Construction and plant hire runs on expensive, mobile assets that move between sites daily — and every idle machine or missed service eats into thin margins. Operators juggle high-value inventory, strict safety and inspection regimes, and the constant risk of damage or off-hire disputes. Renttix brings your fleet, contracts, maintenance and billing into one system, so you always know where each machine is, what it is earning, and when it is due back.
Common challenges in plant hire
Tracking high-value plant
Knowing where every excavator, dumper and telehandler is, whether it is on hire, in transit or back on the yard, across multiple sites and depots.
Servicing and safety compliance
Keeping thorough inspection, LOLER and maintenance records for every machine, and pulling equipment off hire before certificates or service intervals lapse.
Damage, fuel and off-hire disputes
Reconciling condition, fuel levels and off-hire dates when kit comes back, so customers are charged fairly and disputes stay rare.
How Renttix helps
Live asset and yard visibility
See every machine's status and location in one view — on hire, available, in transit or under repair — across all your depots.
Built-in maintenance scheduling
Attach inspection and service schedules to each asset, get alerts before certificates expire, and block unsafe kit from going out.
Condition and off-hire records
Capture photos, fuel readings and timestamps at dispatch and return, giving you a clear evidence trail for every charge and dispute.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Renttix gives you a single live view of every machine — whether it is on hire, available, in transit or under repair — across all depots and sites. You can move assets between locations, see utilisation per depot, and always know exactly what is where at any moment.
You can attach inspection, servicing and LOLER schedules to each asset. Renttix alerts you before certificates or maintenance intervals lapse and can prevent non-compliant equipment being dispatched, so safety records stay current and machines never leave the yard without valid paperwork.
At dispatch and return you can record photographs, fuel levels, meter readings and timestamps against the contract. This builds a clear condition and off-hire evidence trail, so damage and fuel charges are backed by proof and customers understand exactly what they are being billed for.
Yes. Renttix supports weekly, monthly and long-term hire rates, recurring invoicing, and negotiated customer pricing. You can run rolling contracts, apply idle-time and standby rates, and keep billing accurate over long durations without re-keying or losing track of what is still out on site.
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