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Hiab Delivery of Reclaimed Floorboards in Bristol: 2026 Pricing & How-To
Kerbside pallet delivery isn't practical for large loads of floorboards on many Bristol sites. A hiab (lorry-mounted crane) lifts pallets over walls, into gardens and onto scaffolds. Here's how to book one in South West without paying for hire you don't need.
When to book a hiab in Bristol
- 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
Bristol hiab pricing 2026
same-day van across BS postcodes £90–£140
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 Bristol
Most Bristol sellers hold stock inside BS3, BS5 and BS8 and offer same-day van across BS postcodes £90–£140. For loads over a tonne of floorboards, 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.
+Can I use them over UFH?
Yes if kiln-re-dried to 8–10% moisture and stuck down with UFH-compatible adhesive.