Hire: Acrow Prop

Need reliable, temporary structural support for a building project? Hire Acrow props from Hall-Fast — heavy-duty adjustable steel props available in sizes from 1.04m up to 4.8m, ready to support floors, walls and ceilings safely on residential, commercial and industrial sites. Whether you're knocking through a wall, installing an RSJ, repairing a ceiling or carrying out underpinning works, our Acrow prop hire service gives you the right size of prop, when you need it, with fast delivery across Nottingham, Mansfield, Sheffield, Leeds, Derby and the surrounding areas.

Product code: HFHIRE064

What is an Acrow prop and what is it used for?

An Acrow prop is an adjustable, heavy-duty tubular steel prop used to provide temporary structural support during construction, renovation and repair work. The telescopic design allows the prop to be quickly extended and locked at the required height, making it one of the most versatile and widely used pieces of building support equipment on UK sites.

Typical uses include:

• Supporting floors, walls and ceilings during structural alterations
• Holding RSJs and steel beams in place during installation
• Supporting ceilings during refurbishment or repair
• Temporary shoring during underpinning works
• Propping joists and lintels when removing load-bearing walls
• Supporting formwork and shuttering for concrete pours
• Emergency propping for damaged or unstable structures

Why hire Acrow props from Hall-Fast?

Acrow props are essential kit for builders, structural contractors, renovators and property maintenance teams — but they take up serious space, and you often need multiple props at multiple sizes for a single job. Hiring rather than buying means you get the right prop for the task, only for as long as you need it, with no storage and no idle capital sitting in the yard.

When you hire from Hall-Fast you get:

• Fully inspected, ready-to-use props in a full range of sizes
• Flexible hire periods — daily, weekly and long-term rates
• Fast delivery and collection across the Midlands and Yorkshire
• Expert advice on the right prop size and load capacity for your job
• Competitive hire rates with no hidden extras
• Decades of experience supplying access and building equipment to the trade

Acrow prop sizes available for hire

We hire out the full range of Acrow prop sizes to suit any job, from short interior support to tall ceiling propping:

Always check the safe working load against your specific application — our team can advise on the right size and quantity for your project.

Key features of our hire Acrow props

• Heavy-duty tubular steel construction — strong, durable and built for site conditions
• Telescopic adjustment for fast, accurate height setting
• Pin and collar locking system for secure load transfer
• Wide range of sizes from 1.04m to 4.8m to suit any application
• Flat base and head plates with fixing holes for stable load distribution
• Painted / galvanised finish for corrosion resistance
• Fully tested and inspected before every hire

Acrow prop hire across the Midlands & Yorkshire

Hall-Fast supplies Acrow prop hire to builders, contractors and homeowners across a wide area of the Midlands and Yorkshire, including:

East Midlands: Nottingham, Mansfield, Derby, Leicester, Loughborough, Coventry South Yorkshire: Sheffield, Chesterfield, Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham West Yorkshire: Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield

Need props delivered outside these areas? Just call us — we deliver nationwide on request.

Frequently asked questions

What sizes of Acrow prop do you hire out? We hire Acrow props in sizes from 1.04m up to 4.8m (Size 0 through Size 4), covering everything from low residential ceilings to high industrial spaces.

How much weight can an Acrow prop support? Safe working loads vary by prop size and extension length — generally between 1 and 3 tonnes per prop. Always consult a structural engineer for load calculations on critical applications. Our team can advise on appropriate prop selection.

Can I hire just one prop, or do I need to hire several? You can hire any quantity, from a single prop for a small repair up to large quantities for major structural works. For load-bearing wall removal and RSJ installation, multiple props are usually required — our team can advise on the right number.

How do I adjust an Acrow prop? Acrow props are telescopic. The inner tube extends from the outer tube and is set to the required height using a locking pin, then fine-adjusted with a threaded collar to take up the load.

Do you deliver Acrow props? Yes — we deliver across Nottingham, Mansfield, Sheffield, Leeds, Derby, Coventry and surrounding areas, with nationwide delivery available on request.

Are your Acrow props inspected? Yes. Every prop is fully inspected before it goes out on hire, so you receive equipment that's safe, certified and ready for immediate use.

How long can I hire an Acrow prop for? We offer flexible hire terms — daily, weekly or long-term, depending on the length of your project. Call us for a tailored quote.

Need Acrow props on site fast? Call Hall-Fast on 01623 645645 or email sales@hall-fast.com to check availability and get an instant hire quote. Our team can advise on the right size and quantity for your project and arrange same-day or next-day delivery across the Midlands and Yorkshire.