Heavy Equipment Movers

Heavy equipment moving in Chatham, Kent

Fast, fixed-price heavy equipment moving for manufacturers, engineering firms, workshops, warehouses, print shops and facilities managers in Chatham and across Kent.

  • Covering St Mary's Island, Chatham Maritime and all of Chatham
  • Fast replies, usually the same day
  • One fixed price, agreed up front
  • Experienced, local teams

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Service
Heavy equipment moving
Location
Chatham, Kent (South East)
Postcodes
ME4, ME5
Areas
St Mary's Island, Chatham Maritime, Davis Estate, Walderslade, Lordswood, Luton
Typical cost
Moving a single small workshop machine locally with skates and a tail-lift or HIAB vehicle usually costs £400 to £1,200. A HIAB lorry with operator is usually £500 to £1,000 per day. Larger crane lifts and multi-machine relocations are priced individually after a survey and commonly run from £2,000 to well over £10,000.
Quotes
Free and fixed-price, usually the same day

Heavy equipment moving across Chatham and Kent

Chatham is a Medway town shaped by its former Royal Navy dockyard, now a heritage attraction, with a university campus, retail centre and large residential suburbs. Our team handles heavy equipment moving all over Chatham, including St Mary's Island and Chatham Maritime out to Davis Estate.

Getting heavy equipment moving sorted in Chatham should be quick and painless. Fill in the form with a few details and we will reply with a clear, fixed quote, usually the same day.

Where a Chatham site has no forklift or loading bay, a HIAB lorry can usually lift the machine straight on or off the vehicle.

Across Kent, we move everything from single bench machines to full production cells, with the method matched to each building.

Heavy equipment moving in Chatham: FAQs

How do I get a quote in Chatham?

Simply fill in the form on this page with your postcode, a few details of what you need and any timing needs. If you have photos, they help us price accurately.

Do you work in St Mary's Island and other parts of Chatham?

Yes, we do. Our service covers all of Chatham, including St Mary's Island, Chatham Maritime, Davis Estate, Walderslade, Lordswood and Luton, plus nearby Rochester, Gillingham, Maidstone and Gravesend.

Do you cover my Chatham postcode?

We cover all Chatham postcodes, including ME4 and ME5. If you are on the edge of Chatham, let us know your postcode and we will check.

How much should I expect to pay for heavy equipment moving in Chatham?

It depends on the job. Your price depend on the size of the job and access and timing, so send your details for an exact fixed price. Typical prices are in the facts box at the top of this page and in our cost guide.

Do I need a lift plan?

Yes, for any lift using a crane, HIAB or other lifting equipment. The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) require every lifting operation to be properly planned by a competent person, appropriately supervised and carried out safely. For crane lifts this is usually set out in a written lift plan following the British Standard for the safe use of cranes, BS 7121.

Where we work in Chatham

Wherever you are, from St Mary's Island, Chatham Maritime, Davis Estate or Walderslade, we can help.

Any postcode starting with ME4 or ME5, you are in our area.

Chatham is well connected by the A2, A229 and A230, which makes it easy to fit jobs in at short notice.

From the streets around Fort Amherst or The Historic Dockyard Chatham or out towards Walderslade, the price is worked out the same way.

  • St Mary's Island
  • Chatham Maritime
  • Davis Estate
  • Walderslade
  • Lordswood
  • Luton
  • Princes Park
  • Wayfield
  • Horsted
  • Brompton

Postcodes:

  • ME4
  • ME5

What we can do in Chatham

Whatever the job in Chatham, we can help with:

See everything we offer or read our cost guide.

Getting an accurate price in Chatham

We can work around tenants, staff or family in Chatham. Tell us the best days and times and we will plan the visit around that.

It is quick: fill in the form, we reply with a price the same day in most cases, you confirm, and a local team completes the job in Chatham on the agreed date.

What you can expect in Chatham

What matters most to our Chatham customers is simple: a fair fixed price, straight answers and work done right first time. That is exactly what we deliver.

  • Clear pricing
  • Planned, not improvised
  • Right kit for the job

Checklist before booking in Chatham

  • Take photos of the machine and the full route out of the building, including doors and steps
  • Measure the narrowest door, corridor and gate on the route at both sites
  • Check floor condition and any suspended floors, ramps or drain covers on the route
  • Book an electrician and engineers to isolate, drain and later reconnect the machine
  • Back up any CNC programs, parameters and settings before power is removed

New to this? Our glossary explains the jargon, and our guides cover costs and what to expect.

Areas near Chatham

Our heavy equipment moving service also covers these places near Chatham:

See all heavy equipment moving locations in South East or every area we cover.

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From the blog: Best time to move machinery: shutdowns, bank holidays and weather. Leaving an industrial unit: machinery removal and dilapidations.

Further reading: Planning a factory relocation. LOLER and lift plans.

Last updated 6 November 2026