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Tool, Equipment & Plant Hire in York

With more than 50 years of experience behind us here at Smiths Hire, we’ve had plenty of time to build up a solid reputation for tool hire services in York. In fact, the standard of our tools and depth of our expertise has made us the top choice for private customers and tradespeople all over the country. When you choose us for York tool hire, you can take your pick from an extensive range of powerful, efficient equipment – so whatever you need for the task at hand, you can always rely on us to have something to suit you. 

Take your pick from full range of hire equipment available in York

We’re proud to supply a comprehensive range of equipment, including everything from drills and saws to sanders and grinders – perfect for joinery, decorating, or repair work. We also stock heavier kit such as cement mixers, breakers, wacker plates, and lighting towers, ensuring you can handle even the more demanding site jobs. You can also choose from garden and landscaping equipment , so whether you’re cutting back hedges, laying a new lawn, or preparing ground for paving, you’re sure to find the tools you need.

We also offer plant hire in York, giving you reliable access to larger machinery such as dumpers, rollers, and excavators. These are ideal for groundwork, excavation, and site clearance, and they’re maintained to the highest standards so you can work safely and productively. For work at height, our powered access fleet includes scissor lifts and boom lifts with a variety of working heights available. These are widely used in warehouses, for property maintenance, and in commercial fitouts across the region.

Why choose Smiths Hire?

With decades of experience behind us at Smiths Hire, we’ve become the go-to choice for anyone searching for the best tool hire in York. Every item in our fleet is fully serviced and safety checked, and we back this up with flexible hire periods to match your project timeline. Whatever the scale of your project, you can count on our team for advice, delivery, and support from start to finish.

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Smiths Hire Depots Google Reviews

  • 5 star rating

    Fantastic service, needed to hire some equipment quickly, they actually helped by showing me how to use it with a demo.

    Aaron, Bolton
  • 5 star rating

    Great service from all at Smiths Whitegate Drive. Can be relied upon to supply what is required to get the job done.

    Ian, Blackpool Whitegate
  • 5 star rating

    Fantastic service with very friendly and helpful staff.

    Ann, Preston
  • 5 star rating

    Good honest men. And they know their stuff. Will be using them again very soon.

    Vicki, Leeds
  • 5 star rating

    Excellent Service over the weekend. Thanks

    Mark, Trafford
  • 5 star rating

    Very easy to deal with in person and over the phone. Will be using them again in the future.

    Péter, Warrington
  • 5 star rating

    Excellent customer service and quality products.

    Paul, Blackburn
  • 5 star rating

    Very friendly staff and always have the tools I need. Highly recommended

    Jason, Blackpool Clifton
  • 5 star rating

    Really great service from all staff. They were helpful, courteous and the price of hiring is the cheapest I have found.

    Paul, Burnley
  • 5 star rating

    I could thoroughly recommend this company based on my experience with them. I'm sure they'd be glad to help you too!

    Eithne, Liverpool
  • 5 star rating

    Good range of equipment for hire at reasonable prices. The staff are very helpful.

    Terry, Cleveleys
  • 5 star rating

    Friendly staff, competitive prices and well stocked. Highly recommended.

    Neil, Formby
  • 5 star rating

    Thanks to the team who went out of their way to help us and gave us great customer service.

    Dennis, Openshaw
  • 5 star rating

    Really nice guys, great price - very knowledgeable - not at all a worry even if you are hiring for the first time.

    Marc, St Annes
  • 5 star rating

    Great service all round, will definitely use again and would highly recommend.

    Tony, Castleford
  • 5 star rating

    Great staff very helpful and understanding and are happy to accommodate and do the best they can.

    Peter, Southport
  • 5 star rating

    I have called in a few times for propane, they are always very friendly and helpful and have gas in stock

    Yvonne, Lancaster
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