Acrow Prop Hire in Crowborough, East Sussex
Need Acrow prop hire in Crowborough? Coppard supplies adjustable steel props from our Crowborough depot for temporary structural support during alterations, refurbishment and construction work. Call 01892 662 777 to check sizes, availability and collection or delivery.
Acrow props provide adjustable temporary support where a properly designed propping arrangement is required during structural work. Coppard stocks four prop sizes at our Crowborough depot for builders, contractors and refurbishment projects.
The number, size, spacing and arrangement of props must be determined from the loads and the temporary works design rather than estimated from the width of an opening alone. Once your required specification is known, our Crowborough team can confirm which props are available.
Acrow Prop Hire — Sizes and Rates
Coppard's current Acrow prop range includes No. 0, No. 1, No. 2 and No. 4 adjustable steel props. Our online catalogue lists maximum open lengths from 1.83m for the No. 0 through to 4.87m for the No. 4, allowing props to be selected for different temporary-support requirements.
All four sizes are currently listed at £3.00 per prop per week, excluding VAT, with the normal non-account customer surcharge applying.
The appropriate prop cannot be selected from height alone. Load, extension, spacing, support conditions and the overall temporary works arrangement all need to be considered by the competent person responsible for the propping design.
Once the required prop specification has been determined, call Crowborough on 01892 662 777 to check stock and arrange collection or delivery.
For full dimensions and current pricing, browse our complete Acrow prop range.
When Do You Need Acrow Props?
Acrow props are commonly used as part of temporary works during alterations, refurbishment and construction where part of a structure needs support while permanent work is carried out. Examples can include work involving load-bearing walls, beams, lintels, floors and other structural elements.
The required propping arrangement is specific to the structure and the loads involved. HSE guidance states that selecting the type, size, number and spacing of screw props requires information about the loads acting on them, including loads from walls, floors and roof members.
For that reason, Coppard can supply the props specified for the project but should not determine the temporary works design from a description of the opening alone.
See HSE – Temporary Works FAQs for official guidance on the selection and design of temporary structural support.
Once the required sizes and quantities have been established, call our Crowborough team on 01892 662 777 to confirm availability.
Acrow Props for Structural Work on High Weald Properties
Crowborough and the wider High Weald contain a varied mix of older and newer buildings, including period houses, rural properties, converted agricultural buildings and more recent residential development. Alteration and refurbishment work on these properties can create very different temporary-support requirements depending on the structure and the work being undertaken.
Existing construction should be assessed before potentially load-bearing parts are altered. HSE guidance recommends that a competent person assesses the structure and determines whether temporary support is required and how it should be designed.
Our role is to supply the Acrow props specified for the project and confirm the sizes currently available from our Crowborough depot.
We regularly supply customers working in surrounding areas including Tunbridge Wells, Uckfield, Heathfield, Wadhurst and Forest Row, as well as Crowborough and the wider East Sussex area.
Call 01892 662 777 once your required sizes and quantities are known and we can confirm stock, collection or delivery.
Using Acrow Props Correctly
Temporary propping is safety-critical work. Acrow props must be selected, installed, loaded, checked and removed in accordance with the temporary works design, the equipment manufacturer’s instructions and the conditions on site.
When standard screw props such as Acrows are used, the load, size, number, spacing and support arrangement need proper consideration.
The condition and capacity of the surfaces supporting the props are also part of the temporary works assessment. Do not assume that a floor, slab or other surface can safely carry the concentrated loads simply because a prop physically fits in the available space.
See HSE – Temporary Works for further guidance on planning and managing temporary structural support.
Coppard can supply the specified equipment and confirm the dimensions of the available props, but the temporary works design and installation requirements should be determined by the competent person responsible for the work.
Why Hire Acrow Props from Coppard?
Coppard has supplied plant and construction equipment to builders, contractors and property professionals since 1972. Our Crowborough depot stocks four sizes of adjustable Acrow prop, allowing customers to collect the equipment specified for their temporary works arrangement without having to purchase props for short-duration projects.
Call 01892 662 777 with the prop sizes and quantities required and our Crowborough team can confirm current stock, hire rates and collection or delivery options.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Crowborough depot, visit our Plant & Machinery Hire page.
Browse the full Acrow Prop Hire catalogue for current specifications, models and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions – Acrow Prop Hire in Crowborough
How many acrow props do I need for a standard door opening?
There is no standard number that can safely be specified from the width of a door opening alone. The number, size and spacing of Acrow props depend on the structure, the load above, the opening being formed and the complete temporary-support arrangement.
HSE specifically advises that propping with standard screw props requires the loads to be assessed before the type, size, number and spacing are selected.
Your structural or temporary works designer should therefore specify the propping arrangement. Once you know the required sizes and quantities, Coppard’s Crowborough team can confirm availability.
See HSE – Temporary Works FAQs for further guidance.
What size acrow prop do I need?
The required height is one factor, but the correct Acrow prop cannot be selected from height alone. The load, amount of extension, spacing between props, supporting surfaces and overall temporary works design must also be considered.
Coppard currently lists No. 0, No. 1, No. 2 and No. 4 Acrow props, with different adjustable height ranges. Check the specification required by the person responsible for the temporary works design, then call our Crowborough team and we can confirm the appropriate model is in stock.
Full dimensions are available in the Acrow Prop Hire catalogue.
Can acrow props be used on timber floors?
Potentially, but this must not be assumed. Acrow props create concentrated loads and the floor beneath them must be capable of safely carrying the temporary support loads.
The condition, construction and load capacity of the timber floor, together with the method used to distribute the prop loads, should form part of the temporary works assessment and design. A competent temporary works or structural professional should determine whether the floor is suitable and specify the required arrangement before the props are installed.
What is the minimum hire period?
One week at £3.00 per prop per week. Most lintel and small beam jobs complete within a week. If your job runs longer, you simply continue the hire week by week at the same rate.
Need Acrow Prop Hire in Crowborough?
Call 01892 662 777 and speak directly to our Crowborough team. Acrow props are available for collection from our Crowborough depot, with delivery across Crowborough and East Sussex subject to stock and availability.
