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Safety first

Southern Lakes Scaffolds prides its self in its health and safety with our full time health and safety adviser on hand for all health and safety needs.

Fastest build times

Southern Lakes Scaffolds takes all our jobs big or small seriously and when we say we are going to be there, we are. We pride ourselves in the build times and the safety of your scaffold.

No surprises

We will do a free quote and what you see is what you get, no hidden cost or surprises.

Testimonials

  • Tony Posthuma
    Grace Builders Have been using Southern lakes scaffolding since 2010 with the relationship starting at Millbrook Arrowtown where they supplied and erected scaffolding to a large house we were building down there and we quickly learned that Garrit has an eye for detail and knew exactly what was required for the work. They also supplied propping for falsework as required. From there it moved up to Christchurch where SLS have exclusively supplied erected and dismantled propping and all our scaffolding requirements for both commercial and housing builds undertaken by Grace Builders. We have found them reliable, hardworking and generally a pleasure to have on site.
    Tony Posthuma
    Grace Builders Holdings Ltd
  • Toby
    We have been using Southern Lakes Scaffolding since 2012, and I would have to say they have transformed the way we build. We have worked closely with SLS and developed a build process which not only speeds up our build time, and delivers a safer work environment for our workers, but also has them onsite at a stage where they are the only sub contractor onsite. This significantly speeds up the process for SLS as well as our overall projects. SLS Listen, understand plans and will bend over backwards to ensure there scaffold is exactly what the builder is asking for. We highly recommend Southern Lakes Scaffolding to anyone needing scaffolding.
    Toby
    Shape Construction Limited
  • Orange Homes has been using SLS services for 3 years now and have always found them to be professional and hard working. They are always keen to help us and go the extra mile, all while meeting all our sites Health and Safety expectations.
    Orange homes
  • We have used Southern Lakes Scaffolds throughout the build of the new Christchurch central library. The Southern lakes crew has been on site every day for the last year and has done a fantastic job building a scaffold the ticks all our requirements. The crew and management are great to deal with and I would happily recommend this company to anyone.
    Southbase

Scaffolding Services

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Residential scaffold

Southern Lakes Scaffolds provides a wide range of residential scaffold that is safe and reliable. We customise the scaffolding to your home, and ensure both safety and the best possible access and minimal disturbance to you while the work is being completed. Based in Christchurch, Cromwell and Kaikoura we are equipped to build scaffold for any sized house .

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Commercial scaffold

Southern Lakes Scaffolds commercial scaffolding is fitted to the latest health and safety requirements. We take pride in the regular maintenance and consistent quality of our scaffold, Built by our qualified scaffolders we can assure you that safety and security of all contractors and clients is at the top of our list.

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Civil scaffold

Southern Lakes Scaffolds has the expertise to help you with your project. We specialise in bridge access and civil scaffolding. We have the expertise to ensure your scaffold is built to all the health and safety requirements in a fast and efficient time.

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Propping

Southern Lakes Scaffolds produce a propping solution for all requirements to ensure you get your project completed safely and efficiently.

Whatever your scaffolding needs are, we are the team to call:

0800 757 2233

Projects

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Midland Line Fire recovery – Kiwi Rail

One of our most significant project has been the Midland line fire recovery project. Following the large fire which burned between Cass and Springfield leaving several bridges with fire damage. Our Southern Lakes crew built an amazing scaffold to be able to assist the crew to re sleeper the damaged bridges and create an easy and safe access for our client.

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NCTIR:

Southern Lakes Scaffold have worked with NCTIR over the past 18 months helping get the road open from Christchurch to Picton. We have completed complex structures including access towers, hanging scaffolds to enable the construction of the new marina and Iron gate bridge in Kaikoura. We also built Tunnel protection scaffold to protect the traffic.

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Hapuku Bridge

Southern Lakes built a Hanging scaffold on Hapuku river road bridge on state highway 1. As part of the Kaikoura earthquake rebuild the bridge needed to be lifted off the pier caps. This allowed for the tightening and re strengthening of the bridge connection. For the NCTIR workers to carry out these repairs, a scaffold platform below the bridge on either side of the pier cap was needed. The scaffold platform had to be supported solely from the bridge as when the bridge was lifted the scaffold would need to move with it. Our scaffold team put great thought into how to achieve this platform safely and to the NCTIR team’s requirements.

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Orange Homes

The boys did a fantastic job at building a strong and safe scaffold, that got the Southern Lakes seal of approval. This was a tricky build on a small section with the crews having to really think and plan out how it was going to work smoothly for the builders. The job was built amazingly and made a niggly space not seem like an issue for our clients.

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Southbase Gloucester Street

Our staff did a great job working on this site every day to ensure all the scaffold is built to the heights safety standards and our clients specific requirements. Southern Lakes worked on this project daily for two years with a constant crew working on site building scaffold and propping the building. We started with the propping of the 120 ton, 26m high panels built on site and propping all floor levels. This was an amazing project to be a part of and to watch evolve into the new Christchurch central library.

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Day Bros – Painters

We erected a scaffold around the front and right-hand side of this building for the office to be re painted. The scaffolding was done to an extremely high standard like always and was also appealing to the eye. We make sure our jobs fit to the client’s needs whatever they may be this is why the planning stage is so important.

 
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About Us

We love scaffolding

Here at Southern Lakes Scaffolds we make all your height safety and access solutions possible. No job is too big or too small, and our qualified, professional staff will make you feel confident while completing your work using our safe and reliable products.

We carry out all types of scaffolding and propping work - from light commercial and civil projects, to residential projects.

We practice high standards in health and safety at all times.

At Southern Lakes Scaffolds, we pride ourselves on the reliability and superior service provided to our clients.

Our projects are cost-effective, executed well within the time frame required and have a high quality finish. With these attributes we have an excellent record in customer satisfaction.

Meet the team

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Garrit Van T Veen –  Director

Garrit started Southern Lakes Scaffolds in 2005 in Central Otago where he was working by himself over time the company grew and now has 40 staff members. Garrit moved back to Christchurch where he had grown up just before the earthquakes since then Southern Lakes is now based in Cromwell, Christchurch and Kaikoura. When Garrit started the company he had a vision towards changing the view on scaffolding and bringing a professional approach to the industry. The clients we have gained over the years we have been able to bring that vision to light. Southern Lakes is involved in all areas of scaffolding which gives the clients and our crews an awesome veriety of work. We have a vision to be the best scaffolding company in New Zealand and we are extremely good at putting safety first which is extremely important in the construction industry.

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David Mulvhill – General Manager - Branch Manager Central Otago

Started at Southern Lakes Scaffolds in 2012 when he moved to Christchurch from Ireland. David started as a leading hand and quickly moved his way up into the inspector role and since then has moved into the role of general manager. With 13 years of scaffolding experience David brings a lot of knowledge to the company and is extremely passionate about the industry and the path Southern Lakes Scaffolds is on. David is committed to growing the company and all its team members. David is great with clients and the crews and has an extensive knowledge of all the scaffolding components.

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Nathan Andrews - Branch Manager Christchurch 

Nathan has been with Southern Lakes Scaffolds for 8 years in this time he moved his way up from a labourer to a leading hand where he has been running his own jobs along side Kiwi Rail. Nathan is passionate about the industry and has a wide range of experience to bring to his new role. Nathan is a great communicator and has a great relationship with his clients and staff.  

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Sue Van T Veen – Office Manager

Sue oversees all the accounts for southern Lakes Scaffolds. She has a great understanding of all our clients and makes sure our office is run smoothly. Sue conducts in-house audits and manages the jobs in the office from start to finish.

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