See Our Ladder Hoist in Action

Discover how Drabest roofing hoists streamline vertical material transport directly to the roofline while reducing physical strain on site.

The Drabest Range — Select the Ideal Hoist for Your Project

• 125 kg Universal Roofing Hoist

  Fitted with a heavy-duty transport carriage featuring waterproof, anti-slip marine plywood (720 × 760 mm) and fold-down side panels. Ideal for routine handling of standard and oversized building supplies, including timber battens, mortar tubs, and bagged aggregates.

  Safe Working Load: up to 125 kg | Working Height: up to 6.5 m | Lifting Speed: 10 m/min

• 125 kg Solar PV Panel Roofing Hoist

  Equipped with an extended transport carriage (720 × 800 mm) and dedicated protective clamps designed to secure photovoltaic modules during vertical transport, eliminating the risk of slippage or surface damage.

  Safe Working Load: up to 125 kg | Working Height: up to 6.5 m | Lifting Speed: 10 m/min

• 250 kg Heavy-Duty Roofing Hoist — Reach up to 17 m

  Engineered for commercial contractors and multi-storey builds requiring elevated capacity. Features a safe working load of 250 kg and a working reach of up to 17 m. Supplied complete with a free wireless remote control and an adaptable 7-in-1 multi-configuration carriage at no extra cost (suitable for solar panels, sheet materials, and bulk masonry).

  Safe Working Load: up to 250 kg | Working Height: up to 17 m | Carriage: 7-in-1 Multi-Configuration (Free) | Controls: Wireless Remote Included

Key Advantages for UK Building & Roofing Contractors

Carrying roof tiles, slate, profiled metal sheeting, and solar modules up ladders by hand is labour-intensive, slow, and presents significant manual handling risks. A Drabest ladder hoist streamlines site logistics and ensures compliant, safe working practices:

• Accelerated Workflow: Delivers supplies straight to the roof staging area, avoiding continuous manual climbing.
• Single-Operator Simplicity: Ground-level operation allows one operative to smoothly feed materials directly to the team above.
• Improved Ergonomics & Safety: Prevents spinal strain, slips, and falls by removing the need to carry awkward, heavy loads up ladder rungs.
• Tailored Configurations: Choose from daily maintenance units, specialist solar panel kits, or high-capacity 250 kg lifts reaching up to 17 m.

Typical Applications & Supported Materials

Ladder hoists are widely utilised to raise roof tiles, natural slates, timber battens, bricks, blocks, thermal insulation boards, plasterboard, scaffolding fittings, and general building materials from ground level to elevated work platforms.

They are a staple investment for professional roofing contractors, solar installers, external wall insulation (EWI) specialists, and restoration builders working on multi-storey properties where repetitive manual carrying is hazardous and counter-productive.

UK Safety Standards & CE Certification

Drabest roofing hoists carry official CE marking, certifying strict compliance with European and harmonised British manufacturing safety standards.

When operated in the UK, lifting equipment must be managed in line with LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) and the Work at Height Regulations 2005. Our hoists are fully rated and engineered for regular thorough examinations, providing site managers and contractors with total peace of mind.

Choosing the Right Ladder Hoist for Your Job

When selecting a system, evaluate your required Safe Working Load (SWL), maximum working height, and carriage profile. The standard 125 kg Drabest hoists reach up to 6.5 m, offering an ideal footprint for domestic properties, single-storey extensions, and residential re-roofing.

For commercial contracts, commercial solar arrays, or taller premises, the 250 kg hoist (reaching up to 17 m) is recommended. This setup includes a wireless remote control and an adaptable 7-in-1 multi-configuration carriage configured to handle bulky sheeting, batten bundles, and solar panels safely.

Matching the hoist to your core building materials ensures optimum productivity while maintaining strict compliance on UK construction sites.

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