Roller Hire in Brighton, West Sussex
Need roller hire in Brighton? Coppard supplies pedestrian, ride-on, trench, combination and pneumatic-tyred rollers from our Southwick depot for roads, driveways, sub-bases and groundworks across Brighton and West Sussex. Call 01273 596 979 and tell us what you are compacting and we’ll help identify a suitable roller.
Successful compaction depends on matching the roller to the material, working area and required finish. A machine suited to a driveway or footpath may be very different from the roller required for a large sub-base, road surface or commercial hardstanding.
Coppard stocks pedestrian and ride-on rollers in several drum widths and configurations, together with trench, combination and pneumatic-tyred machines for more specialised applications.
What Roller Do You Need?
Start with the material being compacted and the size of the working area. Granular sub-bases, asphalt and trench backfill can require different roller types, operating weights and drum configurations, so the project specification should be considered alongside the site conditions.
Pedestrian rollers can be practical for driveways, paths, patch repairs and other smaller areas. Ride-on twin-drum machines provide greater coverage for roads, car parks and larger surfacing projects, while trench rollers are designed for confined backfill applications.
Single-drum, combination and pneumatic-tyred rollers provide further options where the material or specification calls for a different compaction method. The right choice depends on the surface, required compaction, working width and access rather than one roller type being automatically suitable for every project.
Call 01273 596 979 with the material, approximate area and any specified roller width or operating weight and our Brighton team will help identify a suitable machine.
Roller Hire Range
Coppard’s roller fleet covers compaction work from paths, driveways and trench reinstatement through to roads, car parks and larger commercial surfaces.
The current range includes compact single-drum and twin-drum pedestrian rollers, ride-on twin-drum machines in several working widths, a Wacker Neuson RTSC3 trench roller, a Hamm combination roller with vibrating drum and tyres, and a pneumatic-tyred Hamm roller.
This range allows the machine to be selected around the material and project specification. Smaller rollers provide manoeuvrability on restricted sites, while larger ride-on machines provide greater coverage where the working area and access allow.
The correct compaction procedure still depends on the material, layer construction and project requirements, so avoid presenting one drum type or operating method as universally correct.
For full specifications, current models and pricing, browse the complete Roller Hire catalogue.
Roller Hire in Brighton and West Sussex
Our Brighton depot in Southwick provides a convenient base for roller hire across Brighton and the surrounding West Sussex area, with straightforward access to the A259 and A27.
Projects range from residential driveways and restricted urban sites to commercial hardstandings, roads and larger groundworks. Tell our team about the material being compacted, working width and any access restrictions when booking so the roller and transport requirements can be considered before delivery.
From Southwick we regularly support projects in Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Shoreham-by-Sea and Worthing, as well as the wider surrounding area.
Same-day or next-day delivery may be available on many rollers subject to machine and transport availability.
Call 01273 596 979 to check current availability and arrange collection or delivery.
Operated Roller Hire
Ride-on rollers can be supplied with an experienced CPCS-qualified operator where the project requires operated hire, subject to machine and operator availability.
Operated hire can be useful where the customer does not have a suitable operator available, where the project specification or site arrangements call for an experienced operator, or where the roller forms part of a wider surfacing or groundworks programme.
The machine and operator can be arranged together for the required hire period. Tell our Brighton team about the surface, roller requirement and project dates when booking.
Call 01273 596 979 to discuss operated roller hire.
Why Hire a Roller from Coppard?
Coppard has supplied plant and compaction equipment since 1972. Our Brighton operation provides pedestrian, ride-on, trench, combination and pneumatic-tyred rollers, allowing the machine to be selected around the surface and project requirements.
Rollers can also be hired alongside plate compactors, rammers, excavators and dumpers where several stages of the same groundworks or surfacing programme need to be supported through one depot.
Every roller is maintained and checked before hire, and our Brighton team can help narrow the choice by material, working area, access and any specified drum width or operating weight.
Call 01273 596 979 to discuss the project.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Brighton operation, visit our Plant & Machinery Hire page.
Browse the full Roller Hire catalogue for specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions – Roller Hire in Brighton
When should I use a roller instead of a plate compactor?
A roller is generally more productive across larger areas such as roads, car parks, hardstandings and wider sub-bases, while a plate compactor can be more practical for patios, driveways, trenches and other smaller or restricted areas. The right choice also depends on the material, required compaction and access. Some projects use both types of equipment at different stages or in different parts of the site. Tell our Brighton team what material is being compacted, the approximate area and any access restrictions and we can help identify whether a roller, plate compactor or combination of equipment is more appropriate.
What is the difference between a single drum and twin drum roller?
Single-drum rollers are commonly used for suitable granular fills, sub-bases and earthwork applications, while twin-drum rollers provide two smooth drums and are widely used for asphalt surfacing and other applications requiring smooth, even compaction. The correct roller still depends on the material, project specification, required working width and operating weight rather than drum configuration alone.
Skills England’s Road Surfacing Operative standard identifies compacting rollers as specialist plant used in preparing, laying and compacting road surfaces.
Tell our Brighton team what you are compacting and any roller specification provided for the project and we can help identify a suitable machine.
Do you provide roller operators?
Yes. CPCS-qualified operators are available for suitable ride-on rollers, subject to machine and operator availability. Operated hire can be arranged where you need the roller and operator together for a short-term or longer project. Call 01273 596 979 with the roller requirement, work involved and required dates and our Brighton team can confirm the available operated-hire options.
Need Roller Hire in Brighton?
Call 01273 596 979 and speak directly to our Brighton team. Pedestrian, ride-on, trench, combination and pneumatic-tyred rollers are available for projects across Brighton and West Sussex, with collection, delivery and operated hire subject to current availability.
