About William James Scaffolding
Professional, safe, and efficient scaffolding solutions for domestic, commercial, and industrial projects – trusted across East Devon and the South-west of England.
About William James Scaffolding
Based in Axminster, William James Scaffolding provides safe, reliable, and fully compliant access solutions across East Devon and the surrounding areas.
With years of experience in the trade, we’re proud to support homeowners, builders, and businesses with scaffolding that’s built to the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
Founded with a simple goal – to deliver scaffolding you can trust – we’ve grown through word of mouth and long-term client relationships.
Our team combines hands-on expertise with a modern, well-organised approach, ensuring every project is completed on time, on budget, and without disruption.
From small domestic builds to complex industrial sites, we bring the same attention to detail, communication, and respect for each site we work on.
Our Company Values
- Safety First – Every scaffold we build follows TG20:21 guidance and full HSE compliance.
- Reliable Service – Clear communication, honest pricing, and punctual delivery.
- Professional Standards – Tidy, respectful scaffolders representing your project the right way.
- Local Pride – Based in Axminster, serving communities across East Devon and the South-west.
Testimonials
From our happy clients
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. William James Scaffolding are the best! Hire them! We did for our whole house and found them reliable, safe, flexible and good engineers at what they do!.... and our Roofers certainly thought so too! It was a pleasure to do business with them. We will certainly hire them again for another job we need next year.Posted on S MoreaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A very professional service from start to finish. Mine was an awkward job but completed extremely well and the workforce were polite and considerate throughout.I've been in the building trade for over fifty years and really do rate Will and his crew!Posted on Graham GameTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely superb. The scaffolding was very complex and put up quickly by extremely knowledgeable, polite, fast working skilled men. There was not a hitch with the work being done and they worked to time, to the minute - literally! No one was held up or delayed and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this excellent firm to do your scaffolding. They do a lot of scaffolding work for Cottam and Northcott Builders in Seaton, who are the most professional first class top of the tree builders that you could wish to employ. I disappeared to Switzerland while all this was carried out and I have to say that they are all worth every single penny. I have not had a moments worry or concern and a big job that was done at great speed and done well. Also, they met their target which is most important and left everything tidy.. You would not know that they had been here. Any potential customer is welcome to contact me for a reference, and better still come and see the work that was carried out. I attach a photograph taken as some of the scaffolding was just about to come down.Posted on JoyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We highly recommend William James who provided scaffolding for our cottage. The set up by Michael was great and he went the extra mile. We mainly dealt with Michael and Sam who were very polite and considerate of our neighbours. They did an amazing job.Posted on Jamie McKayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After being let down by a local company, the oldest and probably most well known scaffold company in east Devon, who called me on the morning they were due, after pushing the date bk twice already to tell me I'd be better off finding someone else... tbf, they did me favour. i called Will, he came out within the hour, had it priced by 2pm... then got the job done by the end of the week... to say I'm impressed is a massive understatement. The lads were hardworking, freindly and polite and left no mess at all, even on a wet day when you would expect foot prints. It was a tough job, with poor access and parking but they had it nailed very quickly. I would recommend William James scaffolding in a heart beat. It's who I will use every time from now on.Posted on Chris TrivettTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have used William James scaffolding twice now and each time has been efficient and professional, I would highly recommend this company as the owner and workers go over and above and beyond to accommodate the client and nothing is too much trouble. An absolute pleasure to deal with them as William James provides an old fashioned service which most companies do not understand is important today.Posted on Bernice SelveyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just had these guys install the scaffolding on my property ready for a solar install. Extremely professional and courteous throughout! Highly recommended and thank you for the great work lads.Posted on Andy BTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These guys were extremely helpful and professional. I had been let down and needed scaffolding urgently. They stepped in without fuss and did a sterling job. I have spoken to others who had similar experiences I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.Posted on Andy MTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. William James Scaffolding gave a competitive quote for the job. We have had 4 different lots of scaffolding put up/taken down so far, all done in a very efficient, timely, tidy and friendly way. We will definitely be using them for the rest of the work needed and have already recommended them to friends.Posted on Judy KellyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had Willham to Scaffold the back of my house.not a easy job as everything has to go through the house. Very very competitive price. Put up when I was told .the gang that came were very polite ( even ake if it was ok to have a radio don’t get that ever 😀) quick and very well done highly recommend Willham and his ladsPosted on Jonathan Hill