These FAQs explain the main service differences, what information is helpful when requesting a quote, how equipment pricing works, the planned training offer and how the team supports projects across the Midlands and further afield.
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Contract Lifting questions
What is the difference between Contract Lifting and CPA Crane Hire?
Contract Lifting is a managed service where Staffordshire Crane Hire plans and supervises the lifting operation within the agreed scope. CPA Crane Hire is for clients who manage lift planning, supervision, insurance and site responsibility.
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CPA Crane Hire questions
Who manages lift planning with CPA Crane Hire?
Clients manage lift planning, supervision, insurance and site responsibility.
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Equipment hire questions
What equipment can I hire?
The available range includes Appointed Persons, Lift Supervisors, Slinger/Signallers, radios, 3m x 1m Eki Mats, blockgrabs, brickforks, a man basket, chains and slings, subject to current availability.
Why are equipment prices not shown?
Equipment and personnel hire is price on application because requirements, availability, duration, location and project conditions change frequently.
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Training questions
Which training courses are planned?
The initial planned courses are Slinger Signaller and Mobile Crane Operator. Further courses can be added once the training provider is in place.
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Quotation and contact questions
What are your office hours?
Office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm.
How quickly will you respond?
The team aims to respond to enquiries before the end of the working day wherever possible.
Can you provide a site survey before quoting?
Yes. A site survey or technical review can help assess access, lifting conditions, crane suitability and project requirements.
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Service area questions
Which areas do you cover?
Staffordshire Crane Hire primarily supports Staffordshire, the West Midlands and surrounding regions. The team also travels further afield for suitable projects and does not apply a general fixed operating-distance cap.