Mobile scaffold hire with 13 metres working height
A mobile scaffold tower with 13 metres of working height brings the platform to about 11 metres. That puts you just under the maximum that is available. At this height it is not the job but your standing position and your ground that decide whether it will work: the stabilisers take up a lot of room and the weight of the whole structure has to rest on something.
- Working height 13 metres = platform height approximately 11 metres.
- Hire from €285 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 13 metres therefore corresponds to a platform height of approximately 11 metres.
Which scaffold fits 13 metres working height?
| Model | Working height | Platform height | First 24 hours | Each extra day (95% off) | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow mobile scaffold (RS51) | 13.2 m | 11.2 m | €285 | €14.25 | €500 |
| Wide mobile scaffold (RS52) | 13.2 m | 11.2 m | €310 | €15.50 | €500 |
Free space around the base: measure the ground before the facade
The taller the tower, the further the stabilisers reach out. The footprint of the base is therefore considerably wider than the platform you will be standing on. Before you order, walk the spot with a tape measure and look at everything that is in the way: a hedge, a fence, parked bikes, a cellar entrance, a downpipe or a car that is back in the same place every morning.
Also look at what sticks out of the facade. A bay window, a canopy, a balcony or a dormer decides how close you can bring the tower to the wall. At 11 metres of platform height you do not want to discover that you are standing half a metre too far from the brickwork. Take a photo of the building from the opposite side of the street and count the storeys again before you settle on a height.
Ground conditions: where the weight of the tower ends up
All the load from the tower comes down on a few small points. On paving or asphalt that is rarely a problem, but on grass, sand, gravel or loose bricks a castor can sink in over the course of the day. Use solid boards underneath to spread the pressure and check several times a day that everything is still level, especially after rain. Put the castors on the brake as soon as the tower is in position.
Look at what is under the ground as well. A cellar roof, a manhole cover, a rooflight or a freshly laid garden does not automatically carry the load of a tall structure. Load class 3 refers to 200 kilos per square metre on the platform, and the weight of the structure itself comes on top of that. If you have any doubt about the ground, pick a different position rather than hoping that it will hold.
Mobile tower or facade scaffold: where the choice tips over
At 13 metres of working height a mobile tower is still the logical choice when you are working on a defined section of facade and want to move it a few times. You build it yourself, finish one section, take it down and put it up again further along. That works well for painting, window frames, a gutter or a repair in one fixed spot. Move the tower empty, with nobody and no materials on the platform.
If you will be working on a long facade for weeks, with a lot of material and several people at once, a fixed facade scaffold is often the more logical structure. It stands across the full width and stays there. Steigertaxi does not supply that: we rent out mobile towers as a complete set of parts that you build yourself with the manual and the video, and that is collected again afterwards. For most jobs on a house the mobile tower is faster and more flexible.
Safety at 13 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 13 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How much free space do I need around the base of the tower?
More than the width of the tower itself. The RS51 is 75 centimetres wide and the RS52 is 135 centimetres, but the stabilisers reach considerably further out on every side and that space has to stay clear. Walk the spot beforehand with a tape measure and allow for gates, bikes and parked cars.
Can I put the tower on grass or sand?
Only if you spread the pressure properly with solid boards and the structure stands level. Soft ground gives way, certainly after a shower or if the tower stays up for several days. Check a few times a day that everything is still flat and correct it straight away if one corner has sunk.
Is 13 metres the highest working height I can hire?
No, the towers are available from 4.2 to 14.2 metres working height, so 13 metres sits just below the top. If 13 metres leaves you just short of the roof edge, choose the next height up instead of improvising on the platform with a step or a crate.
Can I roll the tower along the facade?
Short moves are possible, but not at this build height in one go. First take all materials and people off the platform, check the ground for thresholds and manhole covers, and move slowly. With a tall build it is often safer to take a section down, move, and then build it back up.
