Welcome

Southern Hoist Services has expanded quickly since it began in 1992, we have gained a reputation for quality and service at affordable prices, and have become one of the leading hoist hire companies in England. On 15th March 2004 we joined the Claude Fenton Group of Companies, and have increased our field of expertise to include powered access and contractors plant. We cover a large region of Southern England and Wales, with depots based in Southampton, London and Swindon. Our site will show you a full range of hoists from small scaffold hoists to 2000kg/22 person passenger hoists. We also offer transport platforms and have one of the largest fleets in the …

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Our Services

Site Surveys - We offer a FREE site survey assist you in choosing the best machine for the job

Operator Familiarisation - Designed to be carried out on site with a maximum of 4 operatives in each group. 

Testing & Certification - Full weight tests, overload tests, drop tests and structural pull tests available

Hoist Sales - We offer both new and ex-stock sales, with a superb after-care package

Hoist Repairs & Installations - We offer installation/testing and commission for your equipment. We also undertake repair work in our skilled workshop 

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Look out for our Geda 1200ZZP at the Royal horse Show Windsor 2018.

It's our 25th Anniversary! We are proud to have been reaching for the sky for a quarter of a century - founded in 1992.

SHS are proud to be involved with the refurbishment of the Albert Hall

News

Kirsty Archbold-Laming, director of Southern Hoists has taken over as chair of CHIG
Our equipment for hire includes:
  • Scaffold hoists
  • Gantry hoists
  • Incline hoists
  • Goods only platforms
  • Passenger platforms
  • Transport platforms