Rent a crane directly from Thanet Crane Hire in Westminster, London.
We offer two rental options: crane rental alone or our complete contract lifting service.
With crane rental only, you’ll receive a high-quality crane along with a CPCS-certified operator.
However, you will be responsible for the entire lifting process, including the planning and execution.
As a crane rental client, you are responsible for ensuring safety protocols, managing ground conditions, and securing insurance.
To understand the differences between crane rental only and our contract lifting service, please refer to our simple guide.
Turn to Thanet Crane Hire for expert contract lifting in Westminster, London.
We’ll manage your lifting project from start to finish.
Start with a contract lift, which includes a site assessment by a CPCS-certified Appointed Person (AP).
The AP will offer advice on the most suitable crane and team for the job, ensuring safety and efficiency.
Our services include CAD (computer-aided design) site plans that detail crane positioning and operations on your location, as well as comprehensive Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
We specialise in handling complex lifting projects and can provide additional equipment or matting if necessary.
We will also assess ground conditions to ensure the crane’s stabilisers are properly supported.
Our team is:
• CPCS qualified
• Trained in Working at Height
• Trained in RF Awareness
• Pursuing NVQ Qualifications
We also provide transportation for materials and equipment, as well as waste removal for proper disposal or recycling.
Learn more about our transport services.
If your project involves road closures, lane closures, or alterations to parking and bus stops, we offer complete traffic management services.
Thanet Crane Hire offers specialised crane-assisted transport services in Westminster, London for both local and nationwide needs.
Our services include:
• Mercedes Arocs truck with a trained operator
• 8m bed with a load capacity of up to 10,750 kg
• 36.5t FASSI crane with a reach of 14.5m
• Abnormal load handling
• Licensed waste transfer
• ADR-compliant transport for any bowser over 999 litres
• Euro 6 LEZ compliant for central London operations
• £50,000 in-transit insurance (higher than the standard £200 per tonne)
• On-hook insurance
If your delivery requires Traffic Management, contact us today.
For effective traffic management services in Westminster, London, we handle everything from start to finish.
Our traffic management services include site consultations and expert execution on the day of your project, ensuring safe and efficient traffic control.
Our certified team under ‘Chapter 8’ can manage all traffic control needs, from simple lane closures to full traffic regulation notices.
We maintain strong relationships with local authorities in Westminster and surrounding areas, ensuring a smooth application process.
We work closely with local officials to ensure the safest practices for your project.
Our traffic management plans are created using OS data and CAD (computer-aided design), including custom signage, detailed measurements, and crane setup diagrams.
We handle all applications, including traffic regulation notifications and crane permits, as well as parking suspensions or changes to taxi stands, bus stops, or coach bays.
We provide and install all necessary equipment, from basic cones and barriers to traffic light systems and bespoke signage.
For lifting in Westminster, London’s challenging terrains and limited access areas, our tracked Morooka Hiab is the perfect solution.
This tracked hiab is ideal for placing telecommunications equipment for leading mobile providers in the UK, even in areas that cranes and trucks cannot access.
We can transport and lift your equipment to these remote or difficult-to-reach locations.
CAD Site Plans for Lifts in Westminster, London
Thanet Crane Hire in Westminster, London provides accurate Computer-Aided Design (CAD) site plans.
Our advanced software ensures that your contract lift is completed with the highest safety and efficiency from the beginning.
A comprehensive site plan is essential to show the placement of the crane and other equipment in relation to the site, ensuring the lift proceeds smoothly from the initial inspection to its successful completion.


