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Lift plans prepared by a CPCS Appointed Person
From a telehandler moving pallets to a crawler crane over a live carriageway. Planned to BS 7121 and LOLER by an Appointed Person who has operated, slung and supervised lifts himself. Fixed price by type of lift.
Lift plan prices
Pick the closest category. If your lift turns out to be a different one, we tell you before we start and refund the difference or agree the top-up.
Excavator, telehandler, lorry loader / HIAB
Routine lift, known load, clear ground. Prepared remotely.
£195ex VATBuy lift planMobile crane, single crane lift
Straightforward set-up with ground information available.
£350ex VATBuy lift planLarge mobile or crawler crane, tandem or blind lifts
Live carriageway, rail, overhead lines, tight sites, outrigger and ground-bearing checks.
£750ex VATBuy lift planIndependent check of someone else's plan
Written comment schedule back, one re-check included.
£125ex VATBuy a check| Priority, next working day | +£50 basic · +£100 standard · +£200 complex |
| Lift plan + RAMS for the same activity | 10% off both |
| Lift survey or lift attendance on site | £500 a day |
| Tower cranes, AP appointments, lifts across a programme | Book a call |
Every lift plan includes
- Lift category, method and sequence
- Load weights, crane or plant configuration and duty check
- Site layout drawing with set-up position, slew and exclusion zones
- Lifting accessories and rigging arrangement
- Ground conditions and outrigger loads (standard and complex lifts)
- Wind and weather limits, communication and emergency arrangements
- Roles: AP, crane supervisor, slinger/signaller, operator
- Signed by our Appointed Person, issued as PDF and editable Word
Planned and signed by John Massey, Appointed Person
30 years in construction and lifting. He has operated tower cranes, slung and signalled loads and supervised lifts before planning them.
- CPCS A61 Appointed Person, Lifting Operations
- CPCS A62 Crane / Lifting Operations Supervisor
- CPCS A04A & A04B Tower Crane operator
- CPCS A40A Slinger / Signaller
- NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations (Planning Lifts)
Lift plan questions
How much does a lift plan cost?
£195 for a basic excavator, telehandler or lorry loader lift, £350 for a standard single mobile crane lift and £750 for a complex lift such as tandem, blind or crawler crane lifts. All ex VAT. Tower crane and programme work is set up as one order after a short call.
Who is allowed to write a lift plan?
LOLER requires every lifting operation to be properly planned by a competent person. For crane lifts, BS 7121 expects an Appointed Person to plan the lift and take responsibility for it. Ours are prepared and signed by a CPCS A61 Appointed Person who also holds an NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations (Planning Lifts).
What do you need from me?
The load (weight, dimensions, lifting points), the crane or plant and its hire company if known, the set-up and landing positions, radius, ground information and any obstructions such as overhead lines, buildings, live traffic or rail. Photos and a site plan help a lot.
Do you visit site?
Most plans are prepared remotely. If the lift needs a survey or you want an AP on the day, a site day is £500 + VAT across London, the South East, East of England, the Home Counties and the Midlands, with a £150 travel supplement further afield.
Can you check a plan someone else has written?
Yes. An independent lift plan check is £125 + VAT, with a written comment schedule and one re-check included.
Often ordered with a lift plan
Got a lift coming up?
Pay online at a fixed price, then send us the job details. Standard issue in 2–3 working days.
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