Plant Hire in Stockport
Compare plant hire companies in Stockport. View ratings, reviews and contact details. Get free quotes from local providers.
Plant Hire in Stockport: What You Need to Know
The plant hire market in Stockport serves construction firms, groundwork contractors, landscapers, utility companies and homeowners undertaking significant projects. The most commonly hired machines include mini diggers for garden and driveway work, excavators for foundations and earthmoving, dumpers for site logistics, and cherry pickers for working at height. Both short-term daily hires and longer-term contracts are widely available. The market includes large national hire companies with extensive fleets and local independent operators who often provide more competitive rates and a more personal service for smaller projects.
When hiring plant equipment in Stockport, the key decision is whether you need wet hire (with a qualified operator) or dry hire (self-drive). For dry hire on any construction site regulated under CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations, the operator must hold a CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) or NPORS card for the specific machine category. Homeowners using a mini digger on their own land for private domestic work are not legally required to hold a card, though training is strongly recommended for safety reasons. Wet hire includes a fully qualified operator and is the safer option if you lack experience — the hire company handles all competency and insurance requirements.
Typical daily plant hire rates in Stockport range from £80 to £150 for a micro or mini digger under 3 tonnes, £150 to £250 for a larger excavator, £100 to £180 for a site dumper, and £120 to £250 for a cherry picker or access platform. Weekly rates typically work out at three to four times the daily rate, offering significant savings on longer projects. Delivery and collection charges range from £50 to £150 each way depending on the machine size and distance. Fuel is usually your responsibility on dry hire. Ask whether the quoted price includes VAT and any damage waiver, as these can add 20 to 30 percent to the headline figure.
Several practical considerations apply when hiring plant in Stockport. Delivery access is critical — confirm that the site entrance, road widths and ground conditions can handle a low-loader delivering the machine. For work near highways or public footpaths, you may need traffic management plans and council permits. Noise restrictions in residential areas can limit operating hours, typically to 8am to 6pm on weekdays and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays. Check the hire company's breakdown response policy: a reliable operator will have engineers available to attend site within hours if a machine develops a fault, minimising costly downtime on your project.
Josh Robinson Excavations Ltd
OpenRailway Rd, Marple, Stockport, SK6 6HU, GB
Josh Robinson Excavations Ltd are specialist excavation & groundwork contractors in Manchester. For grab hire, piling, drainage and much more get in touch today!
Call for quote
The Digger Men
OpenLondon Road Hazel Grove, London Rd, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4RE, GB
Call for quote
Mph Plant Hire
OpenUnit 7, Furness Vale Marina, Station Rd, Furness Vale, High Peak, SK23 7QA, GB
MPH Plant Hire: Plant, chipper, repair, maintenance, and groundwork hire in High Peak, Glossop, Macclesfield, and surrounding areas.
Call for quote
Boels Rental Ltd.
OpenUnit A8 Riverview, Embankment Business Park, Heaton Mersey, 13 Riverview, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 3GN, GB
Boels Rental is one of the largest hire providers of equipment & tools in Europe. With over 2,500 products, we provide the right tools for every need.
Call for quote
Bryn Thomas Cranes Ltd
OpenWhitefield Rd, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2QR, GB
Bryn Thomas Cranes are one of the UK's leading Crane Hire Companies. We have depots operating across areas such as Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle.
Call for quote
Stockport Groundworks
OpenTorkington Rd, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 6NW, GB
Professional groundworks in Stockport by Torkington Excavations Ltd. Excavations, foundations, drainage, tarmacing, concreting, driveways, landscaping, demolition & digger hire. CSCS & CPCS qualified. Free quotes.
Call for quote
Abacus Plant & Materials Handlings Limited
OpenHarrison St, Higher Hillgate, Stockport, Stockport, SK1 3QZ, GB
We specialise in forklift truck hire, forklift repairs and used forklift sales in Stockport, Cheshire and throughout Greater Manchester
Call for quote
MTK Breaker (Hire & Sales) Ltd
OpenOff Nelstrop Rd N, Longford Rd W, Stockport, M19 3JL, GB
MTK Breakers specialise in sales and hire for a range of hydraulic attachments, offering an extensive, customer-focused service from purchase to fitting.
Call for quote
Digger and Driver Hire Stockport
Open2 Chancel Mews, Stockport, SK1 4AL, GB
Call for quote
EASY HIRE PLANT & TOOL
OpenGeorge's Rd, Heaton Norris, Stockport, SK4 1DN, GB
Call for quote
Pure Clean Rental Solutions
OpenOldmoor Rd, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2QE, GB
We offer a full range of building aggregates, decorative aggregates, plant hire, landscaping supplies, sleepers, postcrete, cement, jointing compound, concrete blocks, Indian Sandstone paving, Porcelain paving, Tool Servicing and much more.
Call for quote
Fast Hire & Sales Ltd
OpenBredbury Park Way, Cheshire, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2SN, GB
At Fast Hire & Sales we have built our tool and equpment hire service around our clients/customers needs and requirements in the North West of the UK.
Call for quote
Chippindale Plant Manchester
OpenOmega Works, Stuart Rd, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2SR, GB
Our plant hire in Newcastle has an extensive range of machinery and attachments, to help you find a solution for every job. Visit our Newcastle plant hire.
Call for quote
Demplant - Haulage, Mini Digger Hire, Plant Hire, Low Loader, Hiab, Plant Transport, Rail Plant Transport, MEWPS
OpenUnit 1, 2 + Demplant, Whitehill Business Industrial Estate, 4 Hibbert St, Stockport, SK4 1NS, GB
Call for quote
Wright Hire Ltd
Open1 Shepley Ln, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7JW, GB
Find Us - Wright Hire - your local resource for all your tool hire & rental needs in Stockport and the greater manchester area. We offer a vast range of tools and equipment to hire.
Call for quote
JRPS Group Trading LTD
Open7 St Petersgate, Stockport, SK1 1EB, GB
Experienced trades delivering high standard building and groundwork services. We plan it right, build it right, and leave your site clean.
Call for quote
Peter Douglass Platforms
OpenHollingworth Rd, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2AY, GB
The Hydraulic Platform Hire Specialists in Manchester
Call for quote
Premier Hire North West Ltd
OpenStuart Rd, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2SR, GB
From your initial contact with our friendly and experienced staff, your individual requirements will be managed with expertise and efficiency, offering you the complete hire package. We are highly committed to going the extra mile for you, giving the right tool for the job, with no hassle and...
Call for quote
Morris Leslie Plant Hire & Sales - Stockport
OpenMorris Leslie Plant Hire Ltd, Far Cromwell Rd, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2RP, GB
Morris Leslie Group continues to expand and drive innovation within construction, automotive, property, leisure, and many other industries.
Call for quote
Knightsbridge Mechanical Handling Ltd
OpenIndustrial Estate, 20 Newby Rd, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5DA, GB
Don’t have a requirement for a permanent forklift? We can provide forklifts or warehouse equipment for just the length of time that you need it. We can arrange the delivery and collection with you in advance so that your forklift is ready to start your job when you are.
Call for quote
Parkway Plant Sales
OpenBredbury Park Way, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2SN, GB
Sales and Suppliers for several market leading and innovative Mini Excavators, Tracked Dumpers, Carriers, Telescopic Handlers and Hydraulic Breakers.
Call for quote
Arnold Plant Hire
OpenBredbury Park Way, Bredbury, Bredbury Park Industrial Estate, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2SN, GB
Choose from our extensive 500+ machine hire fleet.Short or long term hire, we are flexible!
Call for quote
PAL Hire
OpenUnit 7, PAL Hire, Rhino Court, Station Vw, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5ER, GB
PAL Hire: Your one-stop solution for plant & construction equipment hire - from welfare to tools, lighting, and more. Reliable, efficient, and hassle-free.
Call for quote
Ajl Plant Hire Ltd
OpenUnit 5 Broadstone Hall Rd S, Reddish, Stockport, SK5 7BY, GB
Call for quote
HSG Services
OpenGraphex House, Adcroft St, Stockport, SK1 3HZ, GB
Which company can service all of your construction hire needs in one place? We can, HSG Services is the one company you need for all of your hire neeeds.
Call for quote
PL Plant & Transport Ltd
OpenStation Goods Yard, Station Rd, Styal, Wilmslow, GB
We are PL Infrastructure | Civil Engineering, Groundworks, FRC Works & Earthworks. We can tailor our services to meet your specific needs...
Call for quote
Plant Hire Ltd
Open461 Gorton Rd, Stockport, SK5 6LR, GB
Call for quote
Samiteq
Open276 London Rd, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4RD, GB
Searching for a Construction Equipment Hire in Manchester? Get in touch with Samiteq. We provide a range of construction equipment hire services.
Call for quote