Support & guarantee

If a machine lets you down, we put it right

Breakdowns are rare on new, serviced machines. But when a crew is stood waiting, you need to know exactly what happens next. Here it is.

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. 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. 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. 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.

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