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Smiths Hire

Howarth Timber & Building Supplies has partnered with Smiths Hire to provide professional tool hire, plant hire and powered access solutions directly to customers.

You can now access Smiths Hire services from:

 

Howarth Timber Wakefield
Howarth Timber Leeds


This makes it even easier for trade professionals and DIY customers across West Yorkshire to secure reliable hire equipment quickly and efficiently.

Equipment available at Smiths Hire Leeds & Wakefield

Customers visiting the Wakefield and Leeds branches can hire a wide range of equipment, including:

  • Access equipment
  • Plant machinery
  • Cement mixers and compactors
  • Cutting and breaking tools
  • Landscaping equipment

Whether you’re managing a commercial build, completing a home renovation, or tackling landscaping work, Smiths Hire Leeds and Wakefield branches are equipped to support your project.

Access Equipment

Plant Machinery

Cement Mixers

Cutting Tools

A trusted hire partner

Smiths Hire brings over 55 years of experience delivering tool hire and plant hire solutions across the North West and Yorkshire.

With one of the UK’s largest independent hire fleets and national powered access capability, customers benefit from:

  • Modern, fully maintained equipment
  • Flexible hire periods
  • Competitive rates
  • Fast regional delivery
  • Nationwide powered access coverage

Whether you’re managing a construction project or completing home improvements, Smiths Hire provides dependable equipment backed by experienced support teams.

Regional and national coverage

In addition to Wakefield and Leeds access points, Smiths Hire operates multiple depots across:

 

Blackpool (Whitegate), Cleveleys, Blackpool (Clifton), St Annes, Preston, Lancaster, Blackburn, Burnley, Bolton, Manchester Openshaw & Trafford, Warrington, Liverpool, Formby, Southport, Leeds, Castleford, Bradford and Wigan.

 

This regional infrastructure supports fast delivery while national logistics enable UK-wide powered access hire.

Trade account benefits

For contractors and businesses operating in Leeds, Wakefield and across Yorkshire, Smiths Hire offers:

  • Dedicated Central Hires support
  • Flexible contract hire terms
  • Competitive trade pricing
  • Multi-site coordination
  • Account management support

Opening a trade account simplifies repeat hires and helps manage project costs more effectively.

Open a Trade Credit Account

Open a Trade Cash Account

Smiths Hire Directory

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I access Smiths Hire services in West Yorkshire?
Smiths Hire services are available through Howarth Timber & Building Supplies branches in Leeds and Wakefield, with additional regional depot support across Yorkshire and the North West.
Can I hire tools without a trade account?
Yes. Both trade professionals and DIY customers can hire equipment. Trade accounts (Credit and Trade Cash accounts) offer additional benefits, but one-off hires are also available as a cash customer.
Do you offer plant hire delivery in Leeds & Wakefield?
Yes. Plant equipment such as mini diggers, dumpers and rollers can be delivered directly to site across Wakefield and surrounding areas.
What powered access equipment is available to hire in-branch?
Smiths Hire supplies scissor lifts, articulated and telescopic cherry pickers as well as van-mounted, spider lifts and mast lifts . Equipment is available locally and can be delivered nationwide through our partner network.
Should I hire or buy tools for a home project?
For short-term or one-off jobs, hiring is often more cost-effective. It eliminates maintenance, storage and long-term ownership costs.