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Hiab Delivery of Reclaimed Yellow Stock Bricks in Chester: 2026 Pricing & How-To

Kerbside pallet delivery isn't practical for large loads of yellow stocks on many Chester sites. A hiab (lorry-mounted crane) lifts pallets over walls, into gardens and onto scaffolds. Here's how to book one in North West without paying for hire you don't need.

When to book a hiab in Chester

  • 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

Chester hiab pricing 2026

Cheshire next-day £45–£78

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 Chester

Most Chester sellers hold stock inside CH1, CH2 and CH3 and offer Cheshire next-day £45–£78. For loads over a tonne of yellow stocks, 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.

+How do I clean lime-mortar off?

Brick acid diluted 1:10, brushed on and rinsed. Never sandblast.

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