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Hiab Delivery of Surplus Rockwool & Mineral Wool in Birmingham: 2026 Pricing & How-To
Kerbside pallet delivery isn't practical for large loads of mineral wool on many Birmingham sites. A hiab (lorry-mounted crane) lifts pallets over walls, into gardens and onto scaffolds. Here's how to book one in West Midlands without paying for hire you don't need.
When to book a hiab in Birmingham
- 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
Birmingham hiab pricing 2026
Palletways next-day £42–£65
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 Birmingham
Most Birmingham sellers hold stock inside B15, B18 and B27 and offer Palletways next-day £42–£65. For loads over a tonne of mineral wool, 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 mineral wool get wet?
Recovers if it dries fully within 48 hours. Prolonged saturation permanently reduces R-value.