Survey the complete route
Walk from unloading point to operating position and record every constraint, not just the smallest doorway.
Separate travel and operating dimensions
Some equipment travels compactly but needs more room when outriggers or the working structure are deployed.
Check surface changes
Thresholds, ramps, steps, delicate floors and external-to-internal transitions can be decisive.
Use photographs and dimensions
Clear photographs with measured restrictions help suppliers understand a complex route before proposing equipment.
Record turning geometry and changes of level
A doorway measurement is only useful if the machine can approach it, pass through it and continue along the route. Tight corners, ramps, thresholds, low soffits and changes in level can become the controlling constraint. Photographing the route in sequence can make a complex access problem much easier for a supplier to understand.
Plan the return route before the job starts
Temporary materials, completed finishes or other trades can block the route that was available on delivery. Consider how the machine will be recovered after the work and whether the site will change during the hire period. This is particularly important for internal or landscaped areas where access can narrow as the project progresses.
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