Key Specifications
Strong Boy Hire
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire
4.5 · 11 Google reviewsDelivery & collection only — no public yard. Hire rate is above; postcode adds transport.
Hire Options
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Usually next-day in ST5. Same-day often possible if you book before 1pm Mon–Fri. We confirm stock when you book.
Delivery Mon–Fri only · closed bank holidays · Weekend hire = Fri deliver, Mon collect (or next working day if Mon is a bank holiday)
Weekends greyed out — delivery Mon–Fri only
Deliver: Friday, 14 Aug 2026 · Collect: Friday, 14 Aug 2026
Adjustable steel prop the Strong Boy sits on — hire one prop per Strong Boy as a minimum. Same hire period as your Strong Boys.
Leave the optional line at 0 if you only need strong boys. Same dates for both — we deliver everything together.
Hire rate above is fixed. Postcode only adds delivery + collection — we deliver to site (no public counter).
Quick Specs
- Strong Boy Prop Head
- Heavy-Duty Steel
- Fits standard acrow props
- Slots into mortar joints
- For load-bearing wall support
Best Used For
- ✓Wall support during RSJ (steel beam) installation
- ✓Lintel replacement on load-bearing walls
- ✓Creating doorway or window openings in brick walls
- ✓Any project involving load-bearing brickwork alteration
- ✓Distributing wall load onto acrow props during structural work
A Strong Boy slots into the mortar joint and grips the wall from both sides, distributing weight evenly to prevent cracking. For a standard domestic opening, you'll typically need 2–4 strong boys with matching acrow props.
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Often Hired Together
Acrow Prop
Adjustable steel prop the Strong Boy sits on — hire one prop per Strong Boy as a minimum. Same hire period as your Strong Boys.
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No upfront payment required
Frequently asked questions
What is a strong boy best used for?
A strong boy is best used for: Wall support during RSJ (steel beam) installation; Lintel replacement on load-bearing walls; Creating doorway or window openings in brick walls; Any project involving load-bearing brickwork alteration; Distributing wall load onto acrow props during structural work. Pro tip: A Strong Boy slots into the mortar joint and grips the wall from both sides, distributing weight evenly to prevent cracking. For a standard domestic opening, you'll typically need 2–4 strong boys with matching acrow props.
Can I hire a strong boy in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Yes, Just Tool Hire offers strong boy hire from £5/day with 0% VAT. We deliver across Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent, and Staffordshire. No account required — book online and pay on delivery.
Do you deliver strong boy hire to Stoke-on-Trent?
Yes. We deliver strong boy hire across Stoke-on-Trent — including Hanley, Stoke, Fenton, Longton, Burslem, Tunstall and surrounding ST postcodes — as well as Newcastle-under-Lyme. Enter your postcode for a live delivery price, or call 07973 642083.
What are the specifications of the strong boy for hire?
Strong Boy Prop Head | Heavy-Duty Steel | Fits standard acrow props | Slots into mortar joints | For load-bearing wall support
How much does strong boy hire cost?
Day rates start from £5 (0% VAT on this tool). Weekend and weekly rates are shown on this page where available. Delivery is calculated from your postcode and shown before you book.
Delivery areas for this hire
We deliver strong boy hire across Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and nearby towns — enter your postcode above for a price.