Temporary Roofs & Weather Protection
South Wales gets more than its share of rain, and an open roof is the one place you can’t afford a downpour. A scaffold temporary roof covers the whole working area so roofers and builders can strip, repair and rebuild while the house below stays dry.
LMT Scaffolding supplies temporary roof scaffolding and sheeting for homes and commercial buildings across South Wales. We look at the roof, the span and how exposed the site is, then recommend a temporary roof or sheeting system that suits the job and the season.
When You Need One
A temporary roof isn’t needed on every job, and we’ll be honest about when it is. It’s usually worth considering for:
When the old roof is stripped back to the rafters, a temporary roof stops rain getting into ceilings, insulation and electrics while the new roof goes on.
Loft conversions can leave a roof open for weeks. A temporary roof keeps the work area dry and lets the trades keep working.
After storm or fire damage, or on older buildings and churches, a temporary roof protects the structure while repairs are planned and carried out.
If your project runs between autumn and spring, a temporary roof can save days of work lost to bad weather.
Weather Protection
Ways we keep your project and property protected from the weather.
Temporary roof structures built over the scaffold to cover the working area during re-roofs and repairs.
Wider-span temporary roofs for commercial buildings, churches and industrial units, planned for the span and loads.
Weather sheeting on the face of the scaffold to cut wind and rain for renderers, bricklayers and painters.
Netting to contain dust and debris and protect neighbours, pavements and gardens.
Temporary cover after storm damage to keep the building weathertight until it’s repaired.
Advice on whether you need a temporary roof at all, and the right option for your span and programme.
Safety & Planning
A temporary roof catches the wind like a sail, so it has to be planned properly. Before we quote we look at:
Where a temporary roof falls outside standard TG20:21 configurations, we’ll tell you up front that a bespoke design is needed. Every temporary roof is inspected at least every seven days and after high winds.
Our Process
From first enquiry to the day the new roof is on.
Send photos and details of the roof, the work planned and how long it will take.
We check the span, exposure and access and recommend the right temporary roof or sheeting.
We erect the scaffold and temporary roof, tie it in and hand it over with an inspection tag.
Inspected every seven days and after high winds, then dismantled once the new roof is on.
Why Choose Us
We’re a local scaffolding company that knows the South Wales weather. We’ll tell you honestly whether you need a temporary roof, price it clearly and make sure it’s checked after every storm.
Fully Insured
Fully Insured
TG20:21 Compliant
TG20:21 Compliant
On Time, Every Time
On Time, Every Time
Free, Fixed Quotes
Free, Fixed Quotes
Areas We Cover
We supply temporary roof scaffolding and weather protection from our base in Port Talbot to projects across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Cardiff and the surrounding areas, including:
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Testimonials
Homeowners, roofers and builders across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend and Cardiff rely on LMT Scaffolding for safe, on-time scaffold access.
FAQs
Common questions about scaffold temporary roofs and weather protection.
A temporary roof is a covered structure built on top of a scaffold to shelter a building while its roof is replaced or repaired. It keeps rain off the work area so the trades can keep working and the property below stays dry.
Not always. Many re-roofs are done in sections with careful planning and sheeting. A temporary roof is worth it for larger roofs, loft conversions, long programmes, winter work and buildings where water damage would be costly. We’ll give you honest advice at the site visit.
The cost depends on the span and length of the roof, the height of the building, wind exposure and how long it needs to stay up. We price every temporary roof individually after a free site survey and give you a clear written quote.
As long as your project needs it. The hire period is agreed in your quote, and if the work overruns, the scaffold and temporary roof can stay up on an agreed weekly rate.
Temporary roofs are planned and tied in for the exposure of the site, and we inspect them at least every seven days and after high winds or storms. If anything has moved or been damaged, it is made safe before work continues.
Call or WhatsApp +44 7465 675372 or send us your project details for a free site survey and written quote anywhere in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend or Cardiff.
