Welcome to Parkes Hire - Plant, Tool and Equipment Hire in Derry/Londonderry

We’re a family owed and run business founded back in the 1970’s when the plant hire industry was in its infancy. Our aim back then was to provide a quality service at competitive rates; three generations later, this philosophy hasn’t changed. Our name has become synonymous with quality and nearly always the first choice for the hire requirements for projects throughout the North West and beyond. We have been associated with all the North West’s major construction and demolition projects. Off-course our range of plant has expand quite considerably and as well as offering the largest range of plant and equipment in the North West we have also set up a dedicated Powered Access and Cabin hire division.

Featured Products

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About Us

Parkes Hire is a family run business formed in the 1970s. We offer a wide range of services to cover all of your trade or home DIY needs. We can provide support and assistance to recommend the best tools for the job.

What We Do

Our hire service covers everything from a heavy duty boom lift, right down to a small hammer, plus everything in between. Whether you need equipment for DIY, for your construction business, or you are running an event during the City of Culture 2013, we can provide the equipment hire you need.



Some of Our Products

Diggers , Dumpers, Rollers, Mixers, Telehandlers, Pumps, Compressors, Air Tools, Welders, Generators, Tower Lights, Power Packs, Skidsteer Loaders, Rammers, Vibrating Plates, Trailers, Angle Grinders, Saws, Diamond Blades, Sanders, Forklifts.

Get Ready For Summer

We have all the tools and equipment you need for your garden to get it ready for the summer. Check out our full range of Landscaping and Gardening products.

Stihl Dealer

G A Parke & Sons Ltd are authorised agents for Stihl Outdoor Power Products. See more of the Stihl range at our Derry~Londonderry showroom.

Contact Details

Parkes Hire
Newbuildings Industrial Estate
Victoria Road, Londonderry,
BT47 2SX
Tel: 028 7134 1393