Crane Hire in Lewes, East Sussex – Rent Directly from Thanet Crane Hire
We offer two rental options: crane rental alone or our full contract lifting service.
With crane rental, you get a top-quality crane and a CPCS-certified operator.
However, you’ll be responsible for managing the entire lifting process, including planning and execution.
As a crane rental client, you must handle safety procedures, ground conditions, and arrange your own insurance.
To learn more about the differences between crane rental and our contract lifting service, check out our simple guide.
Contract Lifting Services in Lewes, East Sussex – We Manage the Full Process
From Planning to Execution, We Handle It All.
Start your project with a contract lift, which includes a site assessment by a CPCS-certified Appointed Person (AP).
The AP will guide you on the most suitable crane and team for your lift, ensuring both safety and efficiency.
We provide CAD (computer-aided design) site plans, showing crane positioning and operations on your site, along with a Risk Assessment and Method Statement.
We specialise in complex lifting projects and can supply additional equipment or matting as needed.
Ground conditions are assessed to ensure the crane’s stabilisers are adequately supported.
Our team is:
• CPCS certified
• Trained in Working at Height
• Trained in RF Awareness
• Pursuing NVQ Qualifications
We also offer 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 or lane restrictions, we can provide comprehensive traffic management services.
Crane-Assisted Transport in Lewes, East Sussex – Local & Nationwide
Our services include:
• Mercedes Arocs truck with a skilled 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, get in touch with us today.
Traffic Management in Lewes, East Sussex – We Handle It All
Our traffic management services cover everything from site consultations to expert implementation and operation on the day of your project, ensuring smooth traffic control.
Our team, certified under ‘Chapter 8,’ can manage traffic control needs, from simple lane closures to full traffic regulation notices.
We maintain strong relationships with local authorities in Lewes and surrounding areas, streamlining the application process.
We work closely with local officials to ensure safe 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, and manage parking suspensions or changes to taxi stands, bus stops, or coach bays.
We provide and install all necessary equipment, from cones and barriers to traffic light systems and custom signage.
Lifting in Lewes, East Sussex – Tracked Morooka Hiab for Hard-to-Reach Areas
Our tracked hiab is ideal for placing telecommunications equipment for leading mobile providers in the UK, even in locations cranes and trucks can’t access.
We can transport and lift your equipment to remote or challenging areas.
CAD Site Plans for Lifts in Lewes, East Sussex
Thanet Crane Hire in Lewes, East Sussex provides precise Computer-Aided Design (CAD) site plans.
Our advanced software ensures your contract lift is performed with the highest safety and efficiency from the start.
A detailed site plan is essential for showing crane and equipment placement, ensuring everything runs smoothly from inspection to lift completion.


