Manchester Grab Hire has a no-nonsense name, offering reliable materials supply and waste management services. With over 11 years in the trade, this company is already stable and capable.

Hiring a grab lorry from here runs between £240 and £360 (plus VAT), depending on the type of material carried. That gets you a 15-tonne (~ 33,000-pound) truck fitted with a long-reach arm that can handle heavy loads without fuss. 

One brilliant aspect of this company is its commitment to putting the customer first. Its website is clear and even offers a detailed PDF guide to all of its services.

Moreover, it doesn’t insist on pushing a more expensive service; instead, it advocates for the most cost-effective options based on the client’s needs.

The only noteworthy drawback here is the grab lorry capacity, as some companies exceed it on this end. It isn’t a dealbreaker, but perhaps something the company should ponder on (safety considered, of course).

Lovely service all around

“Found Manchester grab hire on Google. Lovely office staff great delivery guy. Delivered exactly where I needed the mot. Even moved some bull bags for me. Great service and also £55 cheaper than another building merchants. Thank you”

Linda Bintcliffe, Google Review

Customer convenience first

“Excellent service. I needed some mot to level the corner of my front garden to build a shed. I am not familiar with building material. I contacted online, I was going to order a bulk bag, but they suggested to order loose materials. Which was a better price and saving for me. They sent instant quotes over text for different weight and material, which was so convenient because I didn’t have to make quick decisions over a phone call.

I was sceptical about ordering loose materials, having to carry it from the drive to where I needed. But the wagon came with a grabber and the driver was just amazing. He not only dropped the material where I needed, he dropped it in 2 spots making my task so much easier. Amazing guy so friendly and helpful, we need more people like him in this world. He made my day.”

Jerin Thomas, Google Review

Tyldesley’s Salford Grabs has been in the business for more than a decade and continues to earn praise from clients for its friendly staff, timely arrivals, and consistently high work standards. 

You’ll often spot its fleet working across Greater Manchester, as well as in Chester and Warrington.

A standout feature of Salford Grabs is its Bronze FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) certification, giving strong assurance that the company operates its vehicles safely, responsibly, and professionally. Defo a reliable option for hires.

Its grab lorries can carry up to 16 tonnes (around 35,000 pounds), giving it a slight edge over some competitors.

We suppose the only limitation at Salford Grabs is the operating hours, since it’s only available on weekdays. That’s perfectly understandable, though, as all staff need time to rest. 

Just make sure to work around this schedule when making a booking.

Would wholeheartedly hire again

“Knights in Shining armour who went above and beyond at a minutes notice. We can’t thank Mark and the team enough for their support and excellent work. They worked around us and nothing was too much trouble. Heathfield Primary School would wholeheartedly recommend and we will definitely use them again.”

Cathryn Thompson, Facebook Review

Spot on and highly recommended

“One of the best people that I have dealt with in the industry, down to earth people that will do anything for you. Service is spot on, it couldn’t be better! 🙌🏽 highly recommend these guys x …”

Charlotte Fagg, Google Review

It might remind you a lot of a certain American toy shop, but Grabs R Us’s name isn’t just a gimmick—that’s really how it’s named in its (legal) papers! Defo a fail on originality there, yet it’s still one of our top picks for grab hires.

Grabs R Us works around Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Most clients often highlight its competitive pricing and wonderful service, sometimes even going above and beyond what was required of the work.

On the other hand, there’s a review which criticised the company for blocking a busy road. It isn’t exactly the company’s fault, as it was just following client instructions on time and location, but we agree that staff demeanour could’ve been better.

Reach out to Grabs R Us for an exact quote, as it doesn’t disclose figures on its website. It’s somewhat a hassle, but getting the exact pricing info on one go is quite efficient.

Helpful and goes the extra mile

“Building an extension and have used twice now. Have to say they were great. Friendly and helpful lady in the office (Rochelle), helpful driver and transport manager who went the extra mile in last pickup – and they were cheaper than first company we used. Highly recommended A+ service”

Jon D, Google Review

First class service

“Realy great company gary fromgrabs r us sorted it first class I had a load of bricks and rubble wich they shifted like a breeze driver Scott was grest and their price was very competitive I woud definetly reccomend and will use again without hesitation 👍”

barry, Google Review

LJD is based in Oldham, but its service area is one of the widest we’ve seen for this list. It covers large parts of the northwest, including Manchester, Rochdale, and Ashton-under-Lyne, making it a great option for projects spread across different towns.

This business’s biggest selling point is its availability. LJD is open 24/7, making it ideal for urgent or emergency grab lorry jobs that can’t wait for another day.

The fast turnaround makes sense, since LJD is a family-run operation. Moreover, we suppose this ‘family touch’ also greatly helps ensure a smooth service from the office to the field.

Pricing is the only area where the praises aren’t unanimous. Some clients felt they were indeed presented with competitive rates, but others feel that LJD’s costing is on the higher end.

Thus, even though there is no question about the capabilities of this company, be more discerning when requesting a quote.

Professional and patient service

“A patient,professional and friendly service!LJD did his his upmost to meet our requests with no mither at all.

Products delivered were of a good quality and very little tidying was required after the muck was grabbed away.

On the whole I was very satisfied and will using LJD Grab and Groundwork again in the future.”

Stuart Fitton, Google Review

Delivers even on urgent notice

“I part run a landscaping firm and LJD GRAB & GROUNDWORKS came to our rescue. Dropping off stone on short notice. Can’t recommend these guys enough. Great service 💪”

Ben Jackson, Facebook Review

Scott’s is best known as a landscaping materials supplier (which is probably how most people first come across the company). Like any other enterprise that knows how to spot opportunities to grow, it expanded its business to include grab hires.

Now that’s a clever move—delivering materials AND cleaning them up using just one service provider! 

The grab lorry side of the business mainly caters to local landscapers and builders, including commercial and industrial projects. 

We initially had doubts about the quality of the service, like “will grab hires be subpar since Scott’s is primarily a supplier?” But we are sure glad to have been proven wrong, as most of its clients have reported a consistent level of great service.

While it’s not the largest nor the cheapest grab hire operation in the area, we certainly consider it to be a convenient and dependable option.

Reliable grab lorry

“Fast reliable service. I rang up on the 20/11/2025 at 4pm and the grab lorry come the following morning at 9 am  with 6 tonne of grit and 6 tonne of mot and taken a load of rubble off my drive way. Very happy with the service will definitely recomend to others”

Michael Casey, Google Review

Won’t use any other service

“Wow what can I say been using Scotts landscape supplies for a few years now wouldn’t use anyone else. With delivery service from Mick with muck and lose stone to delivery times next day from Sam to organizing orders from Jay and Lee here is to a happy future together”

Ryan Farrell, Google Review