Grab Hire in Crawley
Need reliable grab hire in Crawley? J&J Franks offers a fully licensed grab lorry service that meets the demands of busy construction sites, residential clearances and landscaping projects. Our modern fleet and experienced operators ensure that waste removal and material delivery are handled safely, quickly and with minimal disruption to your site or neighbours. With Crawley’s varied mix of commercial zones, access‑challenged estates and redevelopment locations, our effective service keeps your project on schedule and compliant.

Our Range of Grab Hire Services in Crawley
Our grab hire services in Crawley are designed to help contractors, homeowners and landscapers manage waste and materials efficiently, with flexible scheduling and coverage across the town.
Tipper Hire
When your project requires moving bulk materials such as spoil, aggregates or demolition waste, our tipper hire offers dependable removal. With fast turn‑around available in and around Crawley, we support both residential extensions and larger commercial clearance jobs.
Grab Hire
Our grab hire lorries can lift large volumes of soil, hardcore, bricks and concrete in one visit; sidestepping the need for manual labour or multiple collections. Ideal for sites where a skip won’t fit or permissions are restrictive.
Muck Away
Managing excavation waste? Our muck away service efficiently handles inert and non‑hazardous spoil (including clay, stones and site rubble), ensuring all materials are processed at licensed facilities.
Quarry Products
Need aggregates delivered rather than waste collected? We supply sharp sand, MOT Type 1, crushed concrete and ballast across Crawley.
Topsoil
For landscaping, turfing or garden refurbishment projects, our screened bulk topsoil deliveries are ideal. Available for residential or commercial sites alike, we ensure you receive quality material.

What Can I Put in a Grab Lorry?
- Accepted
- Additional Cost
- Restricted
Soil
A common material for landscape gardeners to dispose of.
Concrete
That is dry and ideally broken up to be loaded by hand.
Hardcore
Broken concrete, rubble or crushed stone from construction and demolition.
Brick
Whole or broken bricks from site clearance or masonry work.
Tarmac
Uplifted road surfacing material from driveways or paths.
Green Waste
Garden debris like branches, cuttings and turf from landscaping.
Plasterboard
Insulation
Small volumes of timber or plastics
Asbestos
Paint
Chemicals
Electricals (WEEE)
Gas Canisters
Hazardous substances

What Size Is a Grab Lorry?
Our eight‑wheel grab lorries handle up to 16 tonnes of material in a single load and are equipped with hydraulic arms that reach around 7 metres. This makes them especially suitable for Crawley’s tighter access locations; whether behind hoardings, over walls or in narrow sites where skip placement might be restricted.
Why choose J&J Franks for Grab Hire in Crawley?
With over 80 years of experience in bulk waste removal and materials delivery across West Sussex, J&J Franks is trusted by building professionals, landscapers and homeowners alike. Our fully licensed fleet ensures compliant disposal and high recycling standards, aligning with local authority expectations. From large commercial clearances to one‑off garden jobs, our local knowledge, flexible scheduling and expert support make us the go‑to provider for grab hire in Crawley.





