St Bartholemew’s Hospital

Inner City Scaffolding was appointed to deliver a full access and protection package for the redevelopment of St Bartholomew’s Hospital — England’s oldest hospital, closed in 2016 and now being transformed into 155 new homes. The project required a comprehensive scaffold design to support demolition, roof works, and internal/external access across the main and surrounding buildings. 

Given the age and condition of the structure, our team overcame significant challenges including weak floors and unstable ground, using back propping and beam systems to distribute loads safely. Roof works at varying heights were made watertight using a specialist flashing system. 

• Design & Coverage: Full scaffold design; 3,000m² temporary roof; and 10,000m² of internal and external access scaffolding
• Demolition Support: Demolition scaffolding with hoists; Crash decks for safe demolition operations
• Roof Access: Birdcage scaffolds for elevated platforms; Specialist flashing system for watertight protection across varying roof levels
• Structural Adaptations: Back propping and beam systems to mitigate weak floors and unstable ground

St Bartholomew’s Hospital presented a unique set of heritage and structural challenges. Inner City Scaffolding’s adaptive engineering and safety-first approach enabled the successful delivery of a complex scaffold package over a 60-week programme, supporting the transformation of this historic site into a modern residential development.