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We provide scaffold stages and raised platforms for festivals, live performances, community events and other occasions, with the size and layout planned around the available space and how the platform will be used.
See examples of structures we have built for events, including the actual dimensions, layout, hire period and individual requirements of each installation.
Not every event needs the same size or type of raised area.
A small live performance may only need enough room for a few performers and their equipment, while a larger event may need more space for a band, instruments, and everything used during the performance.
Scaffold stages can be built to suit the required length, width, and height. This means you can plan the arrangement around what you actually need, rather than trying to fit the event into predetermined dimensions.
You can also agree the hire period around the event, with the structure dismantled and removed swiftly afterwards.
A raised area can be useful whenever performers, speakers or other participants need a clearly defined space above the surrounding ground level.
Typical uses include:
Requirements can vary considerably. Some events need a compact area for a small number of people, while others need additional room for performers and equipment.
We therefore assess what needs to be accommodated before determining the most appropriate dimensions and layout.
We can use the same construction method when an event requires an elevated area for presenters, DJs, displays, equipment or other activities.
It can also be useful where the available space doesn’t suit a standard-sized system. Rather than working to fixed dimensions, the structure can be planned around the required footprint, height and intended use.
One of the first things to establish is how much usable space you’ll actually need.
The number of people is important, but it is not the only consideration. A band, for example, may also need room for instruments and other equipment, while a presentation or community event may have completely different requirements.
You also need to consider height. Some events only require a slightly raised area, while others may require greater elevation because of how the site or surrounding event space is arranged.
Useful information at the quotation stage includes:
If you don’t know the exact measurements, tell us what you are planning and how much space you have.
Outdoor events are not always held on perfectly flat hardstanding.
Fields, gardens, and other open spaces can have slopes, changes in level and different ground conditions. The proposed location must therefore be considered when we are planning the installation.
The surrounding space is important too. We need to understand where the structure will sit, the area available and how the site can be accessed for installation and dismantling.
Photographs of the proposed location are useful when requesting a quotation. For requirements that need a closer look, we can assess the site before confirming the final arrangement.
We consider how people will get on and off the platform when planning the main structure.
The access arrangement will depend on factors such as the platform’s height and layout, how it will be used, and who will need access during the event.
By considering this from the outset, we can incorporate suitable access into the overall layout rather than treating it as a separate requirement afterwards.
When you contact us, it helps to know who will be using the platform and what it will be used for during the event.
Temporary staging is not limited to large festivals.
A smaller arrangement may suit a local event, private function, community gathering, or one-off performance that requires only a compact raised area.
This can be particularly useful when you have a specific space to work within, rather than an open site with unlimited room.
We can plan the dimensions around the available area and what needs to take place on it, with the structure remaining in position for the agreed hire period before being dismantled.
We work with event organisers and venues to understand what the platform needs to provide before deciding on the scaffold arrangement.
You don’t need to know the configuration before contacting us. We start by looking at what you’re organising, where it will take place and how the finished structure will be used.
For an initial quotation, it helps if you can provide:
From there, we can discuss the requirements in more detail and plan the structure around the event and available space.
The size depends on the space available, the number of people using it and what equipment needs to be accommodated. We can then build to the required length, width, and height instead of using a standard stage size.
Yes. We can include the required height in the overall design. Some events only need a slightly raised area, while others may require greater elevation depending on the location and how the space will be used.
Typically, yes. Outdoor sites such as fields can work, but we’ll need to consider ground conditions, level changes, available space, and access before confirming the final arrangement.
Yes. Temporary staging is not only for large festivals. Smaller structures also suit community events, private functions, school events, and one-off performances that need a compact raised area.
Access is planned as part of the overall structure. The exact arrangement will depend on the height, layout, intended use, and who needs to get on and off during the event.
We can agree on any hire period to suit your event. Let us know the event date and how long you expect to need the structure, and we can include the hire period in the quotation.
Please provide the event location, date, approximate dimensions, required height (if known), intended use, number of people using the area, any equipment that needs to be accommodated, and the required hire period.
Photographs of the proposed location are also useful.
Contact us as early as possible, especially if the event date is fixed. This gives enough time to discuss the requirements, consider the location and confirm the installation before the event.
No. However, it helps if you can provide the dimensions. If you are still planning the event, tell us what the structure will be used for, how much space is available, and what needs to be accommodated. We can then discuss your requirements in more detail.
Yes. The same type of structure can also work where you need a raised area for presenters, DJs, displays, equipment, or other event activities.
Whether you already know the dimensions you need or are still working out your event layout, contact Mays Scaffolding to discuss your requirements.
Tell us where the event is taking place, what the structure will be used for and the space you have available. Photographs are particularly helpful when providing an initial scaffold stage quotation.
