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Hire, buying and running it properly: trailers and towing, tools, plant, vehicles, storage, removals, clearance and the trades. Plain answers, UK law included.
What ID and deposit do you need to hire tools?
Most UK tool hire companies require you to be at least 18 years old and to show valid photo ID before any equipment is released. A security deposit is also standard practice, held as security against…
How to calculate unladen weight
To calculate unladen weight, start with the weight of the vehicle or trailer as equipped for normal road use - body, permanent fixtures and fittings included - then subtract nothing, because the…
Pitched Roof Materials Compared
The four main covering materials for a pitched roof in the UK are natural slate, clay tiles, concrete tiles and fibre-cement slate. Each performs differently in terms of lifespan, structural load,…
Does Your Trailer Need an MOT?
Whether a trailer needs an annual test in the UK depends on its type and unladen weight. Under the Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) Regulations 1988, a goods trailer with an unladen weight above…
What Fits in a Luton Van?
A standard 3.5-tonne Luton van offers roughly 17 cubic metres of load space. That is enough room to carry the contents of a two-bedroom flat in a single trip, and it is why Luton vans are the vehicle…
Tool Hire Damage Waivers: What They Cover
A tool hire damage waiver reduces the amount you owe the hire company if equipment is accidentally damaged during your hire period, but it is not an insurance policy. Understanding exactly what a…
What Does Garden Clearance Include?
A garden clearance removes green waste, soil, timber, old furniture and other outdoor material in a single visit, and reputable firms sort it at a licensed facility so that most of it is composted or…
Moving House Checklist for the UK
Moving house in the UK involves dozens of separate tasks, and the ones with legal or financial consequences are rarely the ones people focus on first. This checklist organises the key actions by…
Do You Need a Dumper With a Mini Digger?
A mini digger excavates material but cannot move it far across a site on its own. Whether you need a site dumper alongside it depends on three things: how much material comes out of the ground, how…
Tiny House Trailer Hire: What to Check Before You Book
Hiring a tiny house trailer involves more legal groundwork than hiring a standard flatbed or box trailer. Because a tiny house structure adds significant weight and width, the rules on driving…
Does a Removal Company's Insurance Cover Your Stuff?
A removal company's insurance does not automatically protect everything you own. Most firms carry goods-in-transit insurance, but the cover has limits and exclusions that catch many customers off…
How Many Quotes Should You Get From a Tradesperson?
Getting at least three quotes before hiring a tradesperson is the standard, widely accepted practice across the UK home improvement sector. Three quotes give you enough data to gauge a fair market…
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