Exterior painting at height/ chimneys

[Dee]

Hi

Have to get external masonry painted. I don't do heights as apexes and chimneys vv high, quotes for scaff are prohibitive ontop of actual labour costs!

I need 3 separate towers/3 chimneys. Roof ladders too unstable and dangerous. Cherry picker can't get to back of chimneys.

Any other options??

[nod]

A cherry picker and operator will cost about £300 for a day 

Pick a dry day and get all the high stuff done 

[Dee]

But don't they just work vertically? The don't bend to get to the back?

[Conor]

3 hours ago, Dee said:

But don't they just work vertically? The don't bend to get to the back?

No, you get telescopic platforms that have a good 10m horizontal reach.

[markc]

Spider platform, low ground weight, usually crawler tracks, stabiliser legs and good outreach, fly jib and cage rotate can get you most places, failing that a bigger spider platform or crane with a man basket hanging on the hook to get up and over most things, or get someone in who is used to working on roof ladders for the really awkward bits.

[Dee]

markc....do you need training or a certificate/licence for the smaller spider lift? Can Jo public hire one? I've driven a digger before and put up tower scaff from a hire company. 

[markc]

1 minute ago, Dee said:

markc....do you need training or a certificate/licence for the smaller spider lift? Can Jo public hire one? I've driven a digger before and put up tower scaff from a hire company. 

Hi, to use one yourself you don’t need anything, the hirer should give you a hand over (familiarisation) and you are on your way, platforms upto 25m working height can be on a trailer and towed by a 4x4. A lot of spiders are owned/operated by small organisations or one man bands are they a generally very helpful.