The benefits of hiring tools

As the popularity of DIY projects continues to rise, so does the demand for various hand and power tools. But, where do you even start with knowing what you need? Do you want to commit to buying a tool you’re only planning to use once in a blue moon? Tool hire services are revolutionising the DIY experience. At B&Q you can hire the tools and equipment you need with ease. 

Tool Hire at B&Q

Great selection of tools

With our handy tool hire service, you can choose from over 100 products to help you get the job done. There’s no deposit or hidden fees – just great tools and equipment, ready for when you need them most.

Price match

When you hire your tools in store, we’ll price-match them against HSS, Travis Perkins and Jewson, so you’ll always get a great price.

B&Q will match the price for Tool Hire when hired from a B&Q store against those from HSS, Travis Perkins and Jewson. Price match is against the total hire price of the tool, including VAT, Delivery and collection and excludes consumables, deposits, accessories and/or safety equipment (whether required or not). Price match only applies when hiring products from a B&Q store and not from diy.com or TradePoint.co.uk. Exclusions apply. For details and full terms and conditions see in store or visit diy.com

Next-working-day* delivery

With next-working-day* delivery when you order by 12pm Monday to Friday, there’s no waiting around. DIY just got easier. *Working days are Monday to Friday.

Benefits of hiring tools

There’s a range of practical benefits to hiring tools, such as cost savings and storage solutions. Here’s an overview of the main advantages of hiring DIY tools and equipment:

Cost-effective

If you only need a tool for a specific job, you may not want to invest in the full cost of owning the tool permanently. It can be more affordable to simply hire a tool for just the length of time you need it for.

Space saving

As much as we’d all love to have every latest tool at our disposal, we don’t always have the space to store all these items. With tool hire you don’t need to worry about finding a home for a new pressure washer or cement mixer.

Access to the latest equipment

When you hire tools you can get access to some of the most up-to-date models, meaning you get to use the best on the market. This isn’t always an option if you have to purchase the item as you have to factor in costs.  

Test things out before committing

If you’ve always wondered whether a carpet cleaner is something you’d use regularly or perhaps you’ve rented a hedge trimmer and realised it’s something you will need to use often, you can simply purchase the item on our site. Hiring tools allow you to test items out and assess whether it's something that should become a permanent home addition.

Tools come bundled with all required accessories

No more sitting down to start your DIY project and realising you’re missing the correct drill bit. All of our tools for hire come complete with the accessories you need! 

Our range of tools available for hire

We have a wide variety of tools available for hire at B&Q, here are some of the categories we offer:

Power tools

Whether you need to hire a drill to assemble some new furniture or use a petrol-powered saw for cutting concrete, we have a range of power tools for hire.

Gardening equipment

From hiring a brush cutter to renting a hedge trimmer. As the warmer weather rolls around if you fancy tackling your garden with some DIY we’ve got you covered.

Cleaning tools

Want to revamp your carpets? Or freshen up your driveway? We have a range of home cleaning tools for hire so you can get your living space gleaming in no time.

Please remember the importance of safety while using hired tools, always read the instructions carefully and wear protective gear if required.