3.3T Transformer Installation in Westminster Basement Vaults
- DSM
- Apr 7
- 2 min read
Complex Plant Movement in Central London
DSM Contract Lifting recently completed a 3.3T transformer installation within confined basement vaults in Westminster, working for a Tier 1 M&E contractor.
Tasks like this aren’t about big open lifts - they’re about control, planning, and getting heavy equipment into spaces that weren’t exactly designed for it.
Working in Restricted Underground Conditions
The transformers needed to be installed within underground vaults with tight access, low headroom, and very little margin for error.
This required a fully engineered approach, using:
A gantry system for controlled lifting
A bespoke skidding arrangement
Palletised tracking
Load-spreading platforms to manage weight distribution
Every movement had to be planned and carried out step by step.
Planning Makes the Difference
Before anything moved on site, the full methodology and sequencing were mapped out in detail.
That planning is what allows jobs like this to run smoothly.
No guesswork, no last-minute changes — just a clear process from start to finish.
Delivery on Site
Once on site, the team carried out the lift, slewing, and final positioning in a controlled and methodical way.
Despite the restricted environment, the transformers were installed safely and efficiently, exactly where they were required.
Plant Movement and Contract Lifting in London
This project is a strong example of DSM’s ability to deliver complex plant movement in London, alongside our wider services including:
Contract lifting London
Crane hire London
Specialist lifting solutions in confined spaces
From underground vaults to high-rise installations, our team plans and delivers lifts that require more than just standard crane work.
Get in Touch
If you’re planning a project involving plant movement, crane hire or contract lifting in London, Essex or Cambridge, get in touch:
📞 0203 948 9659
🌎 www.dsmcls.co.uk