Restaurant Scaffolding London: Nando’s Roof Access

Project Location: Nando’s, 74–76 Rushey Green, London SE6 4HW
Client: JTA Filtration Ltd (Ipswich)
Sector: Commercial (Restaurant & Takeaway)

What Was the Project?

This project involved providing a specialist scaffolding solution to allow safe access to rooftop ductwork at a busy Nando’s restaurant in South London.

The works were required to support high-level cleaning and maintenance of extract ventilation systems, which are essential for safety, compliance, and day-to-day kitchen operations.

About the Client

JTA Filtration Ltd is a UK-based company specialising in bespoke cleaning solutions, with a strong focus on commercial kitchen extract ventilation systems and vertical ductwork.

They work with some of the UK’s largest restaurant chains, delivering high-level cleaning services that ensure compliance, fire safety, and operational efficiency in demanding kitchen environments.

Their core services include:

• Vertical ductwork cleaning
• Commercial kitchen grease filtration
• Bespoke cleaning solutions for large-scale restaurant operations

What Was Required?

The scope of works included:

• Scaffolding to provide safe access to rooftop ductwork
• Secure working platforms for high-level cleaning
• A design suitable for a live restaurant environment

The structure needed to allow JTA Filtration to carry out detailed cleaning and maintenance safely, without disrupting the surrounding property or public areas.

What Challenges Did the Site Present?

This project came with typical inner-London access restrictions, combined with the operational challenges of working around a busy restaurant.

Key challenges included:

• Restricted access around the building
• Limited space for scaffold erection
• Working in a live commercial environment
• Requirement to reach ductwork positioned at roof level

These factors meant careful planning and a tailored scaffold design were essential.

How Was It Solved?

A bespoke scaffolding solution was designed specifically for the site conditions.

The scaffold was positioned to provide direct access to the vertical ductwork at roof level, while working within the limited available space around the property.

The structure was built to:

• Maximise safe access in a restricted footprint
• Provide stable working platforms for high-level cleaning
• Minimise disruption to the restaurant’s day-to-day operations

This ensured that JTA Filtration could carry out their specialist cleaning safely and efficiently.

The Result

The completed scaffolding solution delivered:

• Safe and reliable access to rooftop ductwork
• Minimal disruption to the operational restaurant
• A practical solution for restricted access conditions
• Full support for specialist cleaning and compliance work

The project was completed efficiently, allowing the client to carry out essential maintenance without delays.

Need Scaffolding for a Restaurant or Commercial Property?

Scaffolding for restaurants, takeaways, and commercial kitchens often involves tight spaces, live environments, and difficult access points.

Whether you need access to ductwork, roofing, or external maintenance areas, a tailored scaffolding solution ensures the work can be carried out safely and without disruption.

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