Desksurfers are available for hire from Ability.

No need to clear a desk before you work on equipment over a desk, with a Desksurfer you just follow the instructions and position the platform over the desk.

THIS PRODUCT PROVIDES GREATER EFFIENCY COMPARED TO DESK SPANNING SCAFFOLD

In a major re-lamp trial over dealer desks with the Desksurfer (on hire) it was proved to be 8 times more efficient than using the clients own desk spanning scaffold system.

Please ring to confirm availability of hire stock for the dates required.

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NOTE: We only hold the Desksurfer 42FM with Options 2, 3 and 4 in our hire stock.

Desksurfer Model 42FM (Fold down Mast)

This model has a two-part mast that can be adjusted in 273mm increments, by a manual winch, and has a platform height range from 955mm to 2320mm. The reach height is based on an average person with a 2m reach.

Hire periods and rates.

Hire periods:

3 days/weekend charged @ £90.00 + vat

Extra per day charged @ £30.00 + vat

Weekend hires will be delivered Friday and collected Monday

1 week (7 days) charged @ £147.00 + vat

Extra per day charged @ £21.00 + vat

Delivery and collection for up to 110 road miles from our works £134.00 + vat 
POA for more than 110 miles

If a delivery or collection is unsuccessful a failed collection charge will be made at the full cost based on location, plus the daily hire rate until collection is successful.

Desksurfer hire is subject to availability.

Please contact us to make a booking.

Company details required to set up an account listed below:

  • Name of Company
  • Address
  • VAT number
  • Registration number
  • Email address
  • Contact name and phone number
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Download Your Desksurfer Guide

Desksurfers are a great way to improve access for maintenance and construction tasks while taking up minimal space in the office and reducing set-up, set-down needs. Desksurfers are becoming an increasingly popular way for construction and FM professionals to access overhead installations, to carry out repairs and maintenance in office environments.

If you’re new to the concept, this guide will teach you everything you need to know about Desksurfers. We’ll cover what it is, why you should consider a Desksurfer, the different products available, and how to choose between them.

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