Spring is prime time for garden projects — and for many homeowners and tradespeople in Devon, that means tackling jobs that need more than a spade and a wheelbarrow. Whether you’re clearing overgrown land, laying new paving, building raised beds, or carrying out drainage work, the right equipment makes the job faster, safer, and considerably less back-breaking.
At Olympus Tool Hire, we’ve put together a guide to the most popular spring and early summer hires — and why renting rather than buying is almost always the smarter choice for one-off or occasional jobs.
Ground Works and Clearance
Clearing an overgrown garden or preparing ground for landscaping often requires kit that’s too expensive to buy for a single project. Mini diggers and micro excavators are among our most requested spring hires — they’re surprisingly easy to operate for someone without experience, and can transform a weekend job into a half-day task. Stump grinders are another seasonal favourite for removing tree stumps without days of manual digging.
Paving, Patios, and Paths
Getting a level, professional finish on a new patio or path requires plate compactors to bed in the sub-base correctly. Disc cutters (also known as angle grinders) are essential for trimming paving slabs to fit. Both are available on daily or weekly hire, and both are considerably safer to use than improvising with household tools.
Drainage and Groundworks
If you’re laying new drainage, a trench digger (chain trencher) can cut through compacted ground in a fraction of the time it would take with a spade. For larger groundworks, a skip loader or dumper might be needed to shift spoil.
Lawn Care
After a wet winter, many Devon lawns need serious attention before summer. Scarifiers remove the thatch that builds up over the colder months; aerators open up compacted ground so roots can breathe. Both are available to hire and make a significant difference to lawn health, particularly in the clay-heavy soils common across Devon.
Pressure Washing and Exterior Cleaning
Spring is the season for cleaning patios, paths, driveways, and fencing. A commercial-grade pressure washer delivers far more power than domestic machines — and because it’s a hire, there’s no storage problem and no maintenance to worry about.
Why Hire Rather Than Buy?
- Professional-grade equipment at a fraction of the purchase price
- No storage costs or maintenance responsibilities
- Access to the right tool for the specific job
- Expert advice from our team on which equipment suits your project
- Flexible hire periods — half-day, full day, or weekly
Based in Devon — Ready to Help
Olympus Tool Hire stocks a comprehensive range of equipment for domestic and trade customers across Devon. Whether you know exactly what you need or want some guidance on the best tool for your project, our team is always happy to advise.
Contact us today or visit us to discuss your spring project.
