Commercial Scaffolding in West Sussex
C.N.M Scaffolding delivers specialist commercial scaffolding solutions for businesses, contractors, and public sector organisations across West Sussex, East Sussex, and Hampshire. From occupied retail premises and live school environments to historic churches and listed buildings, our team understands the unique challenges that commercial projects demand.
We've built long-standing relationships with main contractors including PH Beck, Beard Construction, Hampshire Homes, and HLMS McConnals — earning repeat business through reliable service, competitive pricing, and a genuine commitment to site safety. Whether your project is in Chichester, Worthing, or anywhere across the south coast, our experienced operatives deliver scaffolding that's fully compliant with current health and safety regulations.
Every member of our team holds Enhanced DBS certification, making us the preferred scaffolding contractor for sensitive environments such as schools, care homes, and hospitals. We manage pavement licences in-house, coordinate with local authorities, and provide comprehensive RAMS documentation for every project. View our full accreditations and certifications for complete details.
What's Included
Occupied Building Solutions
Scaffolding erected around live premises — shops stay open, schools stay in session
Pavement Licence Management
Full in-house management of pavement licence applications, extensions, and compliance
Public Safety Measures
Protection fans, debris netting, Heras fencing perimeters, and controlled access points
CHAS & Scaffolding Association
Fully accredited with CHAS and members of the Scaffolding Association, with full documentation provided
DBS Checked Operatives
Enhanced DBS certification on all team members for sensitive environments
RAMS Documentation
Comprehensive risk assessments and method statements for every commercial project
Commercial Scaffolding for Schools & Education
C.N.M Scaffolding has extensive experience providing scaffolding for schools and educational institutions across West Sussex. All our operatives hold Enhanced DBS certification, making us one of the few scaffolding contractors approved to work in live school environments. We understand the unique requirements of working around students and staff — from scheduling erections during half-term breaks to managing safe access points that keep pupils separated from the working area.
Our projects at Chichester High School and the University of Chichester demonstrate our ability to deliver complex scaffold designs on sensitive educational sites without disrupting the learning environment.
Heritage & Listed Building Scaffolding
West Sussex has a rich architectural heritage, and scaffolding historic buildings demands specialist knowledge and care. Our team has completed numerous projects on listed buildings, churches, and properties within conservation areas — including the Chichester University Chapel restoration and work at West Sussex County Hall.
We understand how to protect historic stonework, decorative features, and fragile surfaces during scaffold erection and dismantling. Where required, we provide bespoke scaffold designs that minimise fixing points and avoid damage to the building fabric.
Our Commercial Scaffolding Process
Every commercial project begins with a thorough site survey to assess access requirements, ground conditions, and any constraints specific to the building or its surroundings. From there, our team prepares scaffold design drawings where needed — particularly for complex structures or where designs are required for building control approval.
We produce comprehensive RAMS documentation for every project, covering risk assessments, method statements, and emergency procedures. Once erected, we carry out regular inspections in line with TG20 and NASC guidelines, and our team remains available throughout the hire period to adapt the scaffold as the project progresses.
Working on Occupied Buildings
Many of our commercial projects involve buildings that remain in use during the works — shops that stay open, offices that continue operating, and care homes where residents need uninterrupted access. We install protection fans and debris netting to keep pedestrians safe, erect Heras fencing perimeters around ground-level working areas, and manage controlled access points to maintain security.
For high-street and town-centre projects, we handle pavement licence applications in-house, coordinate with local highways authorities, and can carry out erections and dismantles outside business hours to minimise disruption.
Featured Projects
Chichester University Chapel
Flagship heritage restoration requiring complex access to historic architecture
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The Eardley, Worthing
Seafront commercial project with pavement licence and public protection requirements
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Fordwater Building, Chichester High School
Scaffolding on a live school site during term time with DBS checked operatives
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of commercial buildings do you scaffold?
Schools, churches, hotels, retail premises, office buildings, care homes, and listed buildings. We have extensive experience with occupied buildings where public safety and minimal disruption are essential.
Do your team have DBS checks?
Yes, all our operatives hold Enhanced or Standard DBS certification, making us suitable for schools, care homes, and other sensitive environments.
Can you manage pavement licences?
Yes, we handle the entire pavement licence process in-house, including applications, extensions, and compliance with local authority requirements.
What safety standards do you follow?
We are CHAS accredited and members of the Scaffolding Association. We conduct regular inspections and provide full RAMS documentation for every project.
What Our Clients Say
Rated 5 stars by our customers
"We recently had the team from C.N.M Scaffolding on site and were thoroughly impressed. A genuinely friendly and professional group of guys — polite, easy to work with, and respectful of each department they interacted with."
— Redstone Tyres, Arundel
"Darrell and Paul were incredible at getting the scaffolding up. They embraced our students' interests, spoke with them, and greeted them all with a smile. They were flexible around our students' movements and break times — a massive thank you from us."
— Chichester High School
"Excellent service from start to finish. The team were professional, punctual and left the site clean and tidy. Highly recommend C.N.M Scaffolding for any domestic or commercial project."
— Homeowner, Chichester
"C.N.M provided scaffolding for our church restoration project. Their understanding of heritage buildings and careful approach to erecting the scaffold around sensitive stonework was outstanding."
— St Michael's Church, Worthing
"Used C.N.M for a full house scaffold for re-roofing works. Very competitive quote, quick turnaround, and the lads were brilliant. Would definitely use again."
— Homeowner, Littlehampton
"Professional company who deliver what they promise. Great communication throughout and the scaffolding was erected safely and efficiently. Can't fault them."
— Builder, Brighton
"We've used C.N.M Scaffolding on multiple projects and they consistently deliver a high-quality service. Their design team is excellent and they always find solutions to complex access problems."
— Beard Construction
"Fantastic scaffolding company. They managed the pavement licence, kept the public safe, and made the whole process stress-free. Highly professional team."
— Business Owner, Worthing
"We recently had the team from C.N.M Scaffolding on site and were thoroughly impressed. A genuinely friendly and professional group of guys — polite, easy to work with, and respectful of each department they interacted with."
— Redstone Tyres, Arundel
"Darrell and Paul were incredible at getting the scaffolding up. They embraced our students' interests, spoke with them, and greeted them all with a smile. They were flexible around our students' movements and break times — a massive thank you from us."
— Chichester High School
"Excellent service from start to finish. The team were professional, punctual and left the site clean and tidy. Highly recommend C.N.M Scaffolding for any domestic or commercial project."
— Homeowner, Chichester
"C.N.M provided scaffolding for our church restoration project. Their understanding of heritage buildings and careful approach to erecting the scaffold around sensitive stonework was outstanding."
— St Michael's Church, Worthing
"Used C.N.M for a full house scaffold for re-roofing works. Very competitive quote, quick turnaround, and the lads were brilliant. Would definitely use again."
— Homeowner, Littlehampton
"Professional company who deliver what they promise. Great communication throughout and the scaffolding was erected safely and efficiently. Can't fault them."
— Builder, Brighton
"We've used C.N.M Scaffolding on multiple projects and they consistently deliver a high-quality service. Their design team is excellent and they always find solutions to complex access problems."
— Beard Construction
"Fantastic scaffolding company. They managed the pavement licence, kept the public safe, and made the whole process stress-free. Highly professional team."
— Business Owner, Worthing
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