To be honest Dandaps, this is always going to be a bone of contention amongst the scaffs. My basic deal is 4 weeks free with a weekly hire from there, it can change depending on who is asking and how quickly they pay their existing bills. We do have 1 or 2 out on hire free or even a set fee for 6 months standing paid up front on completion of the scaffold but I have also had them really take the Michael with some holding on to my material for over a year on a hire free deal meaning I have had to spend more to keep my other jobs going. For me, it's a bit like pricing, you have a feel for striking a deal based on your current situation. Hire free is a simple way to empty the yard but you know what they say about any fool can be busy.