Tool Hire

Tool Hire

Looking to tackle a home renovation, a landscaping job, or a short-term commercial project without buying clutter or expensive kit? Tool Hire through Anything for Hire gives you instant access to professional-grade equipment across the UK, with the convenience of local delivery, vetted providers and straightforward booking.

Why Anything for Hire

You want certainty: the right tool, reliable condition, clear terms. Why Anything for Hire works is because we bring two decades of industry experience to a modern marketplace — matching you to providers who are checked, reviewed and chosen for service and value. We remove the friction of comparing multiple sites so you can focus on the job in hand.

How It Works

Booking should take minutes, not hours. Here’s the practical route we recommend: search, compare, book, collect or have delivered. With transparent provider profiles, customer feedback and clear hire terms, How It Works becomes obvious the first time you use it — and reassuring when you return.

Search and compare

Start with the task: name the tool or machine you need, select your dates and let our platform show matched providers. Filter by delivery, proximity, or customer rating. The interface is built for speed — get to the right options without sifting through irrelevant listings.

Book and browse options

Once you’ve shortlisted suppliers, read inspection notes and reviews, check any operator requirements, then confirm the booking. If you need an operator for plant hire, that option is clearly indicated so you can factor in competence and insurance.

Equipment Categories

From handheld power tools to plant and access equipment, Equipment Categories cover the full spectrum of short-term needs. Below is a concise reference to help you choose what suits your project.

Safety & Compliance

Safety isn’t optional. Safety & Compliance sits at the centre of everything we do: supplier vetting, machine checks and clear guidance on operator qualifications and PPE. We also highlight insurance cover and any statutory requirements for specific equipment.

Insurance and warranties

Providers list their insurance cover and maintenance histories. If your project needs additional cover, the platform flags it early so you can arrange protection before collecting equipment.

Operator qualifications

For plant hire where an accredited operator is required, listings show qualifications and experience so you can book a competent operator alongside the machine — keeping compliance straightforward and reducing risk on site.

Booking Tips

A few small decisions save time and money. Read descriptions carefully, double-check delivery windows, and confirm whether fuel, attachments or operators are included. Use reviews to judge reliability — a quick habit that pays off on busy projects.

• Define the task clearly so you rent the right class of machine.
• Book delivery where possible to avoid transport headaches.
• Confirm operator needs and insurance before collection.

Real-world confidence

I once hired a mini digger for a septic drainage job in a tight garden. The provider arrived on time, the machine was spotless, and the operator navigated cramped space with ease — the job finished faster than expected and without damage to turf. That’s the difference professional hire makes: it feels efficient, safe, and oddly satisfying.

Local and national coverage

Whether you need something tomorrow from a local firm or specialist plant from a national supplier, Local and national coverage through Anything for Hire maps availability across the UK so you can compare convenience, cost and service with confidence.

Making the decision

Still weighing buy versus hire? Think about frequency, storage, maintenance and depreciation. For most one-off or occasional uses, hire reduces overheads and gives you access to better tools. If you’re unsure, try a short hire — it’s low-risk and often clarifies the right long-term choice.

Next step

Ready to get the right tool for your project? Search our marketplace to compare vetted providers and secure the equipment you need. If you want a hand choosing, our customer support team can point you to the right category and explain operator or delivery options — we’re here to make the job easier.