May 17, 2026

Tracked Chipper Hire in Yorkshire, Spider Platform Hire Expands Its Specialist Equipment Range

Spider Platform Hire Limited is pleased to announce the expansion of its specialist hire fleet with the addition of tracked chipper hire across Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. Already known for reliable operated spider platform hire, including specialist access support for arborists, contractors, facilities management companies and property maintenance...

April 23, 2026

Spider Platform Hire Announces New Limited Company Status and VAT Registration

Spider Platform Hire is proud to announce an exciting new chapter in the company’s journey as we officially transition to a Limited Company and become VAT registered. This move marks a significant milestone for the business and reflects the continued growth, professionalism and long-term vision of Spider Platform Hire...

March 25, 2026

Why Operated Platform Hire Makes More Sense Than You Think

When planning work at height, most people focus on the equipment. What height do we need? What reach? What machine fits the site? What often gets overlooked is who is operating it. At Spider Platform Hire, one of the most common conversations we have is with clients who initially...

March 25, 2026

The Cost of Getting Height Access Wrong (And Why It Happens So Often)

Most people don’t realise how much access affects the overall cost of a job until something goes wrong. On paper, it can look like a small decision. In reality, it influences everything that follows. At Spider Platform Hire, we’re often brought in after a job has already hit issues,...

March 25, 2026

More Than Tree Work: Where Spider Lifts Really Come Into Their Own

If you ask most people what a spider lift is for, they’ll usually say tree work. And while that’s a big part of it, it barely scratches the surface. At Spider Platform Hire, we see spider lifts used in all sorts of environments, often in situations where nothing else...

March 25, 2026

Do You Actually Need Scaffolding? A Smarter Way to Work at Height

There’s a moment on most jobs where someone says, “We’ll need scaffolding for that.” And sometimes, they’re right. But more often than people realise, scaffolding gets chosen out of habit rather than necessity. It’s familiar, it’s widely understood, and it feels like the safe option. The problem is, it...

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