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      <title><![CDATA[How Much Does Scaffolding Cost in the UK? (2026 Prices Explained)]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Scaffolding for a typical UK terraced house runs £450–£900 for a standard hire period. Here's how scaffolders price jobs, what changes the number, and how to compare quotes properly.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to get a scaffolding quote that actually holds up]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The three details that separate a real scaffolding quote from a number pulled out of thin air — and how to make sure you're comparing like for like.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How Long Does Scaffolding Stay Up? Domestic and Commercial Timelines]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A standard domestic scaffold hire is 6–8 weeks. Here's how long you actually need for re-roofing, rendering, painting, and commercial jobs — plus what happens if you overrun.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[TG20:21 — what it is, and why your scaffolder should care]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The industry guide every competent tube-and-fitting scaffolder works from — and why asking about it is one of the quickest ways to filter good scaffolders from the rest.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Do I Need a Pavement Licence for Scaffolding? UK Rules Explained]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If any part of your scaffold sits on a public pavement or road, you need a licence from the local highway authority. Here's what the licence covers, what it costs, and who applies for it.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tube-and-Fitting vs System Scaffolding: Pros, Cons, and When Each Makes Sense]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Tube-and-fitting is flexible but slower to erect. System scaffolds go up fast but cost more and don't adapt. Here's which belongs on your job.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Is a Single-Lift Scaffold Enough for My Roof Job?]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A single-lift scaffold gives one working platform at eaves height. It's right for most bungalow roof work, gutter replacement, and fascia jobs — but not for chimneys or two-storey re-roofs.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How Scaffolding Affects Your Neighbours (and How to Stay on Good Terms)]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Scaffolding on terraced or semi-detached houses almost always touches a neighbour's boundary, airspace or parking. Here's what you legally need from them, what's a courtesy, and how to handle disputes.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Can You Re-Roof Without Scaffolding in the UK?]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Short answer: almost never, legally. For any roof work above 4 metres on a domestic property, edge protection is a legal requirement — and scaffolding is the standard way to provide it.]]></description>
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