Our Services

Hot Tub & Steel Beam Lifting

Sherrington Lifting provide Hiab Crane and Equipment hire in Liverpool, Manchester and the North West. Contact us today to find out more about our available cranes and equipment.

Our Approach

Hot tubs are big and bulky, and sometimes manual delivery methods just don’t work. Hot tub crane hire could be the most practical and safe solution. 

Here at Sherrington Lifting Services, we offer hot tub lifting services throughout the North West for cases where access is awkward. Whether you need the lift to go over a house, garage, fence, hedges, or anything else, our expert team will assess the situation and suggest the best way to carry out the lift.

Need a crane to lift a hot tub? 

Not every property has clear access to the final hot tub position. Side access could be too narrow, rear access is blocked, or the route to the garden is obstructed by landscaping. 

That is where crane hire to lift hot tub becomes the practical solution. 

A crane may be needed when the hot tub has to be positioned: 

  • Over a house or extension 
  • Over a garage or outbuilding 
  • Over walls, fences or hedges 
  • Into a rear garden with limited access 
  • Onto a prepared base where manual handling isn’t realistic 

Hot tub lifting for difficult-access properties

Every lift is different, which is why the job should be planned around the property and access conditions rather than treated as a standard delivery. 

Depending on the requirements of the lift, we are able to evaluate your needs and advise accordingly, taking into consideration the following factors: 

  • Where the hot tub is being lifted from and to 
  • Estimated hot tub weight and size 
  • Height and reach requirements 
  • Obstacles around the area of work and any access limitations 
  • Space available for crane operation 
  • Site conditions

Whether you are moving the hot tub for domestic or commercial purposes, including relocation services, our aim is always the same – to provide the appropriate assistance in moving the hot tub into place.

Why choose Sherrington Lifting Services? 

When you need a hot tub moved into place, you not only need a crane but also an experienced, professional lifting service.

With Sherrington Lifting Services, you get:

  • Practical advice based on your situation 
  • Experienced help when lifting
  • State-of-the-art fleet
  • Compact solutions appropriate for small spaces 
  • Communication throughout the process 
  • Safety-oriented attitude during the entire procedure 
  • Crane fit for the particular job

The right crane for the job

Crane selection is crucial. Different lifts for hot tubs require different cranes, so using the wrong equipment can cause unnecessary problems. 

 

The best choice will depend on factors such as lift reach, lift height, the space where the equipment will be set up, access conditions, and, of course, the dimensions and weight of your tub. 

Sherrington offers general cranes, heavy cranes, mobile tower cranes, and Mini Spider & HIAB trucks for lifting in tight spaces.

Once we’ve got the details of the hot tub relocation lift, we’ll assess them and determine the right crane for the job. 

Health and safety 

At Sherrington Lifting Services, safety is non-negotiable. Every lifting operation is approached with a clear focus on compliance, planning and risk control to help ensure the lift is carried out safely and efficiently. 

Sherrington’s lifts are all carried out in line with BS 7121 (Safe Use of Cranes) and LOLER 1998 regulations. 

Our approach to hot tub lifting is built around: 

 

  • Well-maintained and certified lifting equipment 
  • Trained operators and lifting personnel 
  • Lift planning and risk assessment were needed 
  • Clear site coordination on the day of the lift 
  • A no-compromise attitude to safety and compliance 

Hot Tub Crane hire in the North West 

We provide hot tub crane hire across the North West, supporting projects in and around Liverpool, Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and the surrounding areas. 

If you are unsure whether your property or site falls within our coverage area, contact the team with the location details, and we can advise on the best next step. 

Get a quote for hot tub crane hire 

If your hot tub needs lifting over a house, garage, wall, fence, hedge, or other obstacle, speak to Sherrington Lifting Services today. 

Send us the lift details, photos if available, and the property location, and we will assess the job and advise on the most suitable lifting solution. 

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When it comes to our specialist crane hire services, we value the importance of thoroughly liaising with each of our customers to ensure that we are able to provide them with tailored solutions, unique to their specific project.

Frequently Asked Questions

All cranes have a maximum design wind speed for safe operation. When the wind speed exceeds this limit the crane must be taken out of service. Different types of crane, different models of the same type of crane and different configurations of the same model may operate with different maximum wind speeds. The operating wind speed for the crane will allow for

the load having a certain wind area; if this is exceeded then the working wind speed will need to be reduced (see the manufacturer’s manual for information on this).

Typical maximum operating wind speeds are:

– Mobile Cranes 9.8 m/s (22 m.p.h.)
– Beaufort Scale 5

Hazards best avoided, where possible, include:

– Overhead electric lines
– Nearby structures
– Other cranes
– Railways
– Public access areas
– Airfields

Where any part of the crane or its load cannot be kept clear of these hazards, the appropriate authority, e.g. a local electricity supplier or Railtrack, must be consulted.

Danger from vaults or underground services must not be overlooked, and suitable precautions must be taken where they cannot be avoided.

Where the crane or its load passes closer than 600mm to an obstacle, effective precautions must be taken to avoid crushing, by preventing personnel accessing the area.

Where a crane is to be used within 15 metres plus the length of its jib, from overhead power lines on steel towers, (or 9 metres plus the length of the jib, from overhead lines on wood, concrete or steel poles) the guidance given in HSE Guidance Note GS6 must be followed.

Where a crane will work close to railway property (i.e. if it fell over and any part of it, or any load being lifted by it, could fall on railway property), consult the railway property owner and CPES.

If the crane is within 6 km of an airfield, and its height exceeds 10 m or that of the surrounding structures or trees, then the Appointed Person should seek the permission of the airfield manager before starting operations.

Cranes have very high axel weights, and need good solid ground the same as a lorry would need. You will also need to make sure there are no sharp objects in the path of the crane when gaining access to the site.