Mobile scaffold for the 5th floor
Five floors up is the end of the range for a mobile tower. At around fourteen metres of working height you are at the maximum available, 14.2 metres. It is achievable, but it calls for a build in many levels, two people who take their time, and a base standing completely free on ground that carries. Whether a mobile tower is still the logical choice belongs here too.
- For the 5th floor you can count on a working height of approximately 14 metres.
- Hire from €300 per day incl. VAT (Narrow mobile scaffold (RS51)).
- Ordered before 15:00 means delivery the next working day, anywhere in the Netherlands.
- Assemble it yourself without tools, using the manual and video.
Which working height do you need?
Work at fifth-floor height calls for our greatest working height of around 14 metres. At this height we always assemble the scaffold ourselves and assess together with you whether additional anchoring to the facade is needed.
Working height is not the same as platform height: the working height is the platform height plus approximately 2 metres reach height of an average adult. If you are between two heights, most customers prefer the taller one, so that you do not have to stretch or stand on your toes while working.
Which scaffold fits the 5th floor?
| Model | Working height | Platform height | First 24 hours | Each extra day (95% off) | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow mobile scaffold (RS51) | 14.2 m | 12.2 m | €300 | €15 | €500 |
| Wide mobile scaffold (RS52) | 14.2 m | 12.2 m | €325 | €16.25 | €500 |
Fourteen metres is the upper limit
Mobile towers are available from 4.2 to 14.2 metres of working height. Above that it stops. Whether 14.2 metres reaches the fifth floor of your house depends on the building: a nineteen thirties house has different storey heights from post war or new build housing, and a basement or a raised ground floor easily accounts for half a storey. So measure before you order, and measure from the spot where the castors will stand.
Work back from that measurement. Working height is the platform height plus about two metres of reach, so with 14.2 metres of working height your feet are at around twelve metres. If you need to reach a roof edge or a window that sits higher still, a mobile tower will not get you there, however you arrange the build. Better to know that before delivery than when the set is already on the pavement.
Building up in many levels
Fourteen metres means many levels, many separate parts and a build that has to be right from the bottom up. Sort the set before you start: frames with frames, platforms with platforms, and the stabilisers apart. Then work strictly to the assembly chart in the manual and build level by level, including the guard rails on every level. Steigertaxi does not build the tower and does not deliver it assembled, so this sequence is your responsibility.
Do this with two people and set aside a generous half day. One person passes parts up from the ground, the other fits them, and swapping halfway saves fatigue. Check at every level that the structure is level again, because a small deviation at the bottom becomes a large one at the top. Do not carry on building in the dark or in strong wind, and a half finished tower left standing is not an interim solution.
Free space around the base, and whether a mobile tower still fits
The higher the build, the further the stabilisers reach out. Around the base you therefore need a sizeable area that is level, load bearing and clear of obstacles: no shed, no hedge, no raised terrace and no sloping garden path. An extension you have to work over is harder at this height than lower down, because the tower then ends up standing further from the facade than you would like.
If that does not fit, or if you are going to work on the whole facade for months, a mobile tower is not automatically the best solution; a fixed facade scaffold or a boom lift then suits the work better. Steigertaxi does not supply facade scaffolds itself, so that is purely for information. If you can set up level and free and you work facade section by facade section, a mobile tower up to 14.2 metres is a fine choice.
Suitable for
- Maintenance on high-rise buildings
- Large-scale facade renovation
- Projects where professional guidance is desired
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest mobile tower I can hire?
The mobile towers are available up to 14.2 metres of working height. That is the maximum, nothing higher is supplied. With those 14.2 metres comes a platform height of about twelve metres, because working height is the platform height plus around two metres of reach. Measure your facade before you order and you will know whether you can reach.
How much room do I have to keep free around the base?
More than the tower itself takes up. The platform is 245 cm long and the tower is 75 cm (RS51) or 135 cm (RS52) wide, but the stabilisers angle outwards and need extra room on every side. Keep that zone completely clear of bicycles, planters, garden furniture and bins, and make sure the ground carries everywhere.
Can Steigertaxi build the tower for me at this height?
No. The tower is delivered as a complete set of parts and collected again afterwards; you assemble and dismantle it yourself, with the manual and the instruction video to hand. That applies at fourteen metres as well. So plan for two people and enough time, and do not start late in the afternoon.
When is a mobile tower not the right choice?
When the ground around the base is not level or not load bearing, when there is too little free room for the stabilisers, or when you are taking on the entire facade for months on end. In those cases a fixed facade scaffold or a boom lift suits better. Steigertaxi does not supply those, so you would look elsewhere for them.
Do you assemble the scaffold, or do I do that myself?
You assemble the scaffold yourself, at this height too. Follow the assembly diagram in the Altrex manual; it states exactly from which height you need stabilisers or anchoring. Unsure about your facade? Send a photo via WhatsApp and we will think along with you.
Can I choose a lower working height for the 5th floor to save money?
You can, but we advise against cutting it too fine: too little working height means you still have to stretch or stand on your toes, which is less safe. Choose a slightly taller working height rather than one right on the limit.
