Mobile scaffold hire with 11 metres working height
Eleven metres of working height puts the platform at about nine metres, just above the third floor. Three things decide whether the job runs smoothly at that height: the surface under the wheels, the free space around the base for the stabilisers, and the way two of you move parts, tools and material upwards. Sort all of that out before you start building.
- Working height 11 metres = platform height approximately 9 metres.
- Hire from €255 per day incl. VAT (Narrow mobile scaffold (RS51)).
- 2 models fit this height; compare them in the table below.
- Ordered before 15:00 means delivery the next working day, anywhere in the Netherlands.
Platform height versus working height
The platform height is the height of the work platform itself, measured from the ground. The working height is the platform height plus approximately 2 metres reach height of an average adult standing on the platform. A working height of 11 metres therefore corresponds to a platform height of approximately 9 metres.
Which scaffold fits 11 metres working height?
| Model | Working height | Platform height | First 24 hours | Each extra day (95% off) | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow mobile scaffold (RS51) | 11.2 m | 9.2 m | €255 | €12.75 | €500 |
| Wide mobile scaffold (RS52) | 11.2 m | 9.2 m | €280 | €14 | €500 |
Working above the third floor
With nine metres of platform height you get above the third floor: the top windows of an apartment building, the peak of a gable, a broken rainwater pipe on the fourth level or the flashing around a dormer. From the platform you still reach about two metres higher, so anyone who has to be at eleven metres is standing right. Do not stand on tiptoe on a lower tower or hang over the guard rail instead.
Work at this height needs different planning than a job at six or seven metres. You will not quickly pop down for a forgotten brush or a different screw. Lay out what you need before you go up, split it over several trips, and take wind into account: at nine metres there is almost always more wind than at street level, and sheet material or a tarpaulin catches it immediately.
The surface and the free space around the base
Start with the spot itself. The surface has to be flat and able to carry the load, so paving, concrete or asphalt rather than sand, garden soil or a wooden terrace. The stabilisers also need room: they angle outwards and take up more space around the base than the tower itself occupies. Measure that space before you order, certainly on a narrow pavement or in an alley.
Then actually clear the zone. Bicycles, planters, a car parked tight against the facade, a hedge or a low wall sit exactly where a stabiliser has to go. The RS51 is 75 centimetres wide and the RS52 is 135 centimetres, with a platform length of 245 centimetres. Those are the dimensions of the tower itself, not of the space you need in total. So allow for more.
Building with two people and taking material up in portions
A scaffold of this height is delivered as a complete set of separate parts and goes up level by level. Do that with two people: one hands up frames, platforms, braces and stabilisers while the other fits them and works through the assembly diagram. That way nobody has to climb a frame with a long part in one hand. Take your time and check after every level that the tower still stands true.
The same goes for your tools and material. Take them up in portions instead of all at once. Mobile scaffolds in load class 3 are designed for 200 kilos per square metre, and you spread that weight across the platform rather than stacking it in one spot. Secure loose items or place them so that nothing can roll off the platform when the wind picks up.
Safety at 11 metres
Our mobile scaffolds meet the European standard EN 1004. Always lock the castors as soon as you stand on the platform, use the guardrails, and never move the scaffold while someone is on it. Do not work in wind force 6 or higher, certainly not at greater working heights such as 11 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How much free space do I need around the scaffold?
More than the width of the tower itself. The stabilisers angle outwards and need room all around the base, including on the facade side where a planter or a bike rack often stands. Measure the spot before you order and keep the strip around the base clear for the whole rental period, so nobody moves a stabiliser.
Can I build an eleven metre scaffold on my own?
Better not. At this height someone has to hand up parts while the other person fits them at the top, and that cannot be done safely alone. If you prefer to work by yourself, the MiTower is an option up to six metres working height. For eleven metres, plan for two people and allow enough time.
How do I get tools and material up to nine metres platform height?
In portions. Take up what you need for that stage of the work and spread the weight over the platform. Load class 3 stands for 200 kilos per square metre, including you and your colleague. Hauling buckets, tools and material up in one go is heavy, awkward and a good way to drop something.
How is the scaffold delivered and collected?
You receive a complete set of parts, which is collected again once you are done. Order before 15:00 and delivery follows on the next working day. You can also pick the set up yourself, free of charge and by appointment, at Zeeburgerpad 89 in Amsterdam. The deposit is returned within one working day.
