HIAB Hire in Preston, Lancashire
AC Lifting is Preston-based and Preston-focused. Our yard and operations are here in Preston, Lancashire — which means fast mobilisation, short lead times and local knowledge for HIAB transport, heavy haulage and crane-assisted lifting across the city and surrounding area.
What we do in Preston
- HIAB transport and hire — lorry-loader crane haulage to and from Preston sites
- Container, cabin and portacabin moves across Preston and surrounding towns
- Hot tub and swim spa deliveries to Preston homes — including over-house craning
- Machinery and plant lifts for Preston fabricators, manufacturers and construction firms
- Contract lifts with method statement and AP oversight for managed jobs
Areas we cover from Preston
Preston city centre, Fulwood, Ashton-on-Ribble, Penwortham, Leyland, Bamber Bridge, Longridge, Chorley, Blackburn, Blackpool, Lancaster, Garstang, Kirkham and the rest of the Central Lancashire corridor. We cover the wider North West too — Manchester, Liverpool, Cumbria, Yorkshire — from the same base.
Why local matters
- Short mobilisation = lower transport cost on your job.
- We know the tight access points, one-ways and estate gates on the estates we work in regularly.
- Same-day and next-day slots realistic for most of Preston.
- We’re a call away if a job slips or you need a late addition.
If you were searching for crane hire
AC Lifting isn’t a standalone mobile crane hire company — we run HIAB-mounted lorries and crane-assisted lifts. For most jobs people describe as “crane hire” locally — moving a container, placing a cabin, lifting a hot tub or generator — a HIAB is faster, cheaper and needs no separate haulier. If you genuinely need a slew crane, we’ll tell you straight.
Frequently asked questions
Where’s your yard?
We’re based in Preston. Exact address on the contact page — drop in is by appointment.
What’s the quickest you can be on site in Preston?
Subject to fleet availability — often same day for urgent jobs within Preston itself. For anything planned, give us a week’s notice and we’ll slot it in without fuss.
Do you cover the Preston Docks and industrial estates?
Yes — Preston Docks, Walton Summit, Red Scar, Roman Way, Ribbleton, Farington industrial parks — all regular ground for us.
Ready to get a quote?
Call 01772 815778 or email transport@aclifting.com