Plant Hire in Southampton
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Plant Hire in Southampton: What You Need to Know
The plant hire market in Southampton 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 Southampton, 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 Southampton 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 Southampton. 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.
Affordable Access Hire Ltd
OpenUnit 3b, Budds Ln, Romsey, SO51 0EZ, GB
Our Spider Lift and Cherry Picker Hire provides affordable access solutions for customers throughout the South of England. Request a hire today.
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Exsel Plant & Tool Hire
OpenMaple Farm, Botley Rd, Southampton, SO32 2DU, GB
We are the leading independent tool and plant hire company in the area. We have a vast range of tool and plant for hire. Call today for any assistance!
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Bevan Plant
OpenWhinwhistle Rd, East Wellow, West Wellow, Romsey, SO51 6BN, GB
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Coward Plant Hire
OpenUnit A, Highbridge Farm, Highbridge Rd, Otterbourne, Eastleigh, SO50 6HN, GB
Micro digger, mini digger, dumper and roller hire
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A.W Parker - Agricultural Contractor and Groundworks
Open139 Everton Rd, Hordle, Lymington, SO41 0HA, GB
AW Parker – Civil, Groundworks, and Agricultural Contractor serving the New Forest and surrounding areas Free estimates available on request. Fully insured with waste carriers license. Get Free Estimate Your trusted partner in Agricultural, Groundworks, and a wide range of Civils solutions...
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Southern Hoist Services
OpenUnit A/Culverlands Corner/Winchester Rd, Shedfield, Southampton, SO32 2JF, GB
Kirsty Archbold-Laming, director of Southern Hoists has taken over as chair of CHIG
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Synergy Hire
OpenAndes Rd, Southampton, SO16 0YZ, GB
Synergy Hire are committed to becoming the business partner of choice for companies, providing top of the range, premium condition excavators for hire.
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J Hayes Digger Hire
Open31 Fryern Cl, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2LF, GB
Our Takeuchi TB216 is a 1.6 tonne digger that can dig up to 2.2m deep and has a range of attachments to take on most jobs
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PERON HIRE LTD
Open22 Rownhams Rd, Southampton, SO16 5DY, GB
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Agb Plant & Machinery Ltd
OpenImperial Rd, Southampton, SO14 0SH, GB
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Powered Access Solutions Southampton
OpenAndes Rd, Southampton, SO16 0YZ, GB
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Handi Hire
Open84 Water Ln, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3DN, GB
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360 Plant Hire Ltd
Open462 Bursledon Rd, Sholing, Southampton, SO19 8QQ, GB
We offer reliable and competitive rates
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CW Plant Hire Generator & Pump Hire
Open29 Winchester Rd, Southampton, SO16 6YE, GB
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FTH Hire Group (Southampton)
OpenMarchwood Industrial Estate, Unit A9, North Rd, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4BL, GB
Our customers tell us that unexpected breakdowns are one of their biggest frustrations, and we've designed our approach to eliminate that risk.
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Weston Plant Services Ltd
OpenUnit 5, Hound Farm, Hound Rd, Netley, Southampton, SO31 5FS, GB
Based in Netley, Southampton we hire and transport to all surrounding areas. We are a professional family run, friendly plant hire and transport business, with over 40 years trading experience.
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B & W Plant Hire
OpenPark Gate, Southampton, SO31 1BX, GB
B&W Plant Hire operates a hire fleet of over 2500 items of modern equipment ranging from micro excavators to 50-tonne excavators.
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Holbury Tool Hire
Open8 9 Holbury Drove, Holbury, Southampton, SO45 2PW, GB
Leaf-blowers, hedge trimmers, cutters, mowers and more with Holbury Tool Hire.
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Greenshields JCB
OpenUnit 9, Industrial Estate, Lulworth Business Centre, 4 Nutwood Way, Calmore, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3WW, GB
Greenshields JCB is the UK’s premier dealer of JCB Construction and Industrial equipment; offering support with sales, parts & servicing.
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New Forest Hire
Open148 Commercial Rd, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3AA, GB
We are the leading independent tool and plant hire company in the area. We have a vast range of tools and plant for hire. Call us today!
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Rentool Ltd
OpenVictory Cl, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4BU, GB
Today we operate from two locations, both strategically placed to cover the central south of the country. One depot is in Chandlers Ford, situated midway between Southampton and Winchester. The second depot is in Poole, Dorset.
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Cutting Edge Plant Hire and Arb-Bits Shop
OpenUnit 8a and 8b, Tower Ln, Eastleigh, SO50 6NZ, GB
Competitively priced Plant Hire and Sales, Arboricultural Equipment and Protective Clothing based in Eastleigh, Hampshire
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E.M.T. Hire Co
Open238 Warsash Rd, Warsash, Park Gate, Southampton, SO31 9JF, GB
★★★★★ - Brilliant service both hire tools & servicing of equipment. General good advice offered when seeking the best approach or equipment for a particular project. Thanks guys.
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Marsh Plant Hire Ltd
Open591 Millbrook Rd W, Millbrook, Southampton, SO15 0JZ, GB
Marsh Plant Hire Ltd supply a wide range ofmobile cranesand contractor'sgeneral plant hire, throughout theSouthandMidlands.
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Hire-it Tools & Equipment
Open277-279 Shirley Rd, Southampton, SO15 3HT, GB
Hire tools & equipment for trade, industrial & DIY use, including: aluminium scaffold towers, diggers, access equipment and power tools at Hire-It based in Shirley, Southampton
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Hordle Plant Hire
Open16 Sheldrake Gardens, Hordle, Lymington, SO41 0FJ, GB
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HSS The Hire Service Company
OpenMonza House, Third Ave, Millbrook, Southampton, SO15 0AP, GB
Professional equipment hire and tool rental across the UK. Over 3,000 tools for construction, DIY, gardening & more.
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Speedy Services Southampton
OpenUnit 4, Penta industrial Park, Wide Ln, Southampton, SO18 2FA, GB
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Power Electrics - South Coast Depot
OpenGoodwood Rd, Eastleigh, SO50 4NT, GB
At Power Electrics, we partner with businesses who require reliable temporary power. Our modern, compliant generators deliver robust solutions for demanding applications in construction, utilities, healthcare, and more. From scheduled shutdowns and planned maintenance to critical emergency...
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Dial a Digger
OpenWorkshops, Setters Farm, Mount Pleasant Ln, Sway, Lymington, SO41 8LS, GB
Dial-A-Digger offer mini digger hire, mini plant hire, tool hire and are an official BLEC machinery & Branson Tractors dealership in The New Forest hire, Southampton, Bournemouth, Winchester, Salisbury, Portsmouth and Poole. We have a great selection of excavators, dumpers, rollers and mini...
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B Wilton Digger Hire Ltd
Open124 Lyndhurst Rd, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7AU, GB
Mini Digger Hire With Driver For All Your Groundwork Requirements. Foundations, Drainage, Drainage Repairs, Patios, Block Paving, Landscaping, Ground Clearance,
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Digger Hire
Open117 Shirley Rd, Shirley, Southampton, Southampton, SO15 3FF, GB
DHS Digger Hire Southampton offers digger rent. Contact us in Southampton. Call us:023 8181 0384
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Morris Leslie Plant Hire - Southampton
OpenFour Dells Farm, Poles Ln, Otterbourne, Winchester, SO21 2DY, GB
Morris Leslie Group continues to expand and drive innovation within construction, automotive, property, leisure, and many other industries.
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Xcell Plant Hire
OpenHill Pl Ln, Thorley, PO41 0SS, GB
This includes removal of vegetation, demolition of buildings, material removal, preparation of building and construction sites, garage and house footings, septic tank installation and pipe work, all services and trench work carried out
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