There’s a few things to think about when you’re working out what your best option is when you do need to get hold of some different gear. When you break it down, you can see why National Tool Hire offers such a helpful service to traders and DIYers.

It’s an investment to buy equipment and owning the gear outright has advantages. But, new, quality tools, especially plant - minidiggers, dumpers, etc, is really expensive. If you’ve got a smaller budget, you might have to settle for equipment that’s not top of the range, which might not give you high-end results. On top of the initial cost, there are other expenses that follow. Insurance, statutory inspections, maintenance, storage, and transport rates can clock up, regularly adding to your outlay.

If you need equipment for a one-off job or short-term project, making a purchase might not make much sense. You can hire what you need for the specific time frame you’ll use them, with no responsibilities except for returning them in one piece and on time. You can always extend or rebook a hire if you need them for longer.

If you use the equipment regularly or for an extended period, it might be worth working out what it would cost you annually to own the product against what it would cost you to hire it again and again.

Like cars, tools and machinery devalue over time. Depending on how quickly the technology gets better and how well you look after the equipment, resale value can be up and down. If you buy an expensive piece of equipment then hardly ever use it and leave it unchecked in storage, you could be throwing good money away.

Tool hire is a hassle-free and flexible way to access the latest tools without worrying about any hidden costs or other logistics. Check out National Tool Hire here.

What are the advantages of hire?

• Availability. Nationwide hire depots offering immediate, short-term availability.
• Range. Extensive catalogues that are regularly updated, offering access to the latest tools.
• Affordability. Tool hire can be inexpensive compared to the market price of the product.
• Flexibility. Hire specific equipment for specific jobs as and when needed.
• Services & maintenance. Hire fleets are routinely inspected and repaired by engineers. You are covered for breakdowns due to mechanical failure.
• Delivery & collection. You can easily have transport to and from the site arranged for you.
• Support & advice. You may be able to receive demonstration and instruction on using the machine at the start of your hire.