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Roller Rental in London (2026 Rates)

Day rate
£120–£470
Week rate
£384–£1,692
Month rate
£1,020–£4,465
Updated
July 2026
Two tandem road rollers on freshly laid asphalt
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In London, United Kingdom, a roller rents for about £120–£470 per day, £380–£1,700 per week, or £1,000–£4,500 per month (2026).

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Roller rental rates in London (2026, indicative GBP).
Size classDay rateWeek rateMonth rate
walk-behind£100–£130£330–£480£890–£1,300
1-3 ton ride-on£210–£270£670–£960£1,800–£2,500
3-5 ton£310–£400£1,000–£1,400£2,700–£3,800
Day rate by size class
walk-behind
£100–£130
1-3 ton ride-on
£210–£270
3-5 ton
£310–£400

Indicative day rate ranges. Bars scaled to the highest rate shown.

Roller rental rates in London

In London, the walk-behind class starts at £100–£130 a day and the 3-5 ton class runs £310–£400. Week and month rates in the table work out cheaper per day than stacking day rates. Figures are indicative, converted from US benchmarks at ~0.79 GBP/USD; confirm exact local pricing with a quote.

Renting a roller in London

A roller is hired in London for asphalt compaction, soil compaction, road base. Suppliers quote either bare rental or delivery with an operator — say which you need when you ask for a price.

Delivery & what’s included

Delivery and pickup are billed separately (typically a per-trip fee based on distance). Confirm fuel policy, damage waiver, and minimum rental period in your quote.

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Frequently asked questions

Which roller size class should I rent in London?+

The rates above cover 3 classes: walk-behind at £100–£130, 1-3 ton ride-on at £210–£270 and 3-5 ton at £310–£400 a day. Renting the smallest class that will do the job keeps both the day rate and the transport charge down.

Is a weekly or monthly roller rate cheaper in London?+

Yes. On the walk-behind class a week costs about 3.3× the day rate and a month about 8.9×, so past a few days it is worth booking by the week, and past two weeks by the month.

What's the cheapest way to rent a roller in London?+

Book by the week or month instead of stacking day rates, consolidate delivery with other work on the same site, and compare quotes from several London suppliers.

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