Scaffold Tower Hire in Cambridge, Saffron Walden and Bishop’s Stortford

Looking for scaffold tower hire? GR8 Tool Hire supplies mobile scaffold towers, aluminium tower scaffolds, podium steps and stairway towers for painting, decorating, gable ends, guttering, cladding and general work at height.

Also known as a mobile tower, tower scaffold, alloy tower or access tower, our lightweight aluminium towers are quick to assemble, easy to reposition on lockable castors, and available in platform heights from 1 metre podiums up to 8 metre-plus towers.

With daily, two day and weekly hire rates, GR8 makes it simple to hire the right tower for your job, whether you are working indoors on a staircase or outdoors on a gable end.

Boss Tower 1.2m Narrow Width

Boss Tower 2.2m Narrow Width

Boss Tower 3.2m Narrow Width

Boss Tower 4.2m Narrow Width

Boss Tower 5.2m Narrow Width

Boss Tower 6.2m Narrow Width

Boss Tower 7.2m Narrow Width

Boss Tower 8.2m Narrow Width

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Platform Height vs Working Height – What You Can Actually Reach

When choosing a scaffold tower, the model name usually refers to the platform height – the height of the deck you actually stand on. The working height, which is the height you can safely reach, is roughly two metres higher, because most people can work comfortably about 2m above the platform.

So if you need to reach around 6 metres, you will typically want a tower with a platform height of about 4 metres. Matching the platform height to your task this way stops you hiring a tower that turns out too short, or paying for one larger than you need.

If you are not sure which height suits your job, our team can help you work it out. You can also read our scaffold tower hire guide for more detail on choosing the right height and setting up safely.

Which Tower or Podium Should I Hire?

Every job is different, so here is a quick guide to what each tower and podium suits:

1m, 1.2m & 1.5m Podiums – low-level indoor work with frequent repositioning, such as painting above a staircase, fitting alarms, plastering or decorating.
Stairway Tower 3m – working safely over stairs and split levels where a standard tower cannot sit level.
Boss Tower 1.2m–4.2m – general trade work at moderate height, such as guttering, soffits, fascias and refacing a gable end.
Boss Tower 5.2m–8.2m and above – higher outdoor work such as rendering, roofline access and reaching two-storey elevations.

Narrow width towers fit through standard doorways and tight access points, while double width towers give a larger, more stable platform for longer jobs. See current rates on our price list.

Mobile Scaffold Tower Hire from GR8

Our aluminium towers – also called alloy towers, tower scaffolds or access towers – are lightweight, compliant and easy to move around a site on lockable castors. Every tower comes with the guard rails and stabilisers needed for safe use, and we can advise on the right configuration for indoor or outdoor work.

Whether you need a compact mobile tower for a quick indoor job or a taller access tower for outdoor work at height, GR8 Tool Hire can match a tower to your project. Contact our team for advice or check availability and rates on our price list.

Common Scaffold Tower Hire FAQs

What is the difference between platform height and working height?
The platform height is the deck you stand on. The working height is how high you can actually reach, which is around two metres more than the platform height.

Do you hire mobile towers for use on stairs?
Yes. Our stairway tower is designed to stand level over stairs and split levels, making it ideal for painting or work above a staircase.

Are your scaffold towers aluminium?
Yes. Our towers are lightweight aluminium (alloy) towers, which makes them easy to assemble and reposition while remaining strong and stable.

Do you offer scaffold tower hire in Cambridge, Saffron Walden and Bishop’s Stortford?
Yes. GR8 Tool Hire offers mobile scaffold tower, podium and stairway tower hire across Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Bishop’s Stortford and the surrounding areas.