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Crane hire Exeter — fast quotes and 24/7 cover
Exeter is a growing city with active construction, education, healthcare and commercial development across the EX postcodes and into the wider Devon and Somerset area. The city’s position as the regional centre for the South West, combined with significant university, aerospace and infrastructure activity, creates consistent demand for crane hire.
Synergy Lifting provides mobile crane hire and contract lifting across Exeter and the surrounding area, covering EX1–EX39 and extending to Taunton, Tiverton, Crediton, Newton Abbot and the wider Devon and Somerset corridor. We respond the same working day on most enquiries and mobilise 24/7 for time-critical shutdowns or emergency work.
Two service models suit different projects:
- CPA crane hire — we supply the crane and operator; you carry the appointed person role, lift plan and lifting insurance.
- Contract lifting — Synergy Lifting takes full control. Planning, supervision, RAMS, insurance and execution are all ours.
All lifts are delivered to BS 7121. Operators carry current CPCS or NPORS tickets and equipment is maintained under LOLER and PUWER. For the distinction between service models, see the difference between crane hire and contract lifting.
What Exeter clients can expect
We understand Exeter’s project environment — from the tight access of the historic city centre to large campus and greenfield developments on the city fringe. Our team coordinates with principal contractors, university estates teams and local authorities to keep lifts on programme.
Mobile cranes available for Exeter jobs
Our fleet covers the range of lift weights typically required in and around Exeter:
| Crane type | Capacity | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| All-terrain mobile crane | Up to 500t | Major infrastructure, heavy plant, large structures |
| City crane / pick and carry | Up to 60t | Restricted access sites, city-centre projects |
| Telescopic crawler | Up to 130t | Soft ground, industrial sites, tight-access locations |
| Mini crawler | Up to 12t | Internal lifts, low headroom, access restrictions |
We also provide rigging, transport and haulage support, and can advise on crane selection and positioning where required as part of a contract lifting scope.
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Sectors we serve in Exeter
Construction and commercial development
Residential, commercial and mixed-use development across Exeter and Devon generates consistent crane hire demand. We support principal contractors throughout the build cycle.
Education and healthcare
The University of Exeter and Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust generate specialist lifting requirements on complex campus and hospital sites.
Aerospace and manufacturing
The Exeter and Devon area has aerospace and advanced manufacturing activity. We provide crane hire and contract lifting for equipment installation, relocation and maintenance shutdowns.
HVAC, mechanical and electrical
Rooftop plant replacement, chiller installations and M&E fit-out across Exeter’s commercial, public sector and university building stock is a regular part of our work.
Rail and infrastructure
Rail and civil infrastructure projects across Devon and Somerset, including at Exeter St Davids and along the GWR/CrossCountry corridor, form part of our work.
Energy and renewables
Renewable energy and power infrastructure projects across Devon and Somerset create demand for specialist lifting we provide regularly.
Why use Synergy Lifting for crane hire in Exeter?
- National operator, South West coverage — we operate across the UK and cover Exeter and the wider Devon and Somerset area from our national fleet.
- Same-day quotes — most enquiries get a response the same working day. For urgent work, call us directly.
- 24/7 mobilisation — emergency and time-critical cover available for shutdowns, breakdowns and out-of-hours lifts.
- CPCS and NPORS operators — all operators hold current certification. Equipment is LOLER-inspected and PUWER-compliant.
- Contract lifting capability — we can take full project ownership, covering lift planning, appointed person, RAMS, supervision and insurance.
- Established on complex sites — experience across major construction, industrial and infrastructure projects throughout the UK.
Other lifting and logistics services in Exeter
Alongside crane hire, Synergy Lifting provides a range of related services across Exeter and Devon and the South West:
- Contract lifting — full project management and execution
- Heavy machinery movement — specialist equipment relocation within or between sites
- Factory and plant relocations — managed moves of production equipment
- Haulage and abnormal loads — transport of oversized plant and structural elements
- Steel and structural installation — including erection and setting into place
- Dismantling and demolition lifting — plant and structure removal
For projects that combine lifting with transport, planning or site management, we can scope the full package.
How crane hire in Exeter works
Getting crane hire in place for a Exeter job is straightforward:
- Contact us — call or use the enquiry form below. Give us the lift details: location, load, access constraints, programme.
- Quote — we’ll come back the same working day in most cases. Complex or contract lifting jobs may require a site visit.
- Lift plan and RAMS — for contract lifting we produce the full documentation pack. For CPA hire we advise on positioning and can assist with planning.
- Mobilise — crane and operator on site as agreed. We coordinate permit-to-work, road closures and site access as required.
- Execute and report — lift completed to BS 7121. Post-lift documentation provided where required.
Get a crane hire quote for Exeter
For crane hire across Exeter and the surrounding area, contact Synergy Lifting:
- Phone: 0191 516 6505
- Email: office@synergy-lifting.co.uk
We cover EX1 through EX39 and the wider Exeter and Devon area, and regularly work across Somerset, Cornwall, Dorset and across the South West. If you’re not sure whether we cover your location, just ask.