Brian Dent Limited is a proud family-run company with a heritage dating back to 1958. What began as a small agricultural contracting business — providing hedge cutting, hay baling, ploughing, drainage work, and water pipe installations — has grown steadily over the decades into the trusted plant and tool hire provider we are today.
From our humble beginnings, we have continually invested in our people, our equipment, and the quality of our service. This commitment has allowed us to expand our operations far beyond agriculture. We now supply plant and tool hire and deliver a wide range of contracting services across sectors including quarrying, landfill, utilities, local authorities, rail, construction, and civil engineering throughout the North West.
Despite our growth, we have remained true to the values that built our business: reliability, hard work, and a personal approach that only a family-run company can offer. Over the years, we have welcomed many loyal customers who return to us time and time again — proof of the consistent quality, competitive pricing, and dependable service we strive to deliver on every job.
At Brian Dent Limited, we proudly serve both domestic and commercial customers in Lancashire and across the North West, providing reliable, efficient, and cost-effective plant hire solutions for projects of all sizes. Whether you’re a homeowner tackling a one-off job or a contractor managing a large-scale construction project, our team is here to support you. We also carry out work nationwide upon request, ensuring our clients receive the equipment and expertise they need wherever the job takes them.
Our skilled and experienced staff can operate our machinery for you, or for customers who prefer a more hands-on approach, we also offer a self-drive hire service, giving you the flexibility to complete the job at your own pace.
Every operator within our team holds either CPCS or NPORS certification, demonstrating their competence and commitment to professional standards. Safety, reliability, and expert handling are at the core of everything we do.
With a fleet of over 600 items—and continuous annual investment to expand and modernise our range—we’re confident that we can meet all of your plant and tool hire requirements. From small tools to heavy machinery, we ensure our equipment is well-maintained, up-to-date, and ready for work.
At Brian Dent, we combine industry expertise with top-quality machinery to deliver a plant hire service you can depend on.
Our fleet is regularly updated and maintained to the highest standards, ensuring safe, efficient, and hassle-free performance on every job.
We offer clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees—delivering exceptional value without compromising on quality.
Our experienced team is always on hand to recommend the right machinery and provide guidance to keep your project running smoothly.
We deliver equipment promptly and offer flexible hire periods, so you get exactly what you need, when you need it.
We are proud to uphold the highest standards of excellence within our industry. As full members of Hire Association Europe (HAE) and the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA), we demonstrate our commitment to best practice, safety, and industry-leading service. We are also SafeContractor Approved and accredited as a SafeHire Certified Company, ensuring every aspect of our operation meets rigorous quality, competency, and safety requirements.
In addition to our formal accreditations, we also work seamlessly with the Achilles, Avetta, and MP Connect compliance platforms when required. This allows us to meet the specific pre-qualification and supply chain standards of larger organisations, ensuring smooth onboarding and full compliance with their operational frameworks.
Together, these memberships, accreditations, and platform capabilities provide our customers with complete peace of mind, knowing they are working with a trusted, professional, and fully compliant partner dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality plant and tool hire services.
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