⏱️Time-Saving Safety Solutions for the Construction Industry Proudly Supporting Australian Builders Rapid Heads are temporary steel lintel supports used when laying masonry block over window or door openings in commercial and domestic building
About Rapid Head & Prop Hire
Rapid Head & Prop Hire is a proudly Australian-owned business built from the ground up by engineer trades person Cameron, who turned a simple idea into one of Australia’s most trusted names in steel lintel support systems.
What began as a single, hand-made Rapid Head has grown into a thriving operation producing hundreds of high-quality temporary heads and props, all engineered and manufactured locally on the Gold Coast.
Drawing on his background in engineering and on-site experience in the construction industry, Cameron designed and refined the Rapid Head system to solve a common problem — saving builders time and money by eliminating the need for traditional timber formwork.
Each Rapid Head is precision-engineered, tested, and built in-house using high-grade steel to meet the strictest safety and quality standards. Today, Rapid Head & Prop Hire proudly supports builders across Queensland and Northern New South Wales, providing reliable, time-saving safety solutions for both residential and commercial projects.
From one man’s vision to a trusted Australian manufacturing success story — Rapid Head & Prop Hire continues to grow, powered by innovation, integrity, and a passion for building smarter.
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FAQ
Available Sizes
Available Sizes
Our standard Rapid Head range starts from 0.4 metres and extends up to 6 metres, covering most common door, window, and garage openings in both domestic and commercial construction.
| Size (Metres) | Typical Application |
|---|---|
| 0.4m – 1.5m | Small window and service openings |
| 1.8m – 3.0m | Standard window and doorway spans |
| 3.0m – 4.5m | Large doorways and double window spans |
| 5.0m – 6.0m | Garage doors, shopfronts, and wide structural openings |
Custom Length Options
For projects requiring extra-long lintel spans, two Rapid Heads can be securely joined using our custom coupling system — providing custom lengths up to 10 meters.
This flexibility ensures Rapid Head & Prop Hire can support even the most demanding industrial and commercial builds with precision and reliability.
Delivery
Delivery is Available QLD & NSW
Please note: A minimum order value of $400 applies for all deliveries outside the Gold Coast region.
please contact Cameron on 0421 695 408