A Century of Lifting Services: 100 Years of UK and International Projects

Over 100 years providing lifting services on small and large-scale projects. Based near London and operating across the UK and internationally, our specialist lifting services cover everything from planning and logistics through to execution and storage.
Road Haulage Association (RHA) Certified
ISO 9001 Registered
CHAS Accredited
CPA Accreditation
CPCS Accreditation
Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme Accredited
Safe Contractor Approved

Welcome to Finch of Bookham

Since 1924 our family run business has provided specialist lifting services across the UK and internationally on projects of all sizes. We take great pride in supplying qualified and experienced staff, bespoke specialist vehicles, contract lifting services, crane hire, specialist lifting and moving equipment to carry out complex lifting projects and machine relocations for the public sector, SMEs and local businesses.

As a family business, we’re proud of the standards we hold ourselves to, with Health and Safety and attention to detail at the heart of our operations. We pride ourselves on providing engineering solutions designed around set budgets and timescales to meet clients’ expectations throughout their projects.​

Finch of Bookham Brandmark Celebrating 100 Years

Our Lifting Services Include

Why Choose Finch of Bookham for your Lifting Services

  • Over 100 years in the industry has given us the knowledge to deliver the safest, most efficient lifting solutions possible. Our CPCS-qualified team brings that experience to every project.
  • Planning is paramount. Every job starts with a site survey to specify the right equipment and qualified personnel for the smoothest possible operation. We liaise with manufacturers, contractors and local authorities, coordinating road closures and permits where needed.
  • From our own fleet of crane lorry loaders, forklifts, gantries and rigging equipment, we can specify exactly what’s needed for every job, backed by our 60-tonne Hydraulic Mobile Gantry, Spider cranes and 200-tonne Jack and Cube System.
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Recent Work

We take on a all types of work, from small residential jobs to lifting commercial air conditioning units 10 floors up into buildings…

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Specialist Lifting Services

At Finch of Bookham, we’re experts in providing heavy lifting services across the UK and Internationally. We pride ourselves on providing bespoke lifting solutions to our clients, ensuring every project is carried out safely. Whether your project is small or large, simply tell us what you need moving and where, and our knowledgeable and experienced team will plan the full lift to suit the needs of your project.

Popular Industries We Supply​ Our Lifting Services To

Air Conditioning

Power Generation​

Engineering

Boilers and Process Plant

Education - Research and Development

Unique Projects

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Discuss a Project

We like making sure our work is tailored towards your needs. Once we understand the scope of work we can provide an estimate bespoke to your project and budget. 

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