Benefits of Hiring Gardening Tools

Hiring gives you the ability to use professional grade equipment at a fraction of the price of buying one outright. Certain types of equipment are also only available to businesses or tradespeople so hiring is exceptionally flexible.

Here are some more key advantages: 

Cost-Effectiveness

As we touched on before, hiring gardening tools can save significant money, especially if you need them for a one-off or seasonal project. For instance, purchasing a high-quality hedge trimmer can cost hundreds of pounds, but hiring the same equipment may only cost a fraction of that amount for short-term use. Come and take a look at our wide range of tool hire available here.

Access to Professional Equipment

When you hire tools, you gain access to top-of-the-line, well-maintained equipment that may be out of reach financially or practically under usual circumstances. Get your gardening jobs done cheaper and more efficiently by hiring. Hiring gardening tools from P&L Tool Solutions truly is a no brainer is many cases and for various projects.

No Maintenance Hassles

Owning tools comes with ongoing maintenance costs, including sharpening, oiling, and repairs. With hiring, the responsibility for tool upkeep rests with the rental provider. For example, P&L Tool Solutions ensures that all hired tools are serviced and ready to use, giving you peace of mind and saving you time.

Space-Saving Solution

Hiring tools short term means you don’t need to find somewhere to store everything long term. If you don’t have the space or want to store bulky items then this is a major benefit. Paying for storage units to protect expensive gardening tools from potential theft can be a pricey investment, but you don’t have to worry about that with hiring as you can store with us.

Try Before You Buy

Hiring tools allows you to test different brands and models before committing to a purchase if that’s the end goal at least. Instead of parting with your hard-earned money right away, why not hire for a short period before deciding if purchasing outright is wise?

Benefits of Buying Gardening Tools

While hiring has its merits, buying tools may be a better option for gardeners who frequently work on projects or have long-term gardening ambitions.

Here are the main advantages of buying gardening tools:

Long-Term Investment

Like most things you purchase, if you look after them then you won’t need to buy another for a long time so you ‘earn some money back’ on each use. On the other hand if you hire then it’s a cost each time. If you use the gardening tool regularly then purchasing may make more sense than hiring but it’s always a wise decision to weigh up all pro’s and con’s.

Convenience

Owning tools means they are always available when you need them. There’s no need to plan around rental periods or travel to collect and return equipment. You won’t need to pay for delivery costs each time either which is convenient to simply grab it whenever you want. For larger and long-term projects, the convenience factor may be particularly relevant.

Customisation & Variety

With some tools, there may be the chance to customise them to suit your needs and preferences. For example, you could get comfortable ergonomic handles or have a tool’s blade sharpened to the needs of your task and so much more. There’s less flexibility in this way with hiring because you’re hiring from a select group of products essentially.

Potential for Resale

High-quality gardening tools often retain their value and can be resold if no longer needed. This offsets some of the initial cost and reduces overall expenditure. Therefore, before deciding to purchase or hire, consider potential resale value.

Hiring vs Buying Gardening Tools (Key Factors)

To determine whether hiring or buying is the best option, consider the following:

Frequency of use

• Hire if: You need the tool for a one-off or ‘every so often’ project.

• Buy if: You’ll use the tool regularly throughout the year.

Budget

• Hire if: You have budget constraints and want to avoid a large upfront cost.

• Buy if: You’re willing to invest in quality tools for use over a long period.

Storage space

• Hire if: You have limited space to store large or bulky equipment.

• Buy if: You have lots of storage space, such as a shed or garage.

Scale of the project

• Hire if: You’re working on a large scale, time-sensitive project that requires professional-grade tools.

• Buy if: Your projects are smaller and more regular and can be managed with standard tools.

Maintenance

• Hire if: You prefer not to deal with tool maintenance.

• Buy if: You’re comfortable with maintaining your own equipment.