Rent a crane directly from Thanet Crane Hire in Essex.
We offer two rental options: crane rental only or our complete contract lifting service.
With the crane rental option, you’ll gain access to a high-quality crane along with a CPCS-certified operator. However, you’ll be responsible for managing the entire lifting process, including its planning and execution.
As a rental-only client, you are accountable for all safety procedures, assessing ground conditions, and arranging your own insurance.
To understand the differences between crane rental only and our contract lifting service, please refer to our concise guide.
Choose Thanet Crane Hire for expert contract lifting in Essex, where we manage your project from start to finish.
Start by booking a contract lift, which includes a site assessment by a CPCS-certified Appointed Person (AP). The AP will recommend the most suitable crane and team for your lift, ensuring both safety and efficiency.
Our service includes detailed CAD (Computer-Aided Design) schematics, illustrating the crane’s positioning and operation at your site, along with a comprehensive Risk Assessment and Method Statement.
We specialise in tackling complex lifting challenges and can supply additional equipment or ground matting if necessary. We will 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
In addition, we offer transport services for your materials and equipment, as well as waste removal for responsible disposal or recycling. Learn more about our transport solutions.
If your project requires road closures, lane closures, or alterations to parking or bus stops, we also provide a full traffic management service.
Thanet Crane Hire provides specialised crane-assisted transport services in Essex, catering to both local and nationwide requirements.
Our services include:
- Mercedes Arocs truck operated by a highly trained professional
- 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 compliance for central London operations
- £50,000 in-transit insurance (well above the standard £200 per tonne)
- On-hook insurance
If your delivery requires traffic management, please contact us today.
For reliable traffic management services in Essex, trust us to manage every detail from start to finish.
Our comprehensive services cover everything from initial site consultations to the expert execution of traffic management on the day of your project. We prioritise safety and efficiency in all our traffic control solutions.
Our team, certified under ‘Chapter 8’, is fully equipped to handle all aspects of traffic control, whether it’s a simple lane closure or a full traffic regulation order.
We have strong relationships with local authorities in Essex and the surrounding areas, allowing for a smooth and efficient application process. We work closely with local officials to implement the safest procedures for your project.
Our traffic management plans are developed with precision, using OS data and CAD (computer-aided design) to ensure accurate measurements, bespoke signage, and detailed crane setup diagrams.
We take care of all necessary applications, including traffic regulation orders and crane permits, as well as managing suspensions for parking bays, taxi ranks, bus stops, or coach bays.
From basic cones and barriers to advanced traffic light systems and bespoke signage, we provide and install all the essential equipment needed for effective traffic management.
For lifting in Swanley’s tough terrains and challenging access points, our tracked Morooka Hiab is the ideal solution.
This tracked Hiab is perfect for installing telecommunications equipment for leading UK mobile providers, even in areas inaccessible to traditional cranes and trucks.
We’re fully equipped to transport and lift your equipment to these remote or hard-to-reach locations.
Tailored CAD Site Plans for Lifts in Essex
For projects in Essex, Thanet Crane Hire offers precise Computer-Aided Design (CAD) site plans. Our advanced software ensures that your contract lift is carried out with maximum safety and efficiency from the very start.
A detailed site plan is crucial for showing the positioning of the crane and other equipment in relation to the site, ensuring a seamless process from the initial inspection by our Appointed Person (AP) to the successful completion of the lift.
