Support & guarantee
If a machine lets you down, we put it right
Our breakdown guarantee
Repair or replace, fast
We aim to repair or replace within 3 hours, subject to availability. If we can't, you don't pay for the lost day and we refund your delivery and collection charge.
You are never charged for time a machine is broken down through no fault of yours.
What to do if something goes wrong
- 1
Stop safely
Switch off and keep people clear. If anyone is hurt, or you hit a cable or gas pipe, call 999 first. Safety steps. - 2
Call or WhatsApp us
Have your hire reference and site postcode ready. A photo or 10-second video of the fault helps us fix it first time. - 3
We fix it or swap it
We talk you through simple checks, send an engineer, or bring a replacement machine.
What is covered and what is charged
Covered, no charge
- Mechanical and electrical faults from normal wear and tear
- Time lost while the machine is broken down through no fault of yours
- Our guarantee above if we cannot fix or swap it in time
Charged under the hire terms
- Damage from misuse or accidents, at the actual repair cost (see the charges)
- Lost keys, buckets, pins or hoses
- Fuel if not returned full, and heavy cleaning
When we are open
Hire desk hours
Online booking - any time (24/7)
Our team on phone & WhatsApp: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Saturday 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Out of hours: our AI assistants answer the phone and WhatsApp, or book online
Delivery & collection: Monday - Saturday (not Sundays or bank holidays)
Outside these hours, WhatsApp us and we reply as soon as the desk opens. In an emergency, call 999.
Useful links
Breakdown and support questions
What happens if my hired digger breaks down?
Switch it off, leave it where it is safe, and call or WhatsApp us. We aim to repair or replace it within 3 hours in our Wolverhampton delivery area, during hire desk hours. You are never charged for time a machine is down through no fault of yours.
Do I pay for a breakdown that was not my fault?
No. Mechanical and electrical faults and normal wear and tear are covered by us. You only pay for damage caused by misuse or accidents, as set out on our Charges page.
What if the machine stops working at the weekend?
WhatsApp us a photo and a short description straight away. Our AI hire desk replies out of hours with the first checks to try (fuel, isolator switch, safety lever). A person follows up when the hire desk opens, and you are not charged for the time the machine was down.
Can I get a replacement machine instead of a repair?
Yes. If a repair would take longer than a few hours we bring a replacement from our Wolverhampton yard, usually the same model. We tell you the plan on the phone before anyone sets off.
The machine is fine but I need help using it. Does that count as support?
Yes. Every delivery includes a hand-over showing you the controls, and you can call us during the hire with any question. Each machine also has a quick-start guide and the full operator manual on our Manuals page, with daily checks on the Safety page.
Who do I call for a breakdown in Dudley, Walsall or Bilston?
The same number. We cover Dudley, Walsall, Bilston, West Bromwich and everywhere within 35 road miles of Wolverhampton from one yard, so the repair van and replacement machines come from the same place with the same 3-hour aim.
Talk to the hire desk
Mon to Fri 7:30 to 17:30, Sat 7:30 to 13:00. Book online any time.