How to get blocks up high?

[CalvinHobbes]

What are the methods to lift blocks up on a site? Looking at the most cost effective options.

What about a winch? My dad (deceased) left one in a container. I know he used it years ago on a site.

[nod]

Most sites use Tele-handlers

Pricy for a one off 

I hired a bumpa hoist for the blocks and slates 

£110 per week from speedy 

 

[Declan52]

You can use a trestle and planks positioned at the staircase opening and load this out with 40-60 blocks then hop up on to it and then lift the blocks up onto the first floor and then move them to wherever they need to go and just repeat this until you have enough up there. This is the cheapest option but obviously the slowest.

It will also depend on what type of house your building. If it's a bungalow then you will have only blocks for the 2 peaks and maybe a few internal walls so not that many. But if it's a 2 storey with peaks again then your going to take need something mechanical. Either a nice local farmer with forks on a machine or a bumpa like above will be your best option.

 

 

[dpmiller]

I invested in a set of forks for our wee digger and it helped the brickies out a fair bit (one of them was an operator). It wasn't going to get a whole pallet up in one go, but it was a lot easier for sure...

[Dave Jones]

have the scaffolders make the loading bay wide enough for 3 packs so when you get a delivery they place them straight on the loading bay.

[Blooda]

We used local farmer with telehandler,  seemed expensive at £40 per hour, but a lot lot cheaper overall than hiring one, as really its only need a few hours per week.  Also he could drive it well, and no problem with it getting nicked.