Advance Rate: Enjoy our best value by booking 28+ days ahead of the tenancy start date.
Standard Rate: Available for bookings made up to 14 days before the tenancy starts.
Late Rate: Last‑minute bookings (within 7 days of tenancy starting) – we’ll confirm availability right away.
Please note: Orders are confirmed once availability is secured and full payment is received, ensuring prompt processing and delivery.
Hoist and Fix & De-rig charge is compulsory for manual and electric hoist hire.
Rigging mains distribution is compulsory for electric hoist hire. Please contact rigging@excel.london for over one week hire.
1. All primary rigging attachments, fixed directly to the structure of the building, can only be made by the approved Excel Rigging team. Under no circumstances is any unauthorised individual or contractor permitted to enter the ceiling space or attach fixings directly to the structure of the building.
2. Excel Rigging reserves the right to refuse rigging requests which exceed the loading limitations of the building, prohibit the use of non-compliant equipment, working methods and items unsuitable to be rigged or if incorrect or insufficient information is supplied.
3. Third parties or contractors are permitted to attach secondary rigging equipment to primary lifting points supplied by Excel Rigging, providing that application is submitted to and approved by Excel Rigging, by a competent person, by completing the ‘Hoist and Fix’ form (Please see previous page) and correct weights, points loadings and method of attachment must be supplied and approved by Excel Rigging.
4. All secondary rigging conducted by a third party or contractor must be carried out within the contracted tenancy of the event, with rigged items or systems installed prior to groundwork commencing wherever possible and by a competent person.
5. It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor, Competent person or appointed contractor to submit a suitable Risk Assessment and Method Statement to the organiser prior to the event tenancy. Full details of the intended method of attachment to static rigging wires or lifting tackle must be specified. Excel Rigging reserves the right to inspect all rigging, working methods and equipment to ensure compliance and to stop works if deemed unsafe. DWG or CAD plans are the preferred format for rigging plans (plans must include point locations and point loadings for every point).
6. Operational rigging areas must be clearly defined, and access restricted to competent personnel involved in the operation only. All other personnel should be excluded from areas with overhead working or lifting operations. Communication between individuals working at height, and on the ground must be always maintained.
7. Rigging quotations are based on the weight information provided by the client. Should the structure be rigged onsite deviate in weight or dimension from those submitted at the time of ordering, Excel Rigging reserve the right to refuse suspension of the structure or charge for the additional equipment or labour required, subject to availability. If the Client, Contractor or competent person is undertaking any lifting operations, it is their legal duty to ensure that they comply with ALL statutory requirements relating to this operation.
8. It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor, appointed contractor or competent person to ensure all organiser rigging and legal regulations relating to the event are adhered to. Please ensure permission to rig is arranged with the event organiser and include a copy of the relevant authorisation with the order if required.
9. Any rigged items obstructing venue signage or considered to be a hazard will be repositioned or removed at a cost to the client.
10. Rigged items, including drop wires, should not be directly attached to any construction on the ground. Where this is unavoidable, the structure will be deemed ‘custom’; therefore, submission of a structural engineer’s report is compulsory prior to attachment, demonstrating that lateral loading can be adequately resisted without excessive movement of the structure. Attachment will only be permitted following approval from Excel London’s Health & Safety Team and the event organiser, or appointed health and safety contractor.
LED Screens must be installed using either turnbuckles, bottle screws or swivels to ensure level lifts (must be supplied by the LED screen supplier). DWG plans detailing point locations and point loadings must be supplied to Excel Rigging by way of a DWG or CAD plan.
11. Excel Rigging will not attend site on the first evening of breakdown when the event has contracted tenancy for the following day. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor or appointed contractor to ensure a representative is available during the full breakdown day. Please refer to the exhibitor manual for confirmation of the breakdown tenancy. Excel Rigging will only cover the hours between 08.00 and 18.00 (any requirement outside of these hours must be requested in advance and would need to be approved before tenancy commences – additional costs may apply).
12. All structures will be suspended and de-rigged during the contracted event tenancy. Excel Rigging does not accept deliveries of exhibitor banners in advance of tenancy.
13. Excel does not hire plant or lifting machinery, nor act as a third party agency for plant hire.
14. The Excel Rigging Code of Practice is available upon request.
1. Banners to be rigged shall be fit for suspension. Suppliers are responsible for the integrity and suitability of banners and their suspension fittings. Screw in eyes are not acceptable, and Excel reserves the right to refuse the suspension of any banner where the suspension fittings supplied are deemed inadequate.
2. Flat banners should be produced with a 75mm diameter pocket at the top and bottom.
3. Banner drop weights (applied to the bottom of banners) must be contained within a sealed pocket enclosed by either; stitching, vinyl welding, cable ties secured through taught eyelets or fixed with heavy duty stapling and large head screws and washers. The weight must not be able to move around within the pocket.
4. Excel takes no responsibility for onward shipping or storage of banners whatsoever. Banners must be collected and removed from site during the event breakdown. Any banner not collected within the contracted tenancy will be disposed of without exception.
5. Excel do not provide or construct any frames for shaped banners supplied by clients.
6. Banners will be rigged at the height designated by the event Organiser, or to 8m to the top of the banner, unless otherwise stipulated on the submitted banner rigging plan. Onsite changes to banner height will require the purchase of an additional hoist and fix service, charged at the onsite rate.
7. Organiser Banner Rigging Plans must be clearly marked with the banner reference number corresponding to the label on the banner packaging from the graphics provider. Banner plans should always be submitted by way of a DWG plan detailing the correct height and orientation.
Modular Structures includes standard theatrical truss and banners which are specifically designed to be rigged. Modular structures must be assembled and used only in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification, with braces and connectors aligned and fitted correctly by a competent person. The overall load must not exceed the manufacturer’s recommendation, and weight loading information must be submitted in advance to Excel Rigging. Any equipment attached to modular structures (truss) must be attached using industry standard overlocking clamps. A secondary safety chain connecting attached equipment is not necessary for static loads. Any textile fabric must comply with BS-476 Part 7 (Class 1) and be thoroughly porous so as not to inhibit the effectiveness of any installed fire protection system, permanent emergency lighting or heating or ventilation.
Custom Structures are items which have been constructed from non-modular structure materials (such as wood) which are not specifically designed to be rigged. Custom structures must be constructed using only compliant materials, with bolts on all joints and connections, screws are not an acceptable joining method. Rated closed lifting eyes must be integrated into the design, and adequately bolted through the structure, with lifting points clearly marked. Custom structures must only be used within their designed capacity and Working Load Limit (WLL). A minimum safety factor of 1.5 must not be calculated within the design of all components used for lifting. Rigging a custom structure is deemed ‘complex’, therefore submission of a structural engineer’s report is compulsory prior to lifting. Any textile fabric must comply with BS-476 Part 7 (Class 1) and be thoroughly porous so as not to inhibit the effectiveness of any installed fire protection system, permanent emergency lighting or heating or ventilation.
Lifting points are primary rigging attachments, made directly to the structure of the building, assembled using accessories capable of supporting a load of 500kg per point. Allowable loading per point needs to be confirmed with the Excel Rigging Team prior to order confirmation, as point loading varies on location within the venue. Lifting points required in locations between the beams are installed using aluminum truss as spreader beams. Lifting point orders do not include the supply of a hoist; electric or manual chain hoists must be ordered in addition to lifting points.
Electric Chain Hoists are electrically powered lifting equipment. Electrical chain hoist load redundancy can be taken into consideration on an individual hoist basis. If the point load on the hoist is less than 50% of the Working Load Limit (WLL) of the hoist including an allowance for dynamic load, then a secondary suspension will not be required. The use of D8+ hoists could remove the requirement for secondary bypass safety if the hoist is being utlised within the manufacturers SWL (Please check with the Excel Rigging Team). ‘Lifting Points’ and ‘Electric Motor Control, Cabling & Mains’ are a compulsory purchase when ordering Electric Chain Hoists. ‘Excel Hoist & Fix Service’ is a compulsory purchase when ordering ‘electric chain hoists’.
Manual Chain Hoists are manually powered lifting equipment. Manual chain hoist load redundancy can be taken into consideration on an individual hoist basis. For multiple lifts, the maximum weight being suspended should not exceed the lifting capacity of one induvial hoist. ‘Lifting Points’ are compulsory purchase when ordering Manual Chain Hoists. Multiple lifts should not exceed more than 6 manual hoists. ‘Excel Hoist & Fix Service’ is a compulsory purchase when ordering ‘manual chain hoists’.
Shackles are a method of secondary rigging connections, commonly used for attaching to hoists and truss. Round Slings are a method of secondary rigging connections, commonly used for attaching hoists and truss.
Truss is a modular structure; Thomas 305 super truss is usually supplied in silver as standard and is charged per whole linear meter. Excel can supply alternative truss, which is quoted upon request and subject to availability.
Hang Hoist is the charge (per hoist) for Excel Rigging to provide plant and labour to attach the client’s own hoists to the lifting points at 10m high. Client’s own hoists require a minimum chain length of 10m.
Remove Hoist is the charge (per hoist) for Excel Rigging to provide plant and labour to detach the client’s own hoists to the lifting points at 10m high. Client’s own hoists require a minimum chain length of 10m.
Excel Hoist & Fix Service is the charge (per stand or area) for Excel Rigging to provide plant and labour for (electric or manual hoists) hired from Excel Rigging. This service includes raising the structure to the final trim height bagging the chains or putting the motor control cables into the roof at 10m. ‘Excel Hoist & Fix Service’ is compulsory with all orders for ‘electric chain hoists’ or ‘manual chain hoists’ supplied by Excel Rigging.
De-Rig Service is the charge (per stand or area) for Excel Rigging plant and labour to detach hoists (electric or manual) hired from Excel Rigging. This service includesde-bagging the chains or dropping the motor control cables at height, then lowering the structure. ‘Hoist & Fix Service’ is compulsory with all orders for ‘electric chain hoists’ or ‘manual chain hoists.
Electric Motor Control, Cabling & Mains is the charge (per stand or area) for the temporary mains supply, electrical distribution, cabling and labour to power electric chain hoists during hoist & fix, and de-rig. Electricity supplies for any items requiring power during the event live period must be ordered separately through the appointed electrical contractor. ‘Electric Motor Control, Cabling & Mains’ is compulsory with all orders for ‘electric chain hoists’.
Cable Picks are attachments at height, for cable management.
Labour is charged when required for a specific rigging task, which is not covered under Hoist and Fix and De-rig.
Banner Rigging B01 is for rigging straight, flat PVC or fabric banners up to 2500mm wide. B01 includes 2 x drop wires, 1 x tube, and the rigging and de-rigging service. Flat banners should be produced with a 75mm diameter pocket at the top and bottom. Rigging packages do not include the production or construction of the banner.
Banner Rigging B02 is for rigging straight, flat PVC or fabric banners between 2501mm-6000mm. B02 includes up to 3 x drop wires, 1 x tube, and the rigging and de-rigging service. Flat banners should be produced with a 75mm diameter pocket at the top and bottom. Flat banners wider than 6m will be priced upon request. Rigging packages do not include the production or construction of the banner.
Banner Rigging B03 is suitable for lightweight shaped banners, such as a cube or circle, up to a maximum of 2500mm at it’s widest point. Package B03 is suitable for static loads only, up to a maximum total weight of 60kg including the banner frame. B03 includes 4 x drop wires, and the rigging and de-rigging service. Rigging packages do not include the production or construction of the banner or frame.
Banner Rigging B04 is suitable for framed banners, up to a maximum of 4000mm at it’s widest point. Package B04 is suitable for static loads only, up to a maximum total weight of 100kg including the banner frame. B04 includes 2 x lifting points, 2 x manual chain hoists, 4 x bridles and the rigging and de-rigging service. Rigging packages do not include the production or construction of the banner.
Drop Wires are vertical lengths of 6mm steel wire rope including a Reutlinger end connection. Drop wires are suitable for a lightweight static load only (e.g. banners) up to a maximum total weight of 50kg and are not suitable to be used as a lifting point; hoists cannot be suspended from drop wires. Drop wires should not be directly attached to any construction on the ground, see (put specification 10 ref here). Drop wire orders do not include a rigging service, this must be ordered separately.
Catenary Wire is a horizontal length of 10mm steel wire rope connected directly to the venue beams, used primarily for drape rigging, and is charged per whole linear meter. Please ensure all snap hooks are suitable for use with 10mm wire rope. Any textile fabric must comply with BS-476 Part 7 (Class 1) and be thoroughly porous so as not to inhibit the effectiveness of any installed fire protection system, permanent emergency lighting or heating or ventilation.
Rigged Illuminated Exit Sign (IES) are required when sight of the permanent venue exit signs are obstructed. The rate includes 2 x drop wires, IES fitting, mains supply and labour.
Black Wool Surge Drape is 10.5m high (floor to ceiling) blackout drape which can provide some sound reduction and is charged per whole linear meter per one week hire period. Drape hire rates include labour for install and de-rig but excludes catenary wire. Alternative drape heights and materials are available and quoted upon request.
Catenary Wire is a horizontal length of 10mm steel wire rope connected directly to the venue beams At 10m and are used primarily for drape rigging and is charged per whole linear meter. Please ensure all snap hooks are suitable for use with 10mm wire rope. Any textile fabric must comply with BS-476 Part 7 (Class 1) and be thoroughly porous so as not to inhibit the effectiveness of any installed fire protection system, permanent emergency lighting, heating, or ventilation.
2m Wide Drape Portals are used to create entrances and exits in drape. Drape portals measure 2.48m wide x 2.48m high, with a clear opening width of 1.88m containing a black wool surge drape on a track for opening and closing. The top and sides of the structure are hollow, allowing the rigged drape to sit neatly within the portal frame. ‘Illuminated Exit Sign’ is a compulsory purchase for all orders for drape portals. Portal sizes may vary.
Illuminated Exit Signs are fitted to the Drape Portals to indicate emergency exits. The rate includes the IES fitting only and excludes the mains supply and distribution which must be ordered with the appointed electrical contractor.
Pipe and Black Wool Surge Drape is a floor standing drape system suitable for drape heights between 2.5m and 4m and does not require catenary wire.
To discuss any requirements, please email our team at rigging@excel.london. The office is open from Monday to Friday 09:30-17:00hrs.
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