The smart way to hire tools near you
Hire tools. Buy supplies. One search.
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What are you building today?
Scaffold towers, power tools, compressors, pressure washers. If the job needs it, we hire it.
How it works
Three steps, done
Book in minutes. Delivered when you need it.
Browse & book
Find what you need and pick your dates. Today's price is locked in, and you pay once a depot has your kit. No account application and no phone call to a depot.
Sourced & delivered
We match your order to the nearest available depot in our network. Your tools arrive kerbside, maintained, tested and ready to use. No van hire, no trailer, no explaining the industrial estate trip to anyone who shares your calendar.
It gets collected
When the job's done, so is the equipment. Your hire partner collects it. No returns, no second van hire, no scaffold tower quietly taking root in your garden for the next six months.
Why people choose us
2,000+ depots. One booking.
We're more than just a depot. We're the platform that connects them. When you book, we source your equipment from the nearest available partner in our network.
A marketplace, not a depot.
Local hire companies fulfil your order. We handle the booking, the price guarantee and your cover.
Clear pricing. No surprises.
Whatever depot fulfils your order, your hire rate stays the same. Required items, Damage Waiver and transport are itemised separately in your basket.
The difference
What hiring tools should feel like
Traditional hire companies require trade accounts, credit checks, and depot visits. We don't.
| You want to... | Elsewhere | Here |
|---|---|---|
| Book online today | Trade account required | Today's price, locked in |
| Hire as a one-off | Credit applications | Anyone welcome |
| DIY project? | "Call for quote" | Price on screen |
| Start today | 72+ hour account setup | Fast action hire |
Popular products
Populartools & equipment
Prices show the equipment hire rate and VAT. Required items, Damage Waiver, and delivery are shown separately in your basket.
Common questions
Before you go any further
No jargon. Just straight answers.
Do I need an account to book?
No account, no application form, no credit check. Browse, pick your dates, and lock in today's price. You pay once a depot confirms your kit. For certain equipment, a quick identity check is required at checkout. It takes under a minute and is a one-time step.
How does delivery work?
Delivery and collection are handled by your local hire partner. The first delivery attempt and the first collection attempt are included, either in the hire price or as transport shown at checkout. Further attempts are chargeable as a re-delivery or re-collection fee. You'll see the full price before you pay.
What if I accidentally damage the equipment?
Damage Waiver is applied to every hire and itemised separately in your basket. It is a subrogation waiver covering the first £50 of the £1,700 hired-in plant claim excess on Standard, or the first £200 on Premium. It does not cover theft or misuse. Report damage within 48 hours.
Is it available where I am?
Once you order, today's price is locked in and we go looking across thousands of local depots. You pay when one of them confirms your kit. Booking a few weeks out? That price stays yours the whole way. You only ever pay for kit a depot actually has for you.
Who actually owns the equipment?
We don't. National Tool Hire is a booking platform, not a hire depot. We're a marketplace, when you book, we source your equipment from the nearest available supplier in our network. One booking, one price, one point of contact: us.
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Guides, tips & how-tos
Practical advice for getting the most out of your hire.
Your project is waiting for you
The hardest part should be the job itself, not booking the tools.
Pick your dates. Today's price stays yours until a depot confirms your kit.
Tool & equipment hire across the UK
Most tool hire companies want you to open a trade account before you can book anything. National Tool Hire does not. Anyone can browse, pick dates and pay online. We source from 2,000+ depots across the UK and handle delivery and collection. You do not need to know which depot, call anyone or fill in any forms.
The range covers scaffold towers, power tools and access platforms, and a lot more besides. The first kerbside delivery attempt and the first collection attempt are included, either in the hire price or as transport shown at checkout, plus Damage Waiver toward any hired-in plant claim excess. Further delivery or collection attempts are chargeable.
