When you own a construction company, there will be times when you will need to rent a piece of construction equipment to do a specific job. If you have never rented a piece of equipment before, it is important to take certain things into consideration when renting the equipment. The guide below provides you with the information you need to ensure that you cover all of your bases when renting a piece of construction equipment.

Consider How Long You Will Need to Use the Piece of Equipment

The first thing you need to do is to consider how long you will need to use the equipment. Many rental companies allow you to rent the equipment for only a few hours, a day, a few days, or even on a weekly basis. If you know that you are unsure how long you will need the equipment for, it is best to rent it for a day at first to see how much work you can get done with it and then assess how long it will take you to finish the project. You can then go back to the rental company and rent it for the time period you think you will need it.

Consider How You Are Going to Get the Equipment to the Jobsite

Next, you need to consider how you are going to get the piece of equipment to the jobsite. If you do not have a trailer to tow it on, you may want to ask the rental company if they offer delivery options or if there are trailers available for you to rent, as well.

Consider Where You Plan to Safely Store the Equipment

If you are going to be using the equipment for a few weeks, you need to be sure that you create a safe place to store the equipment when it is not in use. You may want to rent some construction fencing to place around the equipment to ensure that it is secure at all times.

Consider if Your Business Insurance Will Cover the Equipment

When you rent the piece of equipment, you need to find out if your business insurance will cover the equipment or if you need to pay for the insurance that the company offers. If anything happens to the equipment when it is in your possession, you will have to pay for the repairs, if it is not properly insured. You can contact your insurance company to inquire about the insurance coverage before renting the equipment to be sure of the coverage.

Be sure to return the equipment on time so that you do not have to pay an extra fee for it. Find out if it needs to be full of gas or cleaned before being returned, as well.

For more information about renting equipment, contact a contractor equipment rental company.

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