Shoring & Propping
Acrow Props Hire Manchester — Shoring and Structural Propping
Opening up a wall, removing a load-bearing section, or supporting a structure while works are carried out — these jobs require proper propping before any material comes out. Manchester Diggers hires acrow props and Strongboy wall supports across Greater Manchester, for builders, contractors, and tradespeople who need the right equipment on site before the work starts.
What We Hire for Shoring and Propping
Adjustable steel props
Acrow Props
Adjustable steel props used to support temporary loads during construction and renovation. The standard approach for propping floor joists, temporary beams, formwork, and other structures while permanent supports are installed. Adjustable in height to suit the working space. Hire in the quantity your job requires.
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Wall support attachment
Strongboy Wall Support
The Strongboy is a steel bracket that attaches to an acrow prop and supports a masonry wall from within — specifically designed for creating and enlarging openings in brick and blockwork walls. Where standard props support from below, the Strongboy props through the wall itself, holding the masonry in place while you create the opening beneath it. The right tool for new doorways, window openings, and RSJ or lintel installations.
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When to Hire Acrow Props and When to Hire Strongboys
Acrow props on their own are the right choice when you're propping from below — supporting beams, floor structures, formwork, or any temporary load that needs a vertical support from floor level.
The Strongboy is for wall opening work. If you're cutting into a load-bearing wall to install a new door, window, or structural beam, the Strongboy threads through the wall and distributes the load of the masonry above while you work beneath it. Most wall opening jobs require both: Strongboys to hold the wall and acrow props to support the floor or structure above.
If you're unsure what your job needs, describe the work when you call. Mark or Mateusz have 50 years of combined equipment experience and will point you to the right hire for the job.
What You Get with Every Shoring & Propping Hire
Same-Day Hire Available
Call us and we'll confirm availability. From our Manchester depot, we move fast when a job demands it.
Delivery Available
We deliver to your site and collect at the end of the hire — no trailer or transport to arrange yourself. Delivery charged separately by location, or collect from our depot.
No Large Deposit
Straightforward booking terms. No large upfront costs before the job starts.
24/7 Availability
We take bookings and answer calls around the clock, seven days a week, including weekends.
One Contact Throughout
Mark or Mateusz handle your booking from first call to collection. One number, every time.
Common Questions About Shoring & Propping Hire
- It depends on the span being propped and the load. For a typical domestic floor joist or beam, two props per support point is a common starting position. For longer spans or heavier loads, you need more. If you describe the job when you call, we can advise on quantity. Hiring too few is the most common mistake — it's better to have an extra prop on site than to be short.
Book Your Acrow Props and Shoring Hire Today
Acrow props and Strongboy supports, delivered to your site across Greater Manchester.
Available 24/7. Delivery available, or collect from our depot. No large deposit.