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Explore Our Best Selling Scaffold Towers!
Now that we’re heading into spring/summer, we wanted to share a selection of our best-selling scaffold towers with you. As the weather starts to get warmer, people feel more confident tackling a variety of construction jobs including:
- Fixing their roof
- Painting the exterior of their house
- Adding a house extension
- Mending broken windows
The list goes on… but one thing’s for sure, whether you’re a contractor or a DIY enthusiast, you won’t be able to get any of these jobs done without a scaffold tower. Take a look at some of our best sellers.
Now Only: £860 inc VAT
Key features:
- Colour coded braces for easy assembly
- Directional “tilt and glide” wheels
- Marine-grade plywood platforms with non-slip surface
- 5-year guarantee!
Now Only: £465 inc VAT
Key features:
- Lightweight, versatile & robust
- Spacious 1.58m long platform
- Includes 4 braked castors
- 5-year warranty
Now Only: £820 inc VAT
Key features:
- Folding toe board and floating spigots
- Suitable for indoor or outdoor use
- Easy to manoeuvre trolley
- Folds away for easy transport & storage
Now Only: £1,070 inc VAT
Key features:
- Double width for extra workspace
- Integral ladders for safe and comfortable access
- 3T (through the trapdoor) build method
- Heavy-duty, aluminium build
Pair your scaffold tower with a safety harness from Safety Harness Direct! Take a look at some of their best-selling scaffold harnesses here:
Now Only: £41 inc VAT
A single point, rear attachment safety harness that offers basic fall protection for a wide range of scaffold jobs. Use with a suitable safety lanyard to reduce your risk of injury.
Now Only: £37 inc VAT
Made of durable polyester and steel, this single point safety harness is ideal for use on scaffold towers. It features adjustable shoulder and thigh straps for optimal comfort.
Now Only: £46 inc VAT
Featuring 1 sternal and 1 dorsal attachment point, this safety harness offers maximum security when you’re working on a scaffold tower. It comes with a 10-year warranty so you can work with confidence.
If you’re planning to use a scaffold tower in the near future, we have everything you need to work safely. If you can’t find what you need here, be sure to browse our full range of scaffold towers at www.laddersukdirect.co.uk. Complete your height safety kit with a safety harness from our sister company, Safety Harness Direct. Head over to www.safety-harness.com to shop!
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