Dig Holes in Minutes, Not Hours: A Guide to Post Borer Hire

 

Anyone who has faced the task of installing a long run of fencing knows that the hardest and most time-consuming part is digging the holes. Doing it by hand with a spade is a slow, exhausting process that results in inconsistent holes and an aching back. A powered post hole borer, also known as an auger, is the tool that completely transforms this job, turning a gruelling task into a fast and efficient process.

With late summer and early autumn being the peak season for fencing projects across Norfolk, hiring a post borer is the smartest decision you can make. At Breckland Plant Hire, we supply a range of powerful augers to help you get the job done right.

 

Why Hire a Post Borer?

 

The advantages of using a powered auger over manual digging are immense.

• Incredible Speed: A powered borer can drill a perfect hole in just a few minutes, a task that could take half an hour by hand. For a fence line with 20+ posts, this saves an entire day’s labour.
• Massively Reduced Effort: Let the engine do the work. A powered auger eliminates the physical strain of manual digging, saving you from fatigue and potential injury.
• Clean & Consistent Holes: Augers create perfectly round, neat holes to a consistent diameter. This makes setting posts easier, ensures a stronger footing when filled with concrete, and gives a more professional result.
• Cost-Effective: For any project involving more than a handful of holes, the time and labour saved by hiring a borer for a day will easily pay for the hire cost itself.

 

Choosing the Right Borer for Your Project

 

We offer different solutions depending on the scale of your job and the ground conditions.

 

One-Man Petrol Post Borer

 

This is the most popular hire choice for DIY and smaller trade jobs. It’s a powerful, handheld machine with a petrol engine that one person can operate.

• Best For:
  • Standard garden fencing projects (panel, close board, picket).
  • Planting multiple trees or large shrubs.
  • Jobs in good to medium soil conditions.
• Auger Sizes: We stock a range of auger bit diameters (e.g., 4″, 6″, 8″) to match your post size.

 

Hydraulic Auger (Mini Digger Attachment)

 

For large-scale projects or very tough ground, the hydraulic auger is the ultimate solution. This powerful attachment fits onto the arm of our mini diggers, using the excavator’s hydraulic power to drill holes with incredible force and speed.

• Best For:
  • Major fencing contracts (agricultural, new housing developments).
  • Drilling into hard, compacted, or stony ground.
  • Projects where a mini digger is already on site for other tasks.
  • Drilling a large number of deep holes quickly.

 

CRITICAL SAFETY NOTICE: Scan Before You Dig

 

Before drilling any holes, it is absolutely essential to check for buried utilities. Use a Cable Avoidance Tool (C.A.T) to scan the area for hidden electric cables, gas mains, and water pipes. Striking a buried service can be extremely dangerous and costly. We also hire C.A.T & Genny units for this purpose.

 

Common Applications in Norfolk

 

• Fencing: The number one use. From garden fences in Dereham to large agricultural boundaries near Swaffham, a borer is essential.
• Landscaping: Quickly planting avenues of trees or installing pergolas and other garden structures.
• Construction: Creating holes for site signage, bollards, or small foundations.

 

Why Choose Breckland Plant Hire?

 

• A Solution for Every Scale: From a handheld borer for a garden fence to a hydraulic auger for a farm, we have the right equipment.
• Reliable, Powerful Equipment: Our borers are from leading brands with well-maintained engines and sharp auger flights to ensure effective drilling.
• Expert Advice: Unsure which machine you need? Our team can advise on the best solution for your project’s scale and likely ground conditions.
• Local, Convenient Hire: We provide a dependable hire service across Breckland and the wider Norfolk area, with delivery available to your home or site.

Stop wasting time with a spade and shovel. Power through your next project with speed and ease.

Contact Breckland Plant Hire today to hire your post hole borer and make digging easy.