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Operated plant hire · Chelmsford & Essex
Digger and Driver Hire in Chelmsford, Essex
Mini digger hire with an experienced operator for groundworks, landscaping, trenches and site clearance — for homeowners, builders and commercial clients across Essex.
Operated mini digger hire, done properly
Hiring a digger on its own means arranging transport, insurance and someone competent to drive it. With our digger and driver hire service you get the machine and an experienced operator, so the work is done efficiently and safely and you can get on with the rest of your project.
We work for homeowners tackling extensions and garden projects, builders and groundworkers who need extra capacity, and commercial clients preparing sites across Chelmsford and Essex.
Machines available
Tell us about the job, the access and the ground conditions and we will confirm the right machine and attachments for it. Get in touch to discuss your job.
NPORS qualified operator
Fully insured: £10 million public liability insurance
Typical digger hire jobs
- Footings and foundations for extensions and outbuildings
- Trenches for drainage, soakaways, water, gas and cable runs
- Garden landscaping, levelling and reducing levels
- Driveway, patio and base preparation
- Pond and lake digging
- Tree stump and root removal
- Site clearance and general muck shifting
- Groundworks support for builders and contractors
Looking for a complete job rather than a machine and operator? See our groundwork, site clearance and tree works services.
Our mini digger at work
Recent operated digger hire jobs in Essex: levelling a large garden, digging an in-ground trampoline pit and trenching across a paddock.
Why hire a digger with a driver?
Safer on site
An experienced operator understands safe digging practice, working near structures and how to avoid damage to your property.
Faster results
A skilled driver will typically get far more done in a day than someone using a machine for the first time.
No hassle
No trailer, no transport, no learning curve. We arrive with the machine and take it away when the job is done.
Digger and driver hire across Essex
We provide operated mini digger hire from our Chelmsford base to:
Digger and driver hire FAQs
What is digger and driver hire?
Digger and driver hire (also called operated plant hire) means we supply the machine and an experienced operator. You don’t need to transport, operate or insure the digger yourself — we turn up, do the digging and take the machine away.
What jobs is a mini digger with driver suitable for?
Typical jobs include foundations and footings, trenches for drainage, water and cables, garden landscaping and levelling, driveway and patio preparation, pond digging, stump and root removal, and general site clearance.
How much access do you need?
It depends on the machine. Smaller micro and mini diggers can fit through narrow side access, while larger machines need wider gates. Tell us the narrowest point of the access route when you ask for a quote and we will confirm what will fit.
Do I need to know where underground services are?
Yes. Before any digging the location of underground services such as gas, water, electric and telecoms should be identified. Please share any plans or information you have about services on site; we will discuss a safe method of work with you before starting.
Can you remove the spoil?
Let us know when you request a quote whether you need spoil removed or left on site, and we will explain the options for your job.
Do you hire by the hour, half day or day?
Get in touch with details of your job and we will quote on the basis that suits it best.
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Tell us what you need digging, where, and the access width — photos by WhatsApp are ideal.