New FAQs

Yes, at the checkout page tick the “Deliver to a different address?” box.

Yes, please contact us for a quotation. Pallet packing charges may apply.

UK Mainland deliveries, other than to Scottish Highlands and Grampians, will normally take one working day to arrive, Non-UK Mainland, Scottish Highlands and Grampians deliveries will normally take 2-5 working days, subject to stock availability.

Deliveries will usually be made Monday to Friday, between 9am and 6pm. If the recipient is not available, each time a delivery attempt is made, our courier will leave a card at the delivery address confirming that they have tried to deliver. Follow the instructions on this card to rearrange delivery or to collect your products.

Our shipping charge calculations are based on UK postcodes. If you do not have one because you are from abroad or from a new area, or you have one that our system does not recognise, please contact us for a quote. We will be happy to help.

Orders received before 4:15pm (Monday to Friday) will be dispatched the same day on a next working day delivery service. Excluding bank holidays where orders will be dispatched the following working day. Applies to UK Mainland delivery addresses only.

Please check all items delivered thoroughly before signing the carrier’s receipt. If the product is damaged, please reject the delivery and inform us immediately so that we can send a replacement as quickly as possible.

Yes, our eDIY and MDIY towers can reach a maximum working height of 7.15m (23’5″) and our SUPER DIY has a maximum working height of 9.35m (30’9″).

For anything taller please see our Trade King and Loyal Industrial towers.

Super DIY 7 will fit into most hatchbacks with its 1m framed design.

Super eDIY range and Super DIY 8/9 will fit into most estate cars.

Please check the packing size details in the specification table on the product pages and your car load space before ordering.

Yes. All our Scaffold Towers can be used indoor.

Yes you can; by releasing the bolt and wing nuts. Warning: It is dangerous to use the DIY tower without the base bars unless you tie the tower to something rigid or use outriggers.

Only if your existing tower is from our DIY tower range. You cannot not mix brands from different manufacturers.

Yes, sometimes the two bottom base bars of our DIY tower may need to be removed.

Strictly speaking, no. But having two or four outriggers will give a bigger footprint and make the tower feel more secure. In addition, the outriggers can give extra adjustments to uneven ground. Especially in garden use.

Certification is not currently required for DIY towers. Our domestic tower platforms are load tested according to the EN1004 Class 3 standard.

Go for our eDIY/MDIY/SUPER DIY Advanced Towers with height adjustable base plates.

Click here to go to eDIY Advanced Towers | MDIY Advanced Towers | SDIY Advanced Towers.

Take a look at our video on the website where a colleague assembles a SUPER DIY 5 Scaffold Tower straight out from a small car in just a few minutes. The higher towers will take slightly longer, and it is advisable to do this with two people.

Assemble a SUPER DIY 5 Scaffold Tower straight out from a small car

(DIY towers) 4m – 1 pack, 5m – 1 pack, 6m – 2 packs, 7m – 2 packs, 8m – 3 packs, 9m – 3 packs

(DIY Tower) Only one person is recommended.

(DIY Towers) The base bars are 1.22m (4′) long.

The width of our DIY towers is 600mm (measured centre-to-centre on the frame uprights). The outer dimension is 40mm more.

Yes, you can buy a 2m extension pack for your eDIY tower, MDIY tower or SUPER DIY tower if required. Please visit the relevant accessories section for the extension packs.

Click here to go to eDIY & MDIY Tower Accessories | SDIY Tower Accessories.

(DIY Towers) The extension pack has almost as much material as a tower. The pack includes an extra platform, 4 telescopic outriggers and the corresponding extension frames, horizontal braces, and diagonal braces.

Please see Comparison of DIY Towers

Click help in selecting your domestic tower if you need.

The platform only requires 2 points of contact, one at each end, for a solid connection to the tower. They are required to hold the platform in position and avoid external forces from lifting the platform free.

Our SUPER DIY tower platforms have one quick locking catch at one end and 2 hooks the other for easy removal. Simply release the hooks and depress the catch with one hand while lifting the platform with the other to remove.

No, nothing at all.

Yes, you are welcome to following the latest guidance on social distancing measures. Please give us a call to make an appointment first. Our address can be found in the contact us page.

Yes, spares are available. The most popular ones are shown on our website in the relevant Accessories section. For anything else please contact the office on 01353 778811 or use the contact us form and we will be happy to help.

No, the prices shown are always the most competitive. We check our prices everyday against all our competitors.

Enter the discount code (e.g. LOYAL) in the Discount Code field on the basket page and click Apply Discount. If the code is valid and the relevant products have been added to your basket the discounted price will show in the subtotal box.

Yes, it is significantly safer than using a ladder. If you are afraid of heights, then a scaffold tower is an ideal solution. Our Industrial Towers and Trade King Towers are tested and certified to EN1004-1:2020 Class 3 Standard.

Yes, if we arrange the shipping then VAT is excluded from the tower cost. If using your own shipping agent we would need to charge VAT before dispatch and will refund it less a small admin charge once we have received proof of export from your agent.

Our website is open all year round. Our office hours are 8:30am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. Our office is closed on weekends and public holidays.

Please see the Guarantee section of our Terms and Conditions.

A scaffold tower (also known as a mobile scaffold, aluminium tower, or access tower) is a freestanding, modular structure used to provide a safe and stable elevated working platform. Full details on What Is a Scaffold Tower

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Aluminium vs Fibreglass Ladders: Side-by-Side Comparison

Full details on Choosing Between Aluminium and Fibreglass Ladders

Shall I buy a Step Ladder or an Extension Ladder?

Full details on Choosing between Step Ladders or Extension Ladders

Choosing the right ladder height is essential for both safety and efficiency.

🚫 Safety

Using a ladder that’s too short can tempt you to overreach, throwing off your balance and increasing the risk of tipping sideways. Conversely, an overly tall ladder may be too steep or unstable for shorter jobs, creating a different kind of hazard.

💪 Efficiency

The correct height allows you to work with your arms in a natural, comfortable position — minimising strain, improving accuracy, and helping you stay productive for longer periods.

🧱 Ladder Longevity

Operating within the rated height and weight limits of the ladder not only protects you but also reduces wear and tear, extending its lifespan.

Full details on How to Choose the Right Ladder Height

A Telescopic Multi Purpose Ladder is a type of ladder that extends and locks in place rung by rung, allowing it to be adjusted to different heights. It can collapse down to a fraction of its full length for easy storage and transportation. Many models are designed to work in multiple configurations — straight ladder, step ladder, or scaffold platform support — making them incredibly adaptable. Common uses include:

• 💡 Changing light bulbs or reaching high shelves indoors
• 🎨 Painting walls, ceilings, or stairwells
• 🧹 Cleaning gutters and windows
• 🔧 Performing outdoor repairs or garden maintenance
• ⚡ Professional tasks such as electrical work or site inspections

More on What is a Telescopic Multi Purpose Ladder

Yes, all the components are listed on the technical diagram given on the product detail page.

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Yes, please go to Industrial Tower Accessories.

Yes.

Yes.

According to EN1004, outriggers are supplied with the industrial tower for working heights of 4.2m upwards to increase your base area making the tower as safe as possible.

Please click the Official TUV website link for our certificate.

These are the platform lengths (measured centre-to-centre on the platform hooks).

These are the widths of the industrial towers in millimetres (measured centre-to-centre on the frame uprights). The outer dimension is 50mm more.

150mm diameter dual locking wheels are supplied with all our Industrial towers.

The platform only requires 2 points of contact, one at each end, for a solid connection to the tower. They are required to hold the platform in position and avoid external forces from lifting the platform free.

The base area of the 3.7m working height tower is sufficient without outriggers. They are not required by EN1004 at this height so satisfy the Working at Height Regulations.

Yes, if you wish.

This is not recommended and is dangerous. In doing so, the guard railings surrounding the top platform will not be able to protect you from falling over.

Yes, being careful not to catch your finger on the bare frame ends.

Yes, the platforms can be used at lower heights by moving the platform down the rungs of the ladder frame remembering to lower the guard rail or bracing also.

Yes, but not in windy conditions.

The maximum platform height for outdoor use is 8m. It is strongly recommended to tie the tower to a rigid structure when the platform height is above 8m and/or if the wind is strong enough to move large branches on trees.

Please see page 4 of our Industrial Tower Instruction Manual for guidance on wind speed safety rules.

The Working at Height Regulations apply to all businesses, a tower certified to EN1004-1:2020 Class 3 Standard will satisfy the WAHR and HSE. Only our Loyal Industrial Towers and Trade King Towers have full certification.

At present, WAHR do not apply for private home/domestic use. So, the eDIY, MDIY and Super DIY towers do not need certification and are only suitable for private home/domestic use.

Aluminium does not rust. By the same token, you can store aluminium outside if you wish. But best to store indoors. It is advisable to store the platforms indoors as they will wear out quicker in wet conditions.

Detailed specifications can be found in the description on the tower product pages and on the technical diagram and component list, located just below the product title on the product pages entitled Click For Technical Diagram & Component List. These can also be found in the Need Help section.

This needs to be answered in reverse.

Platform height is how far you are standing off the floor, that is, distance between the ground and the upper platform board.

Tower height is the physical height of the tower itself, that is, distance between the ground and the top rail.

Working height is how high you can reach when you are standing on the platform. It is a common practice that working height is platform height plus 2 metres.

Please see below for a handy diagram.

Scaffold Tower Height Limits

The maximum height of a scaffold tower depends on several factors:

• 🏠 Indoor vs outdoor use
• 🏗️ Whether the tower is freestanding or tied
• ✅ Compliance with BS EN 1004:2020

1. Freestanding Towers

Indoor Use:

• 📏 Maximum platform height (2024): 12 metres
• ⚖️ Must be stabilised with outriggers or a wide base.

Outdoor Use:

• 📏 Maximum platform height (2024): 8 metres
• 🌬️ Exposure to wind requires stricter stability, even with outriggers.

Full details on the Maximum Height for a Scaffold Tower

The size/weight of the tower is given in the technical drawing which can be found on the product detail page of each tower.

We use a standard measuring method. For example, the width of our Double Width Industrial Tower is 1.45m. We measure the distance between the centres of the two uprights.

The Trade King Stair Access Tower is purpose designed for use on stairs.

Please click the Official TUV website link for our certificate.

Yes. The maximum working height of Trade King Foldable Tower is 9.6m. The maximum working height of Trade King Non-foldable Tower is 9.1m.

730 is the width of the Trade King tower in millimetres. (measured centre-to-centre on the frame uprights). The outer dimension is 50mm more.

The platform only requires 2 points of contact, one at each end, for a solid connection to the tower. We give it 3, one quick locking catch at one end and 2 hooks the other for easy removal. Simply release the hooks and depress the catch with one hand while lifting the platform with the other to remove.

The platform height is below 0.9m so it does not require a Toeboard.

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