When is the best time to hire or buy bog mats?
At Timbermat we have bog mats to buy and hire – so how do you know whether to buy or rent bog mats, and when to do so?
First of all, we can answer the question of when to buy or hire timber mats. If you’re looking to hire, just get in touch as soon as possible, and we can make sure we have the right type and quantity ready for when you need them.
If a project is still in the pipeline, that’s fine. It’s better to let us know in advance if possible, so we can stock up or set some of our timber mats to one side as your expected start date approaches.
On the other hand, if you’re thinking about buying bog mats of your own, again there’s no reason to delay. Timber mats have little to no impact on insurance and because they’re made of wood, there’s no great material value, so they are not a security concern.
Customers who buy bog mats from Timbermat usually have an ongoing need for ground protection mats, temporary roadways and lifting platforms, so there’s really no time like the present to stock up.
Should I buy or hire bog mats?
Our tropical hardwood mats are durable and can offer years of repeated use with very little care required – just store them out of the elements when you can and discard any mats if the timbers become broken or badly damaged.
Because they’re easy to store and look after, with no great appeal to thieves, many of our customers choose to buy bog mats so you know you will have them at hand each time you need them.
However, we also know there are several good reasons why you might want to hire bog mats for a single project:
- No ongoing need for large quantities of timber mats.
- Nowhere to store them, or no desire to do so.
- Manage costs on a per-project basis.
For all of these reasons, we try to always have a good supply of tropical hardwood mats available, so you can get the number and type you need, when you need them. Just call Timbermat if you’d like to enquire about availability for an upcoming job.
