Residential
Domestic scaffolding
Loft conversions, roof repairs, painting, chimney work and extensions — clean, tidy installations that respect your home.
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Safecontractor Accredited
Isle of Wight scaffolding, trusted since 1991
Family-run since 1991 and still led by founder John Ford. Safe, reliable scaffolding for homes, businesses and industry across the Island — with 24/7 emergency call-outs when you need them.
1991
Established
£10M
Public liability
CISRS
Qualified team
DBS
Checked staff
Our Services
Scaffolding services across the Isle of Wight
From house extensions to major industrial sites — safe, reliable scaffolding for Newport, Ryde, Cowes, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor and beyond.
Business
Commercial scaffolding
Hotels, offices, retail, schools and public buildings — access solutions that keep projects on schedule.
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Industrial
Industrial scaffolding
Factories, marine and heavy industry — complex access with full scaffold design and traffic management where needed.
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Recent projects
Real Island scaffolding projects
Commercial, heritage and domestic work photographed on site — including St Mary’s Hospital and church tower scaffolding.
Featured project
The Wight Shipyard mural
Scaffolding a masterpiece
THF provided the access scaffolding for a large-scale mural at the Columbine Building, Wight Shipyard Co. in East Cowes — artwork by Alice Malia, featured on the BBC.
Our team designed and erected a bespoke solution giving the artist safe, stable access across the facade. From shipyards to churches, thatched cottages and defence facilities — no two jobs are the same.
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Why choose THF
Why Island clients choose THF
As the Island’s oldest scaffolding company, we’ve had over 35 years to get it right.
Safety first, always
Safecontractor Accredited, IOW Trading Standards Approved, with £10M liability insurance. All staff are CISRS qualified, DBS checked, and Asbestos Awareness certified (IATP).
Founder-led since day one
John Ford founded THF in 1991 and still leads the company today. You’ll deal directly with the team — we treat every client like a neighbour.
Full design service
From initial design to street permits and traffic management, we handle every aspect of your scaffolding project.
24/7 emergency call-outs
Storm damage, structural concerns or urgent site needs — emergency scaffolding call-outs any time of day or night.
Accreditations
Certified. Approved. Qualified.
Client feedback
What clients say on Yell
Independent reviews verified on Yell.com — read the full listing for the latest ratings and comments. More appear on our reviews page, including QR feedback.
“We cannot rate THF enough. The level of service was outstanding, very fast response, value for money… From start to finish they were very professional and reliable.”
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“We can highly recommend John and THF. Right from the beginning John was responsive and helpful… The standard of the scaffolding was excellent.”
Yell.com
“I have used THF Scaffolding for many years and I have never been disappointed… John is extremely knowledgeable and always comes up with the best scaffolding solution.”
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Quick answers
Scaffolding FAQ
How much does scaffolding cost?
Every project is different. We provide free, no-obligation quotations based on height, complexity, duration and access. Call now on 07974 157558 or use our quote form.
What insurance and qualifications do you have?
We carry £10 million public liability insurance. Staff are CISRS qualified, DBS checked and hold IATP Asbestos Awareness certificates. We are Safecontractor Accredited and Isle of Wight Council Trading Standards Approved.
Which areas do you cover?
The entire Isle of Wight — from Cowes to Ventnor, Ryde to Freshwater. Based in Shanklin. See areas we cover.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Yes — 24/7 emergency scaffolding call-outs. Call now on 07974 157558 (or office 01983 609249).
Need scaffolding on the Isle of Wight?
Call for a free quote or send a few details — we’ll usually respond within one working day.