Renting a construction scaffold: What does it cost?

Renting a construction scaffold costs an average of €9.50 per square meter.

The price range for scaffold rental lies between €4.50 and €15 per m².

Scaffolding is essential for exterior work on a house, such as facade renovation or roof repairs. It must comply with all building regulations and safety standards. Since you as the builder are responsible for the safety of everyone involved in the construction, you should ensure that the scaffold meets the system scaffold standards.
Particularly important are DIN EN 12810, which provides detailed specifications for facade and working scaffolds, and also the Occupational Safety Ordinance and DIN 12811.

On average, renting a scaffold costs about €10 per m².

Key cost factors affecting the total price:

Size of the scaffold
Type of the scaffold

Is it worth buying a scaffold?

Many property owners wonder whether it makes sense to purchase their own scaffold. Depending on your construction plans, this can be more or less worthwhile.
For short-term work such as painting or gutter repair, renting a scaffold is usually sufficient.
However, if you are building a new house or renovating extensively without time pressure, buying a scaffold may be worthwhile.

Example cost when buying:

Rolling scaffold: from €300

What does renting a scaffold cost?

To ensure compliance with all relevant safety standards, you should not set up the scaffold yourself.
It’s better to hire professionals — they’ll handle delivery, setup, and technical inspection, ensuring safety for all workers.

Scaffold Type	Cost (€ per m²)
Facade scaffold, LK3, SW06	4.50 – 11.00
Facade scaffold, LK4, SW09	6.50 – 15.00
Facade scaffold, LK5, SW09	7.50 – 15.00
Interior standing scaffold, LK3	5.00 – 12.00
Room scaffold, LK3	3.00 – 13.00
Mobile scaffold	110 – 400 €/unit