The Hire Service Company Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Evaluating 731 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers repeatedly praise the helpfulness and professionalism of the staff across various locations, with many finding their interactions pleasant and efficient. Reviewers highlight that the company provides a high level of service, often assisting with complex needs, arranging timely equipment, and ensuring customers' requirements are met. However, some customers experienced significant issues, such as receiving notifications of delivery delays last minute, or discovering ordered items were out of stock. A few others noted extended delays in equipment collection following the hire period, and instances of unresponsiveness when attempting to resolve issues over several days. Additionally, some people mentioned disputes over charges for tools that were apparently not used, or receiving incomplete deliveries.

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Staff

Customers had positive experiences with staff, highlighting exceptional, kind, and prompt service. Reviewers... See more

Service

People report high satisfaction with the service, praising staff members for being kind, helpful, and... See more

Customer service

Customers consistently note positive experiences with customer service, highlighting super helpful staff,... See more

Product

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Delivery service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

During the red weather warning, the conditions in our primary school were unbearable. A group of parents raised funds to get AC units for the children, but of course nowhere had any stock. Raesat (or... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time using HSS in a long time, so they no longer had my details on their system. Billy Lancaster was efficient and initially focussed in helping me find the right tool, then quickly setting me u... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When the June 2026 heatwave was on its way, we hired an air conditioner from HSS's website. But it turned out the website was taking orders for inventory HSS didn't have. With a three month old baby,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently hired the floor and edge sander kit from the Hanworth branch, and Michael was so helpful throughout the process. It was really simple to reserve and hire the machines, and he was contactab... See more

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Company details

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THSC - The Hire Service Company is the UK’s original tool hire company established in 1957. We are proudly an independent hire business focused on people and a great service . We work with tradespeople big and small and big construction projects alike. We’ve got a huge range of equipment and can deliver and collect. We believe in personal service and we don't transact on the internet at all. If you want to hire call one of our local branches to speak with us.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very polite and very helpful and had…

Very polite and very helpful and had what i needed to get my job started

11 June 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you for the super review. Great to hear the service has been great.
Jon Overman CEO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic company

Fantastic company. Great customer service and communication. Quick and reliable service.

11 June 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you for the super review. Great to hear the service has been great
Jon Overman CEO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

HSS Hire put people first

HSS Hire & Noel Byrne make the hiring experience easy and seamless

10 June 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you for the super review. Great to hear the service from Noel and the business has impressed you Con
Jon Overman CEO

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Tewfic

HSS are always a reliable supplier for last minute orders with a good range of equipment.
Our rep Tewfic from the Aylesbury branch is particularly fantastic and looks after us so well; response times are great and it's always a pleasure dealing with him.

11 June 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you for the super review. Great to hear the service from Tewfic in Aylesbury has impressed you.
Jon Overman CEO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful friendly staff

Helpful friendly staff
Service was excellent and top quality tools as always
Contract number 302124368

11 June 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you for the super review Rikki. Great to hear the service from the depot has impressed you.
Jon Overman CEO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Glen is a great colleague and has great…

Glen is a great colleague and has great customer service skills. He went above and beyond to help me with my house project. Give the man a pay rise!

11 June 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you for the super review. Great to hear the service has helped with your house project. We will keep an eye and ensure Glen is top of the pay rise list this year!
Jon Overman CEO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I hired a power washer in February of…

I hired a power washer in February of this year. I was very impressed with Julia’s customer service; she was professional, efficient, polite and responsive!

19 February 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you Matt for the great feedback on Julia. She does a great job for us and really cares :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Dave

Dave at gosport is always very helpful and very good at what he does. Goes the extra mile to sort anything I need.

18 May 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you for the super review. Great to hear the service from Dave in Gosport has impressed.
Jon Overman CEO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We needed red rads desperately for a…

We needed red rads desperately for a project and Noel’s team organised even though we our account needed to be updated . This got us out of a very difficult situation and I cannot praise HSS enough

11 February 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you for the super review. Great to hear the service from Noel has helped with the situation. Cheers Kieran
Jon Overman CEO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent communication

Excellent communication in Mitcham branch .Shoaib very helpful

11 June 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you for the super review. Great to hear the service from Shoaib and Mitcham has impressed you :)
Jon Overman CEO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant to speak too

Phoned up prior to collection, hired a floor sander from Ian. Couldn’t have made it any easier. Top guy to deal with, very easy to speak too.

11 June 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you for the super review. Great to hear the service from us has impressed you Joel. Cheers :)
Jon Overman CEO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always easy to deal with The Hire…

Always easy to deal with The Hire Service Company. Always good to speak to real people who can help you out-proper Company to deal with👍

2 June 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you for the super review. Great to hear the service from us it what you have needed :)
Jon Overman CEO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shoaib was extremely helpful and got me…

Shoaib was extremely helpful and got me sorted quickly and efficiently

11 June 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you for the super review. Great to hear the service from Shoaib and Mitcham has impressed you :)
Jon Overman CEO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

I went into the Brentwood branch and was helped by Liam. I will definitely be using the company again due to the fantastic customer service I received. Liam is a credit to the company.

8 June 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you for the super review. Great to hear the service from Liam has impressed you :)
Jon Overman CEO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Popped in to the Brentwood branch to…

Popped in to the Brentwood branch to get some equipment and make most of the recently sunshine, was easy and very friendly staff, Liam dealt with everything for me and made it very enjoyable encounter.

Even if he is a Chelsea fan

28 May 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you for the super review. Great to hear the service from Liam has impressed you :) It is a shame he is a Chelsea :)
Jon Overman CEO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

power wash pro!

I rented a power washer from Liam for my garden not only did it blow the dirt off my patio but it blew my mind! I shall be sure to rent off Liam and the team again!

13 May 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you for the super review. Great to hear the service from Liam has impressed you :)
Jon Overman CEO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been a pgr customer for many…

I have been a pgr customer for many years and never really used the hire service company, but as soon as Liam started working for the company he was friendly and helpful and I have started hiring off him and it's all ways on time and a good price, other places can rip you off. Go see Liam in Brentwood he's the best

11 June 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you for the super review. Great to hear the service from Liam has impressed you :) Its brilliant he converted you over to using us.
Jon Overman CEO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Hire Service Co: Aylesbury Branch

Although we work all over the Country where ever we win a Contracts I have always dealt through the Aylesbury branch as a point of contact.
My contact is Tewfic Kidess, who is always ready to assist and give Order confirmations & updates where required. Tewfic's commitment to his job is first class without exception !!, and I have no hesitation in continuing to use this branch as our point of contact

11 June 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you Barry for the super review. Tewfic is doing a super job and we appreciate you letting the world know
Jon Overman CEO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great guy Shoaib

Great guy Shoaib. very helpful

11 June 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you for the super review. Great to hear the service from Shoaib and Mitcham has impressed you :)
Jon Overman CEO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shoaib in mitcham branch is…

Shoaib in mitcham branch is fantastic.keep it up my friend

11 June 2026
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Reply from The Hire Service Company

Thank you for the super review. Great to hear the service from Shoaib and Mitcham has impressed you :)
Jon Overman CEO

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