The terms that govern every hire from FPC Tool Hire.
Last updated: 27 July 2026
These Terms and Conditions ("Conditions") govern all contracts for the hire of tools, machinery, plant, equipment, and accessories ("Equipment") by Fixings & Powertool Center Limited, trading as FPC Tool Hire ("the Company", "we", "us") to any customer ("the Hirer"). By taking possession of Equipment or signing a hire agreement, the Hirer agrees to be bound by these Conditions.
"Equipment" means any tool, machine, plant, accessory, or item supplied by the Company for hire, together with any associated consumables, attachments, and documentation.
"Hire Period" means the period commencing on delivery or collection of the Equipment and ending on its return to the Company in an acceptable condition.
"Hire Charges" means the rates and charges set out in the Company's current price list or as agreed in writing.
"Working Day" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday in England and Wales.
2.1 No contract shall be formed until the Company has accepted the Hirer's order in writing or by supplying the Equipment, whichever occurs first.
2.2 These Conditions prevail over any terms put forward by the Hirer. Any variation must be agreed in writing and signed by a director of the Company.
2.3 The Hirer must be aged 18 or over. The Company may require proof of identity and address before releasing Equipment.
3.1 Hire Charges are calculated from the date of delivery or collection up to but not including the date on which the Equipment is returned to the Company. A minimum hire period of one day applies.
3.2 Charges are based on calendar days (or weeks/months as agreed). A minimum hire period of one day applies unless otherwise stated.
3.3 All Hire Charges are exclusive of VAT, which will be added at the prevailing rate.
3.4 Payment is due on or before collection unless the Company has agreed credit terms in writing. Overdue accounts shall attract interest at 8% above the Bank of England base rate per annum under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
3.5 The Company reserves the right to require a refundable security deposit before releasing Equipment. Deposits will be returned on safe return of the Equipment subject to any deductions for damage, loss, or outstanding charges.
3.6 The Hirer shall reimburse the Company for any reasonable collection or recovery costs incurred as a result of non-payment.
4.1 Where the Company agrees to deliver Equipment, delivery shall be to the address specified at the time of booking. The Hirer shall ensure adequate access and a responsible person is available to receive delivery.
4.2 Delivery times are estimates only and the Company accepts no liability for delays beyond its reasonable control.
4.3 Risk in the Equipment passes to the Hirer on delivery or collection from the Company's premises.
4.4 The Hirer must inspect the Equipment on receipt and report any pre-existing damage to the Company within 4 hours. Failure to do so may result in the Hirer being held responsible for any damage noted on return.
5.1 The Hirer shall use the Equipment solely for the purpose for which it was designed and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and applicable health and safety legislation.
5.2 The Equipment must only be operated by competent, trained, and (where required) licensed persons.
5.3 The Hirer shall not:
5.4 The Hirer shall comply with all relevant legislation, including but not limited to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, PUWER 1998, LOLER 1998, and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, as applicable.
6.1 The Hirer is responsible for the safe custody and proper care of the Equipment throughout the Hire Period.
6.2 The Hirer shall keep the Equipment clean and properly lubricated, store it securely when not in use, and protect it from weather and vandalism.
6.3 The Hirer shall not carry out any repairs to the Equipment without the Company's prior written consent. If Equipment becomes defective, the Hirer must notify the Company immediately and cease using it.
6.4 Consumable items (such as blades, drill bits, and fuel) are not included in the Hire Charges unless expressly stated.
7.1 Subject to clause 18, the Hirer is liable for all loss, theft, or damage to the Equipment (fair wear and tear excepted) from the time of delivery until return to the Company.
7.2 In the event of loss, theft, or irreparable damage, the Hirer shall pay to the Company the full replacement cost of the Equipment at current list prices.
7.3 In the event of theft or malicious damage, the Hirer must report the matter to the police immediately and provide the Company with a crime reference number within 48 hours of discovery.
7.4 Hire Charges will continue to accrue until the Company receives full payment for replacement or until repaired Equipment is returned, whichever is sooner.
7.5 The Hirer's liability under this clause 7 is subject to clause 18 (Loss and Damage Waiver).
8.1 The Hirer must return the Equipment to the Company's premises (or arrange a pre-agreed collection) in the same clean condition as supplied, on or before the agreed return date.
8.2 Equipment returned in a dirty condition may be subject to a cleaning charge.
8.3 The Hire Period, and the Customer's responsibility for the Equipment under these Terms, continues until the Equipment is physically received by the Company. Hire Charges for that period are calculated in accordance with clause 3.1.
8.4 Equipment left outside the Company's premises outside of opening hours is done so at the Hirer's risk until it is formally checked in by Company staff.
9.1 The Company warrants that Equipment will be fit for purpose and in good working order at the start of the Hire Period.
9.2 If Equipment breaks down or becomes defective through no fault of the Hirer, the Hirer must notify the Company as soon as practicable. The Company will use reasonable endeavours to repair or replace the Equipment promptly.
9.3 No Hire Charges shall be payable in respect of any period during which Equipment is unavailable due to a breakdown not caused by the Hirer, provided the Company is notified promptly.
9.4 The Company's liability in the event of breakdown is limited to the refund or cancellation of Hire Charges for the period of unavailability. The Company shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential losses.
10.1 Nothing in these Conditions shall limit or exclude the Company's liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.
10.2 Subject to Clause 10.1, the Company's total liability to the Hirer in contract, tort (including negligence), misrepresentation, or otherwise, arising under or in connection with any hire contract, shall not exceed the total Hire Charges paid in respect of that hire.
10.3 The Company shall not be liable for any indirect, special, or consequential loss, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of business, or loss of anticipated savings.
10.4 The Company does not exclude liability for defective Equipment under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 where the Hirer is a consumer.
The Hirer shall indemnify and hold harmless the Company against all claims, costs, damages, and expenses arising out of or in connection with: (a) the Hirer's use of the Equipment; (b) any breach of these Conditions by the Hirer; or (c) any act, omission, or negligence of the Hirer or its employees, agents, or sub-contractors.
12.1 The Hirer shall maintain adequate public and third-party liability insurance covering any liability arising from the use of the Equipment. This requirement applies to all hires and is not affected by the Loss and Damage Waiver.
12.2 Except where the Loss and Damage Waiver applies under clause 18, the Hirer is responsible for ensuring adequate insurance is in place covering the Equipment against theft, loss and damage during the Hire Period.
12.3 Evidence of insurance may be requested by the Company prior to hire commencing.
13.1 The Company may terminate the hire immediately and require the return of Equipment if:
13.2 On termination, all outstanding Hire Charges and other sums shall become immediately due and payable.
13.3 The Hirer may return Equipment early; however, Hire Charges may remain payable for any minimum hire period agreed at the time of booking.
The Company shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, flood, fire, epidemic, war, civil unrest, government action, or supply chain disruption.
The Company will process personal data provided by the Hirer in accordance with its Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Personal data will be used for the purpose of managing the hire contract and will not be shared with third parties except as required by law.
16.1 These Conditions constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior representations, discussions, and agreements relating to the subject matter.
16.2 If any provision of these Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall be severed without affecting the remainder.
16.3 No waiver of any breach of these Conditions shall be effective unless in writing, and shall not constitute a continuing waiver.
16.4 The Hirer may not assign any rights or obligations under the hire contract without the Company's prior written consent.
These Conditions and all contracts formed under them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
18.1 The Loss and Damage Waiver is not insurance. It is our agreement not to recover from you the cost of replacing or repairing hired equipment that is accidentally damaged, destroyed or stolen during the hire period, provided the conditions in this section are met. We are not authorised to sell insurance and do not do so.
18.2 The LDW is charged at 10% of the hire charge for the equipment, excluding VAT, delivery and any other charges. VAT is applied to the LDW at the standard rate.
18.3 The LDW is applied to every hire by default. You may decline it only if you hold your own insurance covering hired-in plant and tools for at least the full replacement value of the equipment on hire, subject to a minimum of £5,000 per item.
18.4 If you decline the LDW you must provide a valid certificate of insurance before the equipment is released. If we do not receive it, the LDW is reinstated and the hire charge increases accordingly. We may refuse to release equipment until acceptable proof is provided.
18.5 Where the LDW applies and its conditions are met, we will not charge you for accidental damage to the equipment, or for its loss by theft where the conditions in paragraph 18.6 are met.
18.6 Theft is waived only where all of the following apply:
18.7 The LDW does not apply to:
18.8 The LDW does not replace the refundable deposit. The deposit remains payable whether or not the LDW applies, and we may retain it, in whole or in part, toward any amount you remain liable for under this section.
18.9 You must tell us as soon as possible, and in any event within 48 hours, if hired equipment is damaged, lost or stolen. Failure to report within that period means the LDW does not apply.
18.10 Nothing in this section affects your obligations elsewhere in these Conditions, including your duty to keep the equipment secure, to use it properly, and to return it in the condition in which it was supplied.
By collecting, accepting delivery of, or using the Equipment, the Hirer confirms that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
Fixings & Powertool Center Limited, trading as FPC Tool Hire. Company number 03001180. Registered office: 14 Bonehurst Road, Salfords, Redhill, England, RH1 5EQ. VAT registration number: GB 443 1577 56.
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