Compare the true cost of renting scaffolding against purchasing, including storage, maintenance, and depreciation.
At 120 days/year usage: Rent is more economical
Annual Rental Cost
$6,000
Annual Ownership Cost
$10,100
Break-Even
202 days/yr
5-Year Rental TCO
$30,000
5-Year Ownership TCO
$50,500
Net of residual value
5-Year Savings
$20,500
by renting
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Enter your scaffolding type, coverage area, rental rate, purchase cost, and expected usage. The calculator computes annual rental cost at your usage rate, annual ownership cost (depreciation + storage + maintenance), break-even usage days per year, and a 5-year total cost of ownership comparison.
If your annual usage exceeds the break-even point, purchasing is more economical. Most contractors find the break-even at 90-150 days of usage per year for standard frame scaffolding.