Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone Reviews 31

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

Unit 2B, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Park Farm Road, CT19 5EY Folkestone, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a stair pallet trolley It was just what I needed to move washing machine,fridge freezer,electric cooker and several heavy item's of furniture to a second floor flat. The service was grea... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The gent in the shop was a great help when I went in for some advice on what I would need for a decorating job I had and wether what I'd found online was right. He then showed us what we was looking... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dead easy process for hiring, booed online, had good communications direct from the hire site itself. Staff at the Folkestone site were very courteous and helpful. When I collected and dropped off. Wi... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The rotowash was nearly new and in very good order. However the pressure washer was old and nearing the end of it's life. It's pull cord snapped 3rd time of starting which we mended as the shops not... See more

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Company details

  1. Building Equipment Hire Service
  2. Tool Rental Service

Written by the company

Brandon Hire Station is the specialist tool hire and equipment hire division of Vp plc and is one of the UK’s largest providers of tools and equipment for Industry, Construction and DIY. Whether you work locally, regionally or nationally, we endeavour to meet all of your requirements. All of our customers are provided with a single point of contact, making your experience hassle free. As a national tool hire company, we have a branch network supported by over 450 vehicles to ensure we meet your demands as a customer. We track individual orders in real time as they move around the country. So for every single delivery or collection, we will be able update our customers of delivery and van locations in real time. This helps to provide real-time visibility for our customers and give you the ability to track orders and receive an electronic delivery and collection note. Think Tool Hire. Think Brandon Hire Station. More customers are choosing tools and equipment from Brandon Hire Station which offers exceptional customer support services, through our National Customer Service Centre and designated account managers. All designed to make your experience with us hassle free. We provide tools and equipment with delivery guaranteed within an agreed timescale at a number of locations through our branded vehicles and FORS accredited drivers. Over 2200 Catalogue Items. 100+ Locations Throughout the UK. 450+ Delivery Vehicles.


Contact info

  • Unit 2B, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Park Farm Road, CT19 5EY, Folkestone, United Kingdom

  • 01303 276 319

4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

31 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a stair pallet trolley

I ordered a stair pallet trolley
It was just what I needed to move washing machine,fridge freezer,electric cooker and several heavy item's of furniture to a second floor flat.
The service was great. I would recommend this company.

11 September 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Good morning, thank you for your review of your recent Pallet Truck hire. It's great to know this was just what you needed to move the heavy kitchen items and furniture and we're pleased to hear you received great service from our team. We appreciate your recommendation and hope we can support you again in future. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super easy from start to finish

Super easy from start to finish. Nice bunch of blokes in the local branch.

24 April 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Hi Anthony, thank you for your great review of our Folkestone branch. We're glad to hear that you received friendly service and found our hire process easy. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company and Folkestone local…

Excellent company and Folkestone local branch. Really kind and helped me out. Would definitely use again.

5 April 2025
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Hi Frances, thank you for your great review about our Folkestone branch. We're pleased to hear the team were very helpful and we hope we can support you again soon. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent communication

Excellent communication. Friendly, helpful team. Highly recommended and would not hesitate to use again.

11 November 2024
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Hi T, thank you for your review and recommendation. We're delighted to hear that you found our communication excellent and our team friendly and helpful. We hope we will see you again soon. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Hi Dean, thank you for your positive feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found our Folkestone branch team polite and friendly. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to hire and machine was ready when…

Easy to hire and machine was ready when I arrived
Job done

27 August 2024
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Hi Andrew, thank you for your 5-star review. We're pleased to hear that the hiring process was easy and that the machine was ready for you upon arrival. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price and great help and advice

Great price and great help and advice

31 August 2024
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Hi, thank you for your positive review. We're pleased to hear that you were impressed with our prices and appreciated the help and advice provided by our team. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great prompt service and was delivered…

Great prompt service and was delivered when they said it would be.

15 August 2024
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Hi Brod, thank you for your 5-star review. We're pleased to hear that you were satisfied with the prompt service and timely delivery from our Folkestone team. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Really easy to arrange and we were shown how to use the sander on arrival - a smooth and sleek service

25 July 2024
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Hi Nicola, thank you for your positive feedback about your recent hire experience. We're delighted to hear that arranging the sander was easy and that you found our service smooth and sleek. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hiring a generator was made easy.

Hiring a generator was made simple and easy for me, with a helpful explanation over the phone at my first enquiry, and then when picking up the item on the day.
All your colleagues were pleasant and efficient.

16 July 2024
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Hi Dave, thank you for your 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that hiring a generator was simple and easy for you, and that our Folkestone team was pleasant and efficient throughout the process. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dead easy process for hiring

Dead easy process for hiring, booed online, had good communications direct from the hire site itself. Staff at the Folkestone site were very courteous and helpful. When I collected and dropped off. Will certainly be using them again.

23 July 2024
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Hi Martin, thank you for your positive review. We're delighted to hear that you found the hiring process easy and that our Folkestone team was courteous and helpful. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good quality service at the Folkestone…

Good quality service at the Folkestone branch. I hired a mixer and also a plate on short notice which they managed to sort out for me. Very good would recommend.

4 July 2024
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Hi Kenny, thank you for your 5-star review. We're pleased to hear that you had a positive experience at our Folkestone branch and that we could assist you on short notice. We appreciate your recommendation. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good and bad.

The rotowash was nearly new and in very good order. However the pressure washer was old and nearing the end of it's life. It's pull cord snapped 3rd time of starting which we mended as the shops not open at all during weekends. The throttle was stuck in one position so was really difficult to move. The hande for moving it was broken and a temporary bolt had been bodged in.

25 June 2024
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Hi Mr Pluckrose, thank you for your detailed feedback. We're glad to hear that the rotowash met your expectations, but apologise for the issues you encountered with the pressure washer. If you still need to speak to our team concerning this issue please give us a call on 0370 99 00 999. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

friendly and easy to collect and return…

friendly and easy to collect and return the item

30 April 2024
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Hi Mrs F, thank you for your positive review. We're delighted to hear that you found our service friendly and found it easy to collect and return the equipment. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy process on line

Quick and easy process on line, team and the Folkestone shop good team, helpful, no messing, just good service as normal.

24 April 2024
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Hi Nick, thank you for your 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you found our online order process quick and easy, and that our team at the Folkestone branch provided you with helpful and efficient service. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent efficient and friendly…

Excellent efficient and friendly service with detailed explanation as to using the hired equipment ... highly recomm

15 April 2024
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Good morning, thank you for your 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that our Folkestone team provided efficient and friendly service during your hire. We hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Customer service was on point…

The gent in the shop was a great help when I went in for some advice on what I would need for a decorating job I had and wether what I'd found online was right.
He then showed us what we was looking at so we could get height measurements correct so that was an added bonus. He theb said he'd have it ready and waiting for us Monday morning.

25 January 2024
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Good afternoon, thank you for sharing your hire experience with us. We're glad to hear that a member of our Folkestone team was able to provide helpful advice and get you the right equipment for your decorating job. Thank you for choosing to hire with us and please don't hesitate to reach out if we can support you again in the future. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I don’t believe I have had my petrol cost reimbursed

I don’t believe I have had my petrol cost reimbursed?? I took it back with a full tank and your employee confirmed that and said he would organise this. I wasn’t given any paperwork, on hindsight I should have asked for some sort of confirmation at the time! (Lesson learnt for me , I have never hired anything before (so am new to this process))

15 January 2024
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Hi Trevor, thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry to hear that you have not received a refund that you were expecting. We have passed this on to our team to investigate this for you. If you would like to talk to our customer team directly you can also contact us on 0370 99 00 999. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Rude service

Terrible Rude service. Was accused of stealing equipment and had a lot of abuse from staff in store.
Will NEVER use your company again for any of my hire needs.
Shame on yourselves

23 July 2023
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Hi, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are extremely sorry to hear about your experience, and would like to apologise for the service you received. We will be looking into this matter internally. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very long queue to get to speak to the…

Very long queue to get to speak to the station attendant.
Wacker plate not available despite booking it online (including payment).
Attendant was apologetic and kind but not much he could do.
Refund processed on next working day.

14 June 2023
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Reply from Brandon Hire Station - Folkestone

Hi Morad, thank you for your review. We always endeavour to have stock available and apologise that we weren’t able to fulfil your hire in this instance. We are very sorry you weren’t made aware of this sooner. Kind regards, the Brandon Hire Station team.

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