Wacker Plate Hire in Melksham, Wiltshire
Compaction That Holds Under Every Surface
Petrol and diesel wacker plates. Call 01380 828988.
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A hand tamper will not compact to the density you need. If you are looking for a wacker plate hire near me in Melksham, call 01380 828988.
When Do You Need a Wacker Plate?
Driveways, patios, footpaths, shed bases across Trowbridge, Chippenham and Devizes. The wacker plate compacts each granular layer. On Oxford Clay backfill, use a rammer instead.
Call 01380 828988 and describe your material.
Our Wacker Plate Hire Range
Petrol models for domestic work and diesel models for commercial sites across Warminster, Frome and Bath. Plate weights range from 50kg to heavier models for road reinstatement. Paving pad attachments are available.
Full specifications for the complete wacker plate range are listed in the Coppard online catalogue.
Wacker Plate Hire for Wiltshire Ground
On granular sub-base across Trowbridge, Chippenham and Devizes, a wacker plate locks material into a stable layer. On Oxford Clay backfill, clay does not compact under vibration, so hire a rammer alongside. On limestone aggregate sites around Corsham and Bradford-on-Avon, crushed stone compacts well.
Collecting and Using Your Wacker Plate
Compact enough for a van. The yard team shows you the start procedure. Compact in 150mm layers. Consider hiring alongside a rammer for mixed materials.
Call 01380 828988.
Why Hire a Wacker Plate from Coppard?
54 years supplying compaction equipment across Wiltshire, with a full range from one depot.
Searching for the best wacker 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 Wacker Plate Hire catalogue — specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions: Wacker Plate Hire in Melksham and Wiltshire
Is a wacker plate the same as a vibratory plate?
Yes. The name comes from the manufacturer Wacker Neuson. Both are used to compact granular materials.
Can I use it on clay?
No. Oxford Clay is better compacted with a rammer. A wacker plate is suitable for granular materials.
How thick per layer?
150mm maximum. Compact until the plate stops sinking, then add the next layer.
Do I need a wacker plate when laying a driveway or patio?
A wacker plate is normally used to compact granular sub-base beneath driveways, patios and paths, helping to create a firm and stable foundation before the surface is laid. GOV.UK’s guidance on permeable front-garden surfacing explains the role of compacted sub-base in spreading vehicle loads and supporting the finished surface. Tell Coppard’s Melksham team what you are building, the size of the area and the material being laid, and they can recommend a suitable wacker plate for the job.
Need wacker 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.
