This file is generated from entitymap.json. Do not edit it directly. It lists 18 entities that HSS publishes evidence for, with the source page behind every statement.
The operating company behind hss.com, registered in England and Wales as HSS ProService Limited, company number 11084154. It trades consumer facing as HSS DIY and trade facing as HSS ProService.
PART_OF → ProService Building Services Marketplace plcINCLUDES → HSS DIYINCLUDES → HSS ProServiceOFFERS → Tool and equipment hireRELATES_TO → The Hire Service ShopHSS ProService (formerly HSS Hire) is part of ProService Building Services Marketplace plc. HSS DIY is a brand of HSS ProService. It's the same company, not a separate business.
Source: HSS, “About HSS DIY | Hire the Tools, Buy the Materials”, https://www.hss.com/about-us. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Trading name: HSS ProService Limited. Registered company number: 11084154. Registered address: Building 2, Think Park, Mosley Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1FQ.
Source: HSS, “About HSS DIY | Hire the Tools, Buy the Materials”, https://www.hss.com/about-us. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
We have over 20,000 products to hire and buy. HSS ProService is approved by HMRC as a registered dealer in controlled oil.
Source: HSS, “About HSS DIY | Hire the Tools, Buy the Materials”, https://www.hss.com/about-us. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
The parent company of HSS ProService Limited. It is the group entity that the HSS brands resolve up to.
INCLUDES → HSS ProService LimitedHSS ProService (formerly HSS Hire) is part of ProService Building Services Marketplace plc.
Source: HSS, “About HSS DIY | Hire the Tools, Buy the Materials”, https://www.hss.com/about-us. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
The consumer and self-build facing brand operated by HSS ProService Limited on hss.com. It is a brand of the same company, not a separate business.
PART_OF → HSS ProService LimitedOFFERS → Tool and equipment hireHSS DIY is a brand of HSS ProService. It's the same company, not a separate business.
Source: HSS, “About HSS DIY | Hire the Tools, Buy the Materials”, https://www.hss.com/about-us. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Hire from HSS DIY for the best selection of tools, equipment & building materials. You'll find 1000's of products to hire online for various DIY & construction jobs.
Source: HSS, “Hire Tools, Plant & Equipment with HSS DIY - UK's leading Tool Rental”, https://www.hss.com/hire. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
The trade and credit account facing brand operated by HSS ProService Limited, serving customers through the HSS ProService Marketplace. It was formerly known as HSS Hire.
PART_OF → HSS ProService LimitedHSS ProService serves trade and credit-account customers through HSS ProService Marketplace.
Source: HSS, “About HSS DIY | Hire the Tools, Buy the Materials”, https://www.hss.com/about-us. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
The original 1957 business in Kensington, London from which HSS grew. It is the historic origin of the HSS name, not a currently trading entity.
PRECEDES → HSS ProService LimitedWe started in 1957 as The Hire Service Shop, a single shop in Kensington, London, founded on the observation that most people need a concrete mixer roughly once in their lives. That grew into HSS, and for decades the business traded as HSS Hire.
Source: HSS, “About HSS DIY | Hire the Tools, Buy the Materials”, https://www.hss.com/about-us. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
The customer contact route for hss.com. Support runs through live chat on weekdays and an online helpdesk email address.
PART_OF → HSS ProService LimitedCustomer support for hss.com is provided by live chat, available weekdays 9am to 5pm, and by email at onlinehelpdesk@hss.com for website related queries.
Source: HSS, “Contact Us - HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/contact. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
The core service HSS provides. Customers hire tools, plant and equipment for construction, trade, self-build and DIY work rather than buying them outright.
INCLUDES → Compaction equipment hireINCLUDES → Floor sander hireINCLUDES → Access tower and scaffold tower hireINCLUDES → Boom lift and cherry picker hireINCLUDES → Generator hireINCLUDES → Air conditioner hireINCLUDES → Dryer and dehumidifier hireINCLUDES → Carpet cleaner hireINCLUDES → Wood chipper and garden shredder hireINCLUDES → Portable toilet and welfare unit hireHire from HSS DIY for the best selection of tools, equipment & building materials. You'll find 1000's of products to hire online for various DIY & construction jobs.
Source: HSS, “Hire Tools, Plant & Equipment with HSS DIY - UK's leading Tool Rental”, https://www.hss.com/hire. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Hire of plate compactors, trench rammers and rollers used to compact sub-base, sand, gravel and hardcore before paving, driveways and groundworks.
PART_OF → Tool and equipment hireSUITED_FOR → Paving, driveways and sub-base compaction OFFERS → HSS ProService LimitedHSS hires a full range of compaction plant for trade, self-build and DIY use, with free delivery on hundreds of items.
Source: HSS, “Wacker Plate Hire & Plate Compactor Hire | HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/concreting-compaction/compaction-equipment-hire. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Wacker plates are the workhorse for paving, driveways and sub-base compaction over sand, gravel and hardcore. Available in petrol and electric, in weights from around 50kg up to 200kg+ for heavier sub-bases.
Source: HSS, “Wacker Plate Hire & Plate Compactor Hire | HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/concreting-compaction/compaction-equipment-hire. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Trench rammers are narrow-footprint compactors built for cohesive soils and confined spaces, because plates don't develop enough downward force on cohesive material.
Source: HSS, “Wacker Plate Hire & Plate Compactor Hire | HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/concreting-compaction/compaction-equipment-hire. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Hire of drum and edging floor sanders used to strip, smooth and restore wooden floors. Suitable for softwood and hardwood floorboards, not for laminate, vinyl or LVT.
PART_OF → Tool and equipment hireSUITED_FOR → Stripping and restoring wooden floorboards CONFLICTS_WITH → Laminate, vinyl and LVT flooringHire a floor sander from HSS to strip, smooth and restore wooden floors to a professional finish. The upright drum floor sander is the workhorse for any room over a few square metres.
Source: HSS, “Floor Sander Hire | Drum & Edging Sanders Hire | HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/sanding-fixing/floor-sanding-equipment. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Its 8-inch sanding drum quickly removes old varnish, paint, stains and surface damage from softwood and hardwood floorboards. They are not suitable for laminate, vinyl or LVT.
Source: HSS, “Floor Sander Hire | Drum & Edging Sanders Hire | HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/sanding-fixing/floor-sanding-equipment. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Every hire includes an RCD safety breaker as standard. All machines are available with same-day delivery on orders placed before 12pm.
Source: HSS, “Floor Sander Hire | Drum & Edging Sanders Hire | HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/sanding-fixing/floor-sanding-equipment. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Hire of scaffold towers, access towers and work platforms that give access to higher working environments for building renovation, decorating and maintenance, indoors and outdoors.
PART_OF → Tool and equipment hireSUITED_FOR → Working at height on renovation and decorating jobs RELATES_TO → Boom lift and cherry picker hireAt HSS, you can hire scaffold towers and platform equipments, that are reliable choice for any work environment.
Source: HSS, “Scaffold Towers for Hire | Access Platform Hire & Rental - HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/access/access-towers-platforms. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
The scaffold towers and platforms give you access to higher working environments for jobs such as building renovations. Whether it's an indoor or outdoor project you'll find a platform or access tower to suit your needs.
Source: HSS, “Scaffold Towers for Hire | Access Platform Hire & Rental - HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/access/access-towers-platforms. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Hire of cherry pickers and boom lifts in a range of sizes and power options, giving access to height for construction, decorating, renovation and maintenance work indoors and outdoors.
PART_OF → Tool and equipment hireSUITED_FOR → Construction, decorating, renovation and maintenance at height HSS offers a range of cherry pickers and boom lifts that are available to hire, giving access to a range of heights for a number of jobs both indoors and outdoors. A safe and popular option for working at height.
Source: HSS, “Cherry Picker Hire & Boom Lifts Hire - HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/powered-access/boom-lifts. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Choose from diesel, electric and bi-fuel powered lifts for construction, decorating, renovation and maintenance jobs.
Source: HSS, “Cherry Picker Hire & Boom Lifts Hire - HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/powered-access/boom-lifts. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Hire of petrol and diesel generators from 750W to 100kVA and above, including silenced and road-towable models, for temporary and standby power.
PART_OF → Tool and equipment hireENABLES → Temporary and standby power on siteHSS offers petrol and diesel generator hire from 750W to 100kVA and above, giving you a wide variety of generators to suit any circumstance, with runtimes from 3 to 24 hours.
Source: HSS, “Generator Hire | Portable, Petrol & Silenced Generator Hire - HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/power/domestic-generators. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
A selection of our hire generators is also silenced and road-towable.
Source: HSS, “Generator Hire | Portable, Petrol & Silenced Generator Hire - HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/power/domestic-generators. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Hire of portable air conditioning units for domestic and commercial cooling, from compact units to commercial and larger air-handling units, for offices, events, sites and homes.
PART_OF → Tool and equipment hireSUITED_FOR → Cooling offices, events, sites and homes Our range of quality air conditioners are available to hire and can be used in several locations. Built to create and circulate a cool flow of air when rooms get too warm.
Source: HSS, “Air Conditioner Hire | From £60 per week, Nationwide Delivery | HSS”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/air-con-cooling/air-conditioners. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
You'll be able to control the power and the speed of the air-con units so you'll be able to cool various room sizes. From compact sized to commercial units and larger air-handling units.
Source: HSS, “Air Conditioner Hire | From £60 per week, Nationwide Delivery | HSS”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/air-con-cooling/air-conditioners. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Hire of portable dryers, warm air dryers and pump dehumidifiers used to tackle damp, remove moisture and dry out workspaces, homes and construction sites.
PART_OF → Tool and equipment hireSUITED_FOR → Drying out workspaces, homes and construction sites PREVENTS → Damp and excess humidityHire dehumidifiers and dryers from HSS to quickly tackle damp problems and moisture removal. Our professional range of dehumidifiers and dryers are ideal for drying out workspaces, homes, and construction sites.
Source: HSS, “Dryer & Dehumidifier Hire for Damp, Flood & Moisture Control | HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/pumping-drying/dryers-dehumidifiers. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
At HSS, you can hire from an extensive range of portable dryers, warm air dryers and pump dehumidifiers. Some models automatically purge water through the hose directly into a sink or drain.
Source: HSS, “Dryer & Dehumidifier Hire for Damp, Flood & Moisture Control | HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/pumping-drying/dryers-dehumidifiers. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Hire of spray extraction and rotary carpet cleaning machines for deep cleaning carpets and upholstery in homes, small offices, hotels and healthcare environments.
PART_OF → Tool and equipment hireSUITED_FOR → Deep cleaning carpets in homes, offices, hotels and healthcare settings HSS DIY hires carpet cleaners that are compact, easy to use, and designed for maximum manoeuvrability, to ensure a professional deep clean in homes, small offices, hotels, and healthcare environments.
Source: HSS, “Carpet Cleaners Hire | Cleaning and Floorcare - HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/cleaning-floorcare/carpet-cleaners. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Spray extraction models leave carpets and upholstery almost completely dry in minutes. Heavy-duty rotary cleaners are engineered to clean in a single pass, which suits larger areas.
Source: HSS, “Carpet Cleaners Hire | Cleaning and Floorcare - HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/cleaning-floorcare/carpet-cleaners. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Hire of electric, petrol and diesel powered wood chippers and garden shredders used to process pruned branches, foliage and leaves into compost.
PART_OF → Tool and equipment hireSUITED_FOR → Processing garden waste into compost Get rid of all that garden waste and recycle it back into the garden. The range includes electric, petrol and diesel powered machines with tough blades.
Source: HSS, “Wood Chipper Hire | Garden Shredder Hire - HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/outdoor-gardening/garden-shredders-wood-chippers. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
The machines handle pruned light branches, foliage, and leaves ready to turn into compost. For thick woody material, a heavy-duty petrol model is recommended.
Source: HSS, “Wood Chipper Hire | Garden Shredder Hire - HSS DIY”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/outdoor-gardening/garden-shredders-wood-chippers. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Hire of self-contained portable toilets and site welfare units, delivered and serviced nationwide, meeting the welfare requirements of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
PART_OF → Tool and equipment hireREGULATED_BY → Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015Portable toilet and welfare unit hire from HSS, self-contained units delivered and serviced nationwide, with weekly cleaning, tank emptying and consumables included.
Source: HSS, “Portable Toilet Hire | Serviced Units, Nationwide Delivery | HSS”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/building-siteworks/portable-toilets-welfare. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
Every hire meets the welfare requirements set out in the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, Schedule 2. Same-day delivery is available on orders placed before 12pm; next-day delivery is standard across mainland UK.
Source: HSS, “Portable Toilet Hire | Serviced Units, Nationwide Delivery | HSS”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/building-siteworks/portable-toilets-welfare. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.
The UK regulations governing health, safety and welfare on construction projects. Schedule 2 sets the minimum welfare facilities that must be provided on site.
COVERS → Portable toilet and welfare unit hireEvery hire meets the welfare requirements set out in the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, Schedule 2.
Source: HSS, “Portable Toilet Hire | Serviced Units, Nationwide Delivery | HSS”, https://www.hss.com/hire/c/building-siteworks/portable-toilets-welfare. Retrieved 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z. Published by HSS.