Compared 2026
The 5 best plant hire companies in Hertfordshire
We compared 6 plant hire companies covering Hertfordshire on the things that matter when you pick up the phone: are they a real registered business, can you reach them, and do they tell you what they actually do. Nobody paid to be on this list.
The short answer
- 1
CW Plant Hire (Borehamwood, Hertsmere) - Digger hire; stocks JCB, Kubota and 3 more.
- 2
Eveready Plant and Tool Hire (Watford, Hertfordshire) - Digger hire.
- 3
Complete Plant Hire (Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Hatfield) - Digger hire; stocks Volvo Construction Equipment.
- 1
Borehamwood, Hertsmere
Instant Power. Reliable Service. With a range of generators from 10kVA to 550kVA and a selection of battery powerpacks, portable generators, distribution boards and accessories, we have everything you need to power your...
- Hire
- Offers digger hire
- Deals in JCB, Kubota, Bobcat and 2 more
- Opening hours listed
How it scored: 34 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 20/20Profile detail 14/20 - 2
Watford, Hertfordshire
Eveready Hire offer a comprehensive range of Tool hire, plant hire and machinery hire. We have branches in Leatherhead, Watford and Godstone..
- Hire
- Offers digger hire
- Opening hours listed
How it scored: 32 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 20/20Profile detail 12/20 - 3
Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Hatfield
Construction | Complete Plant Hire | Welwyn Garden City
- Hire
- Offers digger hire
- Deals in Volvo Construction Equipment
- Opening hours listed
How it scored: 28 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 20/20Profile detail 8/20 - 4
Barnet, Hertsmere
- Hire
- Offers digger hire
- Opening hours listed
How it scored: 26 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 20/20Profile detail 6/20 - 5
Potters Bar, Hertsmere
Collins Plant Hire Hire Fleet.
- Hire
How it scored: 15 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 15/20Profile detail 0/20 - 6
Watford, Three Rivers
- Hire
How it scored: 8 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 8/20Profile detail 0/20
Before you book plant hire in Hertfordshire
- Decide between self-drive (you operate it) and operated hire (they supply the driver).
- If you are operating on a site, ask whether the site needs a CPCS or NPORS card - many do.
- Ask what delivery and collection cost; heavier machines come on a low-loader and it is often charged separately.
- Ask about damage waiver, fuel policy and what counts as a full day.
How we ranked them
- Verification, 30 points. Matched against Companies House, and whether the owner has claimed the listing.
- Customer reviews, 30 points. Rating and volume, counted only once there are at least three.
- Contact details, 20 points. Phone, website and opening hours - can you actually reach them today.
- Profile detail, 20 points. How much they have told customers about what they do.
Companies closer to Hertfordshire get a small locality bonus. Paid placement is not a ranking factor on this page and never has been.
Plant hire in Hertfordshire - common questions
How is this list of plant hire companies in Hertfordshire ranked?
Ranked by Companies House verification, customer reviews, contact details and how complete the listing is. Paid placement is not a ranking factor. Every company shown is a published listing on GetBrent covering Hertfordshire, and each one's score breakdown is one click away.
Can a company pay to appear higher in this list?
No. Featured and paid placement are not read by the ranking at all. A company can pay for a more prominent listing elsewhere on GetBrent, but it cannot buy a position on this page.
How much does plant hire cost in Hertfordshire?
Prices vary by equipment, hire length and how far it has to travel. GetBrent charges no booking fee, so contact two or three of the companies below directly and compare what they quote.
Rankings are generated from listing data on the date shown and change as companies update their details and collect reviews. GetBrent is an independent directory; we take no commission on hires and no company can buy a position in this list. If you run one of these businesses and something here is wrong, tell us and we will fix it.