Our story
Built by trades.
Loved by DIYers.
Since 1957, ToolHire Direct has helped contractors, builders and home renovators get the right tool for the job — fast, reliably, and at a fair price.
No-nonsense pricing
Transparent rates with VAT shown up front. No hidden fees, no surprises at the till.
Workshop tested
Every machine is checked, serviced and PAT-tested before it leaves us — start first time, every time.
Real human support
Phone, email and chat — answered by engineers, not call-centres. Open 7 days.
Where we're going
Renting to net zero by 2030.
From a single shop in Newcastle to a fleet covering all of Great Britain, our mission has always been the same: make professional tools accessible to everyone who needs them — without forcing people to buy gear they only use once a year.
We're investing in electric and battery-powered plant, optimising our delivery routes and partnering with refurbishers so every machine has a second, third or fourth life.
By 2030, our entire fleet — vans included — will be net zero. By 2026, every catalogue product will carry an embodied-carbon score so you can choose accordingly.
Got a project on?
Our trade desk can spec the right kit, deliver Saturday, collect when you're done.