We provide professional boom lift hire — also known as cherry picker hire or MEWP hire — for safe access at height across construction sites, industrial facilities and commercial environments nationwide. Boom lifts are ideal where you need vertical reach plus horizontal outreach to work over obstacles.
Typical working heights: 12m – 28m+ Types: Articulated boom lifts & straight boom lifts
- Articulated boom lifts – “knuckle boom” for reaching up-and-over obstacles
- Straight boom lifts – maximum outreach for open areas and façade access
- Electric boom lifts – indoor/low-noise environments (where available)
- Diesel boom lifts – outdoor construction and rough terrain capability
- Ideal for high-level maintenance, cladding, roofing, steelwork and installation projects
Tell us your working height, whether you need outreach over obstacles, and your site conditions — we’ll confirm the correct boom lift quickly.
Boom lifts (MEWPs) are selected based on working height, outreach, terrain and access. Common ranges include:
- 12m – 16m boom lifts – general access, installation and maintenance work
- 18m – 22m boom lifts – external façade and construction projects
- 24m – 28m+ – extended height and outreach requirements
- Rough terrain capability for outdoor sites (diesel models)
- Compact electric models for indoor and restricted environments (where available)
If you have obstacles (canopies, roofs, machinery lines, building setbacks), an articulated boom lift is often the correct choice. For open areas and maximum outreach, a straight boom lift may be more suitable.
- Roofing, cladding and external building maintenance
- Steel erection and high-level construction works
- HVAC installation and mechanical services
- Electrical installation, lighting and signage
- Industrial inspection and maintenance
- Warehousing projects requiring height access (electric models)
What is the difference between a boom lift and a scissor lift?
A scissor lift provides vertical lift on a platform. A boom lift provides both height and horizontal outreach, making it suitable for reaching over obstacles and accessing difficult areas.
Do I need an articulated boom or a straight boom?
Articulated booms are best for “up-and-over” access around obstacles. Straight booms are best for maximum outreach in open spaces.
What details do you need for an accurate quote?
Site postcode, working height, whether outreach is required, indoor/outdoor use, ground condition, access restrictions and hire duration.
- Working height: the height you need to reach from the platform
- Outreach: whether you must reach over an obstacle or set-back
- Indoor or outdoor: electric models for indoor, diesel for outdoor/rough terrain
- Ground condition: soft ground, gradients, uneven surfaces, site access routes
- Access restrictions: gate width, turning space, overhead restrictions
- Task type: cladding, roofing, steelwork, maintenance, signage, M&E installations
If you share these details, we can confirm the correct MEWP quickly and avoid unnecessary mobilisation delays.
- Guidance on selecting the safest access method for your task
- Support with access constraints and ground suitability
- Delivery and collection arranged to fit your programme
- Clear communication to support time-critical work
Boom lifts must be operated by trained personnel and used within safe working limits. If you need guidance on selection, outreach or site conditions, we can advise before delivery.