Lifting Services
Maintenance, servicing, testing, overhaul and modernisation for cranes, hoists and lifting equipment — whoever built it. From a single chain block to a full crane installation designed, fabricated and fitted by our own engineers across the UK and Ireland.
A Crane Is Only An Asset While It Is Running
Lifting equipment does not fail quietly. It fails mid-shift, under load, with a production line behind it. Planned maintenance is the difference between a scheduled two-hour visit and an unscheduled two-day stoppage — which is why regular inspection and servicing exists to identify potential issues before they lead to costly breakdowns or accidents.
We service, test, repair, overhaul and modernise cranes and hoists irrespective of the original manufacturer, and we design, fabricate and install new lifting equipment through our own steel fabrication arm. That means one contractor from specification through to the statutory report — and remedial work that does not have to be subcontracted out.
Our engineers cover the UK and Ireland, and the support line is staffed 24/365. Where a maintenance contract is in place, breakdown attendance is prioritised against it.
Equipment We Work On
- Overhead gantry cranes — single and double girder, EOT and process cranes
- Wire rope hoists — including crab units and end carriages
- Chain hoists — electric, manual and lever
- Jib and pillar cranes — wall-mounted, floor-mounted and mobile
- Runways and support steel — gantry beams, runways, support structures
- Lifting beams and frames — including spreader beams
- Loose lifting tackle — shackles, web slings, hooks, chain blocks
- Ropes and chains — load ropes, load chains, bollards
- Existing, second-hand, leased and new — any manufacturer
Planned maintenance on Bronze, Silver or Gold terms — regular inspection and servicing that identifies potential issues before they lead to costly breakdowns, reducing downtime and extending equipment life.
Learn moreRoutine servicing plus reactive repair and breakdown cover for overhead gantry cranes, wire rope hoists and chain hoists — with a support line staffed 24/365 and a substantial spare parts stock behind it.
Learn moreStatutory examination with certificates generated the moment the engineer completes the inspection on a 4G-enabled tablet, then published to an online dashboard with image and certificate download.
Learn moreFixed weight and waterweight load testing across cranes, onsite and offshore lifting equipment, ropes and chains, spreader beams, lifting beams and bollards — proving capacity before the equipment goes to work.
Learn moreWe design, manufacture, weld, fabricate and install structural steel works with CE marking approval up to EXC2, using CNC cutting, milling and drilling machinery and coded welders.
Learn moreIndependent advice on lifting operations and equipment selection — assessing the lift, the duty cycle and the environment, then specifying equipment and examination regimes that suit the job.
Learn moreHoists, slings, shackles, chains, hooks, blocks and lifting accessories supplied from stock. Browse and order the full catalogue through our online store, or ask us to specify for a particular lift.
Visit the shopThorough examination and maintenance of loose lifting accessories — from lifting shackles, web slings and hooks to chain blocks and lifting beams — recorded item by item against your asset register.
Learn moreStrip-down inspection and rebuild for equipment reaching the end of its design working period — wear components replaced, structure and mechanism assessed, and the asset returned to a known condition.
Learn moreUpgrade rather than replace: inverter control to reduce sway, anti-collision, load limiting and load indication, radio remote and regeneration drives — bringing older cranes up to current UKCA and European safety standards.
Learn moreIn-house overhead gantry crane and slinger signaller training — a one-day course, maximum four delegates, covering legislation, controls, safe working loads, slinging and signalling, PPE and inspection.
Learn moreConformity support for lifting equipment and structural steelwork — we hold CE marking approval up to EXC2, and modernisation work is specified to bring equipment in line with current UKCA and European requirements.
Learn moreExamination of lifting chains and associated tackle used to raise and lower submersible pumps in wet wells and pumping stations — a duty that combines lifting risk with confined space and contamination.
Learn moreThorough examination of ceiling track and mobile patient hoists and their slings. Because this equipment lifts people, it falls into the most frequent examination category and is inspected accordingly.
Learn moreMaintenance Plans Bronze, Silver & Gold
Three levels of cover, each building on the one before it. The right tier depends on how hard the equipment works, how costly a stoppage is, and whether you need statutory testing folded into the same visit.
Bi-annualMaintenance every 6 months
- Basic safety inspection
- Lubrication of critical components
- Functional testing of controls and limit switches
- Visual checks on ropes and hooks
- Written service report and recommendations
- Brake system testing and oil level checks
- Thermal imaging of electrical components
Bi-annual, ExtendedEverything in Bronze, plus testing
- Comprehensive structural inspection
- Detailed electrical diagnostics
- Regulatory load testing
- Wear analysis on key parts
- Minor adjustments and part replacement
- Priority repair scheduling
- Discounted NDT services
QuarterlyMaintenance every 3 months
- Advanced diagnostics
- Vibration analysis
- Oil analysis, where applicable
- Customised maintenance schedules
- 24/7 emergency support
- Discounted operator training
- Reduced rates on major repairs
- Expert support tailored to your equipment
Design & Fabrication Under One Roof
Most lifting contractors fit what a manufacturer sends them. We make it. Structural steelwork for lifting equipment is designed, cut, welded, fabricated and installed by our own engineers — which is why bespoke gantries, runway extensions and support steel do not have to wait on a third-party lead time.
- Design, manufacture, weld, fabricate and install structural steel works
- CE marking approval up to EXC2, the highest execution class
- Welders and fabricators trained to coded specifications
- NDT by dye penetrant, MPI, radiography and ultrasonic inspection
- CNC cutting, milling and drilling machinery
How a Lifting Contract Works
Five steps, whichever services you take. Most clients start with one survey and end with a rolling maintenance contract that also covers their statutory examinations.
Survey & Asset Register
We attend site, list every crane, hoist and accessory in scope, record make, capacity and condition, and identify what regime each item falls under.
Plan & Schedule
A maintenance tier is agreed and a visit calendar built around your production windows, grouping servicing and statutory examination into the same attendance where possible.
Service On Site
Brake adjustment, service limits and anti-collision checks, lubrication of ropes and moving parts, and visual inspection of gantry beams, runways and support structures.
Report & Certification
Certificates are generated as the engineer completes the inspection on a tablet, then published to the online dashboard with defects, observations and comments recorded.
Repair, Overhaul or Upgrade
Anything found is quoted and carried out by our own engineers — from a part replacement to a full overhaul or a modernisation that brings the crane up to current standards.
Accredited, Audited, Insurable
Sectors We Lift For
A crane in a cleanroom, a crane on a quayside and a crane in a foundry need the same statutory attention and completely different working practices. Our engineers work to sector-specific access, permit, hygiene and shutdown constraints.
Lifting Services FAQs
How often should an overhead crane be serviced?
As a general position, overhead gantry cranes, wire rope hoists and chain hoists are examined at least annually, with a six-month period suggested in high-usage areas. Our Bronze and Silver maintenance plans work on a six-monthly visit, and Gold on a quarterly one.
Servicing frequency and statutory examination frequency are not the same thing, though they are usually planned together. Your actual examination interval depends on the equipment, its duty and the applicable regulations — we confirm that at survey.
What does a crane service visit actually include?
A service covers adjustment of brakes, checking of service limits and anti-collision systems, lubrication of ropes and moving parts, and visual inspection of the crane gantry beams, runways and support structures.
Component by component, that takes in hoist units, crab units, the bridge and structure, end carriages, load ropes and chains, gearboxes, motors, brakes, welds, wheels, buffers, drive shafts, couplings and auxiliary equipment. Each visit produces a written report showing defects, observations and comments.
Will you work on cranes you did not supply?
Yes. All crane manufacturers are covered, and refurbishment and modernisation are carried out irrespective of the original manufacturer. That applies to existing, second-hand, leased and new equipment alike.
We hold a substantial stock of spare parts, which is usually what determines whether an older or obsolete crane can be repaired economically.
How quickly can you get an engineer to site for a breakdown?
The support line is staffed 24/365. Response depends on your location and the cover you hold — the average that an engineer is dispatched to site is within two hours of your call.
Gold maintenance plans include 24/7 emergency support and reduced rates on major repairs; Silver includes priority repair scheduling. Tell us where your sites are and we will confirm what response we can commit to in writing.
Should I overhaul and modernise, or replace the crane?
Modernisation is usually the cheaper route where the structure is sound. Typical upgrades include inverter control to reduce sway, anti-collision, load limiting and load indication, radio remote control, and regeneration drives that decrease energy usage by harvesting electricity.
The gains are longer operating life, reduced downtime, faster servicing and repair, better spare parts availability, and equipment that meets the latest UKCA and European safety regulations. Where the structure itself is at its limit, we will say so rather than sell an upgrade that only defers the problem.
Is your crane and lifting training accredited?
No — it is in-house, non-accredited training, and we would rather be straightforward about that. The Overhead Gantry Crane and Slinger Signaller course runs for one day with a maximum of four delegates, and covers legislation, crane controls, safe working loads, slinging and signalling, PPE and maintenance and inspection.
Successful delegates receive an in-house certificate valid for three years. If your site or client requires an externally accredited card scheme instead, tell us at enquiry stage and we will point you to the right route.
Can you fabricate and install bespoke lifting equipment?
Yes. We design, manufacture, weld, fabricate and install structural steel works with CE marking approval up to EXC2, using CNC cutting, milling and drilling machinery. Our welders and structural steel fabricators are trained to coded specifications and have experience in NDT testing by dye penetrant, MPI, radiography and ultrasonic inspection.
Put Your Cranes On A Planned Programme
Tell us what you operate and where. We will survey the equipment, recommend a maintenance tier, fold your statutory examinations into the same visits, and quote it as one contract.