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[H1] National Tool Hire

Best at hire is your online National Tool and Equipment Hire centre, offering a huge range of DIY and professional tools for hire. We offer a huge range of options at competitive prices. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast tackling a home project or a professional tradesperson working on site, we’ve got the right tools for the job.

Everyday
Low Prices

100's of Tools
Ready to Hire!

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Low Cost
Delivery

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National
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[H3] Popular this season

Heating
Dryers & Dehumidifiers
Cleaning Equipment
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Floor Sander - Electric

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Tree Stump Grinder - Petrol

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240V Cement Mixer

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Plate Compactor / Wacker Plate - Petrol - 320mm

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Carpet Cleaner - Domestic

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Petrol Rotavator - Heavy Duty

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Hire together and SAVE £s

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Petrol Cement Mixer & Vibrating Plate - Multi Deal

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Cordless Circular Saw and Power Planer - Multi-Deal

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Multi Deal - Petrol Cement Mixer & Wheelbarrow

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Floor Sander and Edging Sander - Multi-Deal

[H3] DIY Essentials

Garden Tools
Flooring
Painting & Decorating

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Petrol Patio Cleaner

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Wood Chipper - Petrol Heavy Duty

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Breaking

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Hedge & tree cutting

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Electric Floor Scrubber / Polisher

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Generators

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Wood working tools

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Post hole borers

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Industrial Fan Heater - 2.8kW

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Building Dehumidifier - Medium

[H3] Tool Hire Near Me
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[H3] DIY Guides
Read more DIY guides
How to Use a Cordless Leaf Blower
How to Improve Soil Drainage with a Rotavator
How to Clean and Repair Your Gutters
Best Practices to Follow After Tree Stump Removal
How to Use an Orbital Sander
How to Use a Tile Cutter

Quality Tool Hire
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Safety Comes First.
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[H2] Tool & Equipment Hire - for Construction & DIY

Best at Hire offers a wide variety of tools and equipment for hire at competitive prices, serving both DIY and trade customers.

With over 2,000 tools available – including our 200 most popular products ready to hire today – we provide flexible hire terms ranging from same-day rentals to weekly or longer periods.

Our strong focus on customer service, superb rates, and extensive portfolio means you can access high-quality equipment from leading international brands such as Demon, Karcher, Numatic, Stihl, Makita, Stephill, Mosa, Belle, and Genie.

So get started today! Whether you need a pressure washer for a weekend clean up or a generator for a construction site, Best at Hire makes tool rental simple, affordable, and hassle free.

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[H1] Local Tool Hire Shops

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100's of items Guaranteed in Stock!
Next Day Delivery Available
EASY Click & Collect 120+ Depots
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** Hire your Tools Online 24 / 7 **

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[H3] South & South East

Aldershot
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[H3] South Wales & South West

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[H3] Central & Greater London

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[H3] East Anglia

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[H3] East Midlands

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[H3] West Midlands

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[H3] North West & North Wales

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[H3] Yorkshire & Humberside

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[H3] North East & Scotland

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New Orders

At the moment our website is not taking new orders while we carry out some updates.

We'll be back soon and really appreciate your patience.

Rest assured, all existing orders are being handled as usual. For any queries regarding your order, please reach out to us by email.

Opening Hours -

Monday to Thursday:
07.00 - 17.00

Friday:
07.00 - 18.00

Saturday & Sunday:
Closed

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[H2] Existing Orders

To query an existing order, please email. Please include your order number in the email.

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[H1]
Garden Tool Hire

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Aerators
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Chainsaws
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Excavators
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Garden hand tools
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Garden rollers
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Hedge & tree cutting
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Hedge Trimmers
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Log splitters
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Mowing
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Pond maintenance
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Post hole borers
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Rotavators
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Scarifiers
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Shredders & wood chippers
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Strimmers & Brushcutters
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Stump grinders
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Turf cuttersView all garden tools

[H3] Gardening Guides

The Comprehensive Health Benefits of Gardening
Gardening Jobs for March
Top Garden Tips to Boost Your Home's Value
Guide to Using a Pole Chainsaw

[H3] Popular Brands

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[H2] Gardening & Landscaping Tools for Hire

We stock an extensive range of garden tools for hire to help with a variety of ground maintenance and landscaping tasks suitable for use by both amateur gardeners and professional groundsmen.  Whether you are landscaping a small or large garden, cultivating an allotment or maintaining the grounds of a school, hotel or a public place, we can supply the appropriate tools for a complete lawn care and garden maintenance solution.

Rotavator Hire - From light duty tillers right through to medium and heavy duty rotavators, our machines are Ideal for preparing and cultivating all types of soil in anything from small flower beds right through to large private estates or commercial gardens.

Wood Chippers and Shredders - For those garden clearing and mulching tasks, our wood chipping equipment includes log splitters and petrol stump grinders for hire as well as light, and heavy-duty shredders suitable for both landscapers and domestic users.

Lawn Aerators and Scarifers - Our petrol powered Hollow tine aerator for hire is perfect for relieving soil compaction as well as aerating the lawn while our scarifiers are available as an electric (110v & 240V ) as well as a more powerful petrol lawn scarifier which will help with removing dead thatch and moss while promoting healthy grass growth.

Hedge and Tree Cutting - Our regular and long reach petrol hedge trimmers for hire which can cut at lengths up to 3 meters away are ideal for keeping your foliage and hedges neat and tidy. For more serious applications, we stock the chainsaws which can easily fell trees whilst our petrol powered brush cutters are capable of cutting through both thick and thin brambles and are ideal for domestic and professional gardeners responsible for maintaining large gardens or public parks

Fencing Tools - For erecting and maintaining fencing, we stock a selection fence post pullers and drivers which will make fencing tasks not only easier but much quicker too.

All of our range of electric and petrol powered garden machinery is from leading manufacturers including Camon, Bosch and Husqvarna and we offer guaranteed availability on our most hired products from all branches with flexible rental periods ranging from same day right through to weekly hires or longer.  For added customer peace of mind and security, we supply Damage Waiver insurance on all hires to cover any unforeseen accidental damage which may occasionally occur.

If you need any help or advice on selecting the right piece of equipment for your gardening and landscaping needs, then our professional, knowledgeable staff are here to help.tEST

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[H1]
Wacker Plate Hire

In this categoryCompactionConcrete finishingConcrete layingConcrete mixersConcrete reinforcementConcrete repairsConcrete testing

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Block Splitter and Petrol Vibrating Plate - Multi-DealHire Now
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Diesel Forward / Reverse Compactor Plate 400mmHire Now
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Electric Wacker Plate - 110v - 380mmHire Now
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Petrol Cement Mixer & Vibrating Plate - Multi DealHire Now
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Petrol Cement Mixer, Disc Cutter & Vibrating Plate - Multi DealHire Now
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Petrol Trench Rammer - Four StrokeHire Now
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Petrol Trench Rammer - Two StrokeHire Now
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Petrol Vibrating Roller - 550mmHire Now
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Plate Compactor / Wacker Plate - Petrol - 320mmHire Now
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Plate Compactor / Wacker Plate - Petrol - 400mmHire Now
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Rubber Base MatHire Now

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[H3] Working with Concrete

User Guide - The Belle PCLX320 Lightweight Forward Plate Compactor
A Thorough Guide on Utilising a Trench Rammer: Unlocking Its Full Potential

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How to Use a Wacker Plate

[H2] Electric & Petrol Wacker Plates for Hire

Supplied with a Full Tank of Fuel     Unbeatable Prices!     Quality Equipment

For wacker plates and vibration plate hire , visit Best at hire, your National tool hire centre.

Wacker plates and plate compactors can help you to create a solid foundation on which to place your fresh concrete, and Best at hire's professional compactor hire range offers solutions to suit jobs on every scale.

[H2] Vibrating rollers

One of our most popular hire products is the 700mm diesel vibrating roller. This is perfect for compacting tarmac, asphalt and hardcore. These rollers have the option of a water tank for asphalt work and are also fitted with forward / reverse and vibrate / non vibrate controls

[H2] Trench rammers

When you need to compact groundwork for foundations or backfilling, we can offer the versatile and durable 4 stroke trench rammer for hire. This can easily cope with heavy compaction work, and is easily manoeuvred. Another simple to use device is the backfill rammer air, ideal for very narrow work and post installation. We can provide a petrol vibrating roller (550mm) that will compact tarmac, asphalt and hardcore. Again, this equipment is extremely robust but also easy to transport around your construction area. You have the additional added option of a water tank for asphalt work. Remember, that when you use any form of compaction tool it is important that you remain aware of the safety issues, especially when you will be facing any degree of prolonged exposure to vibrating mechanisms. This is why *we insist on incorporating safety guidelines on our website when we make our hire equipment available to our customers.

[H2] Plate compactors - Guaranteed in stock!

If you’re looking for professional standard plate compactor for hire, we can offer a choice of machines, in three different blade sizes (350mm, 400mm and 500mm). Known as ‘wackers’, these examples of compaction machinery are perfect for various types of job. They are durable but are also very lightweight, meaning they are highly versatile. These efficient devices will ensure ground is thoroughly compacted to the optimum standards of material density. Designed with operator comfort foremost, the compactors can be used efficiently and for long periods of time without compromising the operator in terms of fatigue or over exposure to vibration. The vibrator is high quality, meaning you can get on with the job in hand, knowing the tool will perform well without causing you undue stress. As with all our compactors, the plate compactors comply with NRSWA - HAUC specification

[H2] Quality tool hire - Low prices!

Best at hire caters for both domestic customers and trade professionals.

Our friendly team of experts will be happy to provide guidance on the most suitable products for your specitic job, whether it demands forward/reverse compactors, 4 strole trench rammers, petrol vibrating plates of varying sizes, or backfill air rammers. We also stock related accessories for hire, including rubber base mats.

You will also enjoy competitive rental rates; a handy UK-wide network of hire locations or delivery options; and access to expert advice. We can also set up trade accounts within 24 hours, subject to status.

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[H3] Customer Reviews

Matt Lawrence    5 / 5
From my initial contact to returning the tool (Petrol Vibrating Plate 350mm) the customer service could not be better. I was direxcted to the nearest outlet and the staff were very helpful. They shown me how to operate the machine and explained the safety requirements. Finall, the cost was more than accepted. I would highly recommend the company for hiring tools. Show more

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[H1]
Access Hire

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Combination ladders
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Fibreglass scaffold towers
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Fibreglass step ladders
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Ladders
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Podium steps
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Roof ladders
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Scaffold towers
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Stairway towers
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Step ladders
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Trestles & scaffold boards
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Work platformsView all access

[H4] Popular products

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MiTower
£45.00

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MiTower Plus
£54.00 Same day return

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Roof Ladder - Conservatory
£42.00 Same day return

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Folding Ladder - 4 Section
£30.00 Same day return

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Double Extension Ladder - 4.4 - 7.8m
£23.00 Same day return

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Podium Steps - 1.25m - MiPOD 1250
£11.00 extra day

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Podium Steps - 1.5m Lytepod
£111.83 Same day return

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Delta Deck Work Platform
£24.00 Same day return

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Boss X3 Platform
£307.80 per week

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10.2 x 1.45 x 1.8m Fibreglass Scaffold Tower
£615.86 per week

[H3] Useful access guides

How do I Choose a Scaffold Tower?
How to Choose the Right Access Equipment for Your Project
Working at Height - FAQ's
Painting and repairing exterior walls

[H3] Popular brands

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[H2] Access Towers & Working Platforms

We stock an extensive range of Access Equipment for hire, suitable for a wide variety of applications that require working safely at height.

All of our access hire come from market leading manufacturers including Youngman, Power Towers and Pop Up Products and these are supplied with comprehensive guides and instructions allowing you to get to work quickly, effortlessly and safely.

We provide free advice and demonstrations, and for our construction customers, we also offer PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association) training courses from our network of accredited training centres.

Access Equipment

Low Level Powered Access: Scissor lifts and powered access solutions for working at a low level.

Steps and Ladder Hire:  A thorough selection of steps and ladders including combination ladders, extension ladders, fibreglass steps ladders, as well as specialist ladders for accessing chimney and conservatory roofs.

Trestles, Scaffold Boards and Stagings: We stock all the necessary equipment and handrail systems to with our towers as well as scaffold boards and builders trestles.

Scaffolding and Work Platforms: Suitable for use both indoors and outdoors, our alloy scaffold towers for hire are an excellent choice for decorating and painting tasks as well as for any repair or building work where working at height is required.They are robust, easy to erect and are suitable for use by both the construction trade and D.I.Y customers and we offer a cheap next day delivery and collection service to your home, office or place of building works.

Our trained staff can help you make the correct choice, so you stay safely within the "Work at Height" regulations. Call one of our Tool Hire branches today on 0344 288 8088.

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