How hiring out tools and equipment works

Hire out tools you own, such as concrete mixers, ladders, pressure washers or generators, to neighbours and builders by the day.

Who it suits: People who already own good tools, have storage and can check items in and out carefully.
Who pays: Home owners doing DIY, small builders.
What they get: Tools for a day without buying them.
Is there demand?: Tool hire is common in SA, but we found no published price list we trust for small hirers. Check your local hire shop's day rates and price a little below them.
Real examples: Concrete mixers

Pressure washers

Generators

Ladders and scaffolding

A good sign: four hires a month.

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List the tools you own and check local hire-shop rates.

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