Delivering & Installing Large Structures/Sculptures

For large structures (such as gazebos) and sculptures, we always advise that delivery and erection is organised with us. Although this carries an additional cost as it involves a specialised team and equipment, it will greatly reduce the likelihood of any difficulties arising.

Before booking in the erection team, it is essential that you have fully prepared the area for their arrival. You must ensure that:

• The base or fixings pads and level and down and the concrete is fully cured.
• There is adequate access to the erection location.
• There is sufficient flood lighting should it be required.
• There is available support staff to assist.
• There is access to electricity.
• There will be sufficient space around the edge for ladder equipment etc. (we suggest that the space for erection is a minimum of 2m wider than the structure itself).
• The area is cordoned off to the public to allow safe erection of the structure and your own risk assessment needs to have been carried out prior to the team’s arrival on site.

There should be a senior person (or owner) on site should any questions emerge, and to sign off the work at the end of the installation.

If you would prefer to erect the structure yourself, or through using third-party labour, it is your sole responsibility if any issues arise, and we cannot be held responsible for said issues.

If you or your third-party labour workers have no previous experience of erecting such structures, we would recommend that a qualified Health & Safety Officer is present, along with a qualified Engineer to oversee proceedings.

Should you choose to erect the structure yourself, our advice and directions should be obtained well in advance of starting the erection process. If our team must be organised to correct the structure or complete its erection, please contact us so that a quotation and advanced payment can be organised.