The Benefits of Hiring Excavators
Hiring an excavator rather than buying one is a cost-effective decision. Excavators are large pieces of equipment that are very expensive and it is not easy to know what type of excavator is suitable for your project.
Therefore, purchasing an excavator is risky and can leave you with a massive costly mistake. Here is why you should consider excavator hire.
When you buy an excavator the cost doesn’t end after you have bought the equipment. You will also need to invest money in maintaining and servicing the machinery to ensure it works at its optimal and doesn’t break down regularly. In cases where it does break down, your work will be delayed and have to spend extra money on repairs.
In contrast, when hiring an excavator you do not need to worry about maintenance costs. The preservation of the equipment will be carried by whoever it belongs to. You simply pay to use the machinery for a set period and then return it when you no longer need it anymore.
When you hire plant machinery, like an excavator, the hiring company can deliver it to you and then come to collect it after use. A trusted company will have a safe and secure place to store the equipment too so you don’t need to be concerned about theft.
Likewise, if you purchase an excavator you are entirely responsible for storing it in a sealed place and must deal with the consequences if it gets stolen.
Purchasing an excavator can be a lengthy process due to slow delivery and stock shortages. On the other hand, with excavator hire, you get access to the equipment almost immediately. In addition, it is easier to find the make, models and attachments that you require.
Therefore, there are less likely to be delays with your construction project and you are more likely to stick to tight deadlines.
If you are interested in hiring an excavator, call us on 0203 725 741 or send us an email at bookings@kisiel-hire.co.uk.
