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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 quality 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 premium quality, high-powered equipment – so whatever you need for the task at hand, you can always rely on us to have something to suit you. And if you ever need any help or advice, that’s what our experts are here for – don’t hesitate to ask!

Smiths Hire

For tool hire, powered access equipment & plant hire in York, your nearest depot is:

Unit C1, 31 Links Business Park, Willowbridge Way, Castleford, WF10 5NP

Tel: 01977 804570

Email:

Manager: Steve McLean

Opening Hours: Mon to Fri: 8am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12pm.

access hire

Powered Access Hire

If you’re looking for scissor lift hire in York or cherry picker hire in the York area, we offer one of the largest, independent Powered Access fleets in the UK.

Scissor Lift Hire

Cherry Picker Hire

Mast Lift Hire

Low Level Access Hire

Powered Access Hire
plant hire

Plant Hire

At Smiths Hire, we offer a wide range of plant hire and general building equipment for hire in the York area. We have everything you need for digging, dumping or lifting at height.

Mini Digger Hire

Telehandler Hire

Dumper Truck Hire

Skip Loader Hire

Plant Hire
garden tool hire

Garden Tool Hire

No matter how big or small the job, Smiths Hire has the gardening tools and equipment to make light work of any garden makeover or maintenance. We provide everything from general gardening tools to wood chippers and chainsaws in York.

Lawn Scarifier Hire

Chainsaw Hire

Hedge Trimmer Hire

Rotavator Hire

Garden Tool Hire

Site Power & Lighting Hire

Smiths Hire provides a wide range of power and lighting hire equipment in York, offering a comprehensive solution that includes generators, transformers, portable lighting towers and more – making us the perfect choice for your site.

Generator Hire

Transformer Hire

Site Lighting Hire

Distribution Box Hire

Site Power & Lighting Hire
site unit hire

Site Unit Hire

Smiths Hire provides a wide range of solutions for site accommodation in York, ranging from site office and canteen units to toilet hire. Our site units are also ideal for use at events, construction sites, and similar temporary installations.

Toilet Hire

Welfare Unit Hire

Accommodation Unit Hire

Site Hygiene Hire

Site Unit Hire
floor preparation equipment

Floor Preparation Equipment Hire

We have a wide range of floor preparation equipment available for hire in the York area, all designed to help you get the job done quickly and professionally. Our floor sanders and edging sanders in particular are both perfect for getting your wooden floor looking as good as new!

Wood Floor Sander Hire

Floor & Edging Sander Hire

Floor Grinder Hire

Tile Stripping Machine Hire

Floor Preparation Equipment Hire
cleaning equipment hire

Cleaning Equipment Hire

Smiths Hire has all the equipment you need to tackle both indoor and outdoor cleaning in York, encompassing everything from carpet cleaners and vacuum cleaners to heavy duty power washers. We’ve got exactly what you need to handle any domestic and industrial cleaning projects.

Carpet Cleaner Hire

Vacuum Cleaner Hire

Power Washer Hire

Floor Cleaner Hire

Cleaning Equipment Hire

Ground Compaction Machinery Hire

Explore our range of ground compaction machinery hire products. We have a wide selection of reliable equipment such a rollers and wacker plates at our Castleford depot – ideal for a variety of projects, such as compacting sand or loose stone and other materials.

Wacker Plate Hire

Drum Roller Hire

Ride-on Roller Hire

Trench Rammer Hire

Ground Compaction Machinery Hire
cement mixer hire

Concrete & Finishing Hire

With a range of concreting and finishing equipment available for hire in York and surrounding areas, we’ve got everything you need for laying and finishing your concreting project. We’re a one-stop shop for concrete mixer hire, offering a range of diesel, petrol and electric models.

Concrete Mixer Hire

Power Floats & Accessories

Handheld Cement Mixer

Screeds & Tamps

Concrete & Finishing Hire

Smiths Hire Depots Google Reviews

  • 5 star rating

    Great people, really helpful and friendly - couldn't do enough for me.

    Maria, Bolton
  • 4 star rating

    Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Hired a drill and a planer, good quality too.

    Colin, Cleveleys
  • 5 star rating

    Can't fault the team at Smiths Hire St Annes.

    Nick, St. Annes
  • 5 star rating

    Jason and team extremely helpful with options and service. Will be back!

    Iva, Southport
  • 5 star rating

    An all round excellent experience that is lacking in so many businesses these days.

    Isabelle, Preston
  • 5 star rating

    Best place to hire from by far.

    William, Blackpool
  • 5 star rating

    Sound knowledgeable guys on the desk.. Good time scale for repairs from Tony in workshop. Decent prices, highly recommend.

    David, Burnley
  • 4 star rating

    Always have a great experience when dealing with Smith's and the prices are great.

    Mark, Warrington
  • 5 star rating

    Had what I needed and staff very helpful.

    Jim, Blackpool
  • 5 star rating

    Really helpful staff when collecting and returning my item. Thoroughly recommend. Cheers lads - see you soon for a cement mixer!

    Steven, Blackburn
  • 5 star rating

    Lads in the depot are friendly and helpful, nothing is too much hassle for them. Great service!

    Jordan, Liverpool
  • 5 star rating

    Won't be hiring from any other provider now, just Smiths, they sorted me out with a great deal and very professional the whole way!

    Ian, Manchester
  • 5 star rating

    Friendly polite staff. Very knowledgeable Very reasonably priced.

    Mark, Leeds
  • 5 star rating

    Great service today from Formby Depot with special thanks to James for your help - much appreciated.

    Roy, Formby
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