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Hiab Delivery of Reclaimed Bathroom Suites in Oxford: 2026 Pricing & How-To
Kerbside pallet delivery isn't practical for large loads of bathroom suites on many Oxford sites. A hiab (lorry-mounted crane) lifts pallets over walls, into gardens and onto scaffolds. Here's how to book one in South East without paying for hire you don't need.
When to book a hiab in Oxford
- Site with no forklift and no easy kerbside
- Load needs lifting over a wall or fence
- Pallets going onto scaffold or a first-floor slab
- Loads over 1.5 tonnes to a rural or restricted site
Oxford hiab pricing 2026
Thames Valley next-day £55–£85
Access checklist before booking
- Reach required (measure to drop point in metres)
- Vehicle access (7.5t or 18t)
- Overhead cables and tree branches
- Ground bearing capacity for outriggers
Collection and delivery inside Oxford
Most Oxford sellers hold stock inside OX1, OX2 and OX4 and offer Thames Valley next-day £55–£85. For loads over a tonne of bathroom suites, a hiab drop is usually more economical than multiple van runs.
Frequently asked questions
+Do I need a banksman for a hiab drop?
Usually not — the driver operates the crane. On complex or public-highway sites, yes.
+How far can a hiab reach?
Standard hiabs reach 8–14m. Long-reach cranes reach 20m+ and cost 30–50% more.
+Do old cisterns meet water regs?
Fit a modern siphon/flush unit inside the original casing to meet WRAS requirements.