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Mobile Plant Inspection Services Kent

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From cherry pickers working on construction projects in Maidstone and Canterbury to MEWPs and lorry loaders used across industrial estates in Ashford and Dartford, mobile plant plays a vital role in keeping Kent’s sites operational. Because this equipment moves between locations and often works in challenging outdoor conditions, regular inspection under LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) and PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) is essential to maintain safety and compliance.

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At Excel Inspection Solutions, we deliver mobile plant inspections across Kent. Our qualified engineer surveyors cover all towns and cities including Maidstone, Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Medway and Thanet, ensuring your mobile lifting equipment is inspected to HSE standards wherever it operates.

What mobile plant requires inspection in Kent?

Any equipment used in Kent to lift people, support loads or transport operators falls under LOLER or PUWER requirements. Typical mobile plant we inspect includes:

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  • MEWPs (mobile elevating work platforms) used on Kent construction and maintenance sites

  • Cherry pickers for building, electrical and facilities work across Canterbury, Ashford and Maidstone

  • Vehicle-mounted lifting arms and HIABs serving logistics operations in Dartford and Medway

  • Lorry loaders and truck-mounted systems used in Kent’s transport hubs

  • Spider lifts and compact access platforms for indoor and outdoor projects

  • Mobile cranes used on infrastructure and development projects across the county

  • Work platforms mounted on vans or trucks for roadside and utility maintenance

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LOLER requires inspections every 6 months if lifting people, or every 12 months for general lifting equipment.

How LOLER applies to Kent’s mobile equipment

LOLER requires all mobile lifting equipment in Kent to be:

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  • Thoroughly examined at set intervals

  • Inspected by a competent person

  • Removed from service if found unsafe

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Because Kent’s mobile plant is often moved between construction sites, warehouses, depots and roadside locations, inspections are crucial to identify damage, wear or hydraulic issues early. Every inspection includes a digital LOLER report with photographs, clear pass or fail outcomes, and compliance notes.

PUWER and mobile plant in Kent

Under PUWER, all mobile plant operating in Kent must be suitable for use, maintained in safe condition, and inspected regularly. Our inspections combine LOLER and PUWER checks in one visit, ensuring your equipment meets both sets of requirements without additional disruption.

Why regular inspection matters in Kent

Mobile plant used in Kent’s construction, council and facilities management sectors is constantly exposed to varying conditions. Regular inspection helps you:

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  • Stay compliant with LOLER and PUWER legislation

  • Avoid failures on-site and reduce downtime

  • Protect operators, contractors and the public

  • Support insurance claims and audit readiness

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With Excel Inspection Solutions, you can rely on consistent and compliant reporting across all your Kent sites.

Our mobile plant inspection process in Kent

We work with contractors, councils, facilities managers and construction firms across Kent. Our inspection process includes:

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  • On-site inspection at your Kent location, whether depot, site or roadside

  • Structural, hydraulic and mechanical checks of mobile plant

  • Function testing of controls, alarms and safety systems

  • Digital reporting with photographs for clear compliance records

  • Immediate notification of critical issues identified during inspection

Why choose Excel Inspection Solutions in Kent?

We understand the challenges of managing mobile equipment across Kent. Whether based in Maidstone, Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Medway or Thanet, we provide flexible, reliable inspection services that move with your plant.

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Kent businesses choose us for:

  • Full LOLER and PUWER inspection expertise

  • Local surveyor coverage across the county

  • Flexible scheduling to minimise disruption

  • Fast, clear digital reporting with photographic evidence

  • Professional and compliant inspection every time

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Mobile Plant Inspection FAQs Kent

Does LOLER apply to cherry pickers and MEWPs in Kent?

Yes. All MEWPs and cherry pickers operating in Kent must be inspected every 6 months if lifting people.

Can you inspect mobile plant across multiple Kent sites?

Yes. We provide inspections across multiple locations in Kent, including construction sites, depots and industrial estates.

What happens if a mobile unit fails inspection in Kent?

We issue a digital report identifying the fault. Unsafe equipment must be taken out of service until repaired.

Do you provide LOLER certificates in Kent?

Yes. All LOLER inspections in Kent come with a digital LOLER report including photographs.

Can you inspect equipment that moves between Kent and other counties?

Yes. Our network covers Kent and the wider UK, so we can manage inspections across multiple regions.

Mobile plant inspections across Kent and beyond

Excel Inspection Solutions provides mobile plant inspections across Kent, including Maidstone, Canterbury, Ashford, Dartford, Medway and Thanet.

Other statutory inspections in Kent

Alongside mobile plant inspections, we provide statutory inspections in Kent for:

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