Edge Equipment Hire

What Edge Equipment Hire does

Edge Equipment Hire Ltd is a UK-based, privately held B2B equipment hire company that specialises in drying, dehumidification, air movement, and restoration equipment for the property damage restoration industry. It operates as a subsidiary of Edge Group Ltd, delivering services across five UK branches (Runcorn, Redditch, Portsmouth, Watford, Livingston) with nationwide delivery and collection. Its core product fleet spans access equipment (MI Tower one-man assembly towers, Genie scissor and boom lifts, scaffolding, ladders), commercial-grade dehumidifiers and air movers, industrial heaters and portable lighting, site support infrastructure (health and safety pods, wash pods, fire pods, tool pods, welfare pods, toilets, canteens, offices, secure containers), air quality equipment, and waste management skips.

The company generates revenue primarily through time-based equipment hire billed on a usage basis, with monthly account facilities available for approved customers and quote-based pricing per contract. Its go-to-market is sales-led, targeting property damage restoration companies (primary vertical), contractors and businesses, and homeowners requiring emergency response. Distribution is delivered through direct branch hire, a Syrinx web-based customer portal for account management, and telephone/email bookings via a centralised hire desk. Marketing channels include the company website, LinkedIn presence, content/news blogs, and industry training partnerships.

Edge differentiates itself through deep domain expertise in damage restoration — its staff are explicitly experienced in working within or supporting flood and fire restoration companies — together with over 15 years of industry operating history, a comprehensive cross-category fleet, and complementary services including waste management and affordable damage restoration training courses (half-day seminars to three-day intensive sessions). A 2024 strategic partnership with Tria Prima Training Group and ongoing introduction of industrial-grade equipment (TAC 6500 air cleaner, TTR 5200 trailer dryer) signal product and ecosystem expansion beyond the core restoration niche.

Name

Edge Equipment Hire

Legal name

Edge Equipment Hire Ltd

Website

https://edge-equipmenthire.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Edge Equipment Hire Ltd is a UK-based B2B equipment hire company specialising in drying, dehumidification, air movement, and site support equipment for the property damage restoration, contractor, and homeowner markets across five UK branches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Rental

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Cleaning & Environmental Equipment Rental/Leasing (Vacuum Trucks, Dust Control, Dehumidifiers) (TLABAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers) (TLABAFAH), Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN)

Keywords

• Restoration equipment hire
• Drying equipment rental
• Dehumidifier hire
• Access equipment hire
• Site support equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Redditch

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Hire: The company generates revenue through renting specialist equipment including dehumidifiers, air movers, heaters, generators, access equipment, and site support equipment on a time-based hire basis. Hire charges begin at the time stated in the contract and continue during the period of hire until collection or off-hire number is provided.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Edge Equipment Hire rents specialist drying, dehumidification, air movement, access, heating, lighting, and site support equipment on a time-based hire basis to property damage restoration professionals, contractors, businesses, and homeowners across the UK. The company supplements its hire operations with waste management services and training courses for the damage restoration industry.

Product overview

Edge Equipment Hire is an intelligent equipment hire company offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialist equipment for the property damage restoration and construction industries. Their core offerings span access equipment (including MI Tower one-man assembly towers, Genie scissor lifts and boom lifts, scaffolding towers, and ladders), drying equipment (commercial dehumidifiers, desiccant and refrigerant dryers, air movers), heating and lighting solutions (industrial heaters, portable lighting masts, ATEX certified hazardous area lights), and site support infrastructure (health and safety pods, wash pods, fire pods, tool pods, welfare pods, portable toilets, canteens, offices, and secure storage containers). The company provides equipment hire nationwide across multiple UK branches, with services tailored for property restoration professionals dealing with water damage, fire damage, storm damage, and general construction access needs. They also offer waste management services and training courses for the damage restoration industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drying Equipment Hire Commercial-grade dehumidifiers (refrigerant and desiccant units), air movers/fans, and trailer dryers like the TTR 5200 for rapid professional-level drying of water-damaged properties. Designed for restoration professionals and homeowners responding to water damage and flood events.
• Access Equipment Hire MI Tower one-man assembly towers, Genie scissor lifts, Genie boom lifts (diesel and dual fuel), Boss single and double width towers, alloy step ladders, and combination ladders for safe working at height. Designed for contractors, restoration professionals, and trades.
• Heating & Lighting Equipment Hire Industrial fan heaters (3KW, 5KW 415V), towable lighting masts, mini tower lights, intrinsically safe ATEX-certified lights for hazardous areas, and tripod floodlights for illuminating and heating sites during restoration and construction projects.
• Site Support Equipment Hire Health and Safety Pods, Wash Pods, Fire Pods, Tool Pods, Welfare Pods, Sani Pods, portable toilets, temporary site canteens and offices, secure site containers, Zipwall containment systems, temporary fencing, and plastic barriers. Provides complete site infrastructure for restoration and construction projects.
• Air Quality Equipment Hire Professional air cleaners including the TAC 6500 dust class H approved unit for effective air purification of larger air treatment areas and asbestos abatement applications.
• Power & Electrical Equipment Hire Generators and power equipment supporting site operations during restoration and construction projects.
• Skip & Waste Management Services Skip hire and waste management services supporting restoration and construction projects with debris removal.
• Damage Restoration Training Courses Training courses for damage restoration professionals covering fundamentals of restoration practices, ranging from half-day seminars to three-day intensive sessions, with most courses priced under £100.
• Wash Pod Portable washing facility for site teams and sub-contractors, minimising risk of absences due to sickness. Can be placed at strategic locations around site.
• Fire Pod Network of up to 12 portable alarms linking together to alert teams in event of fire. Battery operated with flashing LEDs and Fire XO extinguisher covering all fire types.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tria Prima Training GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Edge Equipment Hire has become a Corporate Supporter of Tria Prima Training Group, a training provider opening a new facility in Lincolnshire. The facility receives support from equipment manufacturers, suppliers, industry associations such as the BDMA, insurers, DM service providers, claims handling companies, and loss adjusters. Edge's partnership supports industry-leading training and professional development in the damage restoration sector.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brandon Hire Station: Brandon Hire Station operates one of the UK's largest tool, access and small plant hire networks. Overlaps with Edge across access equipment (towers, ladders) and general site tools, with much broader geographic coverage.
• Munters: Munters manufactures and supplies the desiccant and refrigerant dehumidifiers that Edge rents (e.g. TTR 5200 trailer dryer). It is a broad incumbent in moisture-control equipment, operating across industrial, commercial and restoration segments that overlap with Edge's core drying fleet.
• Vp plc: Vp plc owns multiple UK equipment rental specialists including Brandon Hire Station, ESS Safeforce and Airpac Bukom. Overlaps with Edge across access equipment, site support and tools, and is a credible consolidator that could acquire similar specialists.
• HSS Hire: HSS Hire is a UK tool, access and equipment hire specialist with national branch coverage. Overlaps with Edge on access equipment, site support and general hire categories.
• Speedy Hire: Speedy Hire is one of the UK's largest general equipment rental operators with national branch coverage and broad categories including access, power and site support. Overlaps with Edge across access equipment and site support, but does not specialise in restoration drying.
• Sunbelt Rentals UK: Sunbelt Rentals is a major UK and international equipment hire provider offering access, power, climate control and site services. Competitor on access and site support equipment with a much larger fleet and broader footprint.
• Ashtead Group / A-Plant: A-Plant (Ashtead Group) is one of the largest UK equipment rental operators, with extensive access, power and site services fleets. Significant overlap on access and site support categories served by Edge.

Direct peers

• Aggreko: Aggreko rents temporary power, temperature control (heating, cooling, dehumidification) and related equipment globally. Direct overlap with Edge's drying, heating and power generation rental offering for restoration, construction and emergency-response applications.
• Andrews Sykes Hire: Andrews Sykes is the UK's leading specialist in temporary climate control, heating, cooling and drying equipment hire. It is the most directly comparable UK peer to Edge given the overlap in dehumidifier, air mover and heater rental for property restoration and construction applications.
• Nationwide Platforms (Lavendon): Nationwide Platforms (part of Lavendon/Ashtead) is the UK's largest powered access rental specialist. Directly comparable to Edge's Genie boom lift, scissor lift and access tower offerings, with a deeper fleet and national reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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