Air Compressor Sales in Reading, Berkshire
Air compressor sales in Reading suit a business running one most weeks of the year, not just for one job. Coppard sells diesel and electric compressors, with warranty and delivery as standard.
Owning a compressor only pays off once you pass a certain level of regular use. Before buying, work out roughly how many days a year the machine would run. Weigh that against repeat hire.
Weigh the Purchase Against Repeat Hire First
A compressor used most weeks of the year almost always costs less over time to own outright than to keep hiring for the same need month after month. One needed for an odd job rarely clears that bar, and repeat hire stays the cheaper route in the long run. Add up your real days of use across a year, then set that figure against what the same number of days would cost to hire instead.
Bring your rough usage pattern to the Reading team and they will run the comparison with you, so the choice rests on your own numbers rather than a guess. Many businesses are surprised which way the figures land once they are set out side by side.
Check Current Stock on Our Collection Page
See our other Air Compressor Supplier services on the Reading Air Compressor Supplier page, and check the current range for sale, with full specs, on the Compressors page. Stock turns over through the year, so call ahead if a particular size or fuel type matters a lot to your decision before you commit to one.
Diesel suits a yard or site with no mains connection run in. Electric suits a workshop where power is already installed. Phone 0118 979 2828 and describe your typical site, and the team will steer you towards whichever type fits how your business works, rather than whatever happens to be in stock that week. The team can also talk you through the running costs of each option, so the decision is based on more than the purchase price alone.
Check Warranty and Servicing Before You Commit
Every compressor Coppard sells carries a manufacturer’s warranty. The team will set out just what it covers, and for how long, before any money changes hands. Ask specifically what happens if a part fails in the first year, and how quickly a repair gets booked in once it is reported to the depot.
Servicing after the sale also matters more than most buyers expect. A compressor kept on a regular schedule breaks down far less often over its working life. Ask about setting up a simple yearly service plan when you buy, rather than leaving it to remember on your own later. Keeping these details in writing from the outset also makes any future claim far simpler to deal with, should the need ever arise.
Confirm Power Supply Before Delivery Day
A smaller electric compressor runs from a standard socket. A larger one needs a three-phase supply instead, which not every workshop has installed. Phone 0118 979 2828 and tell the team what power you have before you commit to a machine. This way, you are not left with a compressor that cannot be plugged in once it arrives at your door.
If you are not sure what supply your building has, take a photo of your fuse board or distribution board. This often answers the question quickly over the phone, without needing an electrician to confirm it in person first. Getting this confirmed early also means the compressor can be set up and running on the same day it arrives, with nothing left to sort out.
Delivery, Commissioning and Warranty All Happen Together
Once you have chosen a machine, Coppard delivers it straight to your yard or site across Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell as standard. The team checks the compressor over before it leaves the depot and talks you through the controls on delivery, so nothing is left for you to work out alone afterwards.
Call 0118 979 2828 to book a delivery date, or collect it yourself if that suits your plans better on the day. Either way, the warranty is registered for you on the day of sale, with nothing left for you to post off or fill in afterwards. Either way, the machine leaves fully checked, so there is nothing left for you to set up alone once it reaches your yard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to buy or keep hiring an air compressor?
It comes down to how often you need one through the year. A compressor used most weeks of the year often costs less to own outright over a year or two than to keep hiring for the same need. One needed only now and then rarely clears that bar, and repeat hire stays cheaper overall. Bring your rough usage to the depot and they will compare the real figures with you.
Should I buy a diesel or an electric air compressor?
Diesel suits a yard or site with no mains power connection run in yet, since it carries its own fuel and asks nothing of the building around it. Electric suits a workshop or yard where power is already available, and it costs less to run once set up. Describe your typical working site and the depot will point you towards whichever type fits your business.
What warranty comes with a compressor bought from Coppard?
Every machine sold carries the manufacturer’s own warranty, and the team sets out just what it covers and for how long before you pay a penny. Most cover parts that fail through no fault of your own within the stated period. The warranty is registered on the day of sale, so there is no form to post off or online account to set up afterwards.
Can I get my compressor serviced after buying it?
Yes, Coppard keeps servicing compressors it sells. There is no need to find a separate garage or engineer afterwards for routine work. A compressor serviced on a regular schedule breaks down far less often over its working life, and keeping to that schedule also protects your warranty cover. Ask about setting up a yearly plan when you buy, and the depot will remind you when it falls due.
What UK rules apply to a compressor bought for work use?
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 cover any equipment used at work, including a compressor bought outright by a business. They require equipment to suit the job, be well maintained, and only be used by someone who understands it well. Keeping up with servicing and routine checks is the simplest way to stay within these rules. Read more on legislation.gov.uk: Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
Looking for Air Compressor Sales near me?
Call Coppard at 0118 979 2828 to discuss which size suits your site and to arrange delivery from the Reading depot.
