When a lorry stops in London, everything around it stops too. A stricken HGV on a bridge approach, in a bus lane or across a junction blocks traffic, risks penalties and puts the driver in a difficult, cold spot. Winter makes heavy vehicles more vulnerable: air systems, fuel, batteries and brakes all feel the freeze. K9 Recovery and Transport delivers heavy recovery across London 24/7, with the deepest driver capacity and full heavy-truck resources concentrated in the capital. Any time, any place, any vehicle, any situation.
Heavy recovery capacity in London
London is where we hold our strongest heavy capacity, so we can attend a wide range of commercial vehicles, from cars right up to 30-tonne HGVs. That covers rigid HGVs and unladen or part-laden artics up to around 30 tonnes, backed by HIAB crane lifts for awkward loads, spilled cargo and vehicles in tight or restricted positions. Our HGV recovery in London service is built for exactly these jobs.
For articulated units, our artic recovery in London team handles tractor units and trailers with the right equipment and the right plan, rather than a one-size approach. Where a crane lift is the safe answer, our HIAB recovery in London service does the heavy lifting.
Why winter is tougher on trucks
- Cold saps battery power, and a big diesel needs plenty of it to turn over.
- Moisture in air lines can freeze, affecting brakes and suspension.
- Diesel can wax in extreme cold if the wrong grade is in the tank.
- Longer stopping distances on wet, salted roads raise the risk of incidents.
Any of these can leave a heavy vehicle stranded in a spot where it simply cannot stay. That is when a fast, properly equipped response matters most.
Planned right, moved safely
Heavy recovery is not just about muscle, it is about method. Our vetted operators assess load, position and access before anything moves, so the recovery is safe for the driver, the vehicle and the public. Everything is fully insured, and because we run an independent network of 3,000 vetted drivers nationwide with drivers competing for the job, you get the keenest price rather than an inflated heavy-recovery premium. We are rated 4.9/5 from 200+ Google reviews.
We never work from a closed list of what we will move. If it is broken down, we can move it, and in London we have the heavy-truck capacity to back that up.
Broken down in London this winter? Get the keenest price, fast.
Frequently asked questions
How heavy a vehicle can you recover in London?
In London we can handle recoveries from cars right up to 30-tonne HGVs, including rigid HGVs and unladen or part-laden artics up to around 30 tonnes, plus HIAB crane lifts for awkward jobs.
Can you attend an artic stuck across a junction?
Yes. Our artic recovery team assesses position and access first, then moves the unit safely. Call 07301 118118 and we will get the right equipment to you.
When would you use a HIAB crane lift?
A HIAB lift suits vehicles in tight or restricted positions, shifted or spilled loads, and situations where lifting is safer than dragging. Our London HIAB service handles these regularly.
Are your heavy recoveries insured?
Yes, every recovery is fully insured, and with drivers competing for the work you still get a keen, transparent price on heavy jobs.