Plate Compactor Hire in Melksham, Wiltshire
Compact Every Sub-Base and Backfill Correctly
Forward and reversible plate compactors. Call 01380 828988.
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Loose sub-base settles and cracks paving. If you are looking for a plate compactor hire near me in Melksham, call 01380 828988.
Choosing the Right Plate Compactor
A lighter forward plate suits patios, paths and smaller areas. A heavier reversible plate is better for deeper layers and larger groundwork projects.
Plate compactors work best on granular fill and are not suitable for Oxford Clay. If your backfill contains clay, use a rammer instead. Many Wiltshire projects need both, and both can be hired from the Melksham depot.
Call 01380 828988 and describe what you are compacting.
Plate Compactor Fleet: Sizes and Types
Forward plates from 50kg for domestic work. Reversible models above 300kg for commercial and highway reinstatement. All petrol or diesel. Paving pad attachments available.
Full specifications for the complete plate compactor range are listed in the Coppard online catalogue.
Plate Compactor Hire for Groundworks Across Wiltshire
Oxford Clay around Melksham, Trowbridge and Chippenham is better compacted with a rammer than a plate compactor. Where imported granular fill is laid over Great Oolite limestone around Corsham and Bradford-on-Avon, a plate compactor is the right choice. The same applies to granular material used over chalk ground on Salisbury Plain.
For utility trench reinstatement across Wiltshire, a plate compactor restores the surface to prevent settlement.
Hiring a Plate Compactor: What to Expect
Forward plates fit in a van. Compact in 150mm layers. For larger projects, hire alongside a rammer.
Call 01380 828988.
Why Hire a Plate Compactor from Coppard?
Plate compactors, rammers and rollers are all available from the Melksham depot, making it easy to hire the right compaction equipment for the job.
Searching for the best plate compactor hire near me? Coppard covers Melksham, Devizes, Chippenham, Bath, Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Westbury, Warminster, Calne, Corsham, Frome, Marlborough, Bristol and Salisbury. Call 01380 828988.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Melksham depot, visit the Plant & Machinery Hire page.
View the full Plate Compactor Hire catalogue — specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions: Plate Compactor Hire in Melksham and Wiltshire
What is the difference between a plate and a rammer?
A plate compactor uses vibration to compact granular materials such as Type 1 sub-base, sand and gravel. A rammer uses a stronger impact action and is better suited to cohesive soils such as clay.
Do I need a paving pad?
Yes. A paving pad is recommended for block paving and paving slabs. Mention it when you book.
Can I collect?
Yes. Most forward plate compactors fit in a van and can be collected from the Melksham depot. Call 01380 828988 to check availability.
What type of plate compactor is best for my project?
A lighter forward-moving plate is generally suitable for patios, paths, paving and smaller areas of granular sub-base, while a heavier reversible plate is usually more effective for deeper layers and larger groundwork projects. The right machine will depend on the material, compacted layer depth, working area and access available. The HSE advises that work equipment should be suitable for the task and operated by someone with adequate training and competence. Tell Coppard’s Melksham team what you are building, the material being compacted and the size of the area, and they can recommend a plate capable of producing a firm, even base.
Need plate compactor hire near me in Melksham or Wiltshire?
Call 01380 828988. Same-day dispatch from Melksham. Delivery across Melksham, Devizes, Chippenham, Bath, Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Westbury, Warminster, Calne, Corsham, Frome, Marlborough, Bristol and Salisbury.
