Crane Rental Agency in Melksham, Wiltshire —
The Right Crane Near You, Every Time.
You need a crane on site, and the wrong machine on the wrong ground costs time. Describe the job and Coppard match the right crane to your Melksham, Wiltshire site before anything leaves the yard. Call 01380 828988 now.
A crane on site in Melksham, Wiltshire with the clock running needs the right machine first time. Too many suppliers send the wrong crane, miss the access, or arrive without paperwork. Tell Coppard the job and the right crane is matched before anything leaves the yard. For crane hire near me in Melksham, call 01380 828988.
What Crane Hire Problems Do You Have?
Crane problems around Melksham usually come from one of three: the wrong machine, the wrong ground assessment, or the wrong supplier.
The Melksham area's ground is mainly the River Avon alluvial floodplain, Oxford Clay and Kellaways beds, and Great Oolite limestone on higher ground. The Avon floodplain brings soft alluvial ground over firmer clay, so soft spots and the water table need checking, while the Great Oolite on higher ground gives a firmer base. Send a crane without checking and an outrigger can sink or the machine can struggle on a slope — a real risk and an expensive delay.
Access is the other half — narrow lanes, mature trees, and restricted driveways shape the choice. A crane company that cannot state the ground bearing requirements before the machine leaves the yard, does not ask about overhead hazards, or does not supply a RAMS pack as standard is one to question.
Our Crane Hire Services Near You in Melksham
From the Melksham depot Coppard cover every type of crane hire — spider cranes for tight access, mobile cranes for bigger work with all-terrain and rough terrain machines, and crawler cranes to spread the load on tracks when the ground is wet.
Non-operated crane hire suits teams with CPCS cards who want the machine alone, while operated crane hire handles the full lift with operator, plan and RAMS. Mini crane hire solves indoor access, and rough terrain, truck mounted, pick and carry, floor, weekend and crane attachment hire cover the rest.
For the full range of machines available, view our complete plant hire services at coppard.co.uk.
Need a Crane in Melksham? Call 01380 828988.
Crane Hire Across Melksham, Wiltshire
Sites in and around Melksham each have their own ground conditions, access constraints and overhead hazards, so crane selection matters. The ground is mainly the River Avon alluvial floodplain, Oxford Clay and Kellaways beds, and Great Oolite limestone on higher ground. The Avon floodplain brings soft alluvial ground over firmer clay, so soft spots and the water table need checking, while the Great Oolite on higher ground gives a firmer base.
Call and describe the site and you speak to a team with more than 54 years’ experience in and around Melksham, Chippenham and Devizes, with straight advice on access, ground and crane choice, instead of a machine sent blind.
Why Contractors Choose Coppard for Crane Hire
With operated hire you get a CPCS-certified operator, lift plan and RAMS pack as standard, and your ground, access and overhead hazards are checked before anything leaves the yard, with straight advice on the crane, backed by 54 years across Wiltshire.
For lifting equipment, glass lifting and lifting services from this depot, see Crane Services, or call 01380 828988.
All 12 Crane Services
Crane Hire
Crane hire in Melksham for construction, commercial and residential lifting, with mobile, spider, mini, crawler and rough terrain cranes and CPCS operators available.
Mini Crane Hire
Compact mini cranes for tight, restricted and indoor spaces in Melksham, with low-headroom operation and high lift capacity for basements and access-restricted sites.
Spider Crane Hire
Track-mounted spider cranes for sensitive surfaces and confined spaces in Melksham, including listed buildings and sites where ground protection matters. Low ground pressure, high reach.
Non-Operated Crane Hire
Crane hire without operator in Melksham for teams supplying their own CPCS driver, with full pre-hire inspection, handover and current LOLER records.
Mobile Crane Hire
All-terrain and rough terrain mobile cranes in Melksham, self-propelled with fast setup for construction and industrial lifting.
Weekend Crane Hire
Crane hire over weekends in Melksham for out-of-hours lifting, keeping projects on programme when Monday to Friday does not work.
Crane Attachment Hire
Spreader beams, man-riding baskets, lifting frames and other attachments in Melksham, all certified and available alongside crane hire.
Crawler Crane Hire
Tracked crawler cranes for heavy lifts on soft or uneven ground in Melksham, with tracks spreading the load where wheeled cranes cannot operate.
Rough Terrain Crane Hire
Four-wheel-drive cranes for unprepared, uneven ground in Melksham, with high ground clearance and fast mobilisation.
Pick and Carry Crane Hire
Move loads short distances without repositioning in Melksham — no outriggers needed. Suited to factory, warehouse and industrial lifting.
Floor Crane Hire
Indoor lifting in warehouses, plant rooms and factories in Melksham, with manual and powered floor cranes for engines, plant and heavy components.
Truck Mounted Crane Hire
Self-loading cranes with road transport in Melksham, combining transport and lift in one machine for fast deployment with no separate mobilisation.
Need a Crane Near You in Melksham Today? Call 01380 828988
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I choose dry hire over operated crane hire?
Choose dry hire when your team already holds CPCS certification and you want to keep costs down — you supply the operator, Coppard supply the machine. If your team is not certified, operated hire gives you a qualified operator, lift plan and full RAMS pack.
Can you supply a crane at the weekend near me in Melksham?
Yes. Weekend crane hire is available across Melksham, Chippenham, Devizes and the wider area. If a project is running behind or up against a tight handover, a weekend lift can close the gap. Tell the team the site, the lift and the date.
Can a spider crane work on sensitive or protected surfaces near Melksham?
Yes. Spider cranes are built for it — low ground pressure lets them work on lawns, block paving and other surfaces a standard crane would damage, and they need no outriggers, so there is no point loading on sensitive ground. Full RAMS packs and lift plans come with every booking.
What is included when I hire a crane from the Melksham depot?
Every operated booking includes a CPCS-certified operator, a lift plan and a full RAMS pack — not extras, but standard. You get everything needed to satisfy site management and health and safety requirements before the crane arrives.
