Stay up to date with the latest rental industry news, product highlights, special offers, and more. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/ Scaffolding rental is an important part of any construction project particularly when there are plenty of jobs that must be completed several feet off the ground. Renting scaffolding is one of the most cost effective options you can have as opposed to actually buying a brand new scaffolding structure or renting a scissor lift. Scaffolding has been used all throughout the history of construction and even if it is just a temporary structure, it provides a great help for workers to reach higher places and work in a convenient platform. More often than not, you can rent semi assembled scaffolding units which can be easily assembled and used on site. Compared to other construction equipment and other related tools, estimating the rental cost for scaffolding is somewhat straightforward and can be easily completed if you have at least a basic guide for estimating rental cost. Here’s how. To estimate the scaffolding rental cost, measure first the total length of the area where you are planning to use the scaffolding. The distance will commonly enfold around the four corners of the building which is typical where you are planning to place scaffolding around the building in order to ensure continuous work. Also measure the maximum height of the building where you need to reach using your scaffolding. Once you have the measurements, you can now make inquiries from a construction scaffolding rental company either within your locality or you can use the internet, such as RentalHawk.com, to find a building supply company or a rental company where you can ask for a current quote. Depending on your preference, you can opt for a weekly or monthly rental rate for each scaffolding unit based on the size from your measurement. Scaffolding rental is not typically economical for renting for a day or two. Typical scaffolding units commonly measure 8 feet by 6 feet depending on the manufacturer of the scaffolding. To get a proper calculation, divide the total length of the area where you are planning to use the scaffolding with the total length of the scaffolding units. This will help you come up with an exact calculation of the total number of scaffolding units you need from the scaffolding rental company which will completely extend over the total length of the working area. Also divide the maximum height with the height of the standard scaffolding so you can have an estimated calculation of the number of units the working area will need based on height. Once you have the figures, multiply the overall number of scaffolding units with the daily rental cost from the scaffolding rental company so you can have the exact amount you need for your rental budget. Also estimate the number of days or weeks you will need the units which may vary a lot depending on the expanse of the job that must be completed. You can multiply the number by the daily rental rate so you can find out the actual cost of the scaffolding rental. For a more accurate cost estimate, just use RentalHawk.com to find a scaffolding rental company and ask for a direct quote based on your calculations. Save your time, energy, and your money. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/How-to-Estimate-the-Cost-of-Scaffolding-Rental/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/58 The wood chipper is a very important and convenient tool when it comes to getting rid of huge tree limbs in a jiffy. Wood chipper is an efficient alternative in reducing and cutting tree branches versus using a chainsaw and stacking them for burning. If you have a lot of branches you want to get rid, the wood chipper is your most handy tool for getting the job done. But you have to understand that if you are not in the wood chipping business and you seldom need the equipment, it would be more practical if you consider your options with a wood chipper rental. But then again, renting a wood chipper entails a few important decisions so you can make sure that you are paying for a tool that is worth your money. Below are some tips you can use when renting a wood chipper. The first thing you need to do when planning for a wood chipper rental is to choose the right size and model for your wood chipping requirement. Companies that rent wood chippers have a wide variety of different models to choose from. However, you need to make your choice based on the requirement of your project. You can visit a website on the internet, such as RentalHawk.com, where you can get a chance to browse for different models of wood chippers for rent which include wood chippers for residential use, industrial, commercial landscaper, and private maintenance that also comes with specific modifications that include resized fuel tanks, feed rollers, and other wood chipper specifications. Do not forget to ask your wood chipper rental company about the instructions on how to effectively use the equipment and learn about the safety features so you can avoid any accidents while using the wood chipper. The rental company should be able to help you on this and help you understand the basics of using the equipment while avoiding any incidents. When you are planning to rent the wood chipper for a long period of time, ask the wood chipper rental company about the maintenance of the equipment. Basic maintenance ideas like storing the chipper, how to transport it, and how to maintain its gas and oil should be understood to avoid problems in the future. This is particularly important when renting old equipment because a lot of things can go wrong when the equipment is not properly maintained when used. Do not forget to keep a copy of the rental agreement with the wood chipper rental company and learn the about the return conditions of the equipment after your rental period is over. You need to know that when you use a wood chipper, there can be a chance for ‘wear and tear’ which can generally affect the performance and condition of the wood chipper that is why you need to clarify it with the renter whether it is included in your rental cost or you will be charged extra for any wear and tear that may appear in the equipment after you return it. Lastly, just make sure you use RentalHawk.com to find the best wood chipper rental. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/What-You-Need-To-Know-About-Wood-Chipper-Rental/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/55 When you are considering your options of renting a forklift either for the first time or to expand your forklift fleet, the wide array of choices you can find in the market can certainly affect your decision and make it more complex and difficult. But because of the versatility and functionality of today’s forklifts, you can select your choice of model based on your requirements and the budget if you are willing to lease a new model or forklift rentals in the industry. So in order to make your selection a lot easier and less complicated, here is a practical guide you can use when you are about to rent a particular forklift model according to the type of business you have and its purpose in your company. Before you rent a forklift regardless of the brand that may catch your attention, it is vital for you to thoroughly evaluate the future job description of your forklift and its role in your business. You can also make your own checklist of important requirements that must be met by the model or brand of the forklift you will decide to buy. Here are a few quick tips when choosing the best forklift rentals that will work according to your specification. When you are choosing forklift rentals, you need to assess first the types of materials and cargo which will be handled by the machine. You can start by identifying the types of cargo which could include delicate furniture, stacked cartons, pallets, and other stack-able goods. You also need to consider whether the forklift will be for indoor or outdoor use. If these things are properly identified, you are guaranteed that you will be able to choose a model which can work perfectly for your type of business. For versatility and durability, you can opt for heavy duty forklifts because they are designed to work perfectly in any type of condition either indoor or outdoor. You also need to consider the type of storage system you use in your business. This is important because you need to find a forklift that will be able to adapt in your working environment. Various warehouses sometimes use different storage modules. There are some who uses only deep racks while others are more comfortable in using push back racks or a double deep rack. There are also warehouses that use a combination of these storage modules in order to accommodate various goods and cargos. There are forklift rentals that offer various models with total functionality and can work on several types of storage modules you may use back in your warehouse facility. Ordinarily, a lot of models today can adapt in wide and narrow aisles although most warehouses have narrow aisles to save some valuable storage space. And because a forklift is considered one of the most functional and flexible type of equipment, its features allow it the capacity for a 90 degree turn, 180 degree turn, and some a 360 degree turn. All in all, whether you choose to lease a new one or rent reconditioned forklift rentals, you can make sure that it will be worth the money you will spend. Just make sure you are using RentalHawk.com to find the best one. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Things-You-Need-To-Know-About-Forklift-Rentals/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/54 Online Trencher Rental is easy and faster. Whether you want to rent a trencher, backhoe, scissor lift or other pieces of equipment, online rentals is the easiest way to go. From the comfort of your home or office, you can use one click of the mouse to spot the equipment you are looking to rent.              What is a Trencher? A Trencher is a piece of equipment used in construction settings to dig trenches. Typical applications are trench digging for pipes or cable laying. Trenchers are also applied in drainage construction. Trenchers come in wide range of sizes and forms; ride on trencher models, walk-behind trencher models as well as the attachments for tractors or skid loaders. Why Rent a Trencher? Buying a trencher is a cost-intensive option for engineering firms, individuals as well as big contractors. It is better to rent trencher than to opt for new trencher purchase (but the large engineering firms may consider buying new one); the former option is cost-effective when compared with the latter. Generally, equipment rental is a cost-effective option whether you are looking for scissor lifts, trenchers, backhoes and renting other pieces of equipment. Do You Need to Rent a Trencher? Go Online Online Trencher Rental provides a fast and easy way to rent a trencher or other pieces of equipment. An excellent part of online equipment reservations is our ‘Users Reviews’. You will get to know what others are saying about the equipment rental company you intend to rent from before contacting them. RentalHawk also provides you with search tools to look for equipment rental stores near your area. For this purpose, you can search by location and make a request for reservation online right there and then. Equipment renting couldn’t have been easier than this – right from the comfort of your home or office, you can use a mouse click to rent your choice of equipment in few seconds. Whether you are an individual, a contractor or an engineering firm, renting a trencher or other construction equipment is low-cost when compared with purchasing a brand new one. Among other benefits of renting equipment rather than buying is that extra cost incurred on maintenance when you buy construction equipment is eliminated.                          Although you can embark on trencher rental or other equipment rental traditionally, it takes a lot of time and may cost you more moving to and fro. Instead, you can stay wherever you are using your computer or smartphones to log on to RentalHawk and rent any equipment of your choice anytime you want. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Trencher-Rental-Guide/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/53 Online Scissor Lift Rental saves you time. The internet has made equipment renting very easy – in fact it has never been this easy. You can decide to search for equipment rental companies near your area by using location search tool provided by RentalHawk. What is a Scissor Lift? Generally, industrial scissor lifts have been used traditionally within production and manufacturing settings, for raising and lowering materials, work pieces as well as people working. A scissor lift is among the industrial lifts; recently, it has been modified to suit both retail and commercial settings. Scissor lifts feature wheels that function in a similar manner as a forklift. As said earlier, this piece of equipment is valuable for completing aerial tasks, especially those tasks that require mobility, height access, speed as well as transporting people and materials above ground level.  Why Rent a Scissor Lift? It is better to rent scissor lift than to opt for new scissor lift purchase; the former option is cost-effective when compared with the latter. Generally, equipment rental is a cost-effective option whether you are looking for a scissor lift, trencher, backhoe or other pieces of equipment. Buying a scissor lift is a cost-intensive option for engineering firms, individuals as well as big contractors. Scissor Lift Equipment Rental Guide Online scissor lift rental is the easiest and fastest way; this also applies to other equipment rentals. One of the most helpful ways to rent equipment online is to use our online equipment rental service. Our exceptional equipment rental service provides independent reviews from users of the various listed equipment rental companies so that you can view what previous customers are saying about them. Alongside the reviews, the inventories of each equipment rental company are listed to enable you to see what each company stocks. You can also browse for equipment or tools required for your job outside the listed companies. Handy equipment search tools have been provided so that you can go to the online rental company that has your required equipment, just by the click of a mouse. Once you locate the scissor lift or other piece of equipment you are looking for, tools are provided to help you book or request an online equipment reservation. The best part is that you can search by location; this way, you would be able find a quality equipment Rental Company near your area. This will in turn reduce equipment delivery costs and also provide you with other convenient features. In this harsh economic environment, you must look for every opportunity to keep cost as low as possible, so that your business can maximize profit. If you are into construction service as an engineering firm, or perhaps you are a contractor or individual, equipment rental (whether scissor lift rental, backhoe rental or trencher rental) is a more cost-effective option. Equipment rental has never been this easy (talking about online equipment rental); with mere click of mouse from the comfort of your home or office, you will be few seconds away from renting your desired equipment. Reviews are provided on listed equipment rental companies so that you can have first-hand information about the nature of their services and what they have in stock. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Top-Tips-for-Scissor-Lift-Rentals/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/52 Rental companies are great options when you are looking for a piece of equipment for construction work, either as an individual, construction firm or construction contractor. From scissor lifts to backhoes as well as trencher, you can rent just about any piece of equipment you need for construction and similar tasks. Equipment rental has become easier since the inception of online shopping and doing just about any transaction on the internet. You can rent any equipment of your choice in a few seconds just with the click of a mouse – no wonder most people prefer transacting online with ease rather than the stressful conventional way of searching, in-person shopping, locating and paying for an item. You can find numerous equipment rental stores online where assortments of tools are displayed for your perusal and subsequent reservation. These tools come in both large and small sizes (depending on your task) to help speed up your task, with excellent reviews. More importantly, it is a lot of savings for you when you rent equipment rather than buy a new one – cost is kept low and profit maximization is achieved. There are a wide range of tools to suit your need, whether you are an individual, an independent contractor or a large engineering or construction firm. Selecting an Equipment Rental Company When you need to embark on scissor rental, trencher rental, backhoe rental or rental of other pieces of equipment, you would need to search for rental companies to choose from. You can log on directly to the site of your choice – if you already have one in mind. But for most people like me who may not have any rental store in mind, it is best to visit RentalHawk.com where you can find top listed rental companies, the reviews of their tools, the various pieces of equipment they have in stock and customers’ reviews on their equipment as well as delivery options. You can also go ahead and reserve equipment online from the same page; it is easy and faster. Don’t forget also that you can search for a rental company by location in order to find a rental company near your area. This would make equipment movement easier, cheaper and more convenient for you. Rental companies make life a whole lot easier whether for equipment renting or otherwise; this is especially true when you don’t have sufficient funds to purchase the item or tool at the moment you need it most. Indeed, equipment rental is cost-effective, handy and helps a company maximize profit as equipment maintenance expenses are eliminated. You can find just any tool you require in a rental store, whether trencher, backhoe, scissor lift and other kinds of equipment. They are also available in various sizes and forms to suit your specific task. So, when you have a need to rent equipment or any tool, go online and find just the right tool that you need. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Rental-Companies,-Tips-for-Making-a-Better-Choice/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/46 There are many reasons why as a company, you might need to find a scaffolding rental company near to your home location or perhaps close to your jobsite. Scaffolding is not something that the average rental company is likely to carry and as such you could spend many hours searching for a company that not only rents it, but has what you need in stock and when you need it. If you were to look in your local yellow pages, you might get lucky and find a scaffolding rental company in your home town. When the job site is not in your home town, you can no longer use the yellow pages to help you find what you need. In order to overcome this, you need to find an alternate source to help you locate a rental company with the scaffolding you need. At RentalHawk we can help you find a scaffolding rental company in your home town or close to your jobsite that has exactly what you are looking for. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Finding-Scaffolding-Rental-Near-You/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/43 While your business might be construction, it does not mean that you are going to be able to afford to buy every tool you need for all the different jobs you take on. In fact many construction companies choose to use rental tools instead of spending their operating capital buying tools that they may or may not need at every jobsite. Rental tools make the perfect option as they allow you to have the tools you need to complete any project you take on. All of the tools that you will be able to rent will be properly maintained and kept in the best possible condition, something that you might not be able to guarantee if you were to buy all of the tools you need for every job you take on. By renting the tools you need, you need only keep them as long as you need them and can return them when you are finished, reducing the risk of them being damaged. When you need to find rental tools in your local area for your next job, let RentalHawk find them for you. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Save-Money-on-the-Job-with-Rental-Tools/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/42 Most larger towns have equipment rental companies that rent out a variety of tools and equipment, both to contractors and the public. The biggest problem is that many of these companies only carry a small selection of tools and equipment, others do not take very good care of the equipment they do have. This can make finding a quality company somewhat of a challenge. When you need to rent tools and equipment to get the job done, instead of sifting through the phone book listings of equipment rental companies, let RentalHawk help you. We have access to hundreds of listings across the country of rental companies that meet the highest possible standards. When we recommend an equipment rental company to you, rest assured you will get top quality equipment that meets or exceeds your needs. RentalHawk can help you find equipment rental companies across the country and in your neighborhood. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Finding-Quality-Equipment-Rental-Companies/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/41 When you are in the construction trade, every dollar you have allotted in your budget must be accounted for. When your backhoe breaks down, your project can come to a crashing halt and this can quickly wreak havoc on your budget. The fastest way to get the project back on track is to find a backhoe rental that can fill in the while yours is being repaired. Not every equipment rental company offers backhoe rental services and since time is of the essence, the last thing you can afford to do is waste time searching for one that does. Instead you need a single source that can help you locate the equipment you need, make the reservations and if necessary arrange for it to be delivered to your jobsite. This way you can get on with the project with as little interruption as possible. When you need a backhoe rental in a hurry, you need RentalHawk. We can locate the nearest rental company with a backhoe and take care of all of the arrangements for you, all from a single click of a mouse. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/A-Backhoe-Rental-Can-Save-the-Day/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/40 As a homeowner, you take care of all the repairs and upkeep on your home instead of paying someone to do them for you. While you have all of the basic tools you need, you probably don't have the long ladders, scissors lifts and other big pieces of equipment you need for the big project. Rather than running out to buy these very expensive tools that you may only need once, tool rentals make a much better option. Tool rentals make it possible for you to get the equipment you need at a price you can easily afford. You need only rent them for the time that you need the tools and then return them when you are done. You will find that there is a tool rental store in your local area that will have the tools you need for you to rent by the day, week or month. RentalHawk can help you find the tool rentals you need at the nearest tool and equipment rental company and reserve them for you when you need them. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Tool-Rentals-Make-a-Much-Better-Option-than-Buying/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/39     Trying to keep a major construction project on time is hard enough when everything is going according to plan. When things start to bog down due to unforeseen problems such as equipment failure, timelines can go completely off track. When your equipment starts to age and break down or you simply need more to get the job done on time, you need to make use of a heavy equipment rental company and get the machinery you need to get things back on track. Whether you need an extra backhoe, a bulldozer or an excavator to get the job done, you will find that they are all available from a heavy equipment rental company. If you look in your local phone book you may not be able to find what you need as companies that rent heavy equipment are not as common as standard equipment and tool rental companies.  When you need to find a heavy equipment rental company that can deliver what you need, let RentalHawk take care of finding one near you and making all of the arrangements for you. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Keep-the-Project-on-Time-with-Heavy-Equipment-Rental/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/38 When most people pass a construction site, they are often under the impression that the construction company owns all of the equipment they see. The truth is that most construction companies have stopped buying their own equipment in favor of making use of the savings they receive through construction equipment rental services for everything they need from power tools to heavy equipment and everything in between. When you get the equipment you need from a construction equipment rental company, you only pay for them when you need them. You will find that there are often several companies in your local area that carry a wide range of equipment for most types of construction work. While rental prices are likely to vary, you will still be saving money compared to the high cost of actually buying these tools even if you use them on a regular basis. When you need to find a local construction equipment rental company that has what you need, at a price you can afford, let RentalHawk help you find it and take care of your reservations. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Save-Money-with-Construction-Equipment-Rental/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/37 In the construction industry time is money and every minute your crews are sitting idle waiting for you to find the equipment rentals you need to get started is costing you money. Most construction companies rely on using rented equipment to cover the larger tools and equipment they need rather than buying them. The cost of renting them is usually far less when you factor in the cost of maintenance and the purchase price. The only problem you might face is finding the equipment rentals you need if you leave it to the last minute unless you happen to be the only construction company in the area. You can of course thumb through the yellow pages and spend hours calling around to find what you need as long as you don't mind your crews sitting around getting paid to loaf. The alternative is to use RentalHawk and let us do the searching for you. We can find the equipment rentals you need at the price you have specified and make the reservations for you. This way all you need to do is pick up your tools and get your crews working, saving you time and money. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Finding-the-Equipment-Rental-You-Need/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/36                                                      Much like everyone else, construction companies are feeling the pinch in today's economy. One of the ways in which many of them are finding to cut costs is to make use of rental equipment instead of buying many of the tools they need.                                               Construction equipment has become a very expensive investment and when you only need certain tools for occasional jobs, it is not worth making the investment when they can be rented. One of the best reasons for using rental equipment is that the rental company often takes care of most of the maintenance and repairs. If for any reason a rented piece of equipment breaks due to a maintenance issue, you can contact the rental store and they will replace it with one that works properly. For heavy equipment, they are more likely to send a technician to your site to effect the repairs. The best part of all is that often times it may not be at your expense, it is can typically be included in the rental contract depending on the company.    When you need to find rental equipment in your area, RentalHawk can help you with thousands of listed companies across the country. We can help you find what you need and take care of the reservations for you through our Online Reservation System. It's free and easy to make a reservation. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/The-Advantages-of-Using-Rental-Equipment/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/35 The construction business is expensive enough when you stop to consider wages, materials, and the equipment that you must have in order to do your job. The one area that you can save money in, is the tools you only need for certain jobs that you do not take on a regular basis. There is no point in buying tools that you are not going to use often enough to justify the expenditure. You can save money when you have this type of project by making use of tool rental companies. You might be surprised at the vast array of tools and equipment you can rent at your local tool rental company. This way you only rent what you need, for as long as you need it and spend far less than you would if you were to have to buy it. Not only this, the rental companies often manage the responsibility for all maintenance and upkeep costs, something that must be taken into consideration when weighing the difference in costs between renting and owning certain tools and equipment. When you need to find a tool rental company in your area, RentalHawk can help you find a rental store that has what you need at a price that fits in your budget and make the reservations for you. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Cutting-Costs-Using-Tool-Rental-Companies/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/34 Often when construction companies first start on a new project the electricity has yet to be run, leaving the crews with no power. While this might not seem like a big deal to someone who is not there, many of the tools they need are powered by electricity. Without a connection to the grid, the crew is going to need an alternative source of power. Since this situation is not likely to last for any real length of time, the easiest solution is a generator rental until the power company takes care of business. A generator rental will turn on the power and keep it on while the crew works, giving the power company time to completer their job. Once the power is on, the rented generator can be returned to the rental company. Renting a generator is often far more cost effective than buying one as you only have to pay for one when you really need it instead of having one that you paid for sitting around collecting dust most of the year.                   RentalHawk can help you find a generator rental company in your local area and take care of making your reservations through the free online reservation system.              http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Turn-on-the-Power-with-a-Generator-Rental/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/33 When you have a construction project around your home or farm, it is likely to take specialized equipment that you probably don’t own.  Most of us don't own a backhoe or heavy duty power tools as we would not use them frequently enough to justify the high cost of buying them. The best option is to rent what you need from an equipment rental store in your local area. The hard part, depending on where you live might be finding an equipment rental store. Not every town has one and of those that do, not all of them are going to carry the tools you need. In order to find the equipment you are looking for, you could spend hours on the telephone calling every rental center trying to find one that has what you need. Rather than dealing with this, you can go to RentalHawk and enter what you need in their search engine. With access to listings for thousands of equipment rental centers, they can help you find what you need and reserve it online so that it is ready and waiting for you when you are ready for it. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Getting-It-Done-Thanks-to-Equipment-Rental/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/32 In your warehouse you have racks full of inventory that is constantly on the move as it ships out and new inventory comes in. You cannot expect your warehouse crew to move it by hand, in many cases this is just not practical and in others virtually impossible. You could go out and spend thousands of dollars buying new fork lifts if your budget can handle it OR you could use a forklift rental company that will LEASE THEM TO YOU AT A FRACTION OF THE COST.  When you use equipment from a forklift rental company, you are not only getting the forklifts you need, you get much more. The company will often take care of all of the maintenance and breakdown repairs for you. If they cannot repair the equipment on site, you will may be offered a replacement forklift so that there is little to no interruption in your work flow. Renting fork lifts can often make far more sense than purchasing them and all the headaches that go with them. When you need a local forklift rental company that handles long term or short term rental, turn to RentalHawk and let us find the best deal for you in your local area. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Keeping-the-Work-Flowing-with-a-Forklift-Rental/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/31 As a painter, contractor, or home-owner, most of the work you take on can be handled using a ladder or perhaps using even step ladders or extra-long extension ladders.  You may own ladders or scaffolding to allow your entire crew to work up to the second or in some cases third floor. The only problem comes in when you take a project that is TALLER THAN YOUR LADDERS. At this point you will need to start looking for a lift rental that will take your painting crew to the required height to do the job. When you start looking for a lift rental, you are likely to find that there are several options available depending on the job in hand. Some are designed for indoor use and are electric powered, while others are designed for rough terrain so that your team can paint the outside of the building safely. All will take your crew to the needed height for them to finish the job. When you need to find a lift rental, let RentalHawk find a local rental store for you that has what you need. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Moving-Up-With-a-Lift-Rental/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/30 If you own an Equipment Rental Company you may be experiencing a challenging business environment right now. Customers may seem harder to find, harder to keep, and often traveling to areas outside your market to find their own work. So the question begs to be asked, "How do I capture new customers?" In the past 2 years there has been a significant shift in the equipment and tool rental industry. Many contractors have had to close shop. This presents a challenge for the rental company to keep their revenue streams continuous. If the typical "contractor" customer is not there to rent equipment, then we must find the next customer to rent to. The answer many rental companies have capitalized on is the Do-It-Yourselfer customer market or DIY customer market.The DIY Market is growing at a staggering rate. In fact, many rental companies have reported the DIY customers they have captured has covered the loss from the Contractor customers. The opportunities are excellent for the rental companies. One of the most powerful opportunities is the focus of the DIY on rental equipment. You see, DIY'ers have been reported to be much more focused on the Location, Service, Quality, and Relationship the rental companies can provide versus just price. This is excellent news for the rental companies. Now that we have identified where these New Customers are, we must find them and capture their business before someone else does. Based on data from 2009 through 2010 via Google Analytics, statistics have shown the number one resource DIY customers use to find rental companies is through the Internet. The number one rental equipment website they use to find and rent equipment from rental companies is RentalHawk.com. This website allows rental companies to create actual locations with rental equipment inventory, pictures, hours of operation, and allows for online reservations. In fact the service also offers Phone Lead Call Tracking with automatic alerts for every call received from an online customer. Listening to each inbound call and how your staff handles the customer is invaluable all while receiving the Caller ID information to follow up with the customer. For Example: Durante Rentals profile in Mount Vernon, NYIt is very important for Owner Operators to capture the DIY Customer market through the internet. It allows the Owner Operators the ability to be found by new customers fast, present their rental fleet, and encourage the customer to connect with them through Online Reservations or through Phone Reservations (still most popular). RentalHawk.com provides a valuable alternative platform for rental companies to begin the relationship with new customers while showcasing their excellent service, product, and reputation. The key here for the Owner Operator of the Rental Company is to be found by the customer. RentalHawk.com quickly and easily provides this solution. Do you have a good story you'd like to share? Let us know what you have experienced. Be honest and please keep the earth and your comments clean. :) - Thunder Hawk info@RentalHawk.com 800-940-HAWK (4295) http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Where-are-Rental-Customers-Going/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/29 Finding the right equipment rental company to rent from can be tough sometimes. If you're looking for a tool rental or equipment rental company, you've probably dealt with some pretty stressful situations. You might have had trouble finding who has the items you need, or you may have dealt with an equipment rental company that has not given you the service you expected meanwhile not knowing if you're being overcharged. We are here to help you find what you need and from companies you can trust. You no longer have to page through hundreds of local ads and you no longer have to sit behind your computer screen scrolling through thousands of internet search results. RentalHawk takes all the effort out of the equipment rental process. We make tool rental and equipment rental problems disappear. Here are a few tips to quickly help you find the equipment and/or tools you need to rent: How to Find a Rental Company You can use our Browse by Location feature to find a rental company near you, or you can search for a rental company using our Search by Location tool to see which rental companies are closest to you.          Click here to Find a Local Rental Company now How to Find a Piece of Equipment If you've already selected a rental company, you can simply view their inventory to see what they've got in stock. You can also use our Browse Equipment feature to find the right tool for the job! Click here to Find Equipment How to Reserve Online           Once you've found your nearby rental company and selected a piece of equipment, simply fill out the form on the reservation page and click Reserve It! It's FREE and there is absolutely no obligation to rent the item, it's just like putting it on hold. The rental company will then contact you regarding your request. Click here to Find Equipment Do you have a good story you'd like to share? Let us know what you have experienced. Be honest and please keep the earth and your comments clean. :) - Thunder Hawk http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Do-you-trust-Tool-Rental-Companies/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/27 When trying to complete projects around the house we often simply do not have the right tools to do the job. Having the right tools is very important. It will make the job a lot easier and will also help us complete the job much faster while doing a proper job. For many people, it is not a viable or even economical option to own larger tools or equipment, such as small cement mixers, concrete breakers and other tools that will usually only be used on larger construction projects. Fortunately, in many cases, you may not have to buy these tools. You have the option of renting the right equipment from a reliable equipment rental company. What's great about renting this equipment from rental companies is that it cost only a fraction of the price. Renting equipment you do not have to spend large sums of money that is usually required in order to purchase these tools. In addition to the cost of purchasing, you will also not have the burden of the costs or frustration of getting the equipment serviced on a regular basis in order to ensure that it is always in the best working condition. Another important factor of renting equipment over the purchase of equipment is that, in many cases, you will only require the equipment for a single task and, therefore, it will not be feasible to buy the equipment. After you have used the equipment you will also not have to store it anywhere, so it will not be in your way. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Rental-Companies-are-Your-Friends/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/11 When doing a DIY or home improvement job, it is important that you have the right tools in order to do the job correctly. Having the right equipment will allow you to do any job and can also make the job a lot quicker and easier. The downside is that larger equipment seems to be a lot more expensive, but fortunately, there are many companies that offer tool rentals. These rentals mean that you will not have to purchase the tools and will be able to rent them for the time that you will need them to complete your home improvement project. There are many advantages to tool rentals. One of these advantages is that rental equipment companies will have virtually any type of tool that you will need in order to perform the job faster and more efficiently. Another benefit is that you will save money, as you will not have to buy a tool that you will only use once and then will have to find a place to store it. This is great as many of the larger tools are very bulky and if you do not have the space to store them, they will only get in the way and take up most of your garage space. When you rent a tool from a reliable company you will also be sure that the equipment and tools are the best models available from manufacturers that you can trust to know that the tools will be dependable. http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/Pros-and-Cons-of-Renting-vs.-Buying/ http://www.rentalhawk.com/blog/9