How to Hire
Step by step guide when hiring from us...
Step-by-Step Guide: Hiring a Pile Cropper from National Pile Croppers.
1. Choose Your Pile Cropper
Let us know the pile cropper you need and we'll get one to you, or if you're not sure which pile cropper is right for your project then here’s a quick guide to our most popular cropper types to help you decide:
Round Pile Croppers
Best For: Standard circular concrete piles. Our round pile croppers are designed to crop concrete piles cleanly and safely, available in various diameter ranges. Ideal for foundation works on most construction sites.
Quad Pile Croppers
Best For: Round debonded piles from 300 – 1200mm diameter. Perfect for cropping CFA piles of multiple diameters or mushroomed tops. These croppers ensure a precise on augured piles with debonded reinforcement bars.
Contiguous Pile Croppers
Best For: Contiguous or secant piled walls and closely spaced piles. Specifically engineered for piles installed close together, such as secant and contiguous piled walls, where space is restricted and accuracy is critical.
HD CFA (Contiguous Flight Auger) Pile Croppers
Best For: : Large CFA concrete piles above 1200mm in diameter. These croppers are robust and capable of tackling heavily reinforced, large-diameter CFA piles often used in deep foundations.
Single Bar Pile Croppers
Best For: Smaller pre-cast concrete piles with a single reinforcement bar (rebar). Compact and lightweight, single bar croppers are ideal for work in tight or confined spaces, usually in house foundations, trenches and small pile caps.
Specialist & Custom Croppers
Best For: Unusual pile shapes or challenging site conditions. If your project involves piles of a non-standard size, shape, or heavily congested reinforcement, we offer tailored cropper solutions.
2. Get in Touch for Expert Help
- Call us on 03300 240 247 or use our Quick Enquiry Form.
- Provide key project details:
- Site location
- Pile details (type, diameter, quantity)
- Project timings
- If you’re unsure what you need, just ask, we’ll recommend the best solution!
3. Receive Your Quotation
- We review your information and suggest the pile cropper(s) that fit your project.
- You’ll receive a clear, tailored quote covering hire rates, delivery, and any extras.
- Our team will happily explain your options and answer questions.
4. Book Your Equipment
- Accept the quote and confirm your hire by phone or email.
- Share any required documents (like a purchase order) and a site contact.
- We’ll confirm your booking and arrange delivery at a time that suits you.
6. Operate With Confidence
- Use your pile cropper as directed, following all site safety instructions.
- Need help? Our support team is just a phone call away.
7. Off-Hire & Collection
- Finished with the cropper? Just call us or use our online form to arrange collection.
- Ensure the equipment is ready for safe transport.
8. Easy Handover & Invoicing
- We collect the cropper and confirm final hire details.
- You receive a clear invoice—no hidden extras.
Get in touch
Call us, email, or use our quick enquiry form—and make your next pile cropping job efficient, compliant, and hassle-free.
Get in touch
Call us, email, or use our quick enquiry form—and make your next pile cropping job efficient, compliant, and hassle-free.
