Family Construction Firm Plunges Into Administration Amidst Tough UK Trading

A family-run construction firm has been plunged into administration. Having been run by the same family since 1989, administrators were appointed to Cheshire East Scaffolding Ltd on January 15, 2026, at the High Court of Justice. It follows a number of UK construction firms that have gone into administration in recent weeks as trading conditions prove difficult for several firms. Cheshire East Scaffolding Ltd is a scaffolding contractor that operates across the North West of England and North Wales, and has been doing so for more than 30 years. It is currently run by the second general of the family, but has now been appointed administrators. The firm has not revealed the reason for the appointment. The Daily Express has contacted Cheshire East Scaffolding Ltd for comment. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT READ MORE: British furniture firm collapses with hundreds of jobs at risk READ MORE: Hotel giant collapses into administration – 8,300 employees The company has its principal trading address and office at The Courtyard, Grosvenor Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3HJ. It says that its reputation has been built on "safety, quality and reliability, providing a first class service at a competitive price in all aspects of scaffolding, including Design, Inspections and Safety Decking". The company employs certified, CITB-trained scaffolding operatives who all hold current CISRS cards. Richard Cole and Steve Kenny, both of KBL Advisory Ltd, have been appointed as administrators. The company's client base includes Miller Homes Ltd, Bellway Homes Ltd, Persimmon Homes, Prospect GB, Jones Homes Ltd and Hawk Developments Ltd. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Cheshire East Scaffolding Ltd offers a range of services including domestic scaffolds, industrial scaffolds, commercial scaffolds and site scaffolding for main housing contractors. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Personal finance news, money saving tips and advice plus selcted offers and competitions Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy Get More of Our News on Google Set Daily Express as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value. In recent days, a number of construction firms have gone into administration. Most recently, Administrators PKF Littlejohn Advisory took over Caldwell Construction Limited. More than 400 people are employed by the groundworks and civil engineering firm, which has a head office in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, as well as a site in Warrington.