When you’re looking to hire a spider lift, it can seem a little overwhelming. Lots of companies offer spider lift hire, but how do you find the best one?
If you take a look at the variety of sources offering spider lift hire, you have general plant hire companies, specialist spider hire companies and even ‘one man bands’ and farmers offering – so how do you choose?
Here are five tips to help you in your search for the best spider lift hire.
Nationwide network
If you’re looking for spider lift hire in the UK, try to find a provider that offers a nationwide network. If the provider has a strategic network of depots, you will likely find a spider lift locally – which will save you time and money.
Why hire a spider lift from Scotland if your site is in Cornwall? You will only wait longer and pay more in delivery charges. Additionally, should your spider lift break down you will also be waiting longer for a replacement to be delivered.
Specialist knowledge
These days, spider lift hire can be a complicated business. Different capabilities of equipment, regulations and certifications for Health and Safety, along with maintenance needs means you really should be speaking to a specialist.
Your spider lift needs are individual, so be wary of any company that tries to offer you a ‘one spider lift suits all’ solution. Also be sure to avail yourself of the latest regulations for hire, especially regarding documentation and responsibilities.
Range and availability of spider lifts
The benefits of dealing with a specialist spider lift provider is that they will likely stock the entire range of products so will be able to offer you the best solution.
Spider lifts are generally available either tracked or wheeled, in varying heights :-
- Under 20m
- 20m – 25m
- 25m – 30m
- Above 30m+
Dedicated account managers
These days call centres can be problematic – you wait for ages to speak to a operator, and never seem to get the right person – or even the same person any time you call?
Why would you go through all this frustration, when instead you could just deal with dedicated account manager? Someone you can speak to who knows your company, your needs, your location and will always do their best to help you?
With a dedicated account manager, your relationship and business development with spider lift hire company will only benefit.
Self-drive or operators provided
In today’s world of litigation and Health and Safety, training and safety should be uppermost in your considerations when looking for spider lift hire.
If you’re not trained appropriately, hire a spider-lift that will provide you with a competent, trained and experienced operator. Not only will the the job be safer, but it will likely be undertaken more quickly and efficiently.
Alternatively, if you have a trained spider lift operator, by all means you can also hire on a self-drive basis which may prove more cost-effective.