Scaffolder's Day: We're Celebrating You, The Legendary Super Scaffs

It’s Scaffolder’s Day 2025! A day of Celebration, Appreciation and Recognition.

Today is all about celebrating YOU – the unsung heroes who work high above the ground, the problem solvers, and providers. From scaling heights to performing karaoke, you do it all with skill and dedication. We thank you for your hard work, resilience, and unwavering commitment that keeps our infrastructure safe and looking its best.

Teamwork makes the dream work, and you can’t scaffold without a team. On average, we spend more time during a work week with our colleagues than we do with our loved ones. So, you can see why our colleagues can have such an impact on our day-to-day lives. Great teams are built by the people who make getting out of bed just that little bit better and a whole lot easier, so let’s celebrate them today by giving a shout-out to your #SUPERSCAFFS

*Who are the Super Scaffs on your team?*

Every scaffolder brings their own unique set of skills, traits, and banter, and we’re betting there’s no shortage of funny stories that happen in the yard. Take a minute, tag a #SUPERSCAFF that deserves recognition...or give them a title they deserve. So, which Super Scaff are you? We’d love to see some videos showcasing your crew. Send it through to marketing@leachs.com and let’s see who’s been crowned what title. Let’s raise a glass to the legends we work with and celebrate our Super Scaffs today!

I bet you’re wondering why we celebrate Scaffolder’s Day on January 14th.

Click here to view the Scaffolder's Day 2025 official video.

Celebrating Scaffolders: Why January 14th Matters for Our Industry

Leach’s was first established in 1922 as a small shop in London’s New Cross which offered a selection of tools, ironmongery, and hardware. From this, our founder, Mr Leach, saw his business grow massively.

By the time Mr. Leach retired in 1999, he had expanded the business vastly, offering nearly 40 bespoke variations of spanners, leather belts, and frogs. Upon, his retirement, the company was purchased by its current owner on 14th January. Since then, Leach’s has expanded its product line to over 5,000 stocked, while supplying over 75 counties to more than 25,000 returning customers.

Beyond Strength: The Hidden Skills Scaffolders Bring to Every Project

Let’s face it: The public tends to walk past a scaffold without a second look, not appreciating the meticulous planning, precise measurements, and skilled assembly that go into every structure. There is more to scaffolding than most realise, with scaffolders being much more than simply “muscle men.” We aim to celebrate the multiple skills and talents that make this industry what it is today: the backbone of our infrastructure.

For those who may not know about the other [2]essential skills scaffolders bring to the table, here are just a few:

1. Interpreting plans and specifications to determine the type of scaffolding required is a skill in itself. Identifying possible hazards or complications before the erection of a scaffold requires high attention to detail, good mathematical skills, and the underrated ability to visualize the structure on site to identify any issues before they arise.
2. Erecting the scaffold requires knowledge to ensure the correct equipment is used for the project and that the structure is secure, stable, and safe. The public does not realise that scaffold erecting is not just a case of throwing up scaffold tubes and tying them together. There is an art to scaffold erecting that sees every element perfectly fit together, keeping the workforce, the public, and the building safe.
3. In-depth knowledge of the industry's health and safety policies and requirements is necessary to safeguard workers and members of the public. Conducting regular and necessary inspections requires meticulous attention to identify and avoid risks.
4. While scaffolding assembly is widely applauded, we tend to give less thought to the dismantling process. Dismantling comes with its hazards and processes to ensure the task is completed carefully without risking possible incidents such as a collapse, an unbalanced platform, or injury to workers.
5. Finally, let’s not overlook the invaluable skills of communication and connection. Scaffolders work with a wide range of clients, from homeowners to major companies and high-end customer service can make all the difference in securing a project.

We are eager to recognise, admire and dedicate a day to those who work in scaffolding, an overlooked profession that carries more than just scaffolding tubes.

The Leach’s Legacy: Building Safer Scaffolding Since 1922

Driven by a passion for innovation in scaffolding safety, we’re committed to making the industry safer. Our goal? To create a safer working environment for the next generation of scaffolders.

So, let’s make 14th January your day to show appreciation to all scaffolders.