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Hiring or buying is an age-old argument you could have about a lot of products on the market. From cars to homes, there are plenty of advantages to both sides. The same is true of your DIY scaffold towers, which you can purchase from TopTower. But which is the best option for you? There are plenty of things to consider before making your ultimate choice. That is why we want you to make as informed a choice as possible. To that end, our latest blog focuses on both options, helping you to think about how your own circumstances fit into the facts that we are about to present.
What is a DIY Scaffold tower?
Firstly, let us properly explain exactly what a DIY scaffold tower is, although you probably already know; otherwise, you wouldn’t be here!
A DIY scaffold tower is essentially a safer alternative to a ladder. It is ideal for performing tasks at height, such as painting, decorating, and maintenance. They are light in weight and can be assembled quicker than you think, yet they provide more sturdiness than a traditional ladder and have non-slip platforms for extra stability. They can also be stored very easily because they fold away, providing convenience.
Advantages of scaffolding hire
Here are a few of the advantages of scaffolding hire from the friendly and knowledgeable team at TopTower:
Short-term projects
If you only intend to use the scaffold tower for a one-off job, or if you just need it for a day to complete some DIY tasks, hiring may be the way to go. It seems pointless to buy a piece of equipment for one task or for a short amount of time, only for it to never be used again.
Keep an eye on your budget
Buying a DIY scaffold tower is likely to cost more than it would to rent, so it is worth having a good think about how often you intend to use your equipment. If you will use it again and again, the longer-term cost implications suggest that it might be worth buying it. But if you only use it once and for a short period of time, the cost-effectiveness of this may lend itself to renting, which brings down how much your home improvements cost.
Ideal if storage is at a premium
It’s worth considering where you would store your DIY scaffold tower if you decided to buy one. Renting is a far better option if space is at a premium in your house, because you can simply send it back and not have to worry about it ever again
Lack of maintenance, saving time
Once you buy a DIY scaffold tower, it is your responsibility to ensure that it is safe to use at all times. That means carrying out running repairs to your equipment every time you get it out and use it again, which you may not know how to do. Renting takes this responsibility off your shoulders because all you need to do once you’ve used your item is send it back to where you got it from.
Advantages of purchasing DIY scaffolding
In some instances, it is better to buy your DIY scaffolding outright rather than rent it. Here are the advantages of pursuing this course of action:
A better investment if you plan on reusing it
Regular usage means that you don’t need to go through the rigmarole of the renting process and spending money on this every single time you want to use your DIY scaffold tower. If you know you will use it regularly, you can simply get it out and use it whenever you need it. If you require taking it with you in a van wherever you go, it is very convenient to transport because of how light it is. Yes, the cost may initially be more, but in the long run, the finances work better compared with paying to rent your item every single time you need to use it.
Take control of maintenance
Sometimes when you rent, it can take time. The item may not be immediately in stock because someone is already renting it. You may need to find a delivery slot so that you can receive your DIY scaffold tower, or have to go get it, which means this adds time because of the organisation required to get the item. Buying it yourself saves you all this time because you know it is available to you 24/7, and you know where it is.
Rent it out yourself
If you buy a DIY scaffold tower, you can even let others rent it off you to bring in some money if you really want. You take full ownership and responsibility for when and where it is used, giving you autonomy over the item.
So, which is best?
The answer to this is completely dependent on your circumstances. If you have a couple of small DIY tasks that require that extra bit of stability compared with a ladder, renting a DIY scaffold tower is likely to be the best option. If you are a bigger operation that requires the regular use of said item, buying it is likely to be the number one option, especially if you are prepared to lend it to others later.
Where to buy your DIY scaffold tower
You can do no better than buying or renting your DIY scaffold tower from TopTower. Both options are available from our team of friendly experts, so if this blog hasn’t made up your mind, simply ask for some guidance from any of our staff, and they would be happy to help you. As well as DIY scaffold towers, we have a range of scaffold towers to help your project, including stairway scaffolding towers, telescopic scaffold towers, and more. Builders' trestles, podium steps, ladders, and other accessories, tools, and equipment are also available, so pick up the phone and speak with us today. Alternatively, take a look through our website at the hundreds of options open to you, and make the right decision as to the equipment that will best help your DIY project at home.
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