Compared 2026
The 10 best plant hire companies in London
We compared 85 plant hire companies covering London 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 (London, Wandsworth) - Digger hire; stocks JCB, Kubota and 3 more.
- 2
Dulwich Diggers (London, Southwark) - Digger hire; stocks Bobcat.
- 3
Mr Plant Hire - Access & Specialist Lifting Equipment (London, Enfield) - Digger hire; stocks JLG Industries.
- 1
London, Wandsworth
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: 40 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 20/20Profile detail 14/20 - 2
London, Southwark
Local, independent plant hire company offering equipment designed for tight access areas to small builders and DIY customers.
- Hire
- Offers digger hire
- Deals in Bobcat
- Opening hours listed
How it scored: 40 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 20/20Profile detail 14/20 - 3
London, Enfield
Mr Plant Hire PLC based in Enfield, North London. Supplying Construction, Powered Access & Mechanical and Electrical equipment nationwide.
- Hire
- Offers digger hire
- Deals in JLG Industries
- Opening hours listed
How it scored: 40 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 20/20Profile detail 14/20 - 4
London, Southwark
Local, independent plant hire company offering equipment designed for tight access areas to small builders and DIY customers.
- Hire
- Offers digger hire
- Deals in Bobcat
- Opening hours listed
How it scored: 40 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 20/20Profile detail 14/20 - 5
London, Newham
Contact Our Team Today To Learn How Our Tools And Equipment Available For Hire Can Ensure Your Team Gets The Job Done!
- Hire and sales
- Offers digger hire
- Deals in Makita, DeWalt, Hilti and 1 more
- Opening hours listed
How it scored: 40 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 20/20Profile detail 14/20 - 6
London, Brent
Site equipment hire across London & the Home Counties. Generators, 110V transformers, distribution boards, lighting towers, floodlights and more.
- Hire
- Offers digger hire
- Deals in Wacker Neuson
- Opening hours listed
How it scored: 40 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 20/20Profile detail 14/20 - 7
London, Camden
Hire tool & plant equipment on YardLink. With our online booking process and upfront pricing, plant hire couldn't be easier. Next day delivery available.
- Hire
- Offers digger hire
- Deals in Wacker Neuson
- Opening hours listed
How it scored: 40 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 20/20Profile detail 14/20 - 8
London, Barnet
The One Stop Construction Shop Based In London. With Years Of Experience In Construction We Understand The Importance Timing, Quality, And Detail.
- Hire
- Offers digger hire
- Opening hours listed
How it scored: 38 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 20/20Profile detail 12/20 - 9
London, City of London
Davit Fall Arrest System is a simple, robust, removable, cantilevered fall arrest system designed to be fitted to trench shoring systems
- Hire
- Offers digger hire
- Opening hours listed
How it scored: 38 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 20/20Profile detail 12/20 - 10
London, Merton
Mini digger hire in London & the Home Counties. Micro, 1–2T and 2–3.5T machines available. Hire with or without operator. Call 07400 174479.
- Hire
- Offers digger hire
- Opening hours listed
How it scored: 38 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 20/20Profile detail 12/20
Also in London: sales and parts
These firms sell rather than hire, so they are not in the ranking above - but they are worth knowing if you are thinking of buying.
- GAP Hire Solutions - Tower Bridge (London)
London, Tower Hamlets
Discover GAP Group, the UK's leading hire company. Find a depot, explore our products, or view job vacancies.
- Premier Plant Hire
London, Southwark
Premier Plant Hire has over 40 years of experience providing construction equipment.
- Prestige Plant Sales & Services Ltd
London, Hackney
Prestige Plant Sales: Reliable construction equipment supplier, construction vehicles provider and construction...
- Tool Hire Services Hammersmith
London, Hammersmith and Fulham
Site equipment hire across London & the Home Counties. Generators, 110V transformers, distribution boards, lighting...
- Hire 4 Lower [Tool Hire & Sales] Limited
London, City of London
No-frills store with building equipment for hire or sale, including grinding tools and power drills.
- Pro Tool Hire London
London, Westminster
- Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire New Southgate
London, Barnet
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- Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire Peckham
London, Southwark
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Before you book plant hire in London
- 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 London get a small locality bonus. Firms that only sell are listed separately rather than ranked. Paid placement is not a ranking factor on this page and never has been.
Plant hire in London - common questions
How is this list of plant hire companies in London ranked?
Ranked by Companies House verification, customer reviews, contact details and how complete the listing is. Paid placement is not a ranking factor. Companies that only sell, and do not hire, are listed separately below the ranking. Every company shown is a published listing on GetBrent covering London, 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 London?
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.