Business Details
32 Years
experience
Thompsons Plant Hire: Expert Construction & Transport Solutions
Established in 1994 by Kevin Thompson, our family business has grown from modest beginnings on the Cumbrian coast to become a trusted partner for major construction projects nationwide. With over 25 years of industry experience, we combine traditional values with modern capabilities to deliver tailored solutions across transport, plant hire, quarrying, and biomass production. Our fleet of over 100 vehicles and specialist machinery handles demanding projects from Scotland to South Wales, including unique challenges like loading aggregates on live rail lines for nuclear waste repositories. Our workforce reflects our family ethos, maintaining the flexibility and dedication that enable us to meet tight deadlines without compromising safety or quality.We specialise in overcoming complex logistical challenges through customised transport solutions for materials ranging from timber to heavy plant equipment. Our quarrying division provides robust machinery for crushing, screening, and site restoration, while our shredding capabilities support renewable energy initiatives through high-quality biomass production. Operating from our base in Flimby, we serve blue-chip clients across diverse sectors, maintaining our reputation for reliability and innovation in every project we undertake.
Services
Transport
Plant Hire
Quarrying
Shredding & Chipping
Biomass Production
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in construction services
- Our family business values ensure dedicated customer service
- We offer nationwide coverage from our Cumbria base
- We handle complex projects like live rail line loading
- We combine traditional values with modern machinery
What people say
Reliable delivery
Expert project handling
Modern equipment
Flexible solutions
Experienced team
Services
Transport
Specialist transport solutions for construction materials and heavy machinery across the UK. Our experienced team handles timber, aggregates, biofuel, and plant equipment with abnormal load capabilities. Operating from Cumbria, we serve projects in Scotland, Wales, and southern England with safety-conscious logistics.
Plant Hire
Extensive fleet of heavy machinery built to quarry specifications. Available for hire including excavators (13-55 tonne), dump trucks (25-40 tonne), bulldozers, and loading shovels. Designed for demanding environments with expertise in overburden removal and site restoration projects.
Quarrying
Comprehensive quarrying services from overburden removal to final site restoration. Specialised equipment for crushing and screening quarried aggregate, with steel tippers for material transportation. Our fleet withstands challenging environments while maintaining environmental compliance throughout operations.
Shredding & Chipping
Advanced shredding and chipping capabilities for renewable energy projects. Track-mounted chippers process green waste and timber into biomass at rates up to 100 tonnes/hour. Services include on-site processing for forest locations and waste-to-resource solutions for commercial clients.
People
Kevin Thompson
Founder
Established Thompsons Plant Hire in 1994, growing the family business from a small operation to a 100+ vehicle fleet serving major construction projects nationwide. Maintains hands-on involvement in operations and client relationships.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide with primary bases in Cumbria, serving projects from Scotland to South Wales and southern England.
What types of transport do you handle?
We specialise in timber, biomass, aggregates, and heavy plant machinery transport with abnormal load capabilities.
What plant equipment is available for hire?
Our fleet includes excavators (13-55 tonne), dump trucks (25-40 tonne), bulldozers, and loading shovels built to quarry specifications.
Do you offer quarrying services?
Yes, we provide full-cycle quarrying services including overburden removal, aggregate processing, and site restoration using specialist equipment.
Videos
