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Here at Smiths Hire, we offer a range of floor preparation equipment that will help you get the job done quickly and professionally. As the UK’s best tool hire and powered access equipment hire...

As a car owner, keeping your vehicle clean is not only important from and aesthetic point of view, but it’s also an important step to take in maintaining its value and longevity. However, there’s...

Here at Smiths Hire, we know that March marks the beginning of the gardening season for many people. The weather starts to warm up, and the days get longer, making it the perfect time to start...

We’ve got a vast range of heavy-duty concrete breakers available for you to hire here at Smiths Hire. They’re the ideal power tools for the toughest of breaking jobs, and we only supply electric...

To mark the start of Women in Construction week (5th -11th March) we are celebrating the wonderful women who help keep Smiths Hire operational on a daily basis. Now, although they aren’t strictly...

For over 50 years here at Smiths Hire, we’ve been providing our customers with reliable tool hire and powered access equipment hire services. However, did you know that we can also supply you with...

We offer a wide selection of reliable ground compaction equipment here at Smiths Hire, which means we’ve got a ground compactor to suit every project, big or small. From trench rammers to drum...

As well as our extensive range of tool hire and powered access equipment hire services here at Smiths Hire, did you also know that we also stock a variety of decorating equipment options as well?...

Here at Smiths Hire, we’ve been supplying reliable tool hire and powered access equipment hire to our customers for over 50 years now. In that time, we’ve supplied tools to both working...

This month (January 2023) saw our very own Katie Patchett, Smiths Training Manager take a trip to Waregem in Belgium to visit TVH - a parts and accessories specialist since 1969. The trip took...

Working in construction can be pretty hazardous regardless of the time of year, but in Winter there are even more potential dangers to keep you on your toes. So, to help you and your staff stay safe...

Here at Smiths Hire, as well as our outstanding tool hire and powered access equipment hire services, we can also provide you with a range of non-powered access equipment hire options to suit your...

We’re now well into the winter here in the UK, so it’s likely that you’ll be investing in various pieces of equipment to help you keep your outdoor jobs on track. Items like portable heaters...

With the cold winter months still here, on-site heating is  near the top of the list of equipment you need for both indoor and outdoor projects. Here at Smiths Hire, our range of portable heating...

Small but powerful - our mini digger hire services can provide you with a range of strong and reliable mini diggers to help you get the job done. There’s no shortage of diggers to choose from –...

Winter is most definitely here - there’s a chill in the air, the leaves have fallen from the trees, and Christmas is right around the corner. So, you’ll need equipment on site that you know is...

The festive season is here! However, there are still a few odd jobs you can do around the house in preparation for the big day! What’s more, if you need a reliable tool hire service to help you get...

Here at Smiths Hire, our quick and reliable tool hire and powered access equipment hire services have been the go to option for professionals across the North West for over 50 years. We stock a wide...

This support starts at Employability Services like Blackpool Council’s The Platform, but continues with employers across the town like Smiths Hire. Katie Buckley, Smiths Hire’s Internal...

Our Smiths Hire Liverpool depot hosted a group of fourth year Mechanical Engineering students from Liverpool University recently. The students are currently working on a project with Siemens...

As well as our outstanding tool hire and powered access equipment hire services, did any of you DIY enthusiasts know that we can also supply you with a variety of decorating equipment hire...

The festive season is just around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about bringing the Christmas spirit to your business with some vibrant decorations! Typically, many workplace Christmas...

Scissor lifts are well renowned for their safety, and thanks to their reach and manoeuvrability, they’re reliable forms of access equipment that can be used in a variety of environments - including...

Here at Smiths Hire, we are always up for a challenge and working with sea aliens may be up there with one of our weirdest requests to date but there’s no job too big or too small for us! We...

Here at Smiths Hire, we’ve been supplying hard working tradespeople like yourself with the very best tool hire and powered access equipment hire for over 50 years. In that time, one of our most...

With economic uncertainty fast becoming the theme of late 2022 and inevitably 2023, people across the country are tightening their belts and bracing themselves for leaner times ahead. This extends to...

Equipment like portable heaters and on-site lighting will soon become a staple feature of outdoor jobs across the UK, so it’s worth recapping exactly why it’s worth investing in some effective...

The darker nights are almost here, so it’s well worth spending a little bit of extra time preparing the rest of your outside space for the colder weather – if you’ve not already started! The...

Back in March, Rob contacted Meadow of Hope (a dedicated dog rescue charity linked with multiple shelters in the likes of Romania and Croatia) to adopt Zeus, a 6 month old German Shephard puppy at...

Here at Smiths Hire, we are yet again investing in new fleet, to the tune of an £87,500 investment with the addition of 10 new LED Lighting Towers to their expansive fleet. These 8.5m LED...

All of our generators are great for use both outdoors and indoors, and they can be hired to supplement a range of items available through our tool hire service. And if you’ve got any questions...

As the popular saying goes, winter is coming… and with it comes a range of issues for your construction jobs. Happily, many can be easily solved with the addition of portable heaters. It’s no...

As well as our fast and reliable tool hire and powered access equipment hire services, we also provide both professional carpet cleaner hire, and upright carpet cleaner hire services that you can use...

This month, Smiths Hire unveiled their brand new livery design to be rolled out across all of its fleet, including everything from their larger wagon cabs through to smaller transits and vans - with...

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of 15 brand new Snorkel S3010E machines to our flagship depot in Blackpool. These self-propelled scissor lifts are designed to be small but mighty and are...

The days are getting shorter, the leaves are turning brown, and the weather is getting colder - and that can only mean one thing: Autumn is fast approaching! So, it’s time to get your home prepared...

Here at Smiths Hire we had the pleasure of hosting some of our customers for a golf tournament recently. It was great to finally get together with our valued clients after the challenges of recent...

At Smiths Hire, we have a range of fantastic rotavators available for hire. We’ve got over 50 years of experience providing trade professionals with a variety of tool hire and plant machinery hire...

The sun is finally shining here in the UK, so there’s no better time to get out in your garden for a spirited get-together. In order to get your garden ready for party season though, you might want...

Craig Jeffels joins us from the Castleford Tigers RLFC where he held the position of Commercial Manager he joins us as the new Yorkshire region Area Sales Manager. Craig will focus on New Account...

The town is where it all started over 50 years ago for the business and these roots are important to them - which is why they’ve joined forces with the local football club for the third year...

Some would probably highlight the obvious dangers of improperly using chainsaws, or nail guns, or a variety of other equipment you can procure through our tool hire services. But when it comes...

We know that when you’re managing your own site, safety and security are always going to be amongst your top priorities - both in terms of your employees. But also for your on-site equipment. This...

Here at Smiths Hire we take safety and safety equipment very seriously. This is why we have our own dedicated in-house Training department – Smiths Training. Smiths Training are pleased to...

If you’ve got big plans for your garden at home, sometimes it can be challenge if you’ve only got a small space to implement them. But that’s the best thing about limitations - they can lead to...