Relocation & Hi-Ab Hire in Perth

A Hi-Ab vehicle combines road transport with an onboard crane. This allows a suitable container to be lifted, transported and positioned without arranging a separate crane solely for the loading and unloading stages.

That combination can make it useful for relocation work where the container needs to move between sites rather than simply remaining at one location.

The suitability of a Hi-Ab operation depends on the container, access and site conditions, so the move should be assessed before assuming the vehicle can lift from any position.

The more information available about the move, the easier it is to understand what is involved. Both collection and delivery locations matter because access may differ significantly between the two.

Useful details include:

• The size of the container.
• The collection and delivery locations.
• How the container is currently positioned.
• Any obvious access or space restrictions.

Photographs or other clear information about the relevant areas may also help when discussing the practical requirements of the move.

Container relocation can be relevant when a business changes premises, reorganises its operations or wants to move its existing storage capacity to another suitable site.

The move needs to be considered independently of the business relocation itself. A container has its own lifting and transport requirements, so it should be planned as a specific part of the overall move.

Make sure the new site has been considered before the container leaves the old location, particularly if access or placement options are different.

The destination should be ready for the container rather than still being decided when the vehicle arrives. Confirm where it needs to be placed and whether the area around that position provides enough practical access.

Check points may include:

• The route into the site.
• The space available around the placement area.
• The intended direction of the container doors.
• Any obstacles affecting the lifting operation.

If there is uncertainty about the site, raise it before arranging the move so it can be discussed as part of the planning.

Whether a container can be moved with contents inside should not be assumed. The weight and nature of anything inside can affect the overall relocation requirements and suitability of the move.

Provide accurate information about whether the container is empty or loaded when asking about relocation. If contents are present, explain what is stored and the approximate weight where this is known.

This information allows the proposed move to be considered properly rather than planning around the weight of the empty container alone.

The vehicle needs suitable access for the lifting operation, but the exact requirements depend on the circumstances of the site and the container being moved.

Walls, parked vehicles, buildings, narrow entrances and other restrictions can all affect how the vehicle approaches the lifting position.

Do not assume that visible access from a nearby road is automatically sufficient. The actual collection position and surrounding working space should be described before the relocation is booked.

Not every relocation involves travelling to a completely different property. Sometimes a container needs to move from one part of a site to another because the layout, access requirements or use of the land has changed.

Before arranging repositioning, consider:

• The current location of the container.
• The distance to the new position.
• The access available between both areas.
• Whether the final placement area is ready.

The same principle applies as with a longer move: both the lift and final placement need to be assessed rather than considering only the distance travelled.

Relocation may be required for an existing customer-owned container when it no longer needs to remain at its current location. The fact that the container is already owned does not change the need to assess the lifting and transport requirements.

Provide details of the container itself as well as its current location and intended destination. Condition, size and positioning may all be relevant to planning the move.

The relocation should be discussed before making assumptions about timing or access at either site.

Preparation should focus on making sure the collection information is accurate and the surrounding area is ready for the planned lifting operation. Any relevant obstacles or restrictions should already have been identified.

Before the arranged move:

• Confirm the container and collection location.
• Make sure known access routes are available.
• Remove avoidable obstructions from the surrounding area.
• Confirm whether the container is empty or contains goods.

Follow any specific preparation instructions provided when the relocation is arranged, as requirements can vary according to the job.

Begin with the container itself and the two locations involved. Note the size of the unit, where it currently sits and the address where it needs to go.

Then identify anything unusual about either site, such as restricted entrances, limited manoeuvring areas or obstacles close to the proposed lifting and placement positions.

Contact Perth Self Store with those details so the relocation and Hi-Ab requirements can be discussed and the move can be planned around the actual circumstances of the job.