Unless you are a big contractor with several huge projects running at the same time, hiring heavy equipment such as earth movers is more economical than purchasing them. Make a list of the equipment that is needed at your site and then approach a company that leases the equipment. The rate charged will be based on the total duration required to complete the task. You should assess the factors below before you hire heavy equipment. 

Storage space

Once any heavy equipment arrives at your site, it becomes your responsibility to ensure that is kept safely. Instead of leaving the equipment in the open where it is exposed to harsh weather elements and even thieves, you should build a shed that is used to store the equipment. The size depends on the exact equipment that you have hired. This structure should always be locked and the key kept by the site manager. Another benefit of building a temporary shed is that it prevents issues such as fuel theft and vandalism of the equipment. For additional security, you can install a surveillance camera around the shed.

Transportation to the site

It is necessary to clarify how the heavy equipment will be transported to your site and who will bear the costs. Some equipment hire companies will include the cost of transportation in their quotations. They will, therefore, ensure the equipment arrives at your site and pick it up when you are done. Another hire company might require a separate payment to cater for the transportation costs. In some cases, the equipment can be attached to the back of your truck and hauled to your work site. The best option is to get an equipment hire company that caters for transportation to your site.

Maintenance costs

Who will cater for the repair costs in case the heavy equipment breaks down? You should ask this question before you sign any equipment hire contract. This will prevent you from paying additional costs to cater for regular maintenance and any repair to the equipment you have hired. The best approach is to request for the equipment hire company to provide you with an operator. As such, in case there is any issue with the equipment, the operator can reach out to the hire company to send the right technicians.

It is evident that cost should not be the only factor to consider when hiring heavy equipment. Assess multiple factors so that you can get the best heavy equipment hire deal.

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