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Tall Ladder

Ladders (3m+)

From £10/day
[Typical new price: £100+]

Hedge Trimmer

Hedge Trimmers

From £4/day
[Typical new price: £45+]

Lawnmower

Lawnmowers

From £8/day
[Typical new price: £80+]

Leaf Blower

Leaf Blowers

From £4/day
[Typical new price: £40+]

Strimmer

Strimmers

From £5/day
[Typical new price: £50+]

Pressure Washer

Pressure Washers

From £7/day
[Typical new price: £70+]

Hydraulic Trolley Car Jack

Hydraulic Trolley Jacks

From £4/day
[Typical new price: £40+]

Mitre Saw

Mitre Saws

From £10/day
[Typical new price: £100+]

Circular Saw

Circular Saws

From £4/day
[Typical new price: £45+]

Multi-toolkit

Multi-toolkits

From £4/day
[Typical new price: £45+]

Wheelbarrow

Wheelbarrows

From £3/day
[Typical new price: £30+]

Power Drill and Bits

Power Drill + Bits

From £4/day
[Typical new price: £45+]

Angle Grinder

Angle Grinders

From £6/day
[Typical new price: £60+]

Jigsaw

Jigsaws

From £6/day
[Typical new price: £60+]

Small Trailer

Small Trailers

From £25/day
[Typical new price: £200+]

Pallet Trucks

Pallet Trucks

From £28/day
[Typical new price: £200+]

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Three simple ways to use DIY Toolshare...

Real Problems. Local Solutions.

Everyday DIY moments - shown with sample scenarios.

Lisa’s a handywoman with a work van - ladder already mounted.
On weekends she rents it for £18/day with easy local handover.
Sam installs pigeon spikes without a hire-company price (~£40+) + delivery.

Rob has a hedge trimmer he uses occasionally.
He lists it for £7/day.
Angela trims her hedge without buying new (~£80). 🙂

Sam joins DIY Toolshare but can’t find what he needs locally.
He adds a few Wish-list items: sander, ladder, tile cutter.
Rachel (local tradeswoman) gets an alert, names her prices, and Sam gets pro tools without the pro price.

Priya scarifies the lawn twice a year.
She lists it for £15/day.
Jay fixes his lawn without spending ~£150 on a new one.

Will pressure-washes the patio once a season.
He lists it for £13/day.
Nina cleans her driveway & garden deck instead of buying new (~£120).

Alireza owns a drill that mostly sits in a cupboard.
He lists it for £8/day.
Charlotte puts up shelves without buying new (~£70).

Sofia deep-cleans carpets twice a year.
She lists her carpet cleaner for £20/day.
Adeel does the whole house without paying ~£150+ to buy.

Dan has an SDS drill for the “big jobs”.
He lists it for £18/day.
Maya drills into brick without buying new (~£180).

Mo’s a tradesman - his kit’s already loaded up.
He lists a few tools from £8/day when he’s not working.
Local DIYers get pro kit without the pro price.

Ade’s tile cutter was for one renovation job.
Now it’s £12/day to rent locally.
Jen finishes the splashback without spending ~£110 to buy new.

Tom’s shed became a museum of “I’ll use it again” tools.
He lists them and pulls in £400/month from locals nearby.
The clutter turns into cash. 🙂

Hannah lists her garden tools for £10/day when she’s not using them.
For her elderly neighbours, she even helps set things up for free.
Local sharing that’s good for the garden and the community. 🙂

Jamie grew up in a trade family - tools were basically “inheritance”.
Now he’s an electrician with a van and a regular local route.
He lends out the tools he doesn’t need that week and does quick drop-offs between jobs.

Sarah needs a tall ladder for a one-off gutter check before the rains.
She adds it to her Wish-list.
James (electrician) sees the alert during his weekday route, offers £15/day, and drops it nearby between jobs.

Kieran lives in a flat - bulky tools are a nightmare.
He rents a step ladder for £6/day.
Curtains up, feature wall painted, ladder gone, zero clutter.

Graham’s shed is basically a mini hardware shop.
He lists his tile cutter for £12/day.
Jen finishes her splashback without spending ~£110 to buy.

Lisa’s a handywoman with a work van - ladder already mounted.
On weekends she rents it for £18/day with easy local handover.
Sam installs pigeon spikes without a hire-company price (~£40+) + delivery.

Rob has a hedge trimmer he uses occasionally.
He lists it for £7/day.
Angela trims her hedge without buying new (~£80). 🙂

Sam joins DIY Toolshare but can’t find what he needs locally.
He adds a few Wish-list items: sander, ladder, tile cutter.
Rachel (local tradeswoman) gets an alert, names her prices, and Sam gets pro tools without the pro price.

Priya scarifies the lawn twice a year.
She lists it for £15/day.
Jay fixes his lawn without spending ~£150 on a new one.

How It Works

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Search & Find

Browse tools in your area or search for specific items you need.

2

Book & Pay

Reserve your dates, pay securely, and confirm your booking.

3

Collect & Use

Pick up your tools, complete your project, and return on time.

Turn Your Shed Into a Side Hustle

Start earning today. Top lenders in London & Essex make up to £400/month by sharing with locals.

"Sarah was nervous about lending her kit at first, but after 5 successful shares, she’s a pro. ‘I love knowing my pressure washer is helping keep local driveways and patios looking new instead of just sitting in my shed. The extra cash for my weekend DIY projects is a massive bonus!’"
- Sarah, Chigwell [✅ Verified Lender]

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Verified Locals

Every borrower is identity-verified before they can book. You aren't just lending to "the internet" - you’re lending to a vetted member of your local community.

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Guaranteed Payments

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No awkward "cash on the doorstep." All payments are handled securely through the platform. You get paid the moment the tool is returned.

3

Complete Control

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You are the boss of your shed. You set the daily price, decide when the tool is available, and choose exactly who you feel comfortable lending to.

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Lender Peace of Mind

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We take safety seriously. With ID-verified locals, transparent two-way ratings, and clear community guidelines, we make sure your tools - and your time - are always respected.