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Tool & Plant Hire for Easter and Spring Projects

With the Easter break approaching and longer days finally on their way, spring is the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and tackle those projects you've been putting off all winter. Whether it's the garden, the driveway, or a full interior refresh, having the right equipment makes all the difference…and hiring rather than buying is often the smarter choice.

At FTH Hire Group, we cater to both trade professionals and home DIYers. As one of the busiest periods of the year at our hire hubs, we want to make it as easy as possible to get what you need. Many of our most popular products, including plant machinery, are part of our Core 80 range, meaning they're in stock and ready to go at your local branch. Even better, a wide range of our tools and equipment can be hired online for collection or delivery - quick, straightforward and available any time.

Here's our guide to the best tool and plant hire options for your Easter projects.

Revamp Your Garden & Outdoor Space

After a wet winter, lawns and outdoor spaces often need a real pick-me-up before spring gets underway. A scarifier removes compacted moss and thatch, while a lawn aerator helps fresh grass take hold by improving drainage and airflow down to the roots. Clear accumulated debris quickly with a petrol backpack leaf blower and keep on top of stubborn weeds with a weed burner.

Looking to freshen up patio slabs or a grimy driveway? A pressure washer will strip away winter grime and leave surfaces looking like new. And if hedges or trees are overdue a cut, our range of chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and brush cutters will have everything neat and tidy in no time.

Amend and Upgrade Your Home's Perimeter

Fences take a beating over winter. Whether you're replacing old panels or putting in a brand-new run, installing fence posts efficiently is easy with a petrol post hole borer: available in 1-person or 2-person versions. For smaller fixing jobs, a manual post rammer will save you considerable time and effort over traditional methods.

Transform Your Home Interiors

Easter is a popular time for indoor makeovers. Restoring wooden floors? Our floor sanders and edging sanders will help you achieve a finish that rivals professional results. Tackling a bathroom refurb? A tile cutter takes the stress out of precision cutting.

Stripping old wallpaper ahead of a redecoration? Pair a wallpaper stripper with a hot air gun to speed up even the most stubborn areas. Once the hard work is done, finish with a thorough clean using a professional carpet cleaner.

Construction and Heavy-Duty Work

Spring is prime time for bigger builds - new patios, driveways, shed bases or garden walls. A mini excavator from our Core 80 plant range makes light work of groundworks and is held in stock across our hire hubs ready when you are. Combine with either an electric cement mixer or petrol cement mixer for foundations and blockwork, or for demolition and breaking up old surfaces, our breakers and SDS drills deliver the power you need.

Access for Decorating and Cleaning at Height

Tackling stairwells, high ceilings, or exterior walls and soffits? Working at height safely is essential. A low-level access tower gives you a stable, secure platform for interior or exterior painting, while our range of ladders and scaffolding solutions are ideal for exterior work including windows, guttering, and rendering.

Carpentry Projects

Whether you're building a new deck, installing shelving, or framing a structure, our carpentry range has you covered. Our circular saws offer clean, accurate cuts in timber, while nailers and fastening tools speed up both first and second-fix carpentry considerably.

Stay Safe with the Right PPE

Whatever your project, safety comes first. Pick up essential PPE including goggles, gloves, and safety boots from our online shop or at any of our hire hubs when you collect your equipment. Our team is always happy to advise on the right protective gear for the job.

Enjoy Easter with a BBQ

Once the hard work is done, it's time to enjoy the long weekend! If you're firing up the barbecue or heading off camping, make sure you don't run short of fuel. Stock up on BBQ gas canisters from our hire hubs or online shop before the holiday weekend.

Hire Today with FTH

FTH Hire Group supplies plant machinery and tools to trade professionals and home DIYers across the South East of England, Scotland, and Wales. Our hire hubs are in Farnborough, Farnham, Basingstoke, Guildford, Reading, Maidstone, Horsham, Worthing, Southampton, Airdrie, Bridgend, Cardiff, Cwmbran, Newport, Pontypridd, and Swansea.

Many of our most in-demand products, including a wide selection of plant tools, are part of our Core 80 range, held in stock across our network and ready to hire with no waiting around. And with our online hire platform, booking couldn't be simpler - choose your equipment, select collection or delivery, and you're sorted.

Contact your local hire hub today or browse and book online to secure the tools and plant you need for your Easter projects.

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We look forward to helping you make the most of spring!