Opt for a crane rental in Reading through Thanet Crane Hire.
You can select from two service types: crane rental by itself or our comprehensive contract lifting.
Choosing crane rental alone means you’ll get a state-of-the-art crane and a CPCS-certified operator. You’ll be responsible for organising and managing the lift from start to finish.
With crane rental only, you oversee all safety measures, address any ground condition issues, and obtain necessary insurance on your own.
For a clearer understanding of the differences between crane rental and our contract lifting service, please refer to our detailed guide.
Transform your lifting project in Reading with Thanet Crane Hire’s expert contract lifting services.
Start by booking a contract lift with us, which includes a thorough site inspection by a CPCS-certified Appointed Person (AP). The AP will guide you on the most suitable and cost-effective crane and team to ensure a secure lift.
Our service includes CAD (computer-aided design) schematics that detail the crane’s setup at your site. You’ll also receive a comprehensive Risk Assessment and Method Statement.
We’re adept at handling all lifting operations, including challenging access situations. We’ll evaluate ground conditions and advise on any additional equipment needed, such as matting for crane stabilisers.
Our lifting team is:
- CPCS qualified
- Trained in Working At Height
- Trained in RF Awareness
- Pursuing NVQ qualifications
We also provide transportation for your materials and equipment, and can manage waste disposal or recycling. Learn more about our transport services.
If your project needs road or lane closures, or temporary changes to parking or bus stops, we offer a complete traffic management service.
For efficient crane-assisted transport in Reading, Thanet Crane Hire offers comprehensive services for both local and national deliveries.
Our options include:
- A Mercedes Arocs truck with a professional operator
- 8m bed with a 10,750 kg load capacity
- 36.5t FASSI crane with a reach of 14.5m
- Handling of abnormal loads
- Waste transfer service (fully licensed)
- ADR transport for large bowsers (over 999 litres)
- Euro 6 LEZ compliant for central London deliveries
- £50,000 in-transit insurance (surpassing the standard £200 per tonne)
- On-hook insurance
For Traffic Management with your kerbside delivery, contact us today.
Ensure smooth operations with our expert traffic management services in Reading, managing everything from inception to completion.
Our service includes thorough planning, strategy development, and execution. We begin with a site consultation to determine the safest traffic management solutions, and we handle everything from installation to on-the-day operation.
Certified under ‘Chapter 8’, our team can implement and oversee all traffic control measures, from simple lane closures to complex traffic regulation notices.
We maintain strong connections with local authorities in Reading and nearby areas, allowing for an efficient application process. We collaborate with local authorities to ensure the safest operational approach.
Our traffic management plans are meticulously developed using OS data and CAD (computer-aided design), featuring detailed measurements, tailored signage, and accurate crane placement diagrams.
We handle all required applications, including traffic regulation notifications and permits, as well as any necessary suspensions for parking, taxi stands, bus stops, or coach bays.
Our equipment provision ranges from basic cones and barriers to sophisticated traffic light systems and custom signage.
In Reading, our tracked Morooka Hiab is designed for lifting in rugged and inaccessible areas.
This unique hiab with tracks allows us to set up telecommunications equipment for leading UK mobile providers in locations that cranes and trucks can’t reach.
We handle the transport and lifting of your equipment to these difficult or remote locations efficiently.
Enhanced Safety with CAD Site Planning in Reading
Thanet Crane Hire offers high-quality Computer Aided Design (CAD) site plans in Reading, using cutting-edge software to ensure your contract lift is managed with the highest level of safety and efficiency from the outset.
Detailed site plans are vital to clearly depict the placement of the crane and associated vehicles in relation to the site and its environment, facilitating a smooth transition from our AP’s site inspection to the execution of the lift.
