A Simple Guide To Crane Hire

By SamRourke | January 17, 2022 | Comments Off on A Simple Guide To Crane Hire

Want to hire a crane but not sure where to start? As specialists in mobile crane hire, BJW Cranes are here to guide you every step of the way.

Cranes are employed when manual labour simply isn’t enough. They’re used to fulfil all manner of large-scale projects and lifting operations in bustling environments, where space and time are often limited.

As a newbie, you’re likely to be wondering how crane hire works, right?

Here we outline the process of hiring a crane and provide more information about the services we offer.

 

How to hire a crane in 3 simple steps

 

1.    Choose a reputable crane hire company

Health and safety should always be at the forefront of everything you do.

With this said, you must find a crane hire provider with a superb reputation and, preferably, local to your site.

Few companies offer more expertise in mobile crane hire than BJW. But even so, it’s in your best interest to do some research and make comparisons between different companies.

Asking friends and family for recommendations and reading client testimonials is also a sensible idea.

If a firm is offering a price that seems too good to be true, the chances are it probably is, so be sure to delve a little deeper. Never be afraid to ask too many questions!

 

2.    Think about the nature of the job

First things first, you need to figure out exactly what it is you’ll be doing and what you’ll need the crane for. This will help to determine the best one for the task at hand.

For instance, if you’re carrying out routine inspection work, or simply need to move large quantities of building materials, a mobile crane is an excellent choice. If you’re working on an architectural construction project, a tower crane will be better.

At BJW, we have an extensive fleet of cranes at our disposal – including mobile tower cranes, city cranes and heavy cranes, to name just a few.

Our mobile tower cranes take the best features of a telescopic crane and merge them with those of a conventional static tower, making them perfect for construction work in the city and areas where access is restricted.

The best thing about opting for mobile crane hire with BJW is that our cranes are revolutionary. They’re ready to work in just 30-minutes, which is great if you’re working to a deadline.

 

3.    Consider arranging a CPA contract lift

Most reputable companies will offer a range of crane hire options, including:

CPA crane hire is tailored more towards those who have crane hire experience and like to do things at their own pace. For this, only a suitable crane and competent operator are provided, leaving the customer to take full control of everything else – including insurance and supervision.

The other option is a contract lift, which we highly advise you to go for if you’re new to crane hire.

With this, not only are you supplied with the crane and qualified operator but other appointed personnel too (i.e. lift supervisor, signaller and traffic management clerks).

Every aspect of the lift is taken care of by the BJW team. We’ll even organise insurance cover, carry out a risk assessment and method statement, and correctly brief all those included in the lift to ensure maximum safety.

 

Ready to hire a crane?

Before you cast your final decision, you should speak to someone with experience in this field.

If you have any questions about hiring a mobile crane, or any other type of crane, be sure to call our head office on 01724 289 501. You can also drop us an email at office@bjwcranes.co.uk and we’ll get back in touch shortly.

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