Questions you Need to Ask Your Plant Hire Company

When your project requires reliable, top of the range machinery, you will require a reputable plant hire company. But how do you pick the right company to partner with for your project? 

No doubt you will start with an online search and once you’ve shortlisted a few candidates, there are certainly a few specific questions you’ll want to ask. 

With this in mind, here in this blog, we have collated a few suggestions for what you should consider asking. 

Can I get the equipment when I need it? 

Availability is an important factor to consider when you’re hiring plant. Will the machinery you require be available when you need it? If this is not the case, what is the average waiting time? Will your chosen hire company be able to meet your equipment needs as quickly as they can. Selecting a company local to you will make the logistics easier and also be likely to help lower costs and delays.

Is the equipment cared for and safe?

The age of some equipment isn’t as crucial as the way it’s been maintained. Reliable equipment lowers delays and controls your costs. You need to be looking for a plant hire company that provides an extensive range of equipment that is regularly serviced and offers up to date technology which you need for the best results.

Are your operators trained? 

When you’re working with a plant hire company you’ll want to know that their operators are fully trained. Just as the equipment you’re hiring needs to be safe, well maintained and properly inspected, the operators should be trained to the highest possible standards. Machinery operated by untrained personnel is inefficient and unsafe and has the possibility to cause accidents and delays.

Does the company have a strong reputation? 

When you’re shortlisting you’ll have already asked business contacts for their recommendations. You’re on the lookout for positive comments and feedback because partnering with a company with a bad reputation just doesn’t make good business sense. 

Looking to hire quality plant machinery for your building project? At P.R Weldhen, We’re a plant hire company providing premium plant and machinery to commercial and domestic clients for projects of all sizes in Newquay. We have an established client base and provide nationwide heavy plant haulage. Contact us today to find out more about what we do.