Grab hire

Grab hire across Tonbridge & Kent.

One grab lorry does the work of a yard full of skips. We lift soil, rubble, hardcore and muck straight off your site and haul it away, for homeowners, builders and commercial sites right across Kent and South East London.

Professional grab hire, cleared in one pass

Grab hire is the quick, tidy way to clear a site. Our 8-wheel grab lorries reach over walls and fences with a hydraulic arm, scoop up loose material by the tonne, and take it away in a single visit. No rows of skips on the verge, no permits to chase, and no hand loading. Whether you are clearing a back garden, a driveway or a full construction site, we turn the job round fast and leave the ground clean.

We have been loading out of Tonbridge for years, so our drivers know the lanes, the access and the tip routes across the whole of West Kent and South East London. You get a straight price, a lorry when you need it, and waste that is recycled rather than dumped.

Why choose grab hire?

Versatile

One lorry takes soil, rubble, hardcore, broken concrete and garden waste. If a grab can lift it, we will shift it.

Long reach

The hydraulic arm reaches around six metres, so we can load straight from the road without coming on to your land.

Quick and cost-effective

No hand loading and no waiting on skips. One grab load clears what several skips would, in a fraction of the time.

Safer, tidier site

Material goes straight from the ground into the lorry, keeping your site clear, organised and safe to work on.

Recycled, not dumped

Kinder on the planet,
and your budget.

Everything we collect comes back to our own licensed recycling yard in Tonbridge. We sort it, crush it and screen it, then send it out again as recycled aggregate and screened topsoil. It keeps your costs down, keeps waste out of landfill, and keeps your project on the right side of the regulations.

RecycledOn site
Less landfillSorted and reused
LicensedTonbridge yard
See our recycled aggregates

Why choose SFS Grab Hire?

We are a family-run firm with our own modern fleet and our own yard, so there are no middlemen and no waiting around. Our drivers know the lanes of Kent, turn up when they say they will, and treat your site with respect. We recycle as much as we can, price the job straight, and answer the phone six days a week.

For grab hire in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Bromley, Maidstone and across South East London, we are the local team to call. One quick phone call and we will tell you what it costs and when we can be there.

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All from one local yard

Grab hire across Kent & South East London

We cover Tonbridge and the towns around it, and travel into Sussex and Surrey for the bigger jobs. If your postcode is not listed, have a word, the chances are we are already nearby.

Good to know

Grab hire, common questions

How does grab hire work?

A grab lorry pulls up on the road and uses a hydraulic arm to load waste straight from your site by the tonne. The arm reaches about six metres, so it can lift over walls and fences and the lorry never has to come onto your land. One pass and the job is done.

What can a grab lorry take away?

Our grab lorries take soil, rubble, hardcore, broken concrete and muck from building, landscaping and groundwork jobs. They load heavy material by the tonne, so they suit everything from a garden strip-out to a larger site. Tell us what you have and we will send the right lorry.

Can the grab lorry reach over a wall or fence?

Yes. The hydraulic arm reaches about six metres, so it can pick up material over a wall, fence or hedge while the lorry stays out on the road. That means no machinery driving across your garden or driveway and no mess left behind.

Is grab hire cheaper than skips?

It usually works out cheaper for heavy waste like soil and rubble. One grab lorry does the work of a yard full of skips in a single pass, so you pay for one collection, not several. There is also no skip permit to pay for or wait on.

What areas do you cover for grab hire?

We are based in Tonbridge and cover Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Bromley, Orpington, Maidstone, Dartford, Bexley, Sidcup, Swanley, Beckenham and more across Kent and South East London. We also travel into Sussex and Surrey for bigger jobs. Give us a postcode and we will confirm we can reach you.

Ready when you are

Get a free, no-obligation quote.

Tell us what you need shifting and where, and we will come straight back with a clear price, usually the same day.