Compared 2026
The 3 best tool hire companies in Southwark
We compared 9 tool hire companies covering Southwark 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
Travis Perkins (London, Southwark)
- 2
Hilti Store Southwark (London, Southwark) - Stocks Hilti.
- 3
One Stop Hire (London, Southwark)
- 1
London, Southwark
Travis Perkins is the UK's largest builders' merchants, supplying tens of thousands of trade quality products that are available for contact free delivery or collection
- Hire
- Opening hours listed
How it scored: 32 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 20/20Profile detail 9/20 - 2
London, Southwark
SEO Content
- Hire
- Deals in Hilti
- Opening hours listed
How it scored: 28 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 20/20Profile detail 5/20 - 3
London, Southwark
- Hire
- Opening hours listed
How it scored: 26 / 100
Verification 0/30Customer reviews 0/30Contact details 20/20Profile detail 3/20
Also in Southwark: 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.
- Leyland SDM London Bridge | DIY & Decorating Store
London, Southwark
Established chain providing tools, paint & materials for professional & home decoration.
- Speedy Hire Centre
London, Southwark
- Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire Peckham
London, Southwark
Flame Vault | Hirebase Tool & Equipment Hire
- DS Tools (DirectStoreUK) Tools Specialist
London, Southwark
- Labro Tools & Gas Supply
London, Southwark
- PDMonitor Physician Tool
London, Southwark
Before you book tool hire in Southwark
- Ask when electrical kit was last PAT tested, and look for the label.
- Ask what consumables cost on top - blades, discs, bits and fuel are often extra.
- Check the minimum hire period and whether there is a weekend rate.
- Ask whether a damage waiver is included or optional, and what it excludes.
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 Southwark 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.
Tool hire in Southwark - common questions
How is this list of tool hire companies in Southwark 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 Southwark, 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 tool hire cost in Southwark?
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.