Generator Hire in Godstone, Surrey
Generator hire in Godstone covers diesel and petrol units. We have sets from 2kVA portable units to 200kVA+ for full site power. We supply construction, event and backup power out to Reigate and Caterham, sized to your load.
Generator hire covers temporary power, from a single tool to a whole site. Diesel suits continuous, heavy loads. Petrol suits lighter, shorter jobs. Our Godstone depot stocks both, with sizing advice included when you book.
Add Up Your Load Before You Choose a Size
List every tool, light and piece of equipment that will draw power at the same time. Add their wattage together honestly. Do not just pick a size that feels roughly right. Starting loads, especially from motors and compressors, draw more power for a brief moment than once running. Allow for this too.
A generator sized too small will trip out repeatedly, rather than simply running at a reduced output. That stops work outright, rather than just slowing it down. Not sure how to add up your load? The depot can talk you through it properly over the phone. The depot is always happy to talk this through. This single step avoids the most common and avoidable problem.
Compare Diesel and Petrol Options on Our Collection Page
See our other services within the Godstone Air Compressor Supplier page. The generator range, with each model’s output set out for easy comparison, is grouped on the Generators collection. Diesel suits continuous, heavy use across a full working day. Petrol suits lighter, shorter jobs, where a smaller, lighter unit matters more than running cost.
Give the team a call on 01883 743 322 with your load list in hand. We will confirm whether diesel or petrol, and which size, genuinely fits your job. Containerised sets are available too for the largest full-site power needs, enough to cover a whole site office and welfare block together. Either option can be matched to your exact job.
Plan Fuel Storage and Refuelling Before Delivery
A larger diesel set can run for many hours between refuels. But it still needs a safe, bunded place to store spare fuel, if the job runs for several days without a break. Petrol units need far smaller amounts stored overall. But petrol itself needs more careful handling, since it ignites more readily than diesel.
Keep fuel storage well away from the generator itself while it is running. Keep it clear of any heat source or open flame on site. The depot can advise on safe storage, if this is genuinely your first time running a generator for several days in a row. The depot can advise if this is new to you.
Tell the Depot Your Power Needs and Site Access
Describe every piece of equipment that needs power, and roughly how many hours a day the generator will run. Tell us how a delivery vehicle will reach its final spot on site. Phone 01883 743 322 with this information. Mention clearly whether the generator needs to run unattended overnight. This affects which model and fuel capacity suits the job best.
Access for a larger containerised set needs checking carefully, given its size and weight. A narrow gate, a soft verge or a steep approach can all decide which delivery vehicle can actually reach the final spot. Mention anything unusual about the route before the lorry sets off. A short description over the phone is all we need.
Arrange Delivery Across Reigate and Caterham
Delivery is available across Reigate, Caterham and the wider Godstone catchment. The depot confirms an actual slot once your site details and access are known. Call 01883 743 322 to book. Flag any timing that genuinely matters, such as needing power before an early morning start, or a weekend delivery for an event.
A clear collection date at the end of the job also helps the depot plan the generator’s next booking. Pass on a rough end date at the time of booking, rather than leaving it open. A rough end date helps the depot plan ahead. This helps keep every booking running smoothly across the depot. A short conversation now avoids a scramble on the day itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate what size generator I need?
Add up the running wattage of everything that will draw power at once. Allow extra on top for the starting surge of any motor or compressor in the mix. Underestimating this surge is the most common reason a generator trips, rather than running properly from the start. The depot can help you work through this properly over the phone, if you simply list what you will be running.
Can a generator run unattended overnight?
Yes. Many jobs run a generator unattended overnight, provided it is positioned safely away from anything flammable, and checked over before being left. Fuel levels should be enough to last the full unattended period, with no need to visit and refuel in the dark hours. Tell the depot if overnight running is genuinely planned. This can influence which model and fuel capacity suits the job best.
What's the difference between diesel and petrol generators for site use?
Diesel suits continuous, heavy daily use, and is generally far more fuel efficient across long hours. Petrol suits lighter, shorter jobs, where a smaller, more portable unit matters more than running cost. Events, market stalls and quick jobs often suit petrol best. A full working week on a construction site usually suits diesel considerably better overall. This keeps costs and timing clear from the start.
Do you deliver larger containerised generators?
Yes. Larger containerised sets are delivered using appropriate plant, with access checked thoroughly beforehand, given their considerable size and weight. Tell the depot about ground conditions and any tight access points when booking. This genuinely affects which delivery vehicle ends up being needed. A site visit can be arranged beforehand for the largest installations, if access is uncertain. A site visit helps if access is uncertain.
What are the risks of running a generator in an enclosed space?
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 places a general duty on employers to control risks like carbon monoxide from a fuel-powered generator running in an enclosed or poorly ventilated space. Exhaust fumes build up quickly, and can prove fatal. Generators should always run outdoors, or somewhere with a clear flow of fresh air. Positioning exhaust outlets away from doors, windows and air intakes reduces the real risk of fumes drifting back into an occupied building nearby.
Looking for Generator Hire near me?
Call Coppard at 01883 743 322 to discuss the right output for your load and your delivery date.
