Steel Scaffolding for Sale or to Hire? Which is Better?
Should you look for steel scaffolding for sale or to hire? That’s the first question that comes to mind when planning starts for a new project. To help you decide as to which option is better for your particular situation, let’s look at scaffolding for sale versus hire factors to consider.
Size of the project
If it is for a residential project, the cost of buying scaffolds may be higher than the profit you’ll make on the project. If it is a DIY project, it is certainly better to hire equipment since you most probably won’t have use for the scaffolds for a long time. If the project is substantial, you might need special scaffolds, which can be extremely expensive to purchase.
To determine which one would be more cost-effective, get a hire quote for the expected project period. If the rental price is higher than the cost to purchase the equipment, rather purchase what you need. For a shorter duration project that doesn’t require specialised scaffolds or platforms, you’ll benefit more from renting the equipment than from purchasing the scaffolds.
Help available to erect and dismantle the steel scaffolds
When you purchase the equipment, you will also need expertise and workers to set up and dismantle the equipment. With the hiring option, the service provider is often willing to deliver, collect, erect and dismantle the scaffolds as part of their services. In this way, you will save money and time. That said, if the scaffolds need to be often moved during the project, it can become expensive to have the service provider’s workers do the dismantling for each move.
If you buy scaffolds, you’ll need qualified personnel to erect and dismantle the equipment in accordance with safety regulations. If you do have qualified team members on board and have experience in erecting or dismantling the equipment, then you can add a tick to the steel scaffolding for sale box.
The lease period for the scaffolds
In most instances, it can be difficult to count the exact dates you’ll need the equipment. To be on the safe side, you would need to probably add two additional days to account for the setup and dismantling dates. More often than not, project managers rent the equipment for a week or so longer than required to make provision for project delays. If the project is completed beforehand, then you have paid for days not used. This adds to wastage eating into the project profits.
Steel scaffolding for sale versus renting – What’s the verdict?
The project duration, size, and scope; whether you need specialised scaffolds and potentially need help with the setup and dismantling parts, in addition to the distance from the service provider, are factors to consider when deciding on the best options. The good news is that we offer both steel scaffolding for sale and for hire. This also means you can trust our consultants to help you determine which option will work best in your particular situation. We’re located at Unit 6, 5 Forge Road, Spartan in Kempton Park, Gauteng. Reach out for a quote or help in choosing the option that matches your needs.