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Scaffolding Prices United States
Prices exclude sales tax which varies by state. Setup and teardown are typically included in the quoted price. Permit requirements vary by municipality.
Scaffolding Prices by Service Type — United States
Prices exclude sales tax which varies by state. Setup and teardown are typically included in the quoted price. Permit requirements vary by municipality.
| Service | Unit | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠Residential Scaffolding (single storey) Full scaffolding setup and removal for single-storey residential work | /job | $600 | $950 | $1,400 |
| 🏘️Residential Scaffolding (two storey) Full scaffolding setup and removal for two-storey residential work | /job | $1,200 | $2,000 | $3,200 |
| 🏗️Commercial Scaffolding (per sq ft) Commercial scaffolding per square foot of scaffold face area | /sq ft | $2 | $4 | $6 |
| 📐Scaffold Rental (per week, single bay) Weekly rental rate for a single scaffold bay | /week | $60 | $95 | $140 |
| 🏡Scaffold Rental (per week, full house) Weekly rental rate for full-house scaffolding | /week | $200 | $320 | $480 |
| 🗼Mobile Scaffold Tower Rental Weekly rental of aluminium mobile scaffold tower | /week | $120 | $185 | $280 |
| 🪜Stairwell Scaffolding Custom scaffolding solution for internal stairwells | /job | $400 | $720 | $1,200 |
| 🧱Chimney Scaffolding Scaffolding erected around a chimney for repairs | /job | $320 | $600 | $960 |
| 🛡️Roof Edge Protection Temporary edge protection along roof perimeter | /ft | $12 | $19 | $28 |
| 🎨Scaffolding for Painting (single house) Scaffolding for exterior house painting | /job | $800 | $1,280 | $2,000 |
| 🧹Scaffolding for Stucco/Rendering Heavy-duty scaffolding for stucco or rendering work | /job | $960 | $1,760 | $2,800 |
| 📋Scaffolding Permit (city) City permit fee for scaffolding on public sidewalks or roadways | /permit | $40 | $120 | $240 |
Scaffolding Prices by City
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Los Angeles
California · 3.9M
From $132
San Francisco
California · 870K
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San Diego
California · 1.4M
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San Jose
California · 1.0M
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New York City
New York · 8.3M
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Buffalo
New York · 280K
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Houston
Texas · 2.3M
From $11
Dallas
Texas · 1.3M
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Austin
Texas · 1.0M
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San Antonio
Texas · 1.5M
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Miami
Florida · 450K
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Orlando
Florida · 310K
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Tampa
Florida · 400K
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Jacksonville
Florida · 950K
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Chicago
Illinois · 2.7M
From $336
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania · 1.6M
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania · 300K
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Columbus
Ohio · 905K
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Cleveland
Ohio · 370K
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Atlanta
Georgia · 500K
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Boston
Massachusetts · 680K
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Seattle
Washington · 740K
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Phoenix
Arizona · 1.6M
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Denver
Colorado · 715K
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Scaffolding prices in United States range from $2 for basic scaffold hire to $3,200 for complex multi-storey or specialist installations. Prices exclude sales tax which varies by state. Setup and teardown are typically included in the quoted price. Permit requirements vary by municipality.
The most common scaffolding services in United States 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 sales tax which varies by state. Setup and teardown are typically included in the quoted price. Permit requirements vary by municipality.
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 United States. Prices exclude sales tax which varies by state. Setup and teardown are typically included in the quoted price. Permit requirements vary by municipality.
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