Acrow Prop Hire in Brighton, West Sussex
Need Acrow prop hire in Brighton? Coppard supplies adjustable steel props from our Southwick depot for temporary support arrangements on alteration, refurbishment and structural work across Brighton and West Sussex. Call 01273 596 979 with the specified prop size and quantity and our Brighton team can confirm current availability.
Acrow props are used as part of temporary support arrangements when loads need to be carried during structural alterations. The support layout should be determined by a competent person; Coppard’s role is to supply the props and related equipment that match that specification.
Acrow Prop Sizes and Related Equipment
Coppard’s Acrow prop category covers adjustable steel props for different support heights, with strongboys and needles available separately where they form part of the specified support arrangement.
For current product listings and sizes, see the Acrow Prop Hire catalogue.
Specify the Support Before Selecting the Props
Removing a lintel, forming a new opening or altering a load-bearing part of a building can change how loads travel through the structure. The number of props, their positions and the way the load is transferred should therefore come from the temporary-works or structural design, not from a rule of thumb.
Once the arrangement is known, the practical hire details become straightforward: required prop height, quantity, hire duration and whether additional items such as needles or strongboys are specified.
Send those details to the Brighton depot or call 01273 596 979 and Coppard can check the matching equipment.
Acrow Prop Hire for Brighton Alteration Projects
Brighton and Hove contain properties from many periods and construction types, so floor heights, wall build-ups and existing alterations can differ even between neighbouring buildings. That makes site measurements and the structural design more useful than assumptions based on architectural style.
Where access is restricted, tell the depot how the props will be moved into the building as well as the required support height. This is particularly useful for basements, upper floors and properties with narrow entrances.
Collection, Quantities and Hire Planning
Before collection, confirm the prop sizes, number of units and any related equipment specified for the support arrangement.
Acrow props are long steel items, so the customer should confirm that their vehicle and load-restraint arrangements are suitable.
For larger quantities or mixed orders, delivery from Southwick may be the more practical option. Collection and delivery should remain subject to stock and transport availability.
The Brighton team can confirm the current collection or delivery options on 01273 596 979.
Why Hire Acrow Props from Coppard?
Temporary support work often needs more than the props themselves. Coppard can supply Acrow props alongside related support equipment and other plant where the same project includes demolition, excavation or material handling.
Keeping the hire together through the Brighton depot can simplify quantities, transport and collection at the end of the job, while the support design remains the responsibility of the competent person who specified the temporary works.
Call 01273 596 979 with the specified sizes and quantities and the team can check current stock.
For the wider local fleet, see Plant & Machinery Hire in Brighton.
For the prop range, see the Acrow Prop Hire catalogue.
Frequently Asked Questions - Acrow Prop Hire in Brighton
What sizes?
Coppard’s service page describes Acrow props from No. 0 through to No. 4, although the current online catalogue visibly lists No. 0, No. 1, No. 2 and No. 4. The required size should be taken from the specified support arrangement and the height that needs to be achieved. Confirm current No. 3 availability with the Brighton depot before relying on a five-size range.
How many?
There is no standard number of Acrow props for a structural opening. The quantity and spacing depend on the loads, span, support arrangement and sequence of work. The props should be selected from a design or specification prepared by a competent person rather than estimated from the opening width alone.
Can I collect?
Yes, customer collection may be possible, subject to the quantity and the vehicle being suitable for the length and weight of the props and for securing the load. Call 01273 596 979 before travelling so the Brighton team can confirm the current stock, dimensions and collection arrangement. Delivery is also available subject to transport capacity.
How do I know what size and how many Acrow props I need?
The size, number, spacing and position of Acrow props should form part of a properly designed temporary-support arrangement. HSE guidance on structural stability during alteration, demolition and dismantling states that a competent person should decide the method and design of temporary supports and that propping must be designed for foreseeable loads. Once the support arrangement has been specified, give Coppard’s Brighton team the required prop sizes and quantities and they can supply the matching equipment.
Need Acrow Prop Hire in Brighton?
Call 01273 596 979 and speak to the Brighton team about Acrow props and related support equipment. Supply is available across Brighton and West Sussex, with collection or delivery subject to current stock and transport availability.
