Plant Hire in Portsmouth
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Plant Hire in Portsmouth: What You Need to Know
The plant hire market in Portsmouth serves construction firms, groundwork contractors, landscapers, utility companies and homeowners undertaking significant projects. The most commonly hired machines include mini diggers for garden and driveway work, excavators for foundations and earthmoving, dumpers for site logistics, and cherry pickers for working at height. Both short-term daily hires and longer-term contracts are widely available. The market includes large national hire companies with extensive fleets and local independent operators who often provide more competitive rates and a more personal service for smaller projects.
When hiring plant equipment in Portsmouth, the key decision is whether you need wet hire (with a qualified operator) or dry hire (self-drive). For dry hire on any construction site regulated under CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations, the operator must hold a CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) or NPORS card for the specific machine category. Homeowners using a mini digger on their own land for private domestic work are not legally required to hold a card, though training is strongly recommended for safety reasons. Wet hire includes a fully qualified operator and is the safer option if you lack experience — the hire company handles all competency and insurance requirements.
Typical daily plant hire rates in Portsmouth range from £80 to £150 for a micro or mini digger under 3 tonnes, £150 to £250 for a larger excavator, £100 to £180 for a site dumper, and £120 to £250 for a cherry picker or access platform. Weekly rates typically work out at three to four times the daily rate, offering significant savings on longer projects. Delivery and collection charges range from £50 to £150 each way depending on the machine size and distance. Fuel is usually your responsibility on dry hire. Ask whether the quoted price includes VAT and any damage waiver, as these can add 20 to 30 percent to the headline figure.
Several practical considerations apply when hiring plant in Portsmouth. Delivery access is critical — confirm that the site entrance, road widths and ground conditions can handle a low-loader delivering the machine. For work near highways or public footpaths, you may need traffic management plans and council permits. Noise restrictions in residential areas can limit operating hours, typically to 8am to 6pm on weekdays and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays. Check the hire company's breakdown response policy: a reliable operator will have engineers available to attend site within hours if a machine develops a fault, minimising costly downtime on your project.
W R Plant Hire
OpenArun Rd, Bognor Regis, PO20 5PD, GB
Operated or self drive. We are a friendly family run business based in Bognor Regis since 2003, supplying diggers, dumpers and attachments, from Bognor to Worthing, Havant and surrounding areas, all at a low cost. We even offer free local delivery on small plant.
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A R Banks Ltd - Hiab Hire I Heavy Haulage & Lifting Contractor
OpenTitchfield Rd, Stubbington, Fareham, PO14 3EP, GB
A R Banks provide Lifting, Transport, Haulage and Groundworks Services to a wide range of industries. Get in touch to learn more.
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Resolve
Open1 Boyd Offices, Portsmouth, PO1 3AG, GB
Your trusted procurement partner for equipment hire, providing a wide selection of machinery, fast delivery and expert service.
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Tyco Hire
OpenStation Yard Bowes Hill, Rowland's Castle, PO9 6BP, GB
Mini Digger Hire, Plant Hire Portsmouth and Garden Digger Hire. Call us now for low cost hire.
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Ld Plant Hire Ltd
OpenNewport Rd, Sandown, PO36 9PF, GB
LD Plant Hire Ltd is your trusted partner on the Isle of Wight for high-quality plant and machinery hire. Offering a wide range of reliable equipment, from diggers to dumpers, we support construction, landscaping, and groundwork projects of all sizes. With a commitment to safety and service...
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TMR South Coast Group Ltd
OpenTRUCK STOP, Walton Rd, Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 1UJ, GB
TMR South Coast fleet of tipper and grab lorries are based in Portsmouth and operate across Hampshire and West Sussex offering removal and disposal.
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Denmead Tool & Garden Hire **Appointment Only**
Open1 Inhams Ln, Denmead, Waterlooville, PO7 6LX, GB
Welcome! If you can't find find the tool you require, please call/text 07889765153. Confirmation will be sent once your booking is submitted
JCT Plant & Tool Hire Ltd
Open37A Aston Rd, Waterlooville, PO7 7XF, GB
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Earth Works Plant Ltd
OpenSpurlings Industrial Estate, Spurlings Rd, Fareham, PO17 6AB, GB
PLANT FOR HIRE- available for hire with operators, (non-operated Earthworks Plant Ltd discretion)
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Extra Mech Services (Ltd)
OpenMech Services Ltd, 44A New Lane Extra, Havant, PO9 2NF, GB
Welcome to Extra Mech Services (Ltd) PLANT HIRE & SALES A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE PLANT HIRE INDUSTRY We have a large fleet of modern equipment from the leading manafactures such as Kubota, Thwaites, Hitachi, CAT, and more. About Extra Mech (Services) Ltd ln 1988...
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K&B Crushers
OpenLeroux House, Cams Hall Estate, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 8UL, GB
K&B Crushers have 30 years' experience in 30-60 tonne concrete crushing, screening, aggregate recycling and competitive aggregate sales.
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Rowlands Plant Hire & Services
OpenRowlands Plant Hire & Services, Alchorne Pl, Portsmouth, PO3 5QS, GB
Rowlands Plant Hire is based in Portsmouth and supply both large commercial contractors with plant and machinery as well as the smaller local builders who just need to hire a small item of equipment for the day.
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Beaver Tool Hire
Open280 West St, Fareham, PO16 0HT, GB
At Beaver Tool Hire we provide industry-leading plant, access and tool hire. We have depots throughout Hampshire and West Sussex. Find out more here.
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HARRINGTON LANDSCAPES MINI DIGGER & DRIVER HIRE
OpenKeynor Ln, Sidlesham, Chichester, PO20 7NL, GB
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Nicholas Plant Hire Ltd
OpenTennessee Farm, Selsey Rd, Hunston, Chichester, PO20 1AU, GB
Nicholas Plant Hire Ltd offer plant hire Chichester to all local customers. We have a huge range of self drive plant hire machinery available.
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AJ & MJ
OpenWalton Rd, Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 1UJ, GB
Top quality used and new plant equipment for sale or hire. We supply heavy plant machinery to customers in the UK and internationally.
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Nationwide Hire Solutions
OpenHoward Piper House 5, Delta Business Park, Salterns Ln, Fareham, PO16 0QS, GB
Nationwide Hire Solutions provides UK‑wide same‑day equipment hire: plant, powered access lifts, tools, waste management and specialist services.
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L Lemon Plant Hire
OpenSilverstone, Fernhill, Wootton, PO33 4QX, GB
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Sunbelt Rentals Powered Access
OpenSpeedfields Park, Newgate Ln, Fareham, PO14 1TS, GB
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Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire Portsmouth
OpenBurrfields Rd, Portsmouth, PO3 5NA, GB
Hire tools, equipment and plant from our national network of branches. Experience local service, quick delivery and easy online ordering.
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Acclaim Handling - Portsmouth
OpenUnit B, Oak Park Industrial Estate, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3TJ, GB
Trusted since 1982, Acclaim Handling provides forklift sales, hire, training, and servicing across the UK - Success built on service.
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Sussex Plant Ltd
OpenCrows Hall Farm, Chilgrove Road, Chichester, PO18 9HP, GB
Plant hire, West Sussex & Hampshire.
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Mini Digger and driver Hire
Open60 Crookhorn Ln, La, Widley, Waterlooville, PO7 5QL, GB
Summit Platforms
OpenHarbour Yard, Hamilton Rd, Portsmouth, PO6 4QE, GB
Summit Platforms, a part of Summit Rentals Group, is a national provider of powered access and telescopic handler hire, as well as machine sales, contract hire and associated training. We are dedicated to providing the latest in modern equipment accompanied with the highest levels of customer...
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GAP Hire Solutions - Portsmouth
Open3 Hermitage Park, Harts Farm Way, Portsmouth, Havant, Havant, PO9 1FA, GB
Discover GAP Group, the UK's leading hire company. Find a depot, explore our products, or view job vacancies. Join us in eco-friendly construction.
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HSS Hire at Covers - Portsmouth
Open110 Norway Rd, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO3 5FT, GB
Professional tool hire in Peterborough at HSS - from access towers to floor sanders. Get the right equipment for any job, with fast click & collect or delivery available.
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G Fletcher Plant Ltd
Open8c, Funtley Court, 19 Funtley Hill, Fareham, PO16 7UY, GB
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Ardent Hire Solutions Southampton
OpenUnit 2A Pegham Industrial Estate, Lavey's Ln, Fareham, PO15 6SD, GB
Ardent Plant Hire and Plant Sales – the youngest hire company with decades of hire industry experience.
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Brooklands Plant & Tools LTD
OpenUNIT 2C, 2 Kirby Rd, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 0PA, GB
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Mini/Micro Digger Hire with Driver
Open27 Dayshes Cl, Gosport, PO13 0SL, GB
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PRC OPERATED PLANT
OpenHarbour, Ground Floor - Building 1000 - Lakeside North, Western Rd, Cosham, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO6 3EZ, GB
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Plant Pot Machinery Ltd
OpenThe Plant Yard, Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 1UJ, GB
We offer competitive hire rates for excavators, dumpers, and more. Contact us for a quote.
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Solent Plant & Tool Hire Ltd
Open11 Ransome Cl, Titchfield, Fareham, PO14 4JD, GB
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South Coast Plant Hire
Open42 Whitworth Rd, Gosport, PO12 3NN, GB
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Tyco Digger and Driver hire
OpenStation Yard Bowes Hill, Rowlands Castle, Rowland's Castle, PO9 6BP, GB
Mini Digger Hire, Plant Hire Portsmouth and Garden Digger Hire. Call us now for low cost hire.
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j&s plant hire
Open223 Wakefords Way, Havant, PO9 5JW, GB
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