At Building Hoists, we offer reliable, efficient vertical transport solutions tailored to construction, renovation, and high-rise projects across the UK. Whether you’re working on a residential tower, commercial build, or refurbishment site, our building hoist hire services deliver safe and smooth movement of materials, equipment, and personnel between floors.

From compact goods hoists to high-capacity passenger and transport platforms, we support both short-term and long-term projects with fully compliant equipment and professional installation.

Why Should You Use a Building Hoist for Your Site?

Using a professional building hoist ensures fast, safe, and reliable vertical transportation throughout the construction process.

Unlike cranes, which may be limited by weather and lifting restrictions, building hoists offer consistent performance, improving productivity and reducing manual handling risks. Whether lifting pallets of materials, moving tools, or transporting workers, hoists enhance site efficiency and safety from start to finish.

What Does Building Hoist Hire Cost?

The cost of building hoist hire ranges from £1,000 to over £4,000 per week, depending on the hoist type, lifting height, load capacity, installation complexity, and hire duration.

Costs are primarily influenced by whether the hoist is for goods, passengers, or a combination, as well as the need for single or dual-mast systems, site access conditions, and ongoing maintenance requirements.

Contact Building Hoist Hire to get customised prices for hiring a building hoist for your project.

What Types of Building Hoists Are Available for Hire?

We offer a wide range of building hoists suited to every project scale and requirement, including:

• Passenger hoists – Designed for safely transporting site personnel across multiple levels.
• Goods hoists – Ideal for lifting heavy materials, tools, and equipment between floors.
• Transport platforms – Dual-purpose systems capable of carrying both materials and people.
• Twin-mast hoists – Suitable for high-rise developments and large commercial sites requiring extended reach and capacity.

How Quickly Can a Building Hoist Be Delivered and Installed on Site?

In many cases, delivery and installation of building hoists can begin within a few days of booking, with full commissioning typically completed in 2–5 working days, depending on height and configuration.

For urgent or time-sensitive projects, expedited delivery and setup options are available, ensuring your schedule stays on track.

Do Building Hoist Hire Services Include Installation and Maintenance?

All our building hoist hire services include the comprehensive management of mast erection, anchoring, and safety testing, ensuring compliance with LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations).

Routine inspections and servicing are part of every hire, with emergency call-outs available to minimise downtime and maintain operational safety.

What Site Conditions and Project Types Benefit Most From Building Hoist Hire?

Building hoists are ideal for a variety of project types and site conditions, including:

• High-rise construction – Efficiently moves materials and workers between multiple levels.
• Refurbishments – Perfect for sites with restricted access or occupied premises.
• Façade installation – Provides stable lifting for glazing, panels, and cladding.
• Urban developments – Essential where cranes are impractical or space is limited.
• Sloped or uneven sites – Ensures safe, balanced lifting on challenging terrain.
• Commercial and residential projects – Suitable for hospitals, schools, offices, and tower builds requiring secure vertical access.

Do Hire Providers Offer Short-Term, Long-Term or Project-Based Building Hoist Contracts?

We offer flexible rental agreements for building hoists, including short-term, long-term, and project-based hire options.

Whether you need a hoist for a few weeks or throughout a multi-phase development, our contracts are tailored to your site schedule and logistics. We also support rolling hire across multiple sites, coordinating delivery, dismantling, and redeployment to maximise efficiency and reduce cost.

Contact Building Hoists to discuss the right hire package for your project.

Is Hiring a Building Hoist a Cost-Effective Alternative to Permanent Lifts or Cranes?

Hiring a building hoist is a cost-effective, flexible alternative to installing a permanent lift or relying solely on cranes.Hoists provide ongoing, on-demand vertical transport throughout the build, with lower setup and removal costs compared to scaffold-based systems. They also reduce manual labour, improve safety, and adapt easily to different stages of the construction process.

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