Mobile scaffold hire with 5 metres working height
Five metres of working height is where a ladder stops being the right tool. The platform stands at around three metres, just above the ground floor and level with the underside of the first floor. Think of a canopy, a bay window, the roof edge of a rear extension or a garage, and the paintwork around the lower first floor windows.
- Working height 5 metres = platform height approximately 3 metres.
- Hire from €160 per day incl. VAT (1-person scaffold (MiTower)).
- 3 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 5 metres therefore corresponds to a platform height of approximately 3 metres.
Which scaffold fits 5 metres working height?
| Model | Working height | Platform height | First 24 hours | Each extra day (95% off) | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow mobile scaffold (RS51) | 5.2 m | 3.2 m | €165 | €8.25 | €500 |
| Wide mobile scaffold (RS52) | 5.2 m | 3.2 m | €190 | €9.50 | €500 |
| 1-person scaffold (MiTower) | 5.2 m | 3.2 m | €160 | €8 | €500 |
Where a ladder starts to fall short
At three metres of platform height you reach the work that always stays awkward from a ladder. The gutter and fascia of an extension, the top of a canopy, the roof edge of a garage, the sides of a bay window and the first floor frames that begin just above the ground floor. From a ladder you hang there with one hand; from a platform of 245 cm you walk the whole strip with your tools beside you.
This height also covers cleaning cladding above an extension, replacing an outside light by a raised back door, fitting an awning or a screen above the patio doors and repointing around a bay. Because one set-up gives you well over two metres of facade in front of you, you move the tower far less often than you would reposition a ladder. That alone changes how a full day of painting runs.
Setting up alongside a bay, an extension or a driveway
At five metres the space around the base often matters more than the height itself. Stabilisers angle outwards and need clear ground all round, so measure the strip between the wall and the hedge, the fence, the car or the planters first. If a bay or an extension is in the way, the RS51 at 75 cm wide is often the only one that still gets past; the RS52 at 135 cm asks for noticeably more room.
Watch the ground as well. Sunken paving, a gravel path, a sloping driveway or a drain cover under one castor all stop you getting the tower level. Adjust with the legs, put a solid board under the castors where you need to and check again after you have shifted the tower along. Never move it with anyone or anything on the platform, and follow the manual for the stabilisers that belong to this set-up.
Getting materials up and working at three metres
At three metres of platform height you no longer carry a bucket of paint up with you. Use a rope and a bucket, or have a second person pass tools up, and always climb inside through the trapdoor. Keep enough of the platform clear to turn around on: load class 3 means 200 kg per square metre, and that is you plus your materials plus the box you forgot to count.
Wind starts to matter here for the first time. Above the ridge of an extension or along an open side wall there is more of it than at ground level, and a sheet or a tarpaulin on the platform acts like a sail. Building goes better with two people as well: the second lift of frames gets handed up instead of hauled up. Clear every loose item off the platform at the end of the day.
Safety at 5 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 5 metres.
Frequently asked questions
When do I choose five metres instead of four?
Four metres puts the platform at around two metres and is meant for the ground floor. Five metres brings you to around three metres, so you reach the underside of the first floor, a canopy or the roof of an extension. If you are unsure about a wall, measure up to the highest point you actually have to touch.
Will a five metre tower fit beside a narrow extension?
Often yes, with the RS51 at 75 cm wide. Beyond that width, count on clear ground around the base for the stabilisers. The platform is 245 cm long, so keep a strip of well over two and a half metres along the wall free of bikes, planters and bins.
How do I get paint and tools up to three metres?
With a rope and a bucket, or by having someone pass things up while you stay on the platform. Always climb inside through the trapdoor rather than up the outside with a tin in your hand. Put heavy material in the middle of the platform instead of leaning it against a guard rail.
What if I need the tower for more than a day?
The first 24 hours are charged at the full rate and every day after that comes with a 95 percent discount, so a job that runs into the weekend stays easy to plan. Ordered before 15:00 means delivery the next working day, and we collect the complete set once you are done.
