Canterbury Scaffolding provides height access and falsework solutions across Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region, working across residential, commercial and industrial sectors from its base at 489 Sawyers Arms Road, Harewood. The business now brings together Canterbury Scaffolding and Geeves Scaffolding Christchurch as a single unified operation, combining their experience to support customers of all sizes and projects of any scale, including the Port Hills, Rolleston, Ashburton, Kaiapoi and Rangiora.
Canterbury Scaffolding is owned by the NZS Group, one of New Zealand's largest providers of scaffolding, height access and related infrastructure services, which the homepage describes as employing over 380 staff with more than 2,000 tonnes of scaffolding and falsework equipment. The company is Site Safe SiteWise Green accredited and holds Gold Accreditation with the Scaffolding, Access and Rigging Association of New Zealand (SARNZ).
The team specialises in height access solutions for a full spectrum of customers, from DIY residential projects, painters, builders and roofers through to property developers and construction firms, using systems including Layher Allround, Layher Speedyscaf, Layher Aluminium Mobile Towers, Tube and Clip, and Geda Demolition Chutes.
Canterbury Scaffolding supports the Canterbury construction sector with height access and falsework solutions spanning residential, commercial and industrial projects. Based at 489 Sawyers Arms Road, Harewood, the business now operates as a unified company bringing together Canterbury Scaffolding and Geeves Scaffolding Christchurch, combining their collective experience to serve customers across Christchurch and surrounding areas including the Port Hills, Rolleston, Ashburton, Kaiapoi and Rangiora.
As part of the NZS Group, Canterbury Scaffolding operates with the backing of one of New Zealand's largest scaffolding, height access and related infrastructure providers. The homepage describes NZS Group as employing over 380 staff with access to more than 2,000 tonnes of scaffolding and falsework equipment. That scale means Canterbury Scaffolding clients get a local, Christchurch-based team while still having the resources and expertise of a nationwide group behind more complex projects. The company holds Site Safe SiteWise Green accreditation and is a Gold Accredited member of the Scaffolding, Access and Rigging Association of New Zealand (SARNZ).
Canterbury Scaffolding's services are grouped into three main areas. Commercial scaffolding covers large-scale height access and falsework solutions, supporting clients across scaffolding, formwork, propping and weather containment, delivered by a team with résumés from some of the country's largest scaffolding projects. Residential scaffolding is built for domestic jobs of all sizes, using the latest quick-assembly systems, with the company emphasising fast service, competitive pricing and prompt delivery for setup. Mobile scaffolding rounds out the offering for projects that need a more flexible, moveable solution.
To deliver across these service types, the company draws on a range of scaffolding and falsework systems: Layher Allround and Layher Speedyscaf, both known for precision engineering and quality materials, Layher Aluminium Mobile Towers, traditional Tube and Clip scaffolding, and Geda Demolition Chutes. Layher in particular is highlighted as setting the standard for scaffolding in New Zealand, and the company continues to invest in Layher components as part of its equipment fleet.
Health and safety runs through Canterbury Scaffolding's operations at every stage. Staff are trained professionals in the safe erection and dismantling of scaffolding, backed by fully compliant PPE and safety equipment, Aculog tags to clearly show safe or unsafe scaffolding, and weekly site inspections with engineer approval (PS1-PS4) where required. Job sites carry purpose-built Hazard ID boards, and staff complete a Site Safety Form before every job begins. Tenants and customers receive site induction cards, hazardous work is notified to MBIE where relevant, and the company prepares Traffic Management Plans and Footpath Permits for public safety alongside customised Site Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs) for each project.
Canterbury Scaffolding's management team includes Mike Attrill as General Manager, Mark Reid as Contracts Manager, and Chris Gillon as Regional Manager, supported by a large team of qualified scaffolders, spanner hands and labourers. Many staff hold specialist training in areas like traffic management control, abseiling, working at heights and confined spaces.
Canterbury Scaffolding welcomes enquiries from DIY residential customers right through to painters, builders, roofers, property developers and construction firms. The team can be reached by phone, email, or through the contact form on their website to discuss a project or arrange a site visit, with an emergency contact line available through General Manager Mike Attrill.