Crane Hire Birmingham

Crane hire & contract lifting services in Birmingham

When you need lifting equipment for a Birmingham project, there are two main routes: standard crane hire where you plan and supervise the lift yourself, or full contract lifting where we take responsibility for every aspect of the operation.

With CPA crane hire, Synergy Lifting supplies the crane and operator while your team handles lift planning, slinger-signaller duties, and supervision. With contract lift solutions, we manage the entire lifting operation from start to finish – including lift plans, method statements, risk assessments, traffic management, permits, and safe execution. You tell us what needs moving, and we handle the rest.

Our crane hire services support projects right across Birmingham, from city-centre construction near Colmore Row and Broad Street to industrial sites in Aston and Tyseley, and logistics facilities along the M6 and M5 corridors.

• • One-off mobile crane hire with CPCS-certified operators
  • Full contract lifting packages where Synergy Lifting takes complete responsibility for the lift
  • Support for night shifts, weekend possessions, and time-critical operations
  • Integration with other services such as machine installation, steel erection, or plant dismantling
  • All lifting operations completed in line with LOLER, PUWER, and BS 7121, with documentation provided to the client

Birmingham crane fleet

Synergy Lifting give you access to a modern, diverse fleet of cranes maintained to the highest standards and regularly deployed on construction projects and industrial operations across Birmingham and the wider Midlands.

• • City cranes (40–60 tonnes): Compact footprint and short tail swing make these ideal for restricted Birmingham streets, hospital sites, schools, and retail developments where space is limited
  • All terrain cranes (up to 200 tonnes): Versatile machines capable of travelling between sites and handling varied ground conditions – suited to major construction and infrastructure work
  • Heavy cranes (200 to 1000 tonnes): Available nationwide for the most demanding lifts, including power station components, bridge beams, and oversized industrial machinery
  • Mobile tower cranes: Perfect for tight city-centre sites where vertical reach is essential but setup space is minimal – commonly used for high-rise residential and office refurbishments

Every crane is fully tested, certified, and inspected to current HSEQ and legislative standards before arriving on your site. Our fleet is backed by experienced operators with extensive knowledge of Birmingham’s road network and site conditions.

Birmingham location & availability

Operating extensively across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, we provide rapid and efficient crane hire solutions tailored to meet the needs of local projects. Our strong presence in the area allows us to respond quickly to urgent requests, support time-critical construction projects, and coordinate maintenance to ensure our diverse fleet operates at peak performance.

We work with a wide range of mobile cranes, mobile tower cranes, tower cranes, and lifting accessories, ensuring the right equipment is available to suit your project requirements. Our network of qualified technicians and experienced personnel, including crane operators, lift supervisors, and project managers, brings in-depth knowledge of Birmingham’s unique site conditions and logistical challenges. This local expertise guarantees that every lifting operation is planned and executed efficiently, with full support for contract lifting services, lift plans, and compliance with all relevant regulations.

By maintaining a strong operational focus on Birmingham, we offer clients a seamless hire service from initial enquiry through to project completion. Our commitment to local responsiveness, extensive resources, and dedicated support team means that no matter the size or complexity of your lifting operation, you have access to the expertise and equipment needed to get the job done safely and efficiently.

Mobile tower cranes in Birmingham

Mobile tower cranes are particularly effective in dense, built-up Birmingham locations where traditional static tower cranes would be impractical or cost-prohibitive. Areas like the Jewellery Quarter, Digbeth, and the central business district often demand equipment that combines the reach of a tower crane with the mobility of a wheeled unit.

• • Fast setup: Mobile tower cranes can be operational within hours rather than the days or weeks required for static tower installations, reducing downtime on time-sensitive projects
  • Road-based operation: With agreed road closures coordinated through Birmingham City Council, these cranes can operate from the highway, eliminating the need for dedicated crane pads within congested sites
  • Extended reach: Long jibs allow loads to be placed over adjacent buildings, making complex lifts possible without repositioning the crane multiple times
  • Typical applications: New-build apartments, hotel developments around Broad Street, office refurbishments, and roof-level work where traditional access is restricted

Synergy Lifting provides full planning for mobile tower crane operations, including CAD-based lift studies showing slewing radius, oversailing areas, and any permissions required from Birmingham City Council or neighbouring property owners. Our project management approach ensures nothing is left to chance.

All terrain & city cranes for the West Midlands

Synergy Lifting operates versatile all terrain cranes and compact city cranes to suit Birmingham’s mix of tight urban streets and sprawling out-of-town industrial estates. Whether you need to lift materials on a congested city site or position heavy equipment at a distribution centre, we have the right crane for the operation.

• • All terrain cranes: Designed for multi-site work across Birmingham, Solihull, Walsall, and Coventry – these machines travel efficiently on public roads and handle varied ground conditions on construction and infrastructure projects
  • City cranes: Compact dimensions, short tail swing, and strong lifting charts at short radii make these ideal for residential streets, hospitals, schools, and retail parks where access is severely limited
  • Example uses: Installing chillers and air handling units on city-centre rooftops, lifting precast concrete units on ring-road projects, changing telecom masts, and handling structural steel for warehouse builds in the Midlands
  • Local route planning: Our team plans movements around the A38(M), A4540 Middleway, and Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone, ensuring compliant access and minimising disruption to your programme

Specialist lifting: rooftop plant & restricted access lifts

Synergy Lifting primarily serves the B2B market and we regularly assist with specialist, complex one-off lifts across Birmingham and the Midlands. These projects often require bespoke planning and equipment to safely lift materials into locations where standard access is impossible.

• • Rooftop plant lifts: Air handling units, chillers, generators, and condensers for offices, data centres, hospitals, and universities. We coordinate with building management, mechanical contractors, and other trades to execute these lifts efficiently and safely
  • Restricted access lifts: Where standard crane positioning is impossible – such as internal factory lifts, courtyard installations, or sites hemmed in by neighbouring buildings – we deploy compact cranes and specialist lifting equipment to get the job done
  • Pre-lift surveys: Every complex lift begins with a thorough site assessment, including photographic surveys, Google Street View analysis, and drone imagery where appropriate. This feeds into structured method statements and risk assessments provided to the client before any lifting operations commence

Industrial services in Birmingham: beyond crane hire

Synergy Lifting is not just a crane hire company – we’re a multi-disciplinary industrial service provider active across Birmingham’s manufacturing, logistics, and processing sectors. Our range of services means you can engage one contractor for entire projects, reducing interfaces and simplifying project management.

• • Moving CNC machines, presses, injection moulders, ovens, and production lines within and between Birmingham sites – for example, relocating production equipment from Digbeth to out-of-town industrial parks
  • Machine removal and disposal: Safe decommissioning, removal, and recycling of redundant machinery from older factories in areas like Aston, Smethwick, and Tipton
  • Factory relocations and plant dismantling: Turnkey projects relocating entire production facilities across the UK, using combinations of cranes, hydraulic jacking, skates, and specialist transport
  • Integrated haulage: Synergy Lifting manages both the lift and the onward movement of equipment, reducing handover points and keeping your project in safe hands from start to finish

Whether you need crane hire, contract lifting, or complete industrial relocation support, Synergy Lifting delivers from a single point of contact.

Safety, accreditation & compliance

Safety is Synergy Lifting’s primary focus on all Birmingham crane hire and contract lifting projects. We operate to the highest standards, with robust systems in place to protect our personnel, your team, and the public.

• • Accreditations and memberships: Synergy Lifting holds relevant ISO certifications and memberships with recognised industry bodies. Full details are available on request and displayed in our footer at the bottom
  • Internal safety culture: Regular toolbox talks, operator competence checks, in-house and external training programmes, and continual review of near-miss and incident data drive ongoing improvement
  • Legal compliance: All lifting operations are planned and executed in line with LOLER, PUWER, and BS 7121. We carry comprehensive insurance and provide method statements and risk assessments to clients as standard
  • Pre-lift planning: For high-risk or large-scale lifts in Birmingham, we liaise with utilities, rail authorities, and highway authorities to ensure all permits and protections are in place. Nothing is carried out without a fully documented lift plan

Our customers can be confident that their projects are managed by qualified personnel who understand their responsibility to operate safely and professionally.

24/7 nationwide coverage from a Birmingham-focused team

While Synergy Lifting operates nationally, Birmingham and the West Midlands remain a key service area supported by a mobile project team with extensive knowledge of local sites, access routes, and industry sectors.

• • Round-the-clock availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year – including night shifts, weekend possessions, and emergency call-outs for urgent lifting requirements in the city centre and beyond
  • Rapid mobilisation: Our UK-wide network allows us to deploy cranes and personnel quickly, minimising downtime for Birmingham clients facing critical outages or programme overruns
  • Key sectors supported: Construction, automotive, aerospace, food and beverage, healthcare, power and renewables, data centres, rail, and manufacturing – all regularly served by our Birmingham-focused team
  • Local knowledge, national resilience: Clients benefit from our understanding of Birmingham’s road network, Clean Air Zone, and permit requirements, backed by the depth of a national fleet and workforce

How our Birmingham crane hire process works

Synergy Lifting follows a streamlined, step-by-step process from enquiry through to completed lift for all Birmingham projects. Here’s what to expect when you work with us.

• • Step 1 – Enquiry: You contact Synergy Lifting with your site location, preferred dates, load details, and access information. Drawings, photos, and any existing RAMS help us respond quickly and accurately
  • Step 2 – Survey & Planning: We visit your Birmingham site where required, assess ground conditions, select the right crane type and capacity, and produce a full lift plan, method statement, and risk assessment
  • Step 3 – Mobilisation: We book any necessary road closures or permits, arrange delivery of the crane and lifting accessories, and coordinate additional equipment such as MEWPs or specialist transport if needed
  • Step 4 – Execution: On the day, our crane supervisor conducts a briefing with all personnel. Qualified operators and slinger signallers execute each lift in accordance with the plan, with continuous monitoring of conditions
  • Step 5 – Handover & Documentation: After the lift, we debrief with your team, provide lift records and certification, and discuss any follow-on requirements or future projects

Why choose Synergy Lifting for crane hire in Birmingham?

Synergy Lifting is a multi-disciplinary lifting and industrial services specialist with a strong track record across Birmingham and the Midlands. Here’s why contractors, facilities managers, and plant owners choose us.

• • Expertise: Our team brings years of hands-on experience in complex lifting and industrial projects. From city-centre contract lifts to heavy machinery relocations, we’ve successfully delivered across every major sector in the lifting industry
  • Multi-service capability: Crane hire, contract lifting, machinery moving, steel erection, haulage, and plant dismantling – all delivered under one roof. This reduces interfaces, simplifies communication, and keeps your project on track
  • Responsiveness: Quick quotation turnaround, flexible scheduling, and capacity to support both small one-off lifts and multi-month programmes. We aim to respond to every enquiry the same day
  • Project track record: Recent Birmingham-area projects include rooftop chiller installations for a major hospital, structural steel erection for a new logistics hub near the M6, and production line relocations for an automotive supplier in the West Midlands
  • Dedicated support: A named project manager or engineer stays with you from planning through to completion, ensuring continuity and accountability throughout

When you choose Synergy Lifting, your project is in safe hands from start to finish.

Contact Synergy Lifting for crane hire in Birmingham

Whether you’re a main contractor planning a major construction project, a facilities manager arranging rooftop plant replacement, or a plant owner needing urgent machinery removal, Synergy Lifting is ready to help.

• • Get in touch: Call us on, email, or complete our online enquiry form to request a quote for crane hire in Birmingham
  • Free site surveys: We offer free initial consultations and, for qualifying projects, complimentary site surveys within the Birmingham area
  • What to have ready: When you call, it helps to have your site address, preferred dates, load weight and dimensions, photos or drawings, and details of any access constraints
  • Your next step: Contact Synergy Lifting today and let our experienced team take the worry out of your next lifting operation

For safe, efficient crane hire and contract lifting in Birmingham and the West Midlands, Synergy Lifting is your partner of choice. Get your quote today.