Looking for Garden Tool Hire?

Our garden hand tools hire range is built around the jobs people actually need to get done. You might not need a large machine, but you still need a strong, reliable tool that suits the task. Garden hand tools are useful for:

-Digging planting beds, trenches and borders
-Breaking up compacted soil
-Raking and levelling soil, gravel or loose material
-Driving fence posts into place
-Preparing ground before turfing, seeding or planting
-Handling small garden clearance and landscaping work

Hiring can make far more sense than buying if you only need the tool for one project. You avoid storing bulky equipment, you do not have to maintain it, and you can pick the right item for the job rather than making do with whatever is already in the shed.

What Garden Hand Tools Can You Hire from Jackson & Gocher?

Use the list below to compare the garden hand tools available for hire, then choose the item that best matches your job. If you are unsure, give us a call and tell us what you are working on. Typical hire options include:

-Digging spade hire
-Cable laying and trenching spade hire
-Fork hire
-Landscaping tools hire
-Felling axe hire
-Logging axe hire
-Post rammer hire
-Shuvholer hire
-Soil hand rammer hire

Each tool has a clear purpose. A digging spade suits general soil work. A trenching spade is better for narrow channels, cable routes and neat digging. A landscaping rake helps level soil before turfing, seeding or laying loose materials. A post rammer is useful when fence posts need to be driven firmly and evenly into the ground. If your job also involves grass repair or turf preparation, you may want to look at our lawn care equipment hire alongside your hand tools.

Spades, Forks and Rakes for Ground Preparation

Good ground preparation starts with the basics. Spades, forks and rakes help loosen soil, remove old roots, tidy borders and prepare a surface before planting, turfing or laying materials. For example, if you are reworking a tired border, a fork can help break up compacted soil while a rake can help finish the surface neatly. If you are cutting a narrow line for edging or cable work, a trenching spade gives you more control than a general digging tool. For larger garden tidy-ups, hand tools often work well alongside lawn mower hire for grass cutting or leaf blower hire for clearing loose garden waste.

Axes, Rammers and Post Tools for Heavier Outdoor Work

Some outdoor jobs need a bit more force. Axes can help with timber and rough cutting tasks, while post rammers and shuvholers are useful for fencing and boundary work.
If you are putting up a run of garden fencing, the right post tool can save time and effort. A shuvholer helps create the post hole, while a post rammer helps drive posts down into position. For compacting soil around posts or small areas, a soil hand rammer gives a firm finish without needing powered compaction equipment. If the job includes cutting back shrubs, branches or overgrown garden areas first, you may also want to look at our pruning tool hire or hedge trimmer hire.

Why Hire Garden Hand Tools Instead of Buying Them?

Hiring garden hand tools is a sensible choice when you need strong equipment for a short-term job. Many people only need a post rammer, trenching spade or soil hand rammer for one project. Buying one, storing it and keeping it in good condition may not be worth it. Hiring also means you can choose the right tool for the work in front of you. That matters because the wrong tool can slow you down, make the job harder and leave a messier finish.

How Does Garden Hand Tool Hire Work?

Hiring from Jackson & Gocher is straightforward. Browse the garden hand tools on this page, choose the product that suits your task, and contact our team if you need help deciding.
If you are not sure what to hire, tell us what you are doing. We can suggest the most suitable hand tool or point you towards another hire item if it would suit the job better.
Collection is available from our hire centre on Harrow Lane, off Farncombe Street, Godalming. We serve customers across Surrey and the wider area, including routes from Twickenham to Petersfield on the A3 and from Caterham to Slough around the M25.

Who Uses Our Garden Hand Tools Hire Service?

Our hand tools are hired by a mix of trade and domestic customers. Some are landscapers, builders, fencing contractors and maintenance teams. Others are homeowners tackling a one-off garden project. You might be:

-Preparing a garden before planting
-Reworking a lawn edge or border
-Installing new fence posts
-Clearing a rough patch of outdoor space
-Tidying a garden before selling or renting a property
-Handling small groundwork before larger equipment arrives

Because Jackson & Gocher is a family-run independent hire company, you can speak to real people who understand the tools and the jobs they are used for. We do not pretend to be the cheapest, but we do aim to supply quality tools at value-for-money prices, backed by friendly advice.

FAQs About Garden Hand Tools Hire

Can I hire garden hand tools for one day?
Short-term hire is often possible and can be ideal for one-off garden jobs. Contact Jackson & Gocher with the tool you need and the date you need it, and the team will explain the available hire options.

What garden hand tools do I need for fence post installation?
For fence post work, you may need a shuvholer to help create the hole, a post rammer to drive the post into position, and a soil hand rammer to firm up the ground around the post. The right combination depends on the soil, post size and the amount of fencing being installed.

Can Jackson & Gocher help me choose the right garden hand tool?
If you are not sure whether you need a digging spade, trenching spade, garden shredders, rake, post hole borer or rammer, tell us what you are trying to do. We can talk through the job and suggest a practical hire option.

Do you offer garden hand tools hire for domestic customers?
At Jackson & Gocher, we work with both trade and domestic customers. Whether you are a contractor looking for landscaping equipment hire or a homeowner removing weeds and garden debris, you can contact the team for help choosing the right equipment.

Can I collect garden hand tools from Godalming?
Collection is available from our hire centre on Harrow Lane, off Farncombe Street in Godalming.

Ready to Hire Garden Equipment?
Take a look at the garden hand tools available on this page, or call Jackson & Gocher on 01483 527000 if you would like help choosing the right item. Tell us what you are working on, where the job is and when you need the tool. We’ll help you find a practical hire option so you can get the job moving. For friendly Garden Hand Tools Hire in Godalming, Surrey and the surrounding area, speak to Jackson & Gocher today.