About Terranova

Solving heavy problems nationwide, 24/7

Terranova

A weight off your shoulders

We understand what is at stake on site. A delay costs you time, money, and your reputation. For over 20 years, we’ve been supporting our customers across the South of England, ensuring expensive and stressful delays are avoided.

You have enough to manage. Let us handle the heavy lifting.

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We’re a family run business
Every job we do is personal to us.
We take full responsibility for the lifting operations we manage
Whether you’re a homeowner or a large contractor.
We handle the logistics, the safety, and the specialist gear
So you can focus on the rest of your project and we always provide the exact tools required.

About Us

Our Team

Alec Glover

Managing Director

For over 25 years, Alec has built Terranova into one of the South’s trusted crane and lifting specialists. He remains heavily involved in the business, using decades of experience to find practical solutions to difficult lifting challenges.

Specialisms

Business Leadership Contract Lifting Heavy Cranes Complex Lifting Solutions

Jane Nixon

Company Secretary

Jane manages much of Terranova’s accounts and helps keep the business running smoothly behind the scenes. Her work supports the financial organisation, administration and day to day structure that keeps the company operating properly.

Specialisms

Accounts Company Administration Financial Organisation Business Support

Tina Hodgkiss

Hire Desk Manager

Tina is often the first point of contact for customers. She coordinates bookings, manages schedules and helps ensure each project receives the right crane, personnel and support.

Specialisms

Hire Desk Management Customer Service Crane Scheduling Project Coordination

Emma Glover

Sales & Support Executive

Emma supports customers throughout the enquiry and booking process, helping keep communication clear from first contact through to completion.

Specialisms

Customer Support Sales Administration Enquiry Handling Project Support

Harry Glover

Appointed Person

Harry specialises in contract lifting, lift planning and complex site logistics. From restricted access city centre lifts to major structural projects, he produces detailed lift plans, site surveys and CAD drawings to help projects run safely and efficiently.

Specialisms

Lift Planning Contract Lifting Site Surveys Difficult Access Projects

Trevor Kerr

Workshop Support Technician

Trevor helps keep the fleet moving. He supports the maintenance, preparation and readiness of Terranova’s cranes and equipment so each machine arrives on site ready to work.

Specialisms

Fleet Support Crane Maintenance Equipment Preparation Workshop Operations

Location

Terranova Crane Sales Ltd provides professional crane hire and lifting services across a wide range of locations

Our experienced operators and modern fleet support construction, infrastructure, utilities and specialist lifting projects throughout the regions we serve.

From city centre construction sites to remote infrastructure projects, Terranova delivers safe, reliable lifting solutions backed by expert planning and industry-leading safety standards.

History

Terranova has been a trusted name since 1979

We are built on family values and our reputation means everything to us. Being a family business means keeping our promises and being accountable. We’re a large business, but we’re not a faceless giant! Our clients know us as individuals and know we deliver.

Our family has grown to include our clients, our suppliers and our colleagues. Providing a complete service to the construction industry is not a nine to five job and our modern systems mean we respond whenever we are needed.

Case Studies

      EXCELLENT  
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   Sascha “Sascha” Faustmann 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beste Firma super Team
  
 
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   James Bailey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We use Terranova Crane Hire on a CPA hire basis and have always found them punctual, friendly and easy to deal with. Their operators are experienced, cooperative and professional, making every lift run smoothly. They’re also always willing to share their knowledge and experience of their fleet, which really helps us when planning our lifting strategies. A great company to work with and highly recommended.
  
 
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   Martin Ellis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Terranova Cranes, have been supporting a major infrastructure project down in Guildford surrey. They have been reliable and professional  throughout the two years of attending site and conducting contract lifts for the mechanical install. Always accommodating, polite, punctual and professional. Excellent local company.
  
 
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   Hugh Early 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very easy dealing with Harry and Tina at TERRANOVA. They have helped us out several times providing cranes at short notice.

Good quality cranes and experienced operators.

Will use again.
  
 
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   tom 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They recently completed a job for us. Very professional service and worked to a very high standard. we were very pleased with them and look forward to working with the again in the future!
  
 
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   Felix 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve had the pleasure of subbing out lifting services to terranova over the last 4 years, they are one of the best crane companies out there.

The team are always there to help out even at short notice and haven’t let me down yet! Special thanks to Alec and Harry!
  
 
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   Tiff Blakey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A fantastic service provided from the start and throughout our project.
Terranova kindly joined calls to offer assistance and advice through project design and showed a great flexibility at short notice to accommodate a change of scope/ methodology to ensure the project ran smoothly.
All team members from both office and onsite operatives work with a high level of professionalism which gives huge reassurance's to the customer.
Thank you Terranova!!!
  
 
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   Daniel Morgan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve worked with Terranova Crane Sales and have always found the team professional, reliable and easy to deal with. Communication is excellent and I’d happily recommend them.
  
 
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   Sean K 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A huge thank you to Harry Glover and the entire Terranova team for another successful lifting operation. Their professionalism, technical expertise, responsiveness, and commitment to safety were evident throughout. From planning to execution, the team delivered a first-class service and maintained exceptional standards at every stage. We look forward to working together again on future projects.

Sean K, Logistics Manager, Clipfine Limited

About Terranova

Solving heavy problems nationwide, 24/7

Terranova

A weight off your shoulders

We’re a family run business

We take full responsibility for the lifting operations we manage

We handle the logistics, the safety, and the specialist gear

About Us

Our Team

Alec Glover

Specialisms

Jane Nixon

Specialisms

Tina Hodgkiss

Specialisms

Emma Glover

Specialisms

Harry Glover

Specialisms

Trevor Kerr

Specialisms

Location

Terranova Crane Sales Ltd provides professional crane hire and lifting services across a wide range of locations

History

Terranova has been a trusted name since 1979

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