When is buying a scaffold worthwhile compared to renting?

Buying is usually worthwhile from a few months of use. While renting means paying for time, buying from CETRAC means paying for the material - and the resale value is your biggest financial advantage. Calculate it with our single-family house calculator or read our guide 'Buy or rent a scaffold? The big comparison 2026'.

Which scaffolding system is safest for facade work?

For classic facade work, a system or frame scaffold with advance guardrail is considered the safest and most field-proven solution. For complex facade shapes, a modular scaffold offers the highest level of safety thanks to maximum adaptability.

What is the safest scaffolding system?

There is no single scaffolding system that is universally the safest. Safety comes from the right system for the specific application, combined with standard-compliant assembly and accessories according to DIN/EN and TRBS.

How do I calculate the load class for my scaffold?

The load class of a scaffold is determined by the maximum area load (kN/m2) acting on one scaffold level at a time - i.e. people plus material plus equipment. The basis is DIN EN 12811-1. Use our load class calculator for a quick answer.

How do I secure a scaffold against unauthorised access?

A scaffold must be secured so that unauthorised persons cannot access it, especially outside working hours. The relevant rules are TRBS 2121-1, DGUV Information 201-011 and the general duty to maintain safety.

What is the difference between load class 1, 2 and 3 for scaffolding?

The difference lies in the permissible load per scaffold level and therefore in which work is allowed on the scaffold. This is regulated in DIN EN 12811-1.

Buy scaffolding: complete packages, new & used

Complete scaffolding packages ranging from 20 to over 1,000 m²: inspected, second-hand branded scaffolding available from our Leipzig warehouse, and new CETRAC scaffolding with certification. All prices are net; a parts list is provided with each package.

CETRAC new scaffolding: SPEEDFrame scaffolding · 167 MODUXModular scaffolding · 389 MGS-Atilting lock · 93 MGS-KTilt pin · 85

Not the right one?

Use the scaffolding calculator to work out the exact scaffolding requirements for your house – or we can put together a package for you.

Used

Layher Allround modular scaffold 9667 m² used · steel decks, bay 3.07 m, width 0.73 m

9.667 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

ex stock Leipzig
37.46 €/m² 362,146.90 €net plus VAT

Used

Layher Allround modular scaffold 9667 m² used · steel decks, bay 3.07 m, width 1.09 m

9.667 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 1.09 m

ex stock Leipzig
45.29 €/m² 437,808.90 €net plus VAT

Used

Layher Allround modular scaffold 9673 m² used · steel decks, bay 2.57 m, width 0.73 m

9.673 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

ex stock Leipzig
41.24 €/m² 398,880.90 €net plus VAT

Used

Layher Allround modular scaffold 9673 m² used · steel decks, bay 2.57 m, width 1.09 m

9.673 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 1.09 m

ex stock Leipzig
49.60 €/m² 479,818.90 €net plus VAT

Used

Layher Allround modular scaffold 9799 m² used · steel decks, bay 2.57 m, width 0.73 m

9.799 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

ex stock Leipzig
41.20 €/m² 403,720.90 €net plus VAT

Used

Layher Allround modular scaffold 9799 m² used · steel decks, bay 2.57 m, width 1.09 m

9.799 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 1.09 m

ex stock Leipzig
49.57 €/m² 485,714.90 €net plus VAT

Used

Layher Allround modular scaffold 9818 m² used · steel decks, bay 3.07 m, width 0.73 m

9.818 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

ex stock Leipzig
37.42 €/m² 367,385.90 €net plus VAT

Used

Layher Allround modular scaffold 9818 m² used · steel decks, bay 3.07 m, width 1.09 m

9.818 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 1.09 m

ex stock Leipzig
45.25 €/m² 444,226.90 €net plus VAT

Used

Layher Allround modular scaffold 9893 m² used · steel decks, bay 3.07 m, width 0.73 m

9.893 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

ex stock Leipzig
37.43 €/m² 370,276.90 €net plus VAT

Used

Layher Allround modular scaffold 9893 m² used · steel decks, bay 3.07 m, width 1.09 m

9.893 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 1.09 m

ex stock Leipzig
45.26 €/m² 447,707.90 €net plus VAT

Used

Layher Allround modular scaffold 9926 m² used · steel decks, bay 2.57 m, width 0.73 m

9.926 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

ex stock Leipzig
41.29 €/m² 409,799.90 €net plus VAT

Used

Layher Allround modular scaffold 9926 m² used · steel decks, bay 2.57 m, width 1.09 m

9.926 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 1.09 m

ex stock Leipzig
49.65 €/m² 492,849.90 €net plus VAT

Used

Layher Allround modular scaffold 9969 m² used · steel decks, bay 3.07 m, width 0.73 m

9.969 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

ex stock Leipzig
37.41 €/m² 372,935.90 €net plus VAT

Used

Layher Allround modular scaffold 9969 m² used · steel decks, bay 3.07 m, width 1.09 m

9.969 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 1.09 m

ex stock Leipzig
45.24 €/m² 450,956.90 €net plus VAT

Used

Layher Allround modular scaffold 9989 m² used · steel decks, bay 2.57 m, width 0.73 m

9.989 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

ex stock Leipzig
41.27 €/m² 412,259.90 €net plus VAT

Used

Layher Allround modular scaffold 9989 m² used · steel decks, bay 2.57 m, width 1.09 m

9.989 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 1.09 m

ex stock Leipzig
49.64 €/m² 495,837.90 €net plus VAT

Used Bulk lot

Plettac contur modular scaffold – large lot 51,000 m² complete

51.171 m² Depth 0.75 m

ex stock Leipzig
38.29 €/m² 1,959,238.50 €net plus VAT

New

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77 m² · bay 2.57 m, 2 layers

77 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
51.39 €/m² 3,962.29 €net plus VAT

New

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MODUX modular scaffolding 80 m² · bay 2.57 m, 2 layers

80 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
45.04 €/m² 3,589.60 €net plus VAT

New

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103 m² · bay 2.57 m, 3 layers

103 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
52.38 €/m² 5,384.71 €net plus VAT

New

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MODUX modular scaffolding 105 m² · bay 2.57 m, 3 layers

105 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
47.26 €/m² 4,981.22 €net plus VAT

New

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108 m² · bay 2.57 m, 2 layers

108 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
49.07 €/m² 5,294.38 €net plus VAT

New

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MODUX modular scaffolding 112 m² · bay 2.57 m, 2 layers

112 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
42.86 €/m² 4,778.73 €net plus VAT

New

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128 m² · bay 2.57 m, 4 layers

129 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
53.94 €/m² 6,931.77 €net plus VAT