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Scaffolding Prices Canada
Prices exclude provincial sales tax (GST/HST varies by province). Erect-and-dismantle fees are typically included. Winter conditions may affect availability and pricing.
Scaffolding Prices by Service Type — Canada
Prices exclude provincial sales tax (GST/HST varies by province). Erect-and-dismantle fees are typically included. Winter conditions may affect availability and pricing.
| Service | Unit | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠Residential Scaffolding (single storey) Full scaffolding erection and dismantle for single-storey residential work | /job | C$900 | C$1,400 | C$2,100 |
| 🏘️Residential Scaffolding (two storey) Full scaffolding erection and dismantle for two-storey residential work | /job | C$1,750 | C$2,900 | C$4,600 |
| 🏗️Commercial Scaffolding (per m²) Commercial scaffolding per square metre of scaffold face area | /m² | C$28 | C$46 | C$68 |
| 📐Scaffold Hire Only (per week, single bay) Weekly hire rate for a single scaffold bay | /week | C$90 | C$140 | C$210 |
| 🏡Scaffold Hire Only (per week, full house) Weekly hire rate for full-house scaffolding | /week | C$290 | C$460 | C$700 |
| 🗼Mobile Scaffold Tower Hire Weekly hire of aluminium mobile scaffold tower | /week | C$175 | C$265 | C$400 |
| 🪜Stairwell Scaffolding Custom scaffolding solution for internal stairwells | /job | C$580 | C$1,050 | C$1,750 |
| 🧱Chimney Scaffolding Scaffolding erected around a chimney for repairs or repointing | /job | C$460 | C$870 | C$1,400 |
| 🛡️Roof Edge Protection Temporary edge protection scaffolding along roof perimeter | /m | C$17 | C$28 | C$40 |
| 🎨Scaffolding for Painting (single house) Scaffolding for exterior house painting | /job | C$1,150 | C$1,850 | C$2,900 |
| 🧹Scaffolding for Rendering Heavy-duty scaffolding for rendering work | /job | C$1,400 | C$2,550 | C$4,050 |
| 📋Scaffolding Permit (city) City permit fee for scaffolding on public sidewalks or roadways | /permit | C$60 | C$175 | C$350 |
Scaffolding Prices by City
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Toronto
Ontario · 2.8M
From C$32
Ottawa
Ontario · 1.0M
Pricing available
Hamilton
Ontario · 570K
Pricing available
Vancouver
British Columbia · 680K
From C$990
Victoria
British Columbia · 395K
Pricing available
Calgary
Alberta · 1.3M
From C$16
Edmonton
Alberta · 1.0M
Pricing available
Montreal
Quebec · 1.8M
From C$522
Quebec City
Quebec · 550K
Pricing available
Winnipeg
Manitoba · 750K
Pricing available
Halifax
Nova Scotia · 440K
Pricing available
Scaffolding prices in Canada range from C$17 for basic scaffold hire to C$4,600 for complex multi-storey or specialist installations. Prices exclude provincial sales tax (GST/HST varies by province). Erect-and-dismantle fees are typically included. Winter conditions may affect availability and pricing.
The most common scaffolding services in Canada include residential single-storey and two-storey scaffolding, commercial scaffolding, scaffold hire, mobile scaffold towers, stairwell scaffolding, chimney scaffolding, roof edge protection, and scaffolding for painting and rendering.
The most effective saving is coordinating multiple trades to work during one scaffold hire period. Minimise hire duration by having all trades ready before the scaffold goes up. Get 2–3 quotes for larger jobs. Consider mobile towers for smaller jobs. Book during winter for the best rates. Prices exclude provincial sales tax (GST/HST varies by province). Erect-and-dismantle fees are typically included. Winter conditions may affect availability and pricing.
You typically need a council or city permit if your scaffolding is erected on or overhangs public property such as footpaths or roads. Scaffolding entirely within your property boundary generally does not require a permit. Requirements vary across Canada. Prices exclude provincial sales tax (GST/HST varies by province). Erect-and-dismantle fees are typically included. Winter conditions may affect availability and pricing.
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