Star Scaffolding is a Christchurch-based, locally owned and operated scaffolding company working from Yukon Place in Hornby South. Formed in 2013 by people from within the scaffolding industry, the team brings in excess of fifty years of combined experience to every job, covering all aspects of scaffolding across commercial, industrial and residential projects — big and small — with pride in providing the best scaffolding service at competitive prices.
Star Scaffolding has been part of the Christchurch construction landscape since 2013, when it was formed by people who had spent their working lives in the scaffolding industry. Between them, the founding team brought more than fifty years of hands-on scaffolding experience to the new company, and that background still shapes how the business operates today from its base at 2/10 Yukon Place in Hornby South. Locally owned and operated, Star works across the Christchurch area on jobs big and small, covering every aspect of scaffolding: commercial, industrial and residential.
Commercial work is a core part of the business. Star's qualified scaffolders manage every aspect of a commercial scaffolding project, working with clients from the initial planning stage and taking care of the paperwork, the erection and the eventual dismantling of the scaffold and access equipment.
Residential clients — whether home owners, construction companies, tradespeople or developers — get the same qualified, friendly team, and Star has built a reputation for solving the awkward jobs. One couple praised the exterior scaffolding erected for their window installation, and especially a landing scaffold in a tricky interior space that made their work possible and safe, noting the crew were friendly, respectful and great to have around.
Industrial clients are covered too. From maintaining existing premises or machinery to providing roof edge protection on buildings, Star offers a comprehensive and professional service that meets access requirements at all times.
Health and safety is described by the company as of paramount importance, and it has the credentials to back that up. Star Scaffolding holds prequalification gold status with SiteWise NZ, demonstrating sound health and safety systems and processes. Its policy commits the company to complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016, with a stated aim of conducting business at all times with zero harm.
In practice, that means an effective hazard identification programme that is reviewed and monitored as workplace conditions change, testing of work systems, plant and substances before introduction, personal protective equipment provided with proper training in its use, and accidents reported, recorded and investigated. Every manager, supervisor and leading hand carries responsibility for those working under their direction, and all staff receive ongoing safety training. The company also runs a regular drug testing programme as part of its commitment to a safe workplace, and works with ACC on treatment and rehabilitation should injury or illness occur.
The testimonials on Star's website give a real sense of what clients value. One customer requesting quotes for a small job found Star was the only company — out of seven approached — that got back to her, and the prompt, professional response stood out enough to win her recommendation. Site managers on technically challenging, high-end builds have praised the company's professionalism and integrity on site. And when G Tech NZ needed extensive scaffolding for earthquake repairs throughout its CNC workshop and service facility over the Christmas and New Year break, the Star team communicated well around production needs, erected the scaffolding efficiently and — importantly — safely around costly machinery, with not one issue encountered across the whole project.
Star Scaffolding is proudly New Zealand owned and operated, and it gives back locally as a sponsor of the Special Children's Christmas Party in both 2021 and 2022. It is a full member of SARNZ, the scaffolding industry association, as well as a member of Site Safe.
The company invests in its people as well, providing ongoing training and supporting personal development within the scaffolding industry, and it recruits scaffolders of all grades. Day to day, the Christchurch operation is led by general manager Gary Willetts and operations manager Phil Baker, with Kim Henry heading administration.
Whether the job is scaffolding the exterior of a family home for new windows, giving safe access to industrial machinery, or providing edge protection on a commercial building, Star Scaffolding keeps the same pitch it started with: any scaffolding requirements, big and small. Quotes can be requested through the website, by phone on 03 338 6272, or by emailing the Christchurch office.