Social Housing

Social Housing Scaffolding in Dorset & Hampshire

Working on social housing is different from working on an empty construction site. Residents are living in the properties, children are coming and going, and people still need to get in and out of their homes while the work is taking place.

Elevation scaffold around a Project Admiral residential tower, with a TWK van in the foreground

Sector Overview

Social Housing

Whether it’s replacing the roof on an individual property or carrying out external refurbishment across an entire housing estate, scaffolding needs to be planned around the residents as well as the contractors using it.

TWK Scaffolding works with housing associations, local authorities and their appointed contractors across Dorset, Hampshire and the surrounding areas, supporting planned maintenance, roof replacements, window installations, external repairs, recladding and larger refurbishment programmes.

Our experience includes multi-property scaffolding programmes for Sovereign Housing Association properties, working alongside Milestone Roofing, with several scaffold installations progressing simultaneously across different locations.

With enhanced DBS-checked operatives, experienced supervisors and established procedures for managing occupied sites, we understand the importance of safe access, considerate working practices and keeping disruption to a minimum.

Applications & Scaffolding Solutions

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Planned Maintenance & Multi-Property Programmes

Housing associations and local authorities often undertake roofing, window replacement, rendering and external repair programmes across numerous properties.

We provide independent access scaffolding planned around individual properties and the wider programme, coordinating erections, alterations and dismantling with the contractors carrying out the works.

On larger programmes, several scaffolding teams may be operating at different locations simultaneously. This requires careful scheduling, material coordination and regular communication to ensure scaffolds are available when needed and removed promptly once the works are completed.

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Roofing Works & Emergency Repairs

Roof replacement and repairs are a regular requirement across housing stock, particularly on older properties where existing coverings have reached the end of their service life.

TWK provides roofing access scaffolds, temporary edge protection and temporary roofing where additional weather protection is required.

On occupied homes, particular care is taken when planning access, protecting entrances and coordinating the works to minimise the risk of water entering the property.

We can also respond to urgent roofing requirements where damaged coverings or unexpected defects leave a building exposed to the weather.

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High-Rise Recladding & External Wall Remediation

Recladding and external wall refurbishment on occupied residential blocks present different challenges, particularly where residents remain in their homes throughout the works.

Our experience includes fully boarded access scaffolds, debris netting, protective sheeting, HAKI stair towers and passenger or goods hoists for larger buildings.

We work with principal contractors to plan around occupied entrances, communal areas, emergency escape routes and the phased nature of external wall works.

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Local Authority & Housing Association Frameworks

Larger social housing maintenance contracts often operate through framework agreements or planned programmes involving dozens or hundreds of properties over an extended period.

We understand the importance of competitive and consistent pricing, reliable scheduling, site-specific documentation and accurate reporting across these contracts.

Our experience delivering multiple scaffold installations across different locations means we are familiar with coordinating teams, materials, inspections and dismantling schedules to support contractors managing substantial maintenance programmes.

The TWK Approach

On occupied housing projects, the first consideration is how the scaffolding will affect the people living in the properties.

Scaffold platforms and a construction hoist beside a residential tower at Project Admiral in Poole

Before erection, we assess the building and surrounding areas, including front entrances, shared walkways, gardens, parking, escape routes and any access required by residents or emergency services.

We coordinate with the principal contractor and, where appropriate, the housing provider’s resident liaison team to agree working arrangements and any restrictions affecting the properties.

Our operatives carry enhanced DBS checks and are briefed on the importance of professional, considerate conduct when working around occupied homes.

Scaffolds are erected to suitable TG20:21 configurations or supported by bespoke design where required, with site-specific risk assessments, method statements and inspection procedures in place.

On larger programmes, the logistical side becomes just as important as the scaffold itself.

When several properties require erection or dismantling at the same time, our teams need clear schedules, the right materials and regular communication with the contract manager.

Our work with Milestone Roofing demonstrates this approach, supporting maintenance programmes involving multiple properties across different locations.

We also recognise that leaving a scaffold standing unnecessarily is more than a commercial issue. It can affect residents’ daylight, privacy, access and enjoyment of their homes.

Our aim is to provide the access contractors need, maintain reliable programme delivery and keep disruption to residents as limited as practicable.

Project experience

Our Social Housing & Residential Refurbishment Projects

Sovereign Housing Association — Multi-Property Scaffolding Programme

Working alongside Milestone Roofing, TWK Scaffolding provided access scaffolding across Sovereign Housing Association properties throughout Dorset and Hampshire.

The programme involved multiple scaffold installations progressing simultaneously, requiring careful coordination of labour, materials, resident access and dismantling schedules.

Working across individual occupied properties meant that each installation needed to accommodate the building, the residents and the roofing works being undertaken.

In a written recommendation, Milestone Roofing confirmed that TWK was delivering an average of 20–30 scaffolds per month across its wider contracts in Wiltshire and Dorset.

The recommendation highlighted the quality of our scaffolders, accurate drawings, regular communication and ability to meet challenging programme deadlines.

This relationship demonstrates TWK’s experience supporting high-volume property maintenance programmes where reliable delivery and coordination are essential.

Aerial view of netted scaffold around a Project Admiral residential tower in Poole

Project Admiral, Poole — Major High-Rise Recladding

Designed, boarded and netted access for recladding and roofing across four Poole residential towers for United Living.

The final TWK scaffolding package exceeded £3 million and included entrance bridging, roof access and construction-hoist interfaces.

Grenville Court, Rodney Court, Drake Court and Nelson Court were managed as one coordinated access package for United Living, with specialist design support from Optima Scaffold Designs LLP.

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Client Recommendation — Milestone Roofing

“The scaffolding operators on the ground are of the highest standard”

Ben Sharman — Roofing Manager, Milestone Roofing

In his written recommendation, Ben also highlights TWK’s attention to detail, precise drawings, regular communication and ability to mobilise scaffolding at short notice to meet demanding deadlines.

Milestone’s recommendation reflects an established working relationship built around reliable programme delivery and consistent standards across multiple properties.

Discuss Your Social Housing Programme

Whether you’re managing a housing association maintenance programme, roofing works across multiple properties or major refurbishment of an occupied residential block, TWK Scaffolding can provide access arrangements suited to your requirements.

Contact our team to discuss your programme and arrange a site survey and quotation.

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