Looking to hire a cherry picker or truck mounted boom lift, but don’t know how to choose the company that’s right for you?
Hiring equipment can be a daunting experience, especially if you’ve never done it before. But it doesn’t have to be.
In this article, we’ll identify the questions you should ask your preferred equipment hire specialist, things to look out for and when to contact Performance Tower Hire.
Questions to Ask Your Preferred Equipment Hire Specialist
There are so many things you should ask when hiring a truck mounted boom lift or cherry picker from a reliable company that it can be hard to keep track of everything.
In this section, we’ll discuss some of the most important things you should ask your preferred specialist when deciding if they’re right for you, or booking your equipment hire service.
What Are Your Credentials?
This is often something you can find out by conducting some basic internet research. But it’s always worth checking. You want to make sure that the company you’re dealing with is reputable, and the staff they have working for them know what they’re doing when they come to your site.
What Equipment Do I Need?
Having worked with EWPs for a number of years, we’re specialists in our industry and know what we’re talking about. While you might think you know the type of equipment you need, it’s always best to check with the people on the other end of the phone.
Do You Supply an Operator?
Some hire companies (like ours) prefer to deal in wet hire agreements – where in hiring the equipment out to you, we also provide a fully licensed and highly trained operator to work the machinery for you. This means you don’t have to worry about having a trained professional on site.
Do You Supply PPE?
On the back of the previous question, you need to ensure that in supplying an operator, the company you choose to work with will also provide all the necessary protective and safety equipment required to get the job done.
The last thing you want is to have your operator arrive on site without the required safety protection they need.
Do I Need Insurance?
Some companies will require you to have insurance that covers their cherry picker or boom lift. This is something you need to clarify when booking the equipment.
How Will It Be Transported?
At Performance Tower Hire, we bring the equipment to you and take it away when the job is complete. But this is not something all companies do.
How Often is Your Equipment Serviced? What Happens if it Breaks Down?
You need to ensure that the equipment you need is of the highest quality. You also need to know who takes care of any of the maintenance requirements you may have while it’s on site.
Is There A Minimum Hire Time?
You may find that your preferred hire company has a minimum on the time for which you have to hire the equipment. For instance, they might have a four hour minimum, or a three hour minimum. This is something you need to check when making your booking.
When to Contact Performance Tower Hire
When you need to hire a cherry picker or truck mounted boom lift, you can’t go past Performance Tower Hire. Our professionals have been in the industry for years and are committed to providing our customers with the best possible service.
For hire equipment complete with a qualified operator you can rely on, speak to the experienced team at Performance Tower Hire today.
