FTH Keeps the Trade on Track
Winter and the New Year bring a fresh set of challenges for any building or landscaping job. Freezing temperatures, snow, ice and shorter days can slow progress, damage materials, and turn even simple tasks into hazards.
At FTH Hire Group, we understand that keeping your site protected and operational through the winter isn’t just good practice, it’s essential. Excess moisture can wreck timber, weaken structures and cause delays in drying times for plaster, paint and concrete. Frozen ground, icy access routes and poor visibility also raise safety risks for everyone on site.
From heaters, lighting, dehumidifers and pumps, to mini diggers, dumpers and skip loaders, our wide range of winter-ready plant and tools are ideal for challenging winter groundworks. We’ve got the kit you need to keep moving, whatever the weather throws at you.
Take a look at some of the machinery and tools we have available to hire and get ahead of the game this season.
Mini Diggers & Skip Loaders
Frozen ground doesn’t stop the job, it just means you need the right machinery. Winter ground can be rock hard, especially in tight domestic spaces or confined commercial jobs, while snow, ice and winter debris can make material handling a nightmare. Our mini diggers and skip loaders for hire are ideal for:
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Breaking through frozen ground
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Digging foundations or trenches in restricted spaces
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Loading out spoil quickly
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Keeping projects moving when the frost sets in
Pumps Keep the Water at Bay
Rain, snowmelt and frozen-over drainage can quickly flood work areas. Pumps are essential to keep your site operational and safe.
Our centrifugal, diaphragm, puddle and submersible pumps shift standing water fast - protecting materials, stopping slip hazards and preventing schedule delays.
Dehumidifiers – Speed Up Drying, Prevent Damp
Indoor work doesn’t escape winter problems. Materials like plaster, paint and concrete take longer to dry in cold, damp conditions.
Hiring a dehumidifier helps:
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Prevent mould
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Speed up drying times
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Keep internal works on schedule
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Protect newly installed materials
We stock both small and large units suitable for everything from home renovations to full commercial projects.
Heaters – Warm Workers, Protect Materials
Whether you’re finishing a kitchen refit, sealing floors on a commercial job or keeping a site cabin usable, heat is vital.
Our range of heaters are perfect for warming enclosed spaces, boosting morale and creating the right conditions for finishing trades:
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Portable electric heaters
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Propane space heaters
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Dustbin heaters
Lighting – Fight the Short Days
Winter means late starts and early finishes unless you’re properly lit. Good lighting is both an HSE requirement and a practical necessity. We supply:
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Floodlights
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Tower lights
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Plasterer’s lights
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Portable LED task lighting
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Battery-powered units for rail, utilities or underground work
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Backed up with all the transformers, leads and splitter boxes you’ll need
Generators – Power When You Need It
Winter can knock out power or leave you short when working on remote or undeveloped plots.
Generators help you run heaters, lighting, welfare units, tools and machinery as well as site offices. Our range runs from 3 kVA through to 125 kVA, covering everything from small jobs to full site setups.
Pressure Washers & Bowsers – Keep It Clean
Mud, slush, salt and debris build up fast in winter. Keeping your kit and work areas clean improves safety and prolongs the life of your hired plant.
Use pressure washers to:
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Clear access routes
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Clean machinery (excavators, dumpers, rollers, telehandlers)
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Maintain site presentation for clients and inspectors
We offer diesel, petrol and electric washers - plus towable and static water bowsers for sites without a mains supply.
Hire From FTH Hire Group Today
Take a look at our range of winter tool hire essentials and get in touch with our team today.
Did you know we supply plant machinery and tools to businesses across the South East of England, Scotland, and South Wales? Our hire hubs are located in Farnborough, Farnham, London, Basingstoke, Guildford, Reading, Maidstone, Chelmsford, Horsham, Worthing, Southampton, Airdrie, Bridgend, Cardiff, Cwmbran, Newport, Pontypridd, and Swansea.
📞 Get in touch today to make an enquiry or book your tracked dumper hire and keep your project moving efficiently, safely, and on schedule.