
Yes. Our scaffold design services cover everything from small residential extensions to large commercial and infrastructure works. We tailor every design to your site conditions and safety needs.
Our scaffolding design services are built on over 40 years of experience. Every drawing and calculation follows TG20:21 and BS 5975, giving you complete peace of mind.
Our qualified scaffolding designers prepare all drawings and calculations in-house. Each scaffolding designer uses AutoCAD software and engineering checks to make sure your scaffold is safe and fully compliant.
Yes. We regularly design scaffold systems for listed buildings, heritage sites, and specialist projects. These designs balance access, safety, and protection of the existing structure.