Scaffolder day rates in East Midlands
East Midlands · 2026
£185–£330
per day, ex VAT
£23–£41
per hour
-8%
vs UK average
A scaffolder working in East Midlands typically charges £185–£330 a day (£23–£41 an hour), ex VAT — 8% below the UK average of £280 a day. Below the national average, with lower overheads to match. Nottingham, Leicester and Derby anchor consistent domestic demand, and travel distances stay manageable.
Scaffolding quotes bundle labour, kit hire and compliance: you're paying for the erect-and-strike crew plus the weeks the steel stands. The day-rate figure here reflects the labour component for crew members on domestic jobs.
What moves a scaffolder's rate
- 01Scaffolds are priced per elevation and hire period, not usually per day
- 02TG20/TG30 compliance and design for anything non-standard
- 03Weekly hire charges after the initial period
- 04Access constraints — pavement licences and road permits
East Midlands vs everywhere else
| London | £270–£485 |
| South East | £230–£415 |
| East of England | £210–£380 |
| South West | £200–£360 |
| Scotland | £195–£350 |
| West Midlands | £190–£345 |
| North West | £190–£340 |
| East Midlands | £185–£330 |
| Yorkshire | £180–£325 |
| Wales | £180–£320 |
| North East | £170–£305 |
| Northern Ireland | £165–£295 |
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Indicative ranges compiled from public cost guides, reviewed July 2026. Ex VAT. A guide, not a quote, and not financial advice.