With the prevalence of elevated work platforms on large construction sites, it’s easy to assume EWP hire is only reserved for massive ongoing projects. The truth is, though, short-term EWP hire on smaller projects can be one of the smartest cost-saving choices you’ll make.
From a quick roof repair to mounting signage or trimming an unruly tree, safe height access is going to allow you to get in and get the job done without taking risks. It’s safe and it’s efficient too, so you save on labour and move onto the next job and the next injection of capital.
Let’s break down why short-term EWP hire makes so much financial sense for smaller projects.
Smaller Jobs Still Need Height Access
Just because it’s a small job doesn’t mean it’s a ground-level job. Even quick repairs or installations often need safe access off the ground. Once the job requires more than a stepladder, you’re in territory where an EWP could be the best option for you.
They get you to the perfect height and provide a stable platform to work from. There’s no climbing up and down a ladder and no awkward balancing act.
Cashflow Benefits
Buying an EWP is an expensive venture – then you need to insure it, service it, store it, and keep it compliant. You need to use it every day and make money off it to keep it financially viable.
With a short-term hire you’re not dealing with any of that. There’s no major capital outlay and you only pay for the machine when you need it. Depreciation isn’t a concern of yours, and neither is registration. If you opt for wet hire instead of dry hire, you don’t need to think about the right licences for your team.
Everything is nicely streamlined, and you get access to a high-quality EWP without tying up big bundles of cash in it.
Reduced Labour Requirements
With an EWP, the machine is doing much of the work for you. The positioning, the lifting, the complex height variations of your job at hand – it’s all made easy by an elevated work platform that has been designed to make what you’re doing easier.
There’s no repositioning of a ladder, no setting up of scaffolding, no constant passing of tools up and down. Setting up and packing down before and after a job is quick and efficient. Fewer hands are required on site and you get more productive hours from your team.
The job finishes faster too, so you’re not paying for work that didn’t need to take as long as it did. The relatively low cost of hiring the EWP is soon offset by the labour savings you enjoy every day of the project.
The Right Machine Every Time
Here’s another big advantage: short-term hire means you can always land on the right machine for the job. Every job has different access requirements, and the Performance Tower Hire team will guide you to the elevated work platform that’s suited to what you’re doing.
You don’t limit your business by buying a machine that may not cover all your future working at height needs. If you need high vertical reach for one job and horizontal outreach around an obstacle for the next one, you can hire the right EWP for each job. There’s no compromising.
No Maintenance or Repair Costs
EWPs need servicing, inspections, repairs and compliance checks. That costs time and money.
With short-term hire, those headaches are gone. The hire company takes care of maintenance, battery checks, logbooks, inspections and general upkeep. When you receive your machine, it is ready to work.
One of the best parts about this is you don’t have to scramble to reschedule jobs or try get a last minute hire if your EWP is broken down. Operations are seamless.
Wet Hire Makes Small Jobs Even More Cost-Effective
If your team doesn’t operate EWPs often, there’s a high chance you won’t have anybody on your team with the qualifications and experience to use the machinery effectively. With wet hire, you get a licensed operator along with the machine. They know it inside out and will get the job done quickly.
Here are three ways this saves you money:
- They work faster because they know how to position the machine properly.
- They avoid damage to the machine or structure because they understand its limits.
- They stop mistakes that could lead to injuries or rework.
When you’re dealing with tricky jobs or don’t have the right capacity on your team, a skilled operator is a worthwhile investment.
Let’s Sum up Those Savings
Here’s a summary of how you can save money with short-term EWP hire:
- You avoid the ongoing costs of owning an elevated work platform: insurance, servicing and compliance.
- No unexpected repair bills or breakdowns to disrupt your operational flow.
- Lower labour costs because an EWP does all the heavy lifting.
- Faster job completion lets you do more work in a shorter period of time.
Short-term EWP hire is a simple and streamlined process that pays for itself with every job you do.
Hire an EWP Through Performance Tower Hire
If you’re looking to improve your margins on your next working at heights job, get in touch with Performance Tower Hire.
We have a fleet of elevated work platforms, all maintained to an exceptional standard. They’re not going to let you down on the job, and we can also provide you with wet hire options for fast and safe completion of any working at heights task.
Our team is here to answer any questions you may have. Chat soon!
