Summer is the perfect time for home improvement, construction, landscaping, and renovation projects. With longer days and better weather, it’s no surprise that both homeowners and contractors look to get more done during this season. But before you start purchasing expensive tools and equipment, consider a more cost-effective, flexible solution: tool and plant hire.
Here’s why hiring tools like pressure washers, mixers, and other equipment makes sense for your summer projects—and how it can save you time, money, and hassle.
- Cost-Effective for Short-Term Use
Many summer projects—whether it’s cleaning patios, building garden walls, or laying driveways—only require tools for a few days or weeks. Buying equipment like a concrete mixer or heavy-duty pressure washer outright can cost hundreds or even thousands of pounds. Hiring, on the other hand, lets you use high-quality, well-maintained equipment without the hefty investment.
- Get the Right Tool for the Job
Hiring gives you access to specialist tools and machinery you might not otherwise own. Need to strip decades of grime from brickwork? Hire an industrial pressure washer. Mixing concrete for a patio base or a shed foundation? A petrol or electric cement mixer will make the job quicker, cleaner, and more efficient. Plus, most hire companies offer advice to help you choose the right tool for your specific task.
- Flexibility for Homeowners & Tradespeople
Tool and plant hire is perfect for both DIYers and professional trades. Homeowners can take on seasonal projects—like cleaning driveways, digging flower beds, or laying turf—without investing in expensive kit that might only be used once a year. Meanwhile, tradespeople benefit from the ability to scale up quickly for busy summer workloads without tying up capital in equipment purchases.
- No Maintenance or Storage Worries
With hire, you avoid the headaches of maintenance, storage, and depreciation. All equipment is maintained, tested, and ready to use. You don’t need to worry about finding space in your garage or shed—or worse, dealing with broken tools just when you need them most.
For bigger landscaping, groundwork, or construction projects, plant hire is invaluable. Machinery like mini diggers, dumpers, compactors, and rollers can help move earth, level surfaces, or prepare ground for paving or turfing. These tools dramatically cut down on time and labour—and are especially useful for summer driveway or extension builds.
- Environmentally & Financially Smarter
Sharing resources is better for the planet and your wallet. By hiring instead of buying, you reduce manufacturing demand and avoid the waste of underused equipment. It’s a more sustainable way to work.
Popular Summer Projects You Can Tackle with Hired Equipment:
- Pressure washing driveways, decking, and facades
- Laying patios or garden paths (mixer, plate compactor)
- Garden clearance and landscaping (strimmer, stump grinder, mini digger)
- Building retaining walls or raised beds (brick saw, cement mixer)
- Creating outdoor seating areas (drills, breakers, grinders)
Need the right tools for your next summer project?
Whether you’re a homeowner refreshing your garden or a builder managing multiple jobs, JB Tool Hire has the tools and plant machinery to help you get the job done right—without the cost and commitment of ownership. Our depots across Leicestershire offer expert advice, nationwide delivery, and flexible hire periods.
