When Is Chipper Hire Suitable?

Chipper hire can save time after tree pruning, hedge reduction, landscaping work or a larger garden clearance. Instead of cutting every branch into short sections by hand, suitable woody material can be processed as the work progresses.

Common uses include:

• Processing branches after pruning or tree work
• Reducing piles of brushwood and shrubbery
• Clearing woody waste before further landscaping
• Producing wood chips for informal paths or garden mulch
• Reducing the space needed for transport or disposal

The right machine will depend on the size of the branches and the amount of material involved. A compact chipper may suit a domestic garden with restricted access, while a more capable machine may be required for thicker branches or a higher volume of waste.

What Is the Difference Between a Wood Chipper and a Garden Shredder?

A wood chipper is mainly designed for solid branches and woody brushwood. It cuts the material into wood chips that may be reused as mulch or disposed of more easily. A garden shredder is usually better suited to softer garden waste, such as leaves, light twigs and plant cuttings. The right choice depends on the material, its diameter and the amount of waste you need to process.

People often use terms such as garden shredder hire, wood chipper hire and shredder chipper hire to describe similar equipment. However, not every machine is designed to handle the same materials. Let us know what you need to process and we can guide you towards a suitable option.

What Materials Can Wood Chippers Handle?

Wood chippers are generally designed to process clean branches, brushwood and other firm woody material. The maximum branch diameter varies between models, so it is important to measure the thickest sections before placing an order.

Prepare the material before starting and remove anything that could damage the machine. Wood chippers should not be used for:

• Stones, soil or roots covered in earth
• Wire, rope, metal or plastic
• Treated timber or construction waste
• General household rubbish
• Materials larger than the stated capacity

Wet, soft or heavily fibrous waste can cause blockages in some machines. Loose leaves and weeds may be better suited to a garden shredder or another method of disposal. Contact our team if you are unsure about the type of waste you have.

What Should You Check Before Hiring a Wood Chipper?

A few practical checks can help you choose the right equipment and avoid delays on the day.

Measure the diameter of the thickest branches and estimate how much material needs chipping. It also helps to think about how quickly the work must be completed, particularly if you are hiring for one day or over a weekend.

Access is equally important. Check the width of gates, side paths and entrances, and look for steps, tight turns or soft ground. Compact models can be easier to manoeuvre in smaller gardens, but every machine still needs a clear and suitable route to the working area.

You should also decide whether the resulting wood chips will be reused, stored or taken away. Clean chips may be suitable for informal paths, mulch or composting once they have started to break down.

Our pruning tool hire range can help you prepare branches before chipping. For work left below ground after a tree has been removed, see our stump grinder hire options.

How Do You Use a Wood Chipper Safely?

Always follow the operating guidance supplied with the machine. Wear gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, sturdy footwear and close-fitting clothing. Keep your hands away from the feed area and never attempt to clear a blockage while the chipper is running.

The Health and Safety Executive provides further guidance on the safe use of mobile wood chippers, including machine guarding, operator positioning and safe feeding practices.

Our team will explain the controls and basic operating procedure when the equipment is collected or delivered. Keep other people away from the working area and feed branches in a controlled manner rather than forcing material into the machine.

How Much Does Wood Chipper Hire Cost?

The price of wood chipper hire depends on the machine selected and how long it is required. One-day hire may suit a smaller garden clearance, while weekend or weekly rates may offer better value for a larger landscaping job.

Rates shown on our website are exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise. Delivery and collection charges may depend on your location, while fuel requirements and hire conditions can vary between machines.

Before you order, we can explain the available models, current prices, damage waiver arrangements and anything you need to provide when collecting the equipment.

Why Hire from Jackson & Gocher?

Jackson & Gocher is an independent, family-run hire company with more than 40 years of experience. We are based on Harrow Lane, off Farncombe Street in Farncombe, Godalming, and support domestic and trade customers throughout Surrey and the surrounding area.

Our equipment is maintained carefully, and practical guidance is available if you have not used a chipper before. We can help you compare machine sizes, discuss access and choose an appropriate hire period without making the process unnecessarily complicated.

For tools and machines to support a wider outdoor project, browse our full gardening and landscaping equipment hire range. Once the branches and waste have been cleared, our lawn mower hire options can help with the finishing work.

Arrange Wood Chipper Hire Today

Call Jackson & Gocher on 01483 527000 to check availability, discuss delivery or arrange collection. Tell us what material you need to process, the approximate branch size and any access restrictions, and we will help you choose a suitable wood chipper for the job.