Tool & Plant Hire

We are Buckingham’s local independent tool and plant hire company, and we pride ourselves on our personal and friendly service. No job is too big or too small, and all enquiries are treated with the same fast and professional service.

Contact Us:
During office hours - tel. 01280 822282
Outside office hours - email info@paragontoolhire.com.

Payment & Identificaton:
Deposits and payments by card or cash are to be supported by proof of identification. If you are unable to visit our shop, all arrangements can be made by telephone providing a suitable deposit can be made by card.

Delivery & Collection:
Paragon offers its prompt and speedy delivery and/or collection service for all our listed items. Not only does this remove the possible safety or damage problems of using your own vehicle to transport goods, but also the benefit of allowing you more time to concentrate on the job in hand. Special rates for delivery and collection will be quoted upon request. Transport is chargeable, we are unable to give a timed delivery slot as this is affected by traffic conditions and driving route.

Safety & Maintenance:
All items are tested and cleaned prior to every hire, and are expected to be returned clean and undamaged. All cleaning or repair charges caused by negligent use of equipment will be charged extra.

Resale Consumables:
All products supplied for use with your hire equipment are available on a sale or return basis. Goods returned unused (excluding part opened) will not be charged for.. We recommend that an over-estimate when ordering is beneficial. All prices quoted will be per item unless otherwise stated.

Equipment Range:
Our range of equipment is constantly under review, so if you do not see the item(s) you require then please ask.

Advice & Guidance:
If you are not sure of the tools or equipment you need, please do not hesitate in phoning us for professional and friendly advice and guidance.

Hire Rates & Contract Terms:
All rates listed and prices quoted do not include VAT. VAT is payable on all hire and sale items at the current rate. All prices are subject to alteration without prior notice.

Insurance Cover:

HIRED IN PLANT INSURANCE OR ACCEPTANCE OF LOSS AND DAMAGE WAVER WILL NOW BECOME MANDATORY FROM 1ST JANUARY 2023

IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO PLEASE SEND IN YOUR INSURANCE, IF NOT THE HIRESECURE CHARGE WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE APPLIED TO HIRE OF MAIN PLANT*.

From 1st January 2023 we will be insisting on our customers having hired in plant insurance should they wish to hire plant and machinery from us.

This is to ensure peace of mind for both you and us with regards to the security of the equipment whilst out on hire.

Some of you have already sent across to us a copy of your insurance details, but there are many account customers who are yet to do so at this point. There also appears to be a bit of confusion with regards to what insurance is required. We have received a lot of public liability policies, and tradesman polices, but some of these do not support the cover of hired in plant or machinery.

Your policy will need to stipulate that plant and machinery hired into you is covered against loss/theft and damage. We would recommend ensuring that the insured amount per any one item is a minimum of £50,000. This will ensure you have a sufficient level of cover.

For those customers who choose not to have their own hired in plant insurance policy, we will now be offering a product called HireSecure. HireSecure ensures you are protected against theft, loss and damage of the plant or machinery hired from us during the full length of the hire.

The premium for this damage/loss waiver is currently 15% of the total hire charge +vat. If we don’t have a current and valid copy of your hired in plant policy, this HireSecure charge will be automatically applied to hire contracts for main plant.
From 1st January 2023 we will no longer be able to hire main plant out to anybody without either your own Hired in Plant insurance or a HireSecure agreement in place.

If you are unsure whether you have the correct hired in plant insurance, we would suggest speaking to your insurers or broker to discuss, as adding to your existing policy will almost certainly be a more cost effective approach.

Could you please send us your up to date policy across for our records asap, either by post, by hand or by email to info@paragontoolhire.com

Hire contract terms and conditions are available on request, and are printed on the reverse of all our contracts and invoices.