Plant Hire in Hull

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Plant Hire in Hull: What You Need to Know

The plant hire market in Hull 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 Hull, 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 Hull 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 Hull. 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.

Vertikal UK Ltd

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5(18 reviews)

Woodhouse Rd, Scunthorpe, DN16 1BD, GB

Scunthorpe and Lincolnshire's largest independent hire supplier of cherry pickers, boom lifts, scissor lifts and access platforms. Cherry Picker, Scissor Lift | Tool & Plant Hire Access Equipment includes industry leading brands such as Genie, Manitou, Niftylift, Snorkel and Skyjack. For plant...

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Humber Tool and Plant Hire

Open
5(10 reviews)

Unit 3, Horseshoe Park, Hawthorn Ave, Hull, HU3 5FX, GB

Welcome to Humber Tool and Plant Hire, Hull & East Yorkshire's trusted provider of tool and equipment hire. From access towers to power tools, we offer fast, reliable, and competitively priced hire services for trade and DIY projects. Explore our wide range of equipment or contact us for expert...

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Steve Leaming Plant Ltd

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5(7 reviews)

Reservoir Rd, Hull, HU6 7QD, GB

Looking for plant hire in Hull? Steve Leaming Plant are at your service with a range of plant machinery includng excavators, dumpers, rollers and skid steer loaders.

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Headland Plant Ltd

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5(4 reviews)

316 Wincolmlee, Hull, HU2 0QE, GB

Headland Plant has developed into one of the main wheeled and tracked excavator equipment rental companies in the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire area.Serving areas including Hull, Immingham, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Lincoln, Sheffield, Doncaster, Castleford, Goole, Selby, York and Scarbrough.Our...

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Yorkshire Plant Ltd

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5(4 reviews)

Weel Rd, Tickton, Beverley, HU17 9RY, GB

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Gap Group Ltd

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5(2 reviews)

Unit 6 Venture Business Park, Hull, HU3 4EL, 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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Meadley Plant Hire

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5(2 reviews)

Beaconsfield Farm, Haven Rd, Hull, HU12 0PS, GB

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Plantmaster Sales

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5(1 review)

79 Oaklands Dr, Willerby, Hull, HU10 6BJ, GB

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Barek Lift Trucks Ltd

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4.9(30 reviews)

Marvel St, Kingston upon Hull, Hull, HU9 1DS, GB

Barek Forklifts Hull are specialists in forklift truck hire, sales and service. We supply Yorkshire & Lincolnshire

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Hird Ltd

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4.8(36 reviews)

English St, Hull, HU3 2BS, GB

Access Platform Hire & Sales, Glass Lifting Equipment, Machinery Moving, Contract Lifting, Service & Maintenance, Valla Mini Cranes, IPAF Training, PASMA Training, Hird Training

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Double 'C' Hire & Repair Ltd

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4.8(26 reviews)

308 Wincolmlee, Hull, HU2 0QE, GB

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Elecplant (Humberside) Ltd

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4.8(11 reviews)

Lockwood St, Hull, HU2 0HJ, GB

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GoHire

Open
4.6(61 reviews)

84 Goulton St, Hull, HU3 4DL, GB

Hire tools, buy site gear or book repairs with GoHire – expert service across Hull, Grimsby & Hornsea. Call your local branch today.

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Venco Plant Services Ltd

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4.6(7 reviews)

Jenning St, Kingston upon Hull, Hull, HU8 7AN, GB

Venco Plant Hire in Hull, East Yorkshire provide a plant sales, hire and service. We are an approved dealer for Kubota, Thwaites, Dynapac, Also dealers for Ifor Williams Trailers and Venco Tidy Skips.

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Beverley Tool Hire

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4.4(34 reviews)

Grovehill Rd, Beverley, HU17 0JJ, GB

TRAILERS, TOOLS and ACCESSEquipment hire to the trade and public TRAILERS HIRE SERVICE SALES VIEW ALL POWERED ACCESS VIEW ALL BUILDING VIEW ALL BREAK ...

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Megaplant

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4.4(21 reviews)

Wyke St, Hull, HU9 1PA, GB

Megaplant supply non operated plant hire to builders, civil engineering contractors and the general public in the Hull, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire region.

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Hull Plant Hire

Open
4.4(16 reviews)

Yorkshire, N Moor Ln, Cottingham, HU16 4JN, GB

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Central Crane Hire (Hull) Ltd

Open
4.4(5 reviews)

Dairycoates Industrial Estate, 11 Wiltshire Rd, Kingston upon Hull, Hull, HU4 6PA, GB

Central Crane Hire ( Hull ) Ltd are a specialist crane hire and contract lifting company that provide a range of cranes with various lifting capabilities.

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Complete Hire Services Ltd

Open
4.3(3 reviews)

9F Gothenburg Way, Hull, HU7 0YG, GB

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JC Plant Ltd.

Open
4.2(10 reviews)

Lancaster Approach, North Killingholme, Immingham, DN40 3JZ, GB

Professional plant equipment hire and operator training in North Lincolnshire. Forklifts, telehandlers, tractors, mini cranes and comprehensive training courses.

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Brandon Hire Station Hull

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4.1(12 reviews)

Sutton Fields Ind. Estate, Unit 2A Rotterdam Rd, Hull, HU7 0XD, GB

Brandon Hire Station: Tool & Equipment Hire.

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Addplant

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4.1(9 reviews)

Grovehill Rd, Beverley, Beverley, HU17 0JN, GB

Addplant offers quality plant hire, portable toilet, welfare unit and site accommodation hire in Selby, Yorkshire. Call 01482 867 227 for more information.

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AFI Rentals

Open
4.1(8 reviews)

2&3, lndustrial Estate, Rix Rd, Hull, HU7 0BT, GB

Access Platforms Powered Access Machine Hire, scissor lift and boom lift hire, powered access rental and cherry picker hire.

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GAP Hire Solutions - Hull

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3.8(18 reviews)

Carlton St, Hull, HU3 5JL, 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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Ashcourt Group - Hull Office

Open
3.5(31 reviews)

40 Foster St, Hull, HU8 8BT, GB

Ashcourt Group delivers sustainable concrete, aggregates and skip hire services throughout Hull, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Cumbria and the North East, trusted by builders, contractors and developers across the region.

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Stoneledge Plant and Transport ltd

Open
3.3(16 reviews)

Station Rd, Cottingham, HU16 4LL, GB

Stoneledge Plant & Transport based in East Yorkshire provide high quality recycled & virgin aggregates, plant hire services and registered landfill and tipping

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Sangwin

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3(4 reviews)

Dansom Ln S, Hull, HU8 7LN, GB

A 5th generation family business in Hull delivering educational furniture, plant hire, machine moving and surfacing with trusted expertise since 1873.

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Headland Plant

Open
3(3 reviews)

388 Boothferry Rd, Kingston upon Hull, Hessle, Hessle, HU13 0JL, GB

Headland Plant has developed into one of the main wheeled and tracked excavator equipment rental companies in the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire area.Serving areas including Hull, Immingham, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Lincoln, Sheffield, Doncaster, Castleford, Goole, Selby, York and Scarbrough.Our...

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G O Foster Ltd

Open
2.7(3 reviews)

Main St, Skidby, Cottingham, HU16 5TG, GB

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East Yorkshire Plant Hire

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2.3(3 reviews)

Beverley, Beverley, GB

East Yorkshire Plant Hireis based near Beverley and covers all of the Yorkshire Counties. We have all sizes ofPlant Hireavailable for short or long term hire. Weekdays or Weekends.

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A&D Plant Hire Hull

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Unit 1b, Air St, Hull, HU5 1RR, GB

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Digger Hire Hull

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49 Anlaby Rd, Hull, HU1 2PG, GB

Digger Hire Hull offers the lowest prices. Check the Digger Hire Hull offer. Call us 014 8291 0093

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East Yorkshire Demolition & Plant Hire Ltd

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381 Anlaby Rd, Hull, HU3 6AB, GB

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East Yorkshire Forklifts

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Unit 3, East Side Northumberland Avenue, Hull, HU2 0LN, GB

East Yorkshire Forklifts have a great selection of fork lift trucks to rent, hire or buy. servicing Hull, East Yorkshire and North Yorkshire, from as little as £55 per week you can hire a forklift! Call 01482 326257

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MJ Plant Hire

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Main Rd, Burton Pidsea, Hull, HU12 9AX, GB

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WJP Plant Hire

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2 Cornwall St, Hull, HU8 8AF, GB

Plant and construction equipment hire in Yorkshire. Tool Hire, Plant Hire, and Construction Tools and Consumables. Safety Equipment sales. Based in Leeds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many plant hire companies are in Hull?
There are 36 plant and equipment hire companies listed in Hull. Compare daily and weekly rates, equipment types and delivery options.
How much does plant hire cost in Hull?
A micro digger in Hull costs £80-£150 per day. A mini digger costs £120-£200 per day. Cherry pickers cost £100-£250 per day. Weekly rates are typically 3-4 times the daily rate, offering significant savings on longer hires.
Do I need a licence to hire a mini digger?
For private domestic work on your own land, no licence is required. For construction sites or commercial projects, operators must hold a CPCS or NPORS card. If you do not have a qualified operator, hire companies can supply one for an additional £150-£250 per day.

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