Access Platform Hire Wirral
What Is An Access Platform?
The definition of an access platform is pretty self-explanatory – it’s a raised platform that allows you to access heights. Access platforms are super convenient as they start at ground level while having a platform that raises to reach the required height.
Health and safety should always be considered as heights can reach up to 20m – so therefore work should be completed by trained professionals such as our team at Cherry Picker Hire Wirral. There are different types of access platforms, and one of the most commonly used types is a cherry picker.
A cherry picker is a MERP (mobile elevating work platform) that features a hydraulic lifting system with a sturdy and convenient platform or bucket on the end for people to stand in. The platform is attached to a telescopic arm that gets raised and position to the right place in order for you to access high and difficult to reach areas.
At Cherry Picker Hire Wirral, we use cherry pickers as our access platforms. There are a variety of different types of cherry pickers. Telescopic and straight booms are best for reaching great heights, whereas articulating or jointed booms are perfect for reaching those difficult to reach spaces.
There are also compact crawler lifts or spider lifts that allow you to achieve an up and over reach, which is also great for accessing hard-to-reach places. Towable booms are super easy to transport, which is great for quick and easy access – you just need a trailer hitch to transport a towable boom.
Why Use An Access Platform?
Cherry pickers are commonly used as they aren’t limited to just vertical travel – they can often move in a range of directions which makes them useful for a wide variety of purposes. Access platforms are the go-to solution for placing both indoor and outdoor signing for businesses. Signs can be large and heavy, and it can be dangerous to use ladders while carrying weight. Access platforms take the hassle and danger away from the task.
If you need to conduct roofing or chimney repairs, as well as aerial repairs, an access platform is the ultimate solution, giving you quick and easy access to your roof. At Cherry Picker Hire Wirral, we can also provide you with a roofer.
Gutters can clog up pretty quickly, which in the worst-case scenario, can cause structural damage to your home or business. Unblocking gutters is a quick and easy process with an access platform in the equation.
Cherry pickers can also be useful when painting jobs are needed. Have you ever tried carrying a bucket of paint and paintbrushes up a ladder? It’s difficult and dangerous – well, with an access platform, you can bring your painting equipment with you and access those tough areas.
Access platforms are often used by electricians, builders, emergency services, and tree surgeons – they take the danger away from reaching high areas, and can even fit more than one person inside the platform.
Access Platform Hire Wirral
Our expert services are based on The Wirral – making us your local access platform solutions whether you live on The Wirral, or in Chester, Liverpool, Ellesmere Port, or the surrounding areas. We don’t just provide the machine – to ensure your health and safety, we also provide a trained and qualified driver and operator when you use our services.
Our quality access platforms can reach heights of up to 20 metres, as well as move in different directions up to 9 metres. Naturally, health and safety is always considered when working at heights, so rest assured our team of dedicated and qualified professionals have health and safety at the forefront of their minds.
If you plan on using our services for jet washing or gutter cleaning, then you’ll be glad to know that we also provide jet wash services for your convenience. Our competitive prices are certainly a drawing factor to our services. This is because cherry pickers are much quicker and easier to use than scaffolding – and scaffolding can also be costly to install.
We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service and will assist you every step of the way. We’ll be on hand wherever you’re located on or around The Wirral and are the perfect choice for your access platform needs.