Cranes are great for construction projects – scaling great heights, easing loads, negotiating awkward terrain and speeding up your build process. But which crane hire company do you go with?
No matter the scale of your project, or where you’re based in the UK, you need to make sure that you hire the right crane for the task in hand – and from a reputable company. So you’re going to have to do your research.
To get the most out of your crane hire UK, consider asking the following:
- How much experience do you have?
With experience comes knowledge and expertise, so it’s important to hire a crane from an established company with a proven track record. As well as asking about their experience, be sure to read client testimonials – these will clearly state how easy they were to work with.
Hiring a crane from a trusted name, like Bryn Thomas Cranes, will provide you with access to sound customer service and in-depth knowledge.
- Which cranes do you provide?
You need to think about available space at your site, and the weight of your load, to determine which crane best meets your requirements.
A leading crane hire company such as Bryn Thomas, will have a large and diverse fleet available and will be able to help you choose the right crane for your project.
Bryn Thomas Cranes can provide:
- City cranes – ideal in confined spaces where general cranes can’t access
- Heavy cranes – used for heavy-duty requirements, lifting large, heavy goods
- Mobile tower cranes – designed for inner city builds with lower lifting capacity but reach higher
- Self-erecting cranes – with a smaller footprint they are best suited to environments where space is limited
- Telescopic cranes – perfect for transferring and manoeuvring goods and reaching great heights at speed
- Do you provide contact lifting services?
When the crane is on your premises, you are held responsible for the planning, operating and supervising of lifts. With CPA crane hire, you are in control of every aspect of the lift – the crane hire company only provides the crane and a competent operator.
However, you can pass the responsibility of crane hire to Bryn Thomas Cranes who specialises in CPA contract lifting. They don’t only supply the crane and operator, they plan the entire lift, providing:
- a suitable crane
- an appointed person
- a signaller
- a risk assessment
- insurance cover
CPA contract lifting is ideal if it’s your first time hiring a crane, as the crane hire company covers every aspect to give you peace of mind.
- What information do you need?
Sometimes, crane hire companies ask for information about your business and your construction project in order to deliver a tailored solution. In addition to this, you will need to provide:
- dimensions of items being lifted i.e. the weight
- notification of potential obstructions i.e. trees, buildings, power lines
- details about lift i.e. where objects will be lifted from and where they will be placed
- knowledge of access restrictions
- value of loads (affecting insurance)
Get in touch with Bryn Thomas Cranes
When it comes to crane hire, Bryn Thomas Cranes have more than 15 years’ experience to offer. So, if you’re looking for a skilled, dependable crane hire company, why not save yourself time searching and get in touch with the team?
They are fully accredited to complete projects across various locations in the UK, with depots in North Wales, Manchester, Liverpool, Durham and Newcastle. Call the head office in Flint on 01352 733 984 for more information and to ask about crane hire in your local area.
