We're Open When You Need Us:

Visit us Monday to Friday 7:30am–5:00pm and Saturday 8:00am–1:00pm. Closed Sundays. Pop into our Totton shop or call us on 023 8086 3275 for expert advice and fast service.

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Fair Prices. No Surprises.

We don’t believe in hidden fees or secret deals. Everyone gets the same clear, honest pricing — whether you’re hiring a tool or buying one outright.

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Hire It. Fix It. Use It.

From mini diggers to nail guns, we hire out quality equipment and offer expert in-house tool repairs – all tested, cleaned, and ready to go.

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Gas, Welding & More

We stock Calor Gas, Hobby Weld, Aspen fuel and all the parts, accessories, and consumables you need to get the job done.

Serving Totton for Over 45 Yrs

100s of 5-star reviews and a reputation built on trust, quality, and proper service. Proud to support our local community and tradespeople.

Tool & Plant Hire in Southampton, Totton & The New Forest

Hire with confidence from Handi Hire – your local experts in reliable equipment rental.

Looking for trusted tool and plant hire in Southampton? At Handi Hire, we supply a full range of high-quality, fully maintained equipment for construction, landscaping, DIY, and commercial projects. Whether you’re a tradesperson, contractor, or homeowner, we have the tools you need to get the job done – safely, efficiently, and on budget. We stock everything from excavators, dumpers, and scaffolding to power tools, generators, garden equipment, access platforms, and more. All available for short- or long-term hire at competitive rates. Based in Totton, we proudly serve customers across Southampton, Waterside, and the New Forest, offering fast delivery, expert advice, and flexible rental terms tailored to your project.

Why Choose Handi Hire?

Handi Hire has built a reputation across Southampton, Totton, and the New Forest for providing reliable, high-quality tool and plant hire with outstanding customer service. We offer a wide range of tools, plant, and specialist equipment for every job – all available at competitive prices with no hidden fees. Our fast delivery and collection service makes it easy to keep your project moving, and our experienced team is always on hand to offer expert advice. In addition to hire, we also service and repair garden machinery and power tools, helping you extend the life of your own equipment. With over 45 years in the trade and hundreds of 5-star reviews, you can trust Handi Hire to keep your project on track.

What they think of us?

Google Reviews

Good helpful service with reliable made - to -last equipment to hire.

Caroline Quinn

Sean and his team are friendly, professional and really helpful. Always prepared to put themselves out, I choose not to use any other hire company, for my equipment.

Adrian Ramirez

Friendly, helpful people with good quality products at competitive prices.

Kenneth Broughton

Always a pleasure to do business with Handi Hire.. Great prices too.

Andrew Wildsmith

Service and knowledge.

Dennis Saint

Other Handi Services

Tool Servicing – Keep Your Gear in Top Shape

Don’t wait for your tools to break down – regular servicing extends tool life, improves performance, and keeps you compliant on site. We service all leading brands and offer quick turnarounds for both trade and domestic customers.

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Power Tool Repairs – Quick, Honest & Local

If your tools have stopped working, bring them to Handi Hire for fast, professional repairs. Our experienced team handles everything from disc cutters and drills to nail guns and grinders, using quality parts and no-nonsense diagnostics.

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Our accreditations and associations

Stephill
Stihl
Makita
Draper Tools
Sealey
Altrad Belle
Husqvarna
Bosch