Vibratory Plate Hire in Melksham, Wiltshire
Flat, Firm Sub-Base Before You Lay
Forward and reversible vibratory plates. Call 01380 828988.
If your sub-base moves under a straight edge, the finished surface follows. If you are looking for a vibratory plate hire near me in Melksham, call 01380 828988.
Choosing the Right Vibratory Plate
Forward plates for driveways and patios, lightweight and easy to handle. Reversible plates for larger areas with forward and reverse operation. On granular fills across Trowbridge, Chippenham and Devizes, they compact Type 1 and sharp sand. On Oxford Clay backfill, use a rammer instead.
Call 01380 828988 and describe your material.
Our Vibratory Plate Hire Range
Forward plates from 50 to 90kg for domestic work. Reversible plates from 130 to 400kg for commercial projects. All models are petrol-powered. Paving pad attachments are also available.
Full specifications for the complete vibratory plate range are listed in the Coppard online catalogue.
Vibratory Plate Hire for Wiltshire Ground
New driveways and patios across Trowbridge, Chippenham and the A350 corridor start with good sub-base preparation. Many Wiltshire projects involve both granular sub-base and Oxford Clay backfill, so hire a plate and a rammer together from the same depot.
On limestone aggregate around Bradford-on-Avon and Corsham, crushed stone interlocks well under vibration.
Collecting and Using Your Vibratory Plate
Forward plates fit in a van. Compact in 150mm layers and overlap each pass by half the plate width. For block paving, use a paving pad for the final pass.
Call 01380 828988.
Why Hire a Vibratory Plate from Coppard?
Full compaction range from one depot.
Searching for the best vibratory plate 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 Vibratory Plate Hire catalogue — specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions: Vibratory Plate Hire in Melksham and Wiltshire
Vibratory plate vs wacker plate?
The same machine. “Vibratory plate” is the generic name. “Wacker plate” comes from the manufacturer.
Can I use it on clay?
No. Oxford Clay needs a rammer. Vibratory plates are designed for granular materials.
Do I need a paving pad?
Yes for block paving or slabs. Protects the surface from scuffing.
Can I use a vibratory plate when laying block paving?
Yes. A vibratory plate can be used to compact the granular sub-base before the blocks are laid and, with a suitable protective mat, to settle the finished paving without marking its surface. The required machine size will depend on the area, material depth and access. The Planning Portal’s patio and driveway guidance also explains why suitable drainage and permeable materials should be considered when planning paved areas. Tell Coppard’s Melksham team what surface you are laying and the approximate area, and they can recommend a suitable vibratory plate for the job.
Need vibratory plate 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.
