Hackney
Our original East London yard. Full hire counter, tools, plant and consumables with quick access to the City and inner London.
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About North London Plant Hire
Over 100 Years Supporting London's Projects
We have supplied plant, tools and access equipment across North London since 1921. Four generations on, North London Plant Hire is still a family-run independent business — the same yard, the same standards and the same people who answer the phone.
Our Story
A Century of Hard Graft
From a single yard of hand tools to three depots and a modern hire fleet, our story has always been the same one: turn up on time, supply kit that works and know what you're talking about.
- 1921
The First Yard
The business opens in North London hiring hand tools and barrows to local builders rebuilding the city.
- 1950s
Post-War Rebuild
Compaction, concrete and lifting equipment are added as London's housing programme accelerates.
- 1980s
Plant & Machinery
The fleet expands into mini excavators, dumpers and powered access for commercial contractors.
- 2000s
Second Depot
Brimsdown opens, giving faster coverage across Enfield, Haringey and the North Circular.
- Today
Three Depots, 1,200+ Products
Hackney, Brimsdown and Hoddesdon serve trade and public customers with next-day delivery.
Serviced, tested and ready before it leaves the yard
What We Stand For
Family Run
Friendly, knowledgeable service from a team that has grown up around this equipment.
Reliable Equipment
A modern, well-maintained hire fleet serviced in-house between every hire.
Fast Delivery
Rapid delivery across North London, with next-day availability on most products.
Trade & Public Welcome
Serving contractors and homeowners alike, on the same terms and the same rates.
1921
Established
Over a century in North London
3
North London Depots
Hackney, Brimsdown, Hoddesdon
1,200+
Products Available
Plant, tools and access
Next-Day
Delivery Available
Across London and the M25
Why Choose NLPH
Practical Advice, Kit That Works
We keep it straightforward. Tell us about the job and we'll point you at the right machine — not the most expensive one. Every item is checked, serviced and fuelled before it leaves the yard, and hire periods flex around your programme rather than ours.
Because we are independent and family-owned, decisions happen on the spot. If something goes wrong on site, you speak to someone who can actually sort it out.
020 7254 3328- Over 100 years experience
- Family-owned business
- Modern equipment fleet
- Fast delivery
- Friendly expert advice
- Trade & public welcome
- Flexible hire periods
Meet The Depots
Three North London sites, each stocked and staffed to get equipment onto your job quickly.
Brimsdown
Our largest site, holding the heavier plant and access fleet with fast delivery across Enfield, Haringey and the North Circular.
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Hoddesdon
A satellite unit for pre-booked collections and off-hire returns, serving customers north of the M25.
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What Our Customers Say
For over 100 years we've helped contractors, tradespeople and homeowners hire the right equipment with confidence. Here's what some of our customers have to say.
We've used North London Plant Hire on every major project for the last eight years. The kit is always modern, well-maintained and ready when we need it — and the team genuinely understands site work. It's the kind of reliable service that's hard to find these days.
More recent reviews
First time hiring plant equipment and the team walked me through exactly what I needed. Delivered the next morning, collected on time. Couldn't fault them.
Sarah Donnelly
Home Renovation
Excellent range of mini excavators and dumpers. The staff know their equipment inside out and always steer you towards the right machine for the job.
Michael O'Connor
Landscaping
Powered access delivered on a tight London street with zero fuss. Friendly driver, clear instructions and fair pricing. Will be back.
Priya Patel
Loft Conversion
Been hiring from NLPH for over a decade. They've never let us down — machines turn up clean, fuelled and fully serviced. A proper family-run business.
Daniel Reeves
Groundworks
Their floor preparation equipment saved us days on a big Camden refurb. Excellent advice on attachments and consumables too.
Emma Blackwood
Commercial Refurbishment
Straightforward pricing, no hidden extras and the account team actually answer the phone. Rare and appreciated.
Tom Harrington
New Build
Hire Today
Need Equipment Today?
Call our experienced hire team and we'll help you choose the right equipment for your project — trade and public welcome.
Trade & Public WelcomeNext-Day DeliveryOver 1,200 Products Ready to Hire
020 7254 3328