Our mission.
Oxford Spires Scaffolding is dedicated to providing the best quality, efficiency and workmanship that never compromises on safety.
Established in 1993, Oxford Spires Scaffolding has expanded to become one of Oxfordshire’s largest scaffolding contractors, now servicing all over Southern England and the Midlands.
We understand the need for rapid, safe structural support that aids construction, maintenance and demolition work. Our expertise and experience enable us to take on projects ranging in size and complexity, across a variety of industries and sectors.
In accordance with current Health and Safety legislation, all our scaffolding structures are fully engineered by our own engineering department, including all calculations. Any and all plans are approved before we begin any scaffolding structure.
We pride ourselves on our repeat custom, and have developed fantastic working relationships with a large number of building developers including Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes, Taylor Wimpey, Dorchester Living, Redrow Homes, St Joseph of the Berkeley Homes Group, Deanfield Homes plus sites of historical importance such as Blenheim Palace.
Policies
Safety
Our commitment to health and safety has gained the admiration and respect of the construction industry. All staff are fully trained to CITB and CISRS standards and all our safety procedures are meticulously enforced by our Supervisors who maintain a caring and watchful eye over all our jobs. All Managers and Supervisors are fully qualified gaining their Advanced Inspection certification. PPE equipment is provided for all our staff with full training and rigorous enforcement of its use at all times.
Environment
In addition to caring about the public and our employee safety, we also adopt a policy of creating as minimal an impact on the environment. Oxford Spires Scaffolding attaches great importance to protecting the environment and will continue to work towards introducing procedures and the use of materials to minimize any potential adverse effect caused by the carrying out of our and our clients day to day operations.
Why Choose Oxford Spires Scaffolding?
We’re a family run business that takes real pride in what we do, and that shows in the way we work with every client.
Over 30 years of experience: We’ve been in the industry since 1993, building a strong reputation across housing, commercial projects, and specialist work.
Committed to doing things properly: As a NASC member since 2016, we follow recognised industry standards and always put safety and compliance first.
Safety comes first, every time: Every job is fully risk assessed before we even arrive on site, and we continue to monitor safety throughout the project.
A single point of contact: Each project is overseen by a dedicated Supervisor, so you’ll always have someone managing the job and keeping you updated day to day.
Regular inspections as standard: All scaffolding is inspected weekly, with ongoing checks to make sure everything remains safe and secure.
Skilled, fully trained teams: Our team is trained to CITB/CISRS standards, with continuous training to stay up to date with the latest regulations.
In house design and engineering: Every structure is properly designed and calculated by our own engineering team, with plans approved before any work begins.
Trusted by leading developers: We’re proud to have long standing relationships with major names like Barratt, David Wilson Homes, Taylor Wimpey, Redrow, and Dorchester Living, as well as working on heritage sites such as Blenheim Palace.
A reputation built on quality: Our clients regularly highlight our professionalism, workmanship, strong health & safety standards, and how we keep projects on track even when plans change.
What our clients say
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"Oxford Spires are very professional, proactive in their approach to encouraging and maintaining health and safety standards on the sites they are contracted for DWH Southern."
Nicholas Hannington - Barratt Homes
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"We have worked with Oxford Spires for several years and have always found them a very diligent contractor with as positive attitude to health and safety at work."
Rick Statham - safetyaccess.co.uk
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"Through the quality of the work they produce and the H&S systems they adopt and audit to, we, to date, have been delivered a first class service and have always been delivered the results to which we aspire to."
Clive Wilkins - Blenheim Palace
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"Having worked with Oxford Spires on my last three developments I have found them to be a reliable and efficient company to work with, they will always aim to achieve their works to program and work well with the other trades who rely on and work alongside them.
Rob Ewers - Dorchester Living
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"Best scaffolders I have worked with, work with us not against us and are a consistent and safe company to work with. "
Henry Goodall - Redrow
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"Modern living homes have instructed Oxford spires scaffolding on various projects, big or small, new build or renovation, for the past 15 years or so. In this world of ever changing rules and regulations, Oxford spires are always up to date, totally professional and their staff always accommodating to our needs on site. I wouldn’t use anyone else!"
Dominique Riggs - Modern Living Homes