Brandon Hire StationReviews 

11,774
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Review summary

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Evaluating 792 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being helpful, friendly, and efficient, often going above and beyond to assist with equipment and provide necessary information. The service is frequently described as 100% satisfactory, with many appreciating the smooth process from start to finish, including prompt delivery and collection. People also highlight the good value and the quality of the equipment, noting that it often works well and is delivered in excellent condition. However, some customers also noted issues with product quality, such as equipment arriving in poor condition, being incorrectly repaired, or having worn parts. Additionally, a few people experienced problems with delivery delays or early collections, and some were dissatisfied with changes in company policy regarding cash customers or trade accounts.

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Staff

Consumers find staff to be positive, with many reviewers describing them as friendly, helpful, and efficient.... See more

Service

Clients share positive opinions on service, with many reviewers highlighting efficient and friendly staff,... See more

Delivery service

Customers consistently note positive experiences with delivery service, with many praising on-time delivery... See more

Product

People report ambiguous experiences with products, with many reviewers praising the equipment as great,... See more

Quality

Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of quality, with some customers praising the equipment as clean, good,... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The Timber Wolf I hired turned up on time and the price including delivery were fair. Due to poor weather I did not try to start it until the next day. It would not start, I did all the usual checks... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very helpful on collection could have done without the snarky comment on there being mud on the rotavator. It's a rotavator! I had cleared most off, would understand if I brought a rotavator back cove... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The product was very good. Only complication was that I booked it in my name so I would have to be there at collection with my identification, whereas I wanted my son to collect it. Ended up getting... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good customer service, friendly and helpful. There was an issue with the availability of equipment which was not the fault of the local staff. They did their best to rearrange our booking as smoothly... See more

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Company details

  1. Building Equipment Hire Service
  2. Tool Rental Service

Written by the company

Brandon Hire Station is the specialist tool hire and equipment hire division of Vp plc and is one of the UK’s largest providers of tools and equipment for Industry, Construction and DIY. Whether you work locally, regionally or nationally, we endeavour to meet all of your requirements. We ensure our customers are provided with a single point of contact, making your experience hassle free. As a national tool hire company, we have a branch network supported by over 450 vehicles to ensure we meet your demands as a customer. We track individual orders in real time as they move around the country. So for every single delivery or collection, we will be able update our customers of delivery and van locations in real time. This helps to provide real-time visibility for our customers and give you the ability to track orders and receive an electronic delivery and collection note. Think Tool Hire. Think Brandon Hire Station. More customers are choosing tools and equipment from Brandon Hire Station which offers exceptional customer support services, through our National Customer Service Centre and designated account managers. All designed to make your experience with us hassle free. We provide tools and equipment with delivery guaranteed within an agreed timescale at a number of locations through our branded vehicles and FORS accredited drivers. Over 2200 Catalogue Items. 40+ Locations Throughout the UK. 450+ Delivery Vehicles.


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

12K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff helpful

Staff helpful

2 November 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi Chris, thank you for your 5-star review. We're pleased to hear that you found our Brighton team helpful. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always been good for service and…

Always been good for service and availability over the last couple of years I’ve used them

10 November 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi Nick, thank you for your review and being a valued customer with us! We're pleased to hear you always receive good service and find the tools you need with us. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience, the guys there were very helpful, really good customer service

3 November 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi Lucy, thanks for your positive review. We're pleased to hear that you had a great hire experience and were happy with the helpful service you received from our Gateshead team. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lawn hollow tine equipment

Ordered on line. Price was clear and product was delivered and collected as promised

2 November 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi Simon, thank you for your 5-star review. We're pleased to hear that you had a great experience with us. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Attitude of the staff

The staff were very rude and unhelpful

10 November 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi Alan, we're very sorry to hear that the service you received fell below the high standards we aim to deliver. Your comments will be taken on board. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great good price hire sanders flooring…

Great good price hire sanders flooring and edge machine all working safety well will use again Brandon hire.

6 November 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi Zafar, thank you for your positive review. We're pleased to hear you had a great hire experience and were happy with the equipment hired. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to hire via the website…

Easy to hire via the website ,reasonable price for a week , good communication for delivery and collection ,would use again in the future

9 November 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi Mrs McClayne, thank you for your 5-star review. We're pleased to hear that you had a great experience with us. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booking online was simple

Booking online was simple, and easy to navigate. The service from the staff was 5 star, they gave a full explanation of how to use the machine.

1 November 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi Helen, thank you for your 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you had an excellent hire experience and found our team supportive. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful staff on the desk helped me to…

Helpful staff on the desk helped me to and from my car with heavy sander

31 October 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi, thank you for your review. We're happy to hear that you had a great hire experience and received helpful service from our Newport team. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and good service

Quick and good service

31 October 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi Phillip, thank you for your positive review. We're pleased to hear that you were happy with the quick service you received from our team. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was hired out a faulty (in my…

I was hired out a faulty (in my opinion) turf cutting machine.

Worn tyres and worn drive belts. The machine could barely move by itself. There was also a sheared bolt that joined the frame to the chassis, rendering the machine lopsided and adding to the issues above.

Basic maintenance doesn't seem to be high on the company's agenda.

Furthermore, I was made to feel that I was in the wrong by the staff when I returned the machine and pointed out the problems.

I should have reported the problems straight away. But, I needed to get the job done. Which my back didn't thank me for.

Great bit of kit. Bloody heavy though when it's not working properly 😕

Then, I was

23 October 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi Timothy, we're sorry to hear about your experience and will pass your comments on to our team to ensure this is reviewed. We noticed that your review seems to have been cut off - we will look out for an updated review from you in case there are any further details which you wished to add. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All easy

All easy to book. Men at the depot did the lifting and carrying of my hire tool.

7 November 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi Elska, thank you for your review. We're glad to hear that you had a great hire experience and found our Norwich branch team helpful. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5* all round

Easy pick up. Perfect for job. Easy return. Late enough return to get full day before drop off.

7 November 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi Paul, thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad to hear that you had a great experience and found our hire process easy. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brandon Hire in Hull was recommended

Brandon Hire Hull was recommended to me. I needed to hire an MI Tower for our local Methodist Church to complete some internal painting. From start to finish the service was 100%. The equipment was in full working order and the delivery drivers were great during the delivery and collection of the equipment. Best of all the deposit was refunded quickly. I will use this company again and have no problem in recommending them in the future.

1 December 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Good afternoon, thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review for our Hull branch. We're delighted to hear that you had an excellent hire experience and that the team provided reliable and prompt service. Thank you for choosing to hire with us and we hope we can support your hire needs in future. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't trust availability. Call them first.

Why would you list an item that is not available? Even after the person called me to say that my hire order needed to cancelled and refunded (no other solution was offered), the item remained available for hire online. Time wasting to the max!

6 November 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi, thank you for your feedback about your recent experience. We're very sorry to hear that the item was not available and we will take your feedback about this on board. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great machine and very helpful when I…

Great machine and very helpful when I ran out of bags

6 November 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi Paul, thank you for your positive review. We're pleased to hear that you were happy with the machine and found our Liverpool team helpful. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient service

Very efficient service. Kevin and Paul are always helpful and usually have what I need. Kevin will load the van as part and is always willing to help. Great customer service.

6 November 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi Jon, thank you for your great review and being a valued customer with our Bath branch. We're delighted to hear that Kevin and Paul always provide helpful service and we hope we can continue to support your hire needs. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service and driver with a positive and helpful attitude

We recently placed a large order to fulfill our company needs. Gary and the team at Sutton Road, worked hard to make this happened and kept open and clear communication throughout the process. On delivery day, the text message alerts to delivery times etc were also very useful. When Paul the driver arrived, i was taken aback by his positivity and willingness to ensure everything was OK before leaving, even though it was late in the day.

28 November 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi Adam, thank you for your detailed review of your recent experience with our Plymouth Sutton Road branch. We're delighted to hear that Gary, Paul and the rest of the Sutton Road team made your experience so positive with their clear communication and attentive service. Thank you for hiring with us and hope we can support your hire needs in future. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service

5 November 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi Gerry, thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear that you received excellent service from our team. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great piece of equipment

Great piece of equipment. On line booking easy.

29 October 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station

Hi Len, thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that you had a great hire experience and were happy with the equipment. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

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