Safe Access Scaffolding in West Sussex
Safe access is the foundation of every scaffolding project we undertake. C.N.M Scaffolding provides independent scaffold systems, access towers, and bespoke access solutions for maintenance, repair, and restoration projects across West Sussex. Our most common installations use independent scaffold — a freestanding structure with two rows of standards that doesn't rely on the building for support.
We've provided safe access to some of the region's most challenging buildings, including historic churches in Worthing, county council buildings in Chichester, and school sites across Havant and Hampshire. For heritage and listed buildings, we design installations that avoid contact with fragile architectural features whilst providing comprehensive working platforms.
Emergency access is a priority service — we respond to storm damage, structural failures, and urgent repair needs within 24-48 hours wherever possible. Every installation is backed by our full range of industry accreditations and comes with comprehensive safety documentation.
What's Included
Independent Scaffold
Freestanding scaffold with two rows of standards — no reliance on the building for support
Access Towers
Mobile and fixed tower solutions for targeted access to specific areas
Heritage Building Access
Specialist installations designed to protect sensitive architectural features
Emergency Response
Priority response within 24-48 hours for storm damage and urgent repairs
Multiple Lift Configurations
Scaffold erected to multiple heights with safe access at every level
Weekend & Out-of-Hours
Flexible scheduling for schools, churches, and occupied buildings
Access Scaffolding for Maintenance & Repairs
Not every project needs a full wrap scaffold. Many maintenance and repair jobs require targeted access to a specific area of a building — a chimney stack, a section of render, a window, or a patch of damaged roofing. Our safe access scaffolding provides a stable, compliant working platform exactly where it is needed, without the cost or disruption of scaffolding the entire building.
We design each scaffold to suit the specific task, whether that means a simple tower scaffold, a cantilever platform, or a bespoke access solution for a difficult-to-reach area. Every installation is erected to current NASC and TG20 standards and comes with a written inspection record.
Church & Heritage Access Solutions
Churches, historic buildings, and listed properties often present unique access challenges — high-level stonework, narrow alleyways, fragile surfaces, and restricted fixing points. Our team has extensive experience providing safe access for restoration, maintenance, and inspection works on these types of buildings.
We work closely with conservation officers, architects, and specialist contractors to design scaffold solutions that provide the access needed without compromising the building fabric. Our work at St Michael's Church, Worthing and the University of Chichester Chapel demonstrates the standard of care we bring to heritage access projects.
Featured Projects
St Michael's Church, Worthing
Perimeter-independent scaffold with access towers for church restoration
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West Sussex County Hall
Emergency access scaffold following storm damage to council building
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Chichester University Chapel
Multi-lift access to historic chapel with glass facades and sensitive features
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is independent scaffold?
Independent scaffold is a freestanding structure that doesn't rely on the building for support. This is our most common scaffold type, using two rows of standards (uprights) to create a stable, self-supporting access platform.
Can you provide access to heritage or listed buildings?
Yes, we have extensive experience scaffolding sensitive buildings including churches, historic chapels, and listed properties. We design installations to avoid contact with fragile architectural features.
How quickly can you respond to emergency access requests?
We prioritise emergency work and can typically respond within 24-48 hours. For storm damage and urgent repairs, we work with our clients to get scaffold erected as fast as safely possible.
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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