An unrivalled history of delivery
John Laidlaw & Son was founded in 1844 and has an unrivalled history of delivering service excellence to residential and commercial clients across its building, scaffolding and heritage restoration services.
Driven by robust family values which focus on quality, safety and service, we have built a strong reputation for designing and successfully delivering complex scaffolding solutions nationwide.
Underpinned by a skilled workforce which prioritises the highest levels of operational safety, the business has grown into a respected industry leader, while still maintaining a relentless focus on customer service. That approach ensures we continue to meet the evolving needs of the building, scaffolding and renovation industries.
Key People
Operations Manager: Alan Armstrong
Scaffolding Foreman: Kenneth Scott
Squad Supervisors: Neil Grieve, Clark Skeldon, Jason Scott, Adam Niven



Expert scaffolding solutions
Our team of CISRS-trained scaffolders are experienced in all areas of scaffolding, from basic platforms on domestic projects through to full temporary roof systems with complex scaffolding for larger clients. We offer free no-obligation estimates to all enquiries.
With a range of clients across the Borders, Scotland and northern England, we have been providing a first-class servicefor over 20 years using the high quality Layher Allround scaffolding system.
As a full member of National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) we adhere to strict rules and guidance set out for the scaffolding industry and pride ourselves on customer satisfaction, and getting it right first time.
We aim to operate above industry standards and constantly push the boundaries with innovative ideas to keep safety and quality at the top of the agenda.
Our friendly and helpful staff with their pro-active attitude give clients an outstanding level of service. We have built our excellent reputation in the scaffolding industry over time and have a large number of repeat customers.

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Safety & sustainability
We operate to the highest safety standards and our focus of training and development means we have the right people for every job.
Our CISRS-trained scaffolders are experienced in all areas of scaffolding.
Laidlaw Scaffolding's work on heritage buildings and sites of special historical interest gives us a wealth of expertise in dealing with landmarks and environments which need sympathetic, non-invasive solutions.
Our use of the Layher scaffolding system maximises safety and efficiency and keeps waste to a minimum.

