At Ainscough, we deliver fully managed contract lifting solutions backed by one of the UK's largest crane hire fleets, expert planning and experienced personnel, with lifting operations carried out with reference to applicable BS 7121 guidance and relevant LOLER and PUWER requirements.
From single lifts to complex, multi-crane projects, our teams provide dependable lifting solutions engineered around your site, programme and budget. When it comes to lifting, we always Make the Safe Choice.
Under a Contract Lift, Ainscough assumes the agreed responsibilities for planning, organising, supervising and carrying out the lifting operation. This includes providing suitable equipment and competent personnel, preparing the required Risk Assessment and Method Statement and managing execution. We provide:
We tailor every project around this combination of QHSE, resource availability, reliability and knowledge, backed by a wide range of road-going and specialist cranes. Using CAD visualisation and swept path analysis where required, our technical team can assess crane positioning, access, clearances and lift feasibility as part of the wider planning process. This enables us to develop a suitable lifting solution around the project requirements, programme and agreed scope.
Ainscough Contract Lifts incorporate comprehensive planning, technical and operational controls, which can include:
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We operate a fleet of over 300 cranes, forming one of the UK’s most extensive crane fleets, from compact cranes suited to restricted-access and city-centre sites to specialist heavy cranes for large-scale and technically demanding lifts. This gives us the flexibility to deliver a comprehensive range of lifting services adapted to the requirements and location of each project.
Ainscough Crane Hire is proud of our regularly renewed industry certifications
We deliver contract lifting solutions across a wide range of sectors, including infrastructure, construction, industrial, petrochemical, oil and gas and power generation, alongside specialist and emergency lifting requirements. Whatever your industry, our teams bring the sector knowledge and equipment to plan and deliver your lift safely.
Our 30-location network supports Contract Lift requirements across England, Scotland and Wales. Planned and emergency mobilisation is coordinated according to crane availability, configuration, transport and site requirements.
QHSE: Ainscough holds recognised industry certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
AVAILABILITY: Our extensive fleet and nationwide network provide broad crane availability for Contract Lift requirements.
RELIABILITY: Defined fleet maintenance schedules support crane availability and operational reliability across our Contract Lift work.
EXPERIENCE: With 50 years of experience, our teams bring specialist knowledge across Contract Lift planning, coordination and execution.
Our reputation has been built on delivering safe, reliable and professionally managed lifting support for construction projects across the UK. Here’s just some of the feedback we’ve received from delighted clients.
Ready to start planning your contract lift? Fill in our quick contact form, and one of our team will be in touch to discuss your requirements. Alternatively, call us on 0800 272 637 or email info@ainscough.co.uk, and we'll help you plan a lift around your project requirements, with safety and efficient delivery considered throughout.
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