Plant Hire in Gloucester
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Plant Hire in Gloucester: What You Need to Know
The plant hire market in Gloucester 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 Gloucester, 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester. 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.
5vhire
Open❒ Nailsworth Mills Estate, Avening Rd, Nailsworth, Stroud, GL6 0BS, GB
5VHIRE hire a full range of plant and tools to the trade and DIY. Helpful advice always available. Find us opposite Chalford Building supplies
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Moat Contracting
OpenMoat Farm, Malswick, Gloucester, GL18 1HF, GB
A Groundworks & Plant Hire company local to Newent. Quality excavators & machines, professional service with a reliable and trustworthy team.
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Rocket Rentals Ltd
OpenArea, 51 Bristol Rd, Gloucester, GL2 7DW, GB
For professional plant hire services and tool hire in Gloucester, contact Rocket Rentals. We strive to be the ideal construction partner for each and every client.
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Derek W Hancox Ltd
OpenWhimsey Industrial Estate, 5 Estate Rd, Cinderford, GL14 3JA, GB
Derek W. Hancox Ltd is a family run business formed in 1982 its original role being plant hire. As time progressed and contacts became established a requirement for specialist earth moving plant to serve the needs of the golf course construction industry became apparent.
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Freeman Plant Hire
OpenRuardean Works Varnister Road Nr, Ruardean, GL17 9BH, GB
Utilising the wealth of experience in our own contracting division, MF Freeman has a comprehensive understanding of what is required for your plant hire needs. Save yourself the hassle and upfront cost of purchasing your own machinery and vehicles.
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JR Leach Limited
OpenOverton Farm, Maisemore, Woolridge, Gloucester, GL2 8HR, GB
JR Leach Ltd prides itself in quality selected machinery with a high standard of service at competitive prices.
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Jones Plant Hire
Open21 St Aldwyn Rd, Gloucester, GL1 4RD, GB
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Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire Gloucester
OpenOff Metz Way, Eastern Ave, Gloucester, GL4 4RT, 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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Keyway Nationwide Plant Rental
OpenGloucester House, 29 Brunswick Square, Gloucester, GL1 1UN, GB
Our Services PLANTHIRE Keyway offers a flexible comprehensive range of plant. The majority of the fleet is under 13 months old and available self drive or with an experienced operator. TIPPERHIRE Keyway have an extensive range of earthmoving equipment backed by a team of experienced...
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Motorspade - Gloucestershire Digger Hire
Open13 Canonbury St, Berkeley, GL13 9BE, GB
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T J P Services
OpenTewkesbury Rd, Gloucester, GL2 9LQ, GB
T.J.P Services provide garden clearance services, muck away and mini digger hire, at competitive rates, across Gloucestershire. Call us today on 01452 551313
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Roberts Plant Engineers
OpenRoss Road, Huntley, Gloucester, GL19 3EX, GB
Roberts Plant Engineers. A company established in 1981 and based in Gloucestershire in the UK. We specialise in the sale of New and Used Plant Equipment, Machinery, Lorries and Parts to the UK and worldwide markets. We have a team of fully skilled engineers and trained field mechanics that...
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Equipment Hire Services
Open15 High St, Lydney, GL15 5DP, GB
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GTAccess Ltd (Gloucester Depot)
Open14, 14a Hempsted Ln, Gloucester, GL2 5JA, GB
GTAccess is the UK's leading powered access hire and sales company. Our huge range includes cherry pickers and scissor lifts, plus safety gear and service plans
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Hales Hire
OpenNailbridge, Drybrook, GL17 9JW, GB
Bringing a fully integrated solution to the construction industry and DIY market in the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley...
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Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd.
OpenAlkerton Court, Alkerton Rd, Eastington, Stonehouse, GL10 3AQ, GB
Proud to be one of the largest construction and waste management companies across Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wales and Oxfordshire.
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Iron and Earth Equipment Ltd
OpenThe Stockyard, Alkington Ln, Heathfield, Berkeley, GL13 9PL, GB
Iron and Earth Equipment Ltd are an experieTop-quality used plant machinery, new Solis tractors, and CFMOTO off-road vehicles. Serving UK and international markets with full support and worldwide delivery.nced supplier in used plant machinery locally, globally, to end users, to the trade and export.
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Ermin Plant Hire Services Ltd
OpenWicliffe Industrial Estate, Chestnut Ln, Stroud, GL5 3EN, GB
Ermin Plant are well known for plant hire, tool hire and sales throughout Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Herefordshire.
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Keyway Limited Gloucester
Open7 St Albans Rd, Gloucester, GL2 5FW, GB
Our Services PLANTHIRE Keyway offers a flexible comprehensive range of plant. The majority of the fleet is under 13 months old and available self drive or with an experienced operator. TIPPERHIRE Keyway have an extensive range of earthmoving equipment backed by a team of experienced...
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JayBee Plant Sales Ltd
Open299 Westward Rd, Ebley, Stroud, GL5 4TX, GB
Jay Bee Plant Sales buy, sell and hire top quality used plant including excavators, rollers, dumpers and loaders. Based in Stroud, Gloucestershire we sell machinery and small tools to the local area, the rest of the UK and internationally too.
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Coates Group Ltd
OpenNo1, Business Centre, 1 Alvin St, Gloucester, GL1 3EJ, GB
Coates Plant Hire combines great service with a wide array of plant and machinery available to hire at competitive rates.
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Brandon Hire Station Gloucester
Open9 Mercia Rd, Gloucester, GL1 2SQ, GB
Brandon Hire Station: Tool & Equipment Hire.
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Chris Lewis Plant Hire
OpenBristol Rd, Hardwicke, Gloucester, GL2 4RA, GB
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Best at hire
OpenMercia Rd, Gloucester, Gloucester, GL1 2SQ, GB
Low Prices - National Tool Hire in Norwich . Click & Collect from 120+ depots. Cheap Next Day Delivery. Call 01603 523 220 / Hire Online
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A-plant: Tool Hire Express Gloucester
OpenUnit 12, Capitol Park, Pearce Way, Gloucester, GL2 5YD, GB
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Choice Plant Hire
OpenSandhurst Ln, Gloucester, GL2 9NG, GB
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EPF Plant and Tool Hire
OpenMill Yard, Millbrook St, Gloucester, GL1 4DG, GB
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Equipment One Ltd
OpenThe Old Cider Barn, Gossington, Gloucester, GL2 7DJ, GB
Authorised distributor for Wacker Neuson across the South West
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