Hire Scaffolding: What are the Benefits of Renting Scaffold Equipment
Whether you need to paint a double-storey building or have to construct a high-rise building, you will have to hire scaffolding, unless you’re willing to invest thousands of rands to have your own equipment. If you regularly perform work at height, it makes sense to purchase scaffolds as opposed to renting, but do keep in mind that you will have to use the equipment substantially to recoup your initial investment.
Let’s consider why you would want to hire scaffolding:
1) Reduce the Cost of the Project
Scaffolds are expensive because of the materials from which these devices are made, their durability, and design for optimal strength. You might need several sets for the particular project, which can eat into your profits. When you hire scaffolding, you save money on the initial investment since you rent the equipment per day, week or month.
2) Wide Range of Scaffolds
Renting the equipment enables you to choose from a range of scaffolds to meet your particular application needs. You might need one set for the paint crew and another for a vertical tower to reach a higher point for a single task. Buying the different types will take a huge chunk out of the construction or maintenance project budget.
3) Eliminate Equipment Maintenance Costs
Buying scaffolds means having to pay for the repair and maintenance costs of the equipment. The safety of your workers is crucial. Therefore, you will want to maintain the equipment, which will add to the cost of ownership. When you hire scaffolding, the supplier maintains the equipment, which includes repairs, ensuring protection against corrosion, and replacing worn components.
4) Do Away with Storage Space Issues
Scaffolds can take up a lot of space, which means you have to give up floor space at your premises to store the equipment. If you rent space, you pay per square metre. Storage for six months or longer can run up significant expenses.
5) Eliminate the Need for Transporting
When you rent the equipment, the supplier can deliver the scaffolds to your project site and collect the equipment once the project is completed. This will save you the inconvenience and costs of having to transport the equipment to the project site.
6) Help with Setting Up and Removing the Equipment
The hiring company can also handle the installation and removal of the equipment from the project site. In large construction projects you might have to move the equipment to another section of the project. This can be handled by the hiring company, saving you time and helping to reduce your risks.
7) Not Having to Deal with Depreciation
Like any equipment you buy, the moment the item is used, it loses value. Every time it is used, the value is depreciated further. When you rent the equipment, the supplier deals with the depreciation.
8) Save on the Cost of Insurance
Since the scaffolds will form part of your asset base, you will need to have the equipment insured, but not when you rent the scaffolds.
9) Reduce Your Liability
The safety of your crew and work site remains your responsibility, but when you hire the equipment, the supplier is responsible for ensuring you receive well-maintained and structurally sound equipment.
Where to Hire Scaffolding in South Africa?
Nhleko Scaffolding offers affordable equipment rental of a wide range of scaffolds. Our equipment is well-maintained and we can deliver, set up and collect the scaffolds from your project site. We offer solutions for small and large projects. Take a look at our range of services and reach out for a quote and we’ll gladly assist you in choosing the equipment that’s right for your particular project.