Portable Cabin Transport & Positioning
Operated crane lorries for moving and positioning portable buildings, site offices and accommodation units.
Portable unit collection and delivery
We move individual cabins, linked accommodation, site offices, welfare units and other portable buildings. A suitable Hiab lorry can lift the unit, carry it and position it at the destination, subject to verified weight, lifting points and access.
Size, construction and condition vary considerably. We need the external dimensions, accurate weight, lifting-point details and photographs showing doors, steps, attached equipment and any loose contents before proposing a vehicle.
- 10ft, 16ft and 20ft portable units
- 24ft, 32ft and 40ft portable units
- Single and multi-unit movements
- Crane delivery and controlled positioning
Movement planning by size
We welcome enquiries for 10ft, 16ft, 20ft, 24ft, 32ft and 40ft portable buildings. These may include site offices, welfare cabins, accommodation units, storage units and other modular structures.
Published lengths are often nominal, so two units described as the same size can have different overall dimensions, weights or attachments. Exact details are confirmed later before the correct lorry and crane are allocated.
Prepare both sites before arrival
Collection and delivery areas must provide safe vehicle access, firm standing and enough room for crane operation. The final base should be ready, level and accessible unless preparation forms part of a separately agreed scope.
Tell us whether units are connected, stacked, skirted or fitted with external steps, ramps, air-conditioning equipment or other attachments. Services must be disconnected before collection by the responsible party.
Information that helps with a quotation
Contact us with whatever information you have. If available, send postcodes, unit dimensions and approximate weight, lifting-eye details, photographs and the preferred orientation at delivery. Missing details can be supplied later.
Local Hiab service areas
Frequently asked questions
Can a Hiab lorry move a portable cabin?
Yes, when the cabin weight, dimensions, lifting points, condition, access and crane capacity are suitable.
What sizes can you transport?
We welcome enquiries for 10ft, 16ft, 20ft, 24ft, 32ft and 40ft portable units. The exact dimensions, weight, lifting points and site access are reviewed before work is confirmed.
Can you position a unit onto prepared supports?
Potentially. The base, access, lifting radius and agreed placement requirements must be reviewed before confirmation.
Do you move linked or double units?
Yes, subject to separation, dimensions, weights, lifting points and the collection and delivery conditions.
Need lifting and transport in Lancashire?
Contact us with whatever details you have. Postcodes, dimensions, weight and photographs are helpful if available, but they are not required for initial contact.
