Acrow Prop Hire in Reading, Berkshire
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No. 0 through No. 4 steel acrow props in stock. Call 0118 979 2828.
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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 Reading, call 0118 979 2828.
Acrow Prop Hire: Sizes and Specifications
We stock five standard Acrow prop sizes, from No. 0 to No. 4, covering adjustable heights from 1.04m to 4.87m. Strongboys fit on top of the props and slide into the mortar joint to support brickwork during structural work. Needles are used for wider openings and are available to hire separately. Most structural jobs need two to six props depending on span and load. All 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 the number, positions and sizes. We supply the props to match. The best approach is to call 0118 979 2828 with your ceiling height and opening span.
Acrow Props for Structural Work on Thames Valley Properties
Victorian terraces across Earley, Woodley and central Reading typically use No. 1 or No. 2 props. Edwardian semis across Wokingham and Shinfield may need slightly taller props. Period properties across Pangbourne, Henley and Twyford with non-standard floor heights may need No. 3 or No. 4.
Older lintels in these properties are commonly timber and often need replacing. On properties with suspended timber floors, additional support underneath may be needed before the prop can bear load.
Using Acrow Props Correctly
Props must be placed on a solid base, such as a scaffold board or steel plate on firm ground, not directly on soft surfaces. Set the required height using the pin and collar, then use the screw thread for final adjustment. Never rely on the screw thread alone to support the load.
Acrow props can be collected from the Reading depot and will fit in most vans or on a roof rack. Call 0118 979 2828 to check availability.
Why Hire an Acrow Prop from Coppard?
Coppard stocks 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 Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Earley, Woodley, Shinfield, Newbury, Basingstoke, Maidenhead, High Wycombe, Windsor, Slough, Henley-on-Thames, Pangbourne, Twyford, Crowthorne, Sandhurst and Thatcham. Call 0118 979 2828.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Reading 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 Reading and Berkshire
What sizes do you stock?
We stock Acrow props from No. 0 to No. 4, covering adjustable heights from 1.04m to 4.87m. Tell us the height you need to support, and we’ll recommend the right size.
How many props do I need?
The number of props depends on the span and the load being supported. A typical domestic lintel replacement often uses two to four props, but your structural engineer should specify the correct number.
Can I collect acrow props?
Yes. Acrow props can be collected from the Reading depot and will fit in most vans or on a roof rack. Call 0118 979 2828 to check availability.
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 Reading team can supply the appropriate Acrow props in the sizes and quantities required.
Need acrow prop hire near me in Reading or Berkshire?
Call 0118 979 2828. Same-day dispatch from Reading. Delivery across Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Earley, Woodley, Shinfield, Newbury, Basingstoke, Maidenhead, High Wycombe, Windsor, Slough, Henley-on-Thames, Pangbourne, Twyford, Crowthorne, Sandhurst and Thatcham.
