Plant & Heavy Equipment
Mini diggers, breakers, compactors, concrete pumps, props and air compressors used on UK domestic extensions. Hire vs buy economics, day rates, and what most homeowners actually need.
Acro Props
How to hire and use Acro props safely for steel beam installation: BS EN 1065 classes, Strongboy vs needles, spreader boards, 48-hour mortar cure, CDM 2015 duties.
Air Compressors: Buy Small for Nail Guns, Hire Big for Breakers
Two-class UK guide to air compressors. When to buy a £140 portable for nail-gun work and when to hire a £99/day diesel unit for breaking concrete.
Concrete Pump Hire: How UK Homeowners Actually Book a Line or Boom Pump
Line pump vs boom pump for domestic foundations, how to book through your ready-mix supplier, pump-grade concrete premiums, priming, washout, and avoiding standby charges.
Mini Digger Hire: How to Choose, Hire and Operate One Safely
Practical guide to mini digger hire for UK extensions: choosing 0.8T, 1.5T or 3T class, self-drive vs operated hire, day vs week rates, insurance and safety.
Scaffolding for an Extension: Hire Cost, Safety, and What Good Looks Like
UK homeowner guide to scaffolding on an extension: hire vs buy, how erect and weekly costs work, the legal safety rules, pavement licences, and a handover checklist.
Sledgehammer: Which Weight to Buy and When to Hire a Breaker Instead
UK 2026 sledgehammer guide. 7lb vs 10lb vs 14lb, hickory vs fibreglass handles, retail prices, the 75-100mm concrete threshold, and the air-gap technique.
Trench Rammer (Jumping Jack): The Complete Guide for UK Drainage Backfill
Hire rates, 4-stroke vs 2-stroke, NHBC pipe-crown compaction rules, HAVS exposure limits, and operating technique for the right rammer on a UK extension.