Plant hire in Kent

Excavators from 1.5 to 13 tonnes, hired with one of our own operators. Add a tree shear, an auger, a post rammer or a chain trencher, the same kit we use on our own groundworks and site clearance.Excavators from 1.5 to 13 tonnes, hired with one of our own operators.

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Why Risdon

Why choose Risdon Renovations

01
One-stop solution
From design through to build, every discipline is coordinated in-house or through trusted partners.
02
Experienced and local
A deep familiarity with local building traditions, such as Kent peg and slate roofing, and with the regulations that go with them.
03
Versatility
Small domestic alterations, high-spec commercial packages, heritage projects and everything in between.
04
Quality and reputation
A strong reputation locally for craftsmanship, reliability and integrity.

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Plant hire

What plant can you hire from Risdon?

Excavators from 1.5 to 13 tonnes, and the attachments that make light work of labour-intensive jobs: a tree shear, an auger hole borer, a post rammer and a chain trencher. Every machine comes with one of our own operators, so you get someone who knows the kit and you need no driver of your own.Excavators from 1.5 to 13 tonnes, and the attachments that make light work of labour-intensive jobs: a tree shear, an auger hole borer, a post rammer and a chain trencher.

The machines and what they do

Excavators from 1.5 to 13 tonnes
Tree shear, which cuts and lifts trees up to 16 inches across
Auger hole borer, for 6 to 8 inch holes for fence posts, trees and hedging
Post rammer, for driving fence posts
Chain trencher, for water pipes and cables up to a metre deep

What comes with an operator

Someone who knows the machine and its attachments
No need for a trained driver of your own on site
The attachment for the job, brought with the machine
One local firm to talk to, with over 40 years in Kent

Hire on its own, or as part of a bigger job

Our plant does the groundworks, site clearance, drainage and fencing on our own projects. Hire it for a job of yours, or have us take on the whole piece of work, from clearing the ground to the finished build.

The kit at work

Auger hole borer

Chain trencher

Tree shear

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How we work

From initial design
to final build

Every project follows the same four steps, from your first call to the final finish.

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Enquire
Call us or send the enquiry form and tell us what you have in mind.
Talk to the team
We talk the project through with you and send you a quote.
Design and planning
Drawings and planning support, so you can see the project before work starts.
Build and handover
We manage the build from start to finish, with one person to talk to all the way to handover.

Questions

What people ask

Based in Faversham, working across Kent.

How much does plant hire cost?

It depends on the machine, the attachments and how long the job takes, so there isn't a fixed price list. Tell us what you need doing and we'll come back with a quote.

Do your machines come with a driver?

Yes. All our plant is hired with one of our own operators, who knows the machine and its attachments.

What size excavators do you have?

From 1.5 tonne mini excavators up to 13 tonnes, so the machine can be matched to the job and the access.

Can you dig trenches for water pipes and cables?

Yes. Our chain trencher cuts narrow trenches for water pipes and cables up to a metre deep, with minimal disturbance to the ground around them.

Can you bore holes for fence posts and trees?

Yes. Our auger bores 6 to 8 inch holes for fencing and for planting trees and hedges, and cuts through soil, stone and tarmac.

Which parts of Kent do you cover?

We are based at Abbots Hill near Faversham and work across Kent. If you are not sure we cover you, ask and we will tell you straight.

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