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WEEKEND RENTAL SPECIAL!  PICK-UP EQUIPMENT ON FRIDAY BETWEEN 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM AND RETURN MONDAY BETWEEN 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM FOR THE 1 DAY RATE ( MAX OF 8 HOURS ON THE METER)

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Rental FAQ

FAQ About Rentals

General Rental Questions

What are the requirements to rent equipment?

You must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid ID, and a major Credit Card.

When do I pay for my rental?

All rental charges must be paid for in advance of your rental period. A deposit will be required in addition to the rental charges for certain pieces of equipment.

How do I request a rental? Can I reserve rental equipment in advance?

Yes, you may request an equipment reservation by clicking here or you may give us a call at any time. Full payment is required at the time of the reservation. In the event you need to cancel the reservation, you will be provided a full refund if the cancellation is made at least 48 hours in advance of the reservation date for Construction and General Tool Rental Equipment or at least 2 weeks in advance of the reservation date for Party and Event Rental Equipment.  All cancellation requests need to be submitted to [email protected] or by clicking here.

Do you offer Delivery and Pick-Up?

Yes, in fact, we offer Delivery and Pick-up services for equipment that we RENT, SELL, and SERVICE. Let us do the work and save you time with our competitive Delivery and Pick-up rates. Give us a call today for more information.
***Please note for rental equipment that has been delivered, we will not pick-it up until you give us a call. A call-off number will be provided to you at the time of the call.***

 

The standard Delivery charge includes both Delivery and Pick-up to a job-site, loading dock, or curbside; set-up of the equipment is not included.  At the time of Pick-up, the equipment must be in the location that it was dropped-off at or additional fees will be applied.  Equipment such as but not limited to Scaffolding, Inflatable Games, Tables, and Chairs, etc. must be taken down and placed in the location that they were dropped-off at or additioanl fees will be applied.


Do you have equipment that needs to be Serviced?
Would you like us to pick-up your equipment and deliver it back to you after we Service it?

Give us a call today or fill out this form to arrange this service.

When does my rental time start?

Rental Charges are based on the time out, not the time used. The time charged will be from the time the equipment leaves to the time the equipment is returned.

Do you offer different rental rates for different lengths of time?

We sure do! We offer a variety of rental periods; see below.

(Not all rates available on certain pieces of equipment)

 

4 Hour Rate - 4 consecutive hours during the business day (Maximum of 4 Hours accumulated on the meter)

Overnight Rate - Equipment rented Monday through Thursday after 3:00 PM and returned the following day by 9:00 AM will qualify for the Overnight Rate (Maximum of 4 Hours accumulated on the meter)

1 Day Rate - 24 Hour Rate (Maximum of 8 Hours accumulated on the meter)

1 Week Rate - (Maximum of 40 Hours accumulated on the meter)

4 Week Rate - (Maximum of 160 Hours accumulated on the meter)

Weekend Rate - Equipment picked-up after 3:00 PM on Friday and returned by 9:00 AM Monday will only be a 1-day rental charge. Maximum of 8 Hours accumulated on the meter to qualify for the Weekend Rate.

 

Overtime charges will be assessed if the equipment is used over the allotted hours. If you are using equipment double or triple shifts per day, please let us know.

What if my equipment breaks down while I am renting it?

While we continually strive to ensure your rental experience will be flawless, it happens, equipment does break down from time to time. In some cases, many problems, especially starting equipment can be resolved over the phone, just give us a call. In the case where the equipment is non-operational, we will exchange the equipment out and restart your rental time period.

If I have an emergency after hours, how do I contact you?

Please click HERE and a member of our staff will contact you.

Do you sell your rental equipment?

Yes, all of our rental equipment is for sale. By constantly selling off our rental inventory, it allows us the ability to refresh our rental fleet with brand new rental equipment. Click HERE for a list of our Pre-owned equipment currently for sale.  If you do not see what you are looking for, please give us a call or contact us HERE.

What is a Damage Waiver? Is it Insurance?

The Damage Waiver is NOT insurance. In the event the equipment sustains damage/loss and we elect to repair/replace the equipment, the customer will not be responsible for additional rental charges or loss-of-use charges while equipment is being repaired or awaiting replacement. The customer shall remain responsible for all costs to repair or replace the equipment. Please see our Terms & Conditions for additional details.

How do I set up an in-house Charge Account?

Click HERE for our Credit Application. Simply fill it out and we will promptly review it!

Returning A Rental

Can I return the equipment to a different location than I picked it up from?

No, rental equipment must be returned to the location that you picked it up from. This helps us ensure that we have the equipment at the right location for the next customer.

Do you have an after hours drop off location?

Due to a variety of reasons, we do not offer an after hours drop off location. Equipment must be returned during our normal business hours. The customer is responsible for the equipment until it has been checked back in by Black Hawk Rental staff.

Do I need to clean the equipment before I return it?

Equipment will be rented to you clean and free of dirt and debris. It is expected that the equipment is returned in the same condition that you received it. Equipment that is returned dirty, is subject to a Cleaning Fee at an hourly rate of $100.00.

Do I need to return the equipment full of fuel?

All of our equipment will be full of fuel prior to your rental period. For your convenience, Black Hawk Rental can refuel the equipment on-site for an additional charge; please call for our current fuel rates. If you choose to refuel the equipment, please carefully read the fuel type prior to refilling. If you are unsure of the type of fuel needed, please give us a call.