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Cherry Picker Hire in Hemel Hempstead – Serving North London and Surrounding Areas

Smart Platforms provides professional cherry picker hire from our Hemel Hempstead depot, ideally positioned for customers across North London, Watford, St Albans, Harrow and the wider Hertfordshire area. Located just minutes from the M1 and M25, our Hemel depot is a convenient collection point for contractors working in Central London and along the M25 corridor.

We specialise in 3.5 tonne self-drive cherry picker hire, meaning our vehicle-mounted access platforms can be driven on a standard UK car licence. Simply book online or by phone, collect your machine from our Hemel Hempstead depot, and drive directly to site. This makes us a popular choice for building maintenance, signage installation, electrical works and property services across North London.

Our fleet ranges from 10m to 27m working height for self-drive hire, with larger truck-mounted access platforms available on an operated basis up to 33m. We offer flexible hire options including single-day rental, 24-hour hire with AM return or PM collection, and discounted rates for longer-term cherry picker hire.

If you’re searching for reliable cherry picker hire in Hemel Hempstead or North London, Smart Platforms combines modern equipment, flexible collection times and expert support — making our Hemel depot the smart choice for powered access hire across the South East.

14 McDonald Business Park
McDonald Way
off Maylands Avenue
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 7EB

from M25

Exit M25 at Junction 21 and merge onto M1 and stay on M1 for 4 miles.
At exit 8, keep LEFT onto Ramp following signs for A414/Hemel Hempstead.
At roundabout, take the SECOND exit keeping on the A414.
Road name changes to A414 Breakspear Way.
At roundabout, take the THIRD exit onto A4147 (Mayland Avenue) for 1 mile.
Turn right onto McDonalds Way; next right after Maxsted Road, just after STS ProTyres and before Screwfix Direct on right hand side.
Smart Platforms – 100 yards on the right on bend.

from M1

At exit 8, keep LEFT onto Ramp following signs for A414/Hemel Hempstead.
At roundabout, take the SECOND exit keeping on the A414.
Road name changes to A414 Breakspear Way.
At roundabout, take the THIRD exit onto A4147 (Mayland Avenue) for 1 mile.
Turn right onto McDonalds Way; next right after Maxsted Road, just after STS ProTyres and before Screwfix Direct on right hand side.
Smart Platforms – 100 yards on the right on bend.

Opening Hours

Monday7:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday7:30am – 5:30pm
Wednesday7:30am – 5:30pm
Thursday7:30am – 5:30pm
Friday7:30am – 5:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

0333 800 6000
sales@smartplatforms.co.uk

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Hemel Cherry Picker Hire – FAQs

How does self-drive cherry picker hire work from your Hemel Hempstead depot?

Booking self-drive cherry picker hire from our Hemel Hempstead depot is straightforward. Simply register with us, choose your preferred machine, and collect it from our Maylands Avenue depot — conveniently located for customers in Hemel Hempstead, Watford, St Albans, Harrow and North London. You’ll need a valid UK driving licence, and if using our Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), your National Insurance number. Before leaving, our engineers provide a full handover so you’re confident operating the machine safely on-site.

Do you offer short-term cherry picker hire in Hemel Hempstead or North London?

Yes. We offer flexible short-term cherry picker hire from our Hemel Hempstead depot, serving North London and surrounding areas. You can hire for a single working day (7:30am–5:30pm) or choose a 24-hour option with PM collection (5:00pm) and AM return (7:00am). This makes us a convenient option for London-based jobs where overnight access is required. Longer-term hire options are also available with discounted weekly and multi-week rates.

How much does it cost to hire a self-drive cherry picker in Hemel Hempstead?

Our self-drive cherry picker hire from Hemel Hempstead starts from £130 per day using your own insurance. If you’d prefer to use our Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) cover, this adds £47 per day (£65 for the S27 model). Rates vary depending on machine height and hire duration, with discounted pricing available for longer-term hire across North London and Hertfordshire.

What size cherry pickers are available from your Hemel Hempstead depot?

Our Hemel Hempstead depot offers a wide range of self-drive and operated cherry pickers from 10m to 27m working height. This includes 3.5 tonne self-drive vehicle-mounted platforms that can be driven on a standard UK car licence. For larger projects, we also supply truck-mounted platforms up to 33m on an operated basis. If you're unsure which machine is right for your site in Hemel Hempstead or North London, our team can advise.

Can I return in the morning or collect in the evening?

Yes. We offer AM returns (7:00am) and PM collections (5:00pm), giving you up to 24 hours on-site without paying for an additional day. These flexible hire options are popular with customers working across North London and the M25 corridor, so we recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred slot.

Do you deliver cherry pickers to North London sites?

While many customers collect directly from our Hemel Hempstead depot due to its close proximity to the M1 and M25, we can also arrange delivery for certain projects. Our location makes us an ideal access platform hire provider for North London, Watford, St Albans and surrounding areas.

Is your Hemel Hempstead depot easy to access from the M25 and M1?

Yes. Our Hemel Hempstead depot is located just minutes from both the M1 and M25, making it a convenient collection point for customers travelling from North London, Hertfordshire and the wider South East. Many London-based contractors choose our Hemel depot due to its fast motorway access and flexible collection times.

Can I use a self-drive cherry picker in Central London?

Yes, our 3.5 tonne self-drive cherry pickers are commonly used for projects in Central and North London. Because they can be driven on a standard UK licence, they are ideal for city-based works including building maintenance, signage installation and electrical projects. If your job involves congestion zones or restricted access areas, our team can advise on the most suitable machine.

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16 reviews

Daniel Scotcher

May 29, 2025

by Daniel Scotcher

I’ve been using Smart Platforms for many years and have always had a great experience. The staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and easy to deal with. The machines, both older and newer are well maintained and reliable. Even the older models perform due to regular servicing, so I’ve never had any concerns on site. I’ve hired a range of self-drive machines and occasionally opted for a manned truck when collection wasn’t possible. Everything has always gone smoothly. The pricing is very competitive, and the company is flexible and accommodating. Highly recommended, and I look forward to continuing to work with them.

R Benson

Feb 25, 2020

by R Benson

Used locally and efficient friendly hire company

A Haycock

Feb 10, 2020

by A Haycock

Recently started using SMART Platforms and their operated hires. They have been punctual and reliable. They also offer a very handy survey service which I have used a few times to recommend the best machine

AM Building contractors

Feb 8, 2018

by AM Building contractors

A great service reliable, friendly, efficient, have used twice and will use again.

Mick Griffin

Jan 30, 2018

by Mick Griffin

Great bit of kit, easy professional people to deal with would definitely use them again and recommend them to others.

Trevor Whittemore- IMS Limited

Dec 18, 2017

by Trevor Whittemore- IMS Limited

Great company! Easy to deal with and no problems with the hire at all. Would recommend!

Richard Giles

Dec 8, 2017

by Richard Giles

Smart Platforms always easy to deal with, polite, helpful and professional, our preferred supplier.

Alison Williams Dundale Primary School and Nursery

Dec 8, 2017

by Alison Williams Dundale Primary School and Nursery

Smart Platforms were amazing, they helped us to create an event in school for the children to launch their flying objects that they had made. When I approached Smart Platforms with our idea for the project, they were extremely helpful in assisting us to reach our goal and create the event. We have photos on our school website and the children will always remember it!
Thank you Smart Platforms

John McNamara

Dec 8, 2017

by John McNamara

It’s a pleasure dealing with Smart Platforms. All of the staff are so professional and courteous and we look forward to doing business again in the near future.

John McNamara
RML Ltd
07837288999

Supervision Assured

Dec 7, 2017

by Supervision Assured

We have used Smart platforms for many years, Always had an excellent service.

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