Breakers

For concrete slabs, driveways and asphalt, hire a heavy-duty electric concrete breaker where suitable. For concrete walls, screed or thinner sections, an SDS Max demolition hammer (light or medium) is usually enough. Reinforced concrete may need cutting, specialist assessment or additional tools — ask before booking. Tell us the material thickness and area and we'll help you choose a suitable breaker class.

SDS Plus is the smaller, more common shank — suited to drills and lighter rotary hammers for holes and fixings. SDS Max is the larger shank used on heavier breakers and demolition hammers. Many breaker products use SDS Max, while many drilling tools use SDS Plus. Check the product page or ask before booking.

Many site breakers are 110V and may require a transformer when used from 240V mains. Check the product page and confirm power setup when booking — let us know if you need a transformer so we can include it where available.

110V is commonly used on UK construction sites and may be required by site rules. 240V may be suitable for domestic or indoor work where allowed. Confirm your site requirements before booking — call 020 3375 4048 if you're unsure which suits your site.

You can, but it's usually overkill — a heavy duty road breaker can damage the substrate or pipework underneath. A light SDS Max breaker with a wide flat or scaling chisel is normally the right tool for tile removal.

Tell us the chisel type you need — pointed, flat or scaling — when booking, and we'll confirm what is available with the machine. We don't list specific chisels as standard inclusions on every breaker, so it's worth asking first. Consumables and fixings may be required separately.

Our heavy duty road breaker is in the heavier electric class — exact weight depends on the chisel fitted. Lighter and medium SDS Max breakers sit around the 11 kg class. Plan two-person handling for the heavy duty breaker on stairs or awkward access.

Use a cable/pipe detector before any breaking or drilling. Check service plans where available, and avoid working close to known cable runs, gas lines and water pipes. If you are unsure, stop and consult a qualified contractor — never break blind.

Yes. We offer breaker hire London-wide — concrete breaker hire, heavy-duty electric breaker hire, SDS Max breaker hire (light and medium demolition hammers, sometimes searched as Kango hammer hire) and 110V breaker hire London. London delivery is available by booking and free collection from our Greenford UB6 depot. Out-of-zone delivery on request.

Yes. Book ahead and pick up free from our Greenford UB6 depot during opening hours. Bring suitable transport — a heavy duty road breaker is awkward to lift solo.