Safe, reliable lifting and transport for heavy plant and equipment
At 1st Industrial & Commercial Services, we provide professional HIAB hire services for lifting, transporting, and positioning heavy plant, machinery, and industrial equipment. Operating across London, the South East, and nationwide, our modern fleet and fully qualified operators deliver safe, efficient solutions for projects of all sizes.
What is a HIAB?
A HIAB (lorry-mounted crane) combines the lifting capability of a crane with the practicality of a transport vehicle. This allows for precise, on-site loading, unloading, and positioning of heavy equipment—ideal for industrial, construction, and engineering environments.
Our HIAB Services
We offer flexible HIAB hire options for both one-off lifts and ongoing contracts:
- Plant and machinery transport, including sensitive or high-value equipment
- Tank installation and removal, including fuel, oil, and water tanks
- Industrial relocation, including dismantling, transport, and reinstallation
- Site deliveries and collections for construction and engineering projects
- Contract lifts, fully managed with qualified operators and lifting plans
Typical HIAB Hire Projects
Our team regularly supports a wide range of lifting and transport requirements, including:
- Removal of redundant plant and mechanical systems
- Installation of new fuel tanks, generators, and equipment
- Delivery of heavy machinery into restricted or difficult-access locations
- Multi-stage industrial relocation and lifting projects
Why Choose 1st Industrial?
- Experienced, fully trained HIAB operators
- Modern, well-maintained fleet of lorry-mounted cranes
- Fully compliant lifting operations with detailed lift planning
- Reliable, efficient service with minimal disruption to your site
- Nationwide coverage with rapid response capability
Trusted HIAB Hire Specialists
Whether you require a single lift or a fully managed lifting solution, 1st Industrial & Commercial Services provides the expertise, equipment, and reliability to deliver your project safely and on time.
hiab projects
Contract Crane lift – London
Contract Crane lift – Hastings