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Popular Tools & Typical Hire Prices
Guide prices vary by brand/condition
Ladders (3m+)
From £10/day
[Typical new price: £100+]
Hedge Trimmers
From £4/day
[Typical new price: £45+]
Lawnmowers
From £8/day
[Typical new price: £80+]
Leaf Blowers
From £4/day
[Typical new price: £40+]
Strimmers
From £5/day
[Typical new price: £50+]
Pressure Washers
From £7/day
[Typical new price: £70+]
Hydraulic Trolley Jacks
From £4/day
[Typical new price: £40+]
Mitre Saws
From £10/day
[Typical new price: £100+]
Circular Saws
From £4/day
[Typical new price: £45+]
Multi-toolkits
From £4/day
[Typical new price: £45+]
Wheelbarrows
From £3/day
[Typical new price: £30+]
Power Drill + Bits
From £4/day
[Typical new price: £45+]
Angle Grinders
From £6/day
[Typical new price: £60+]
Jigsaws
From £6/day
[Typical new price: £60+]
Small Trailers
From £25/day
[Typical new price: £200+]
Pallet Trucks
From £28/day
[Typical new price: £200+]
Get Started
Three simple ways to use DIY Toolshare...
Borrow Locally
Save money and shed space. Rent quality tools from verified locals within 5 miles.
Earn From Your Shed
Turn your idle tools into extra cash. You're always in control of who borrows and when.
Local Wish-lists
The DIY Matchmaker! Match your unused tools with a local’s project.
Real Problems. Local Solutions.
Everyday DIY moments - shown with sample scenarios.
Lisa’s a handywoman with a work van - ladder already mounted.
On weekends she rents it for £18/day with easy local handover.
Sam installs pigeon spikes without a hire-company price (~£40+) + delivery.
Rob has a hedge trimmer he uses occasionally.
He lists it for £7/day.
Angela trims her hedge without buying new (~£80). 🙂
Sam joins DIY Toolshare but can’t find what he needs locally.
He adds a few Wish-list items: sander, ladder, tile cutter.
Rachel (local tradeswoman) gets an alert, names her prices, and Sam gets pro tools without the pro price.
Priya scarifies the lawn twice a year.
She lists it for £15/day.
Jay fixes his lawn without spending ~£150 on a new one.
Will pressure-washes the patio once a season.
He lists it for £13/day.
Nina cleans her driveway & garden deck instead of buying new (~£120).
Alireza owns a drill that mostly sits in a cupboard.
He lists it for £8/day.
Charlotte puts up shelves without buying new (~£70).
Sofia deep-cleans carpets twice a year.
She lists her carpet cleaner for £20/day.
Adeel does the whole house without paying ~£150+ to buy.
Dan has an SDS drill for the “big jobs”.
He lists it for £18/day.
Maya drills into brick without buying new (~£180).
Mo’s a tradesman - his kit’s already loaded up.
He lists a few tools from £8/day when he’s not working.
Local DIYers get pro kit without the pro price.
Ade’s tile cutter was for one renovation job.
Now it’s £12/day to rent locally.
Jen finishes the splashback without spending ~£110 to buy new.
Tom’s shed became a museum of “I’ll use it again” tools.
He lists them and pulls in £400/month from locals nearby.
The clutter turns into cash. 🙂
Hannah lists her garden tools for £10/day when she’s not using them.
For her elderly neighbours, she even helps set things up for free.
Local sharing that’s good for the garden and the community. 🙂
Jamie grew up in a trade family - tools were basically “inheritance”.
Now he’s an electrician with a van and a regular local route.
He lends out the tools he doesn’t need that week and does quick drop-offs between jobs.
Sarah needs a tall ladder for a one-off gutter check before the rains.
She adds it to her Wish-list.
James (electrician) sees the alert during his weekday route, offers £15/day, and drops it nearby between jobs.
Kieran lives in a flat - bulky tools are a nightmare.
He rents a step ladder for £6/day.
Curtains up, feature wall painted, ladder gone, zero clutter.
Graham’s shed is basically a mini hardware shop.
He lists his tile cutter for £12/day.
Jen finishes her splashback without spending ~£110 to buy.
How It Works
Search & Find
Browse tools in your area or search for specific items you need.
Book & Pay
Reserve your dates, pay securely, and confirm your booking.
Collect & Use
Pick up your tools, complete your project, and return on time.
Turn Your Shed Into a Side Hustle
Start earning today. Top lenders in London & Essex make up to £400/month by sharing with locals.
- Sarah, Chigwell [✅ Verified Lender]
Your Tool Protection Toolkit
Verified Locals
Every borrower is identity-verified before they can book. You aren't just lending to "the internet" - you’re lending to a vetted member of your local community.
Guaranteed Payments
No awkward "cash on the doorstep." All payments are handled securely through the platform. You get paid the moment the tool is returned.
Complete Control
You are the boss of your shed. You set the daily price, decide when the tool is available, and choose exactly who you feel comfortable lending to.
Lender Peace of Mind
We take safety seriously. With ID-verified locals, transparent two-way ratings, and clear community guidelines, we make sure your tools - and your time - are always respected.