HIAB & Crane Deliveries: Your Partner for Heavy & Complex Lifting
When your delivery requires more than just transport, our HIAB and lorry-mounted crane service provides the power and precision you need. We specialise in lifting, moving, and placing heavy or awkwardly sized goods in even the most challenging locations.

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Benefits of Our HIAB Service
Why Choose Our HIAB & Crane Service?
Our HIAB service combines transport and lifting into one efficient solution. We eliminate the need for separate crane hire, saving you time, money, and complexity on every job.
All-in-One Solution
One vehicle handles both transport and lifting, removing the need for separate crane hire.
Cost Effective
Significantly cheaper than hiring a mobile crane and a haulage truck separately.
Tight Access
Our vehicles can operate in confined spaces where traditional cranes cannot fit.
Certified Safety
All operators are ALLMI certified and fully trained in complex lifting operations.
Extended Reach
Lift goods over fences, walls, and obstacles with our long-reach cranes.
Full Compliance
We provide comprehensive RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) for every lift.
The Advantages of Choosing GTS for HIAB & Crane Delivery
Our integrated HIAB service delivers significant advantages over traditional transport methods, providing efficiency, safety, and unparalleled capability for your most demanding projects.
Increased Efficiency
One vehicle for transport and lifting dramatically speeds up loading and unloading times, keeping your project on schedule.
Cost Savings
Combining crane and haulage into a single service reduces costs associated with hiring multiple contractors and equipment.
Access to Difficult Sites
Our lorry-mounted cranes can access and operate in locations that are inaccessible to conventional cranes.
Enhanced Safety
With certified operators and detailed lift plans, we ensure the highest safety standards are maintained for your team and your goods.
What You Can Move
What Can We Lift & Move?
Our HIAB fleet is built to handle heavy, bulky, and difficult loads. We are the experts in moving:
- Shipping Containers & Site Cabins
- Construction Materials (Bricks, Blocks, Aggregates)
- Structural Steel & Fabrications
- Hot Tubs & Swim Spas
- Plant & Machinery (Generators, Compressors)
- Large Signage & Totems

Our Simple Booking Process
Your HIAB Delivery Booked in 4 Simple Steps
Get a Quote
Contact us with details of the load, weight, dimensions, and site access for a tailored quote.
Site Assessment
For complex lifts, we can conduct a site survey or review photos to plan the safest lift.
We Collect, Lift & Deliver
Our certified operator arrives, secures the load, transports it, and lifts it into position at the destination.
Safe Completion
We ensure the load is safely placed and signed off before leaving the site.
Get a Quote
Get Your Quote for HIAB & Crane Delivery
Don’t struggle with heavy loads. Contact our specialist team today for a competitive quote and expert advice on your lifting requirements.
Who We Help?
Specialist Lifting Solutions for Your Industry

Why Choose GTS?
The GTS Advantage for Your Lifting Operations
Lifting heavy goods requires trust and expertise. GTS provides the certified skills, modern equipment, and rigorous safety culture you need for a successful lift.
ALLMI Certified Operators
Every one of our HIAB drivers holds the industry-standard ALLMI certification, guaranteeing competence and safety.
Modern, Maintained Fleet
Our cranes are rigorously tested and maintained to ensure reliability and compliance with LOLER regulations.
Full RAMS Provided
We take safety seriously, providing comprehensive Risk Assessments and Method Statements for every job.
Complex Lift Specialists
We love a challenge. Our team has the experience to plan and execute complex lifts that others turn away.
Nationwide HIAB Services from Our Reading Hub
Based in Reading, our HIAB fleet operates across the UK, supporting projects from London construction sites to remote infrastructure works in the North.

Frequently Asked Questions
Your HIAB & Crane Questions Answered
This depends on the distance (reach) required. Our cranes can lift several tonnes close to the vehicle, but capacity decreases as the arm extends. Please provide details for an accurate assessment.
Our cranes have a significant reach, allowing us to lift over fences and walls. Contact us with the specific distance from the vehicle to the landing spot.
Our drivers are trained operators, but for complex sites, a dedicated slinger/signaller on the ground is often required. We can advise on this during the booking.
In many cases, yes, depending on the height of the house and access for the vehicle. We recommend sending photos or arranging a site visit for such lifts.
Yes, we hold full public liability and hook insurance to cover the lifting operation and the goods being lifted.
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Explore Our Full Range of Logistics Services
HIAB delivery is just one of our specialist capabilities. Explore our other services to see how we can support your wider logistics needs.
