Acrow Prop Hire in Melksham, Wiltshire
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No. 0 through No. 4 steel acrow props in stock. Call 01380 828988.
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The lintel is coming out and the wall above needs holding. If you are looking for an acrow prop hire near me in Melksham, call 01380 828988.
Acrow Prop Hire: Sizes and Specifications
Five sizes, from No. 0 through No. 4, covering 1.04m to 4.87m when extended. Strongboys and needles are hired separately. Most jobs require two to six props. All props are inspected, load-tested and adjusted before hire. Full specifications for the complete acrow prop range are listed in the Coppard online catalogue.
When Do You Need Acrow Props?
Removing a lintel. Fitting an RSJ. Replacing a rotten timber lintel. Underpinning a bay window. Creating an opening in a load-bearing wall.
Your structural engineer specifies number, positions and sizes. We supply the props to match. Call 01380 828988 with your ceiling height and opening span.
Acrow Props for Structural Work on Wiltshire Properties
Bath stone cottages around Bradford-on-Avon, Corsham and the Bath area often have higher ceilings, so No. 3 or No. 4 props may be needed where a standard house would use No. 1 or No. 2. Listed buildings in these areas often require stone lintel replacement or wall repairs, with props providing support while the masonry is removed.
Victorian terraces across Trowbridge and Chippenham typically have standard heights. On older properties with suspended timber floors, additional support underneath may be needed before the prop can bear load.
Using Acrow Props Correctly
Props must sit on a solid base, such as a scaffold board or steel plate, not directly on soft flooring. Adjust the height using the pin and collar, then tighten the screw. Never rely on the screw thread alone.
Most props fit in a van or on a roof rack for collection from the Melksham depot. Call 01380 828988.
Why Hire an Acrow Prop from Coppard?
All five sizes plus strongboys and needles. If you need props and trench sheets or props and an excavator, everything from one account.
Searching for the best acrow prop hire near me? Coppard covers Melksham, Devizes, Chippenham, Bath, Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Westbury, Warminster, Calne, Corsham, Frome, Marlborough, Bristol and Salisbury. Call 01380 828988.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Melksham depot, visit the Plant & Machinery Hire page.
View the full Acrow Prop Hire catalogue — specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions: Acrow Prop Hire in Melksham and Wiltshire
What sizes?
No. 0 through No. 4. Tell us your ceiling height, and we’ll recommend the right size.
How many?
It depends on the span and load. Your structural engineer should specify the quantity required.
Can I collect?
Yes. Most props fit in a van or on a roof rack. Call 01380 828988.
How do I know what size and how many Acrow props I need?
The correct prop size and quantity depend on the height being supported, the weight above, the width of the opening and how the load will be transferred safely. Acrow props should not be selected or spaced by guesswork, particularly when supporting walls, floors or structural openings. Guidance on structural stability during alteration and demolition explains why temporary support must be properly designed for the expected loads. Once the support arrangement has been specified by a competent person, Coppard’s Melksham team can supply the appropriate Acrow props in the sizes and quantities required.
Need acrow prop hire near me in Melksham or Wiltshire?
Call 01380 828988. Same-day dispatch from Melksham. Delivery across Melksham, Devizes, Chippenham, Bath, Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Westbury, Warminster, Calne, Corsham, Frome, Marlborough, Bristol and Salisbury.
