Roof tile hoists for hire

Different platforms and angle sections are supplied as needed — for roof tiles, sacks or long materials. Tell us the roof height and what needs to go up, and we'll put together the right setup.

Useful before you hire

• Minimum rental is one day. Weekend rental runs from Friday 15:00 to Monday 08:00, at a discounted price.
• Insurance and return inspection are charged in addition to the rental — see rental prices.
• Collect it yourself or have it delivered. We deliver throughout Norway — see transport.
• Instruction is included on collection and delivery. See also the rental terms.

How the hoist is built

The Geda Fixlift 250 consists of a motor unit at the bottom, a rail made up of 1 and 2 metre ladder sections, and a platform that runs up and down the rail. At the top, the rail bends in over the eaves with an angle section, so the load comes right onto the roof surface.

How many ladder sections you need depends on the distance from the ground to the eaves and how far up the roof the load has to go. Tell us the ridge height and roof pitch when you order, and we'll put together the right length.

Choose the platform by what needs to go up

The standard loading platform takes roof tiles, packs and sacks. The Liftbox is a box that keeps loose items in place, such as tiles, flashings and small materials. For solar panels we have a dedicated platform.

The hoist takes up to 250 kg per trip. Split the load rather than stacking too much. It goes faster than it sounds, and it spares both your back and the roof.

Plan where the load will be received on the roof. If the roof is steep, you need somewhere to put the tiles down before carrying them on, and someone to receive the load while the hoist goes back down. With two people, one below and one above, the work flows steadily.

Power and setup

The motor runs on 230 V and draws 8.6 amps, so it works on an ordinary 10 A circuit. Use an extension lead that can handle the load, and don't run other large appliances on the same circuit.

Set the base on firm, level ground, and fix the rail to the wall where necessary. Cordon off the area below the hoist while it is running. That is where the danger is if something falls off.

Materials only

The roof tile hoist is for materials, not people. If you will be working at the eaves or on the roof yourself, use scaffolding or a lift as well. When re-roofing, it is common to have both a hoist and scaffolding.