Crusher Hire

Demolition, site clearance, and redevelopment projects often generate large volumes of concrete, brick, hardcore, and excavation arisings that would traditionally require off-site disposal. Mobile crusher hire allows these materials to be processed directly on site and converted into reusable aggregates, helping contractors reduce waste movements, lower disposal costs, and minimise the need to purchase imported materials.

At Manchester Grab Hire, we provide operated crusher hire throughout Manchester and Greater Manchester using tracked mobile crushing equipment supplied with an experienced CPCS-certified operator. Our crushers are regularly used on demolition projects, commercial developments, housing sites, highway works, industrial redevelopments, and civil engineering schemes where significant quantities of concrete and hardcore require processing.

What Crusher Hire Is

An on-site crusher turns waste concrete, broken slabs, brick rubble, hardstanding, and demolition arisings into reusable aggregate without leaving site. Material is fed into the crusher and processed into products such as MOT Type 1 sub-base and 6F5 capping material that can often be reused within the same project.

For many contractors, crusher hire eliminates two major costs at the same time. Instead of paying for wagons to remove waste and then purchasing imported aggregates for the next phase of work, existing site materials can be processed and reused. On larger demolition and redevelopment projects, this can significantly reduce transport movements, disposal charges, and aggregate supply costs.

Typical Projects

Crusher hire is commonly used for:

• Demolition projects

• Commercial redevelopments

• Housing developments

• Highway reconstruction works

• Industrial site clearances

• Infrastructure projects

• Concrete slab removal

• Bulk hardstanding removal

• Site remediation projects

• Groundworks and earthworks contracts

Typical Materials Processed

Suitable materials commonly include:

• Reinforced concrete

• Concrete slabs

• Concrete foundations

• Hardcore

• Brick rubble

• Asphalt

• Road planings

• Masonry materials

• Site clearance arisings

• Quarry overburden

• Crushed stone

• Approved inert demolition waste

Feed material should be free from prohibited contaminants and suitable for mechanical crushing operations.

When To Choose Crusher Hire

Crusher hire is generally the preferred solution when demolition waste, hardcore, or concrete volumes become too large for conventional disposal methods to remain cost-effective.

Typical examples include:

• Demolition projects generating large quantities of concrete.

• Site clearance works producing significant hardcore arisings.

• Highway reconstruction and motorway widening projects.

• Housing developments requiring substantial sub-base materials.

• Civil engineering projects generating reusable excavation arisings.

• Commercial redevelopment projects removing existing hardstanding.

What Crusher Hire Cannot Process

Mobile crushers are not designed for general waste, timber, plastics, metals, asbestos, hazardous waste, contaminated materials, or mixed commercial waste streams. Feed material must be suitable for crushing and recycling operations.

When Crusher Hire Makes Financial Sense

Crusher hire is typically considered when projects generate substantial quantities of concrete, hardcore, brick, asphalt, or demolition waste. Where enough material exists to produce reusable aggregate, contractors can often reduce:

• Muck away haulage costs

• Disposal and tipping charges

• Imported aggregate costs

• Site wagon movements

• Waiting time associated with material deliveries

The larger the waste volume, the greater the potential savings. This is why crusher hire is commonly used on demolition contracts, housing developments, infrastructure schemes, and commercial redevelopment projects.

Operator & Fuel Included

All crusher hire is supplied with an experienced CPCS-certified operator. Fuel is included as part of the service, providing a complete crushing solution without additional plant operation requirements.

When Crusher Hire May Not Be The Right Choice

Crusher hire is generally designed for commercial-scale waste volumes rather than small domestic projects.

For example, if a project only generates a single load of driveway hardcore or a small quantity of broken concrete, conventional muck away services may be more practical and cost-effective than mobilising a crusher to site.