Rent a crane directly from Thanet Crane Hire in Basildon, Essex.
We provide two rental options: crane rental only or our comprehensive contract lifting service.
With crane rental, you’ll receive a high-quality crane and a CPCS-certified operator, but the lifting process—including planning and execution—is entirely your responsibility.
As a crane rental client, you must manage safety, ground conditions, and insurance.
To learn more about the differences between crane rental only and contract lifting, please refer to our simple guide.
Turn to Thanet Crane Hire for expert contract lifting in Basildon, Essex.
We’ll manage your project from start to finish.
Start by scheduling a contract lift, which involves a site assessment by a CPCS-certified Appointed Person (AP). The AP will recommend the best crane and team for your lift, ensuring everything runs safely and smoothly. We provide CAD (computer-aided design) site plans, detailing crane positioning and operations on your site, along with a complete Risk Assessment and Method Statement. We specialise in overcoming complex lifting challenges and can provide additional equipment or matting when needed. We assess ground conditions to ensure the crane’s stabilisers are supported appropriately.
Our team is:
- CPCS certified
- Trained in Working at Height
- Trained in RF Awareness
- Pursuing NVQ Qualifications
We also offer material and equipment transport and waste removal services. To learn more about our transport options, get in touch with us.
If your project requires road closures, lane restrictions, or changes to parking and bus stops, we offer full traffic management services.
Thanet Crane Hire offers specialised crane-assisted transport services in Basildon, Essex.
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 (more than the standard £200 per tonne)
- On-hook insurance
Contact us for Traffic Management needs for your delivery.
For effective traffic management services in Basildon, Essex, we take care of everything.
We handle everything from site consultations to the implementation and operation of traffic management during your project.
Our certified team is experienced in managing traffic control, from simple lane closures to complex traffic regulation notices.
Our local knowledge and relationships with Basildon authorities help streamline the application process.
We create tailored traffic management plans using OS data and CAD designs, including signage, measurements, and crane setup diagrams.
We deal with applications for traffic regulation notifications, crane permits, and any parking suspensions or changes.
For lifting in Basildon, Essex’s tough terrains, our tracked Morooka Hiab is your go-to solution.
Our tracked hiab is perfect for lifting equipment in locations where cranes and trucks cannot reach. This is ideal for setting up telecommunications gear for mobile service providers in remote areas.
CAD Site Plans for Lifts in Basildon, Essex
Thanet Crane Hire provides detailed CAD site plans for your contract lift in Basildon, Essex. Our software ensures that all lifts are completed with the highest safety and efficiency.
A comprehensive site plan helps visualise crane placement and other equipment, ensuring a seamless process from inspection to the completion of the lift.
