Shoring Scaffolding

Shoring Scaffolding Services in South Wales

Shoring scaffolding is a specialised scaffold used to temporarily stabilise unstable or altered buildings. Our shoring systems use heavy-duty props, beams and braces to support loads that permanent structures normally carry — allowing work to proceed without risk of collapse. Every design is checked against NASC TG20:21 and BS 5975:2019, prepared by qualified engineers and compliant with CDM 2015 and Work at Height Regulations.

Last updated: March 2026

Trust Scaffolding delivers custom-engineered shoring solutions across Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend and beyond. Each shoring project begins with a site-specific assessment and risk analysis — we survey the structure and ground conditions, identify load requirements, and design a scaffold tailored to the job. On completion every shoring scaffold is load-tested and inspected to verify it meets the calculated load and bracing requirements per BS EN 12811.

Common scenarios requiring shoring scaffolds include:

Shoring scaffolds come in three main forms, each suited to different conditions:

Dead shores use vertical posts and jacks to support a load directly from below. These consist of adjustable steel props standing under a wall, floor or beam to carry its weight down to the ground. For example, when removing the lower part of a load-bearing wall to install an opening, a row of dead shores is erected under the remaining wall or floor. The props are topped with screw jacks that transfer the overhead load safely to foundations or supporting beams. Multiple storeys can be propped by staging vertical shores on each level. Dead shores are the simplest and strongest shoring type for vertical support.

Raking (inclined) shores use angled braces to support a wall laterally. These consist of diagonal struts ('rakers') leaning against the wall and bearing on the ground or a sturdy base. Raking shores are installed when a façade or wall needs side support without blocking the space directly in front of it — for example, during the repair of a historic wall or chimney. The struts are fixed to the wall with wall-plates or needles, preventing the wall from falling outward or inward. Raking shores are often used from the start of demolition or repair work until the permanent structure is re-built.

Flying shores (or flying struts) are horizontal braces between two walls. They span across an open space, pushed against two parallel walls (often party walls of adjacent buildings) to stabilise both. Because they bridge the gap, flying shores leave the floor or street below unobstructed — ideal when access must be kept clear for vehicles or equipment. Flying shores are commonly used when demolishing an internal wall between buildings or when supporting a façade while a rear structure is rebuilt.

Every shoring scaffold is an engineered solution. We carry out a full site survey and prepare customised scaffold drawings with load calculations covering all imposed loads (live, dead and wind) per Eurocode standards. Designs are checked for compliance with NASC TG20:21 (correct tube sizes, bracing and transom spacing) and BS 5975 procedures for temporary works. In practice this means assigning a Temporary Works Coordinator, obtaining any required permits (e.g. highway licences) and integrating Structural Engineer input — HSE GS51 guidance requires shoring schemes to be prepared by a chartered civil/structural engineer.

All equipment and materials meet British standards. Steel props, ledgers and couplers are tested per BS EN 12811 performance requirements. We document every step — design brief, site-specific risk assessment, method statement and final as-built sketches. Our in-house Health & Safety team ensures full compliance with the UK's Work at Height Regulations and CDM duties.

As a NASC-audited contractor with over 15 years of industry experience, our fully qualified CISRS scaffolders and supervisors work closely with engineers and clients. We pride ourselves on clear communication — coordinating with property owners, builders and insurers — so that everyone is confident in the safety and reliability of the shoring solution.

Trust Scaffolding is South Wales's specialist for structural shoring across Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Neath, and Bridgend. From dead shoring for lintel replacement and load-bearing wall removal to wall stabilisation scaffolding after impact or subsidence, our engineering-led approach covers every temporary works scenario. Our Temporary Works Coordinators manage the full process — Form C checks, CDM documentation, and liaison with your structural engineer — so principal contractors and developers have a single accountable shoring partner.

For raking shores Cardiff and South Wales, emergency propping after vehicle impacts, and temporary roof support during major structural renovations, Trust Scaffolding responds 24/7 with the engineering resource and certified equipment to stabilise any structure safely. Our emergency structural shoring service is the first call for insurance companies, loss adjusters, and structural engineers who need a fast, documented response — with load calculations and method statements delivered alongside the props. Book a structural shoring assessment today.