How dry hire works

Dry hire means renting professional special effects equipment without a technician. Your own team installs and operates it; we supply fully tested, documented and show-ready equipment. Need some extra support? On request, experienced HYRED technicians can operate the equipment, as a subcontractor for you — see work with us.

The starting price on each product covers a rental of 1 to 7 days. Renting for longer? Ask for a quote and we tailor the price. All prices are in euro, excluding VAT and delivery costs.

Simply add the equipment you need to your quote, enter your rental dates, choose delivery or collection, and submit your request. We confirm availability and send you a tailored quotation, valid for 14 days. Your booking is confirmed once you accept the quotation.

Both. You can pick up at our warehouse in Affligem, Belgium, or we deliver: through trusted groupage forwarders across Europe and beyond, or by express courier when time is tight. Delivery costs are quoted separately.

The rental period starts on the day the equipment is made available to you — when you collect it from us or when it is delivered to your location — and runs for the period stated in your quotation.

Yes. Throughout the entire rental period the equipment must be fully insured against all risks, such as theft, loss and damage, for its full value. We may ask for your policy and proof of payment of the premium before the equipment is released.

Please inspect the equipment as soon as you receive it. Report any missing items, visible damage or other issues to us immediately, upon delivery or collection. Every unit is inspected and tested before it leaves our warehouse, so reporting an issue straight away helps us resolve it as quickly as possible.

Fluids, aerosols, powders and other consumables are sold separately — see distribution or ask us with your quote. Gas cylinders (propane, CO2, nitrogen) remain the property of the supplier.

A confirmed order is binding. If you cancel it, a compensation of 15% of the total price (excl. VAT) applies, as set out in our general terms. Cancelling after delivery is no longer possible.

We only rent to competent professionals who know the equipment and understand the risks involved. Our equipment is for professional use only, in line with its nature and intended purpose.

Flame fluid (Isopar or isopropanol) is shipped only exceptionally, and always in line with ADR. CO2 and gas cylinders are not shipped by HYRED; the customer arranges them locally.

HYRED rents equipment and does not operate it on site, so the customer arranges all permits required for the use. Manuals, CE documents and risk assessments are available for each unit on our website and can be shared digitally; many units carry a QR code that opens them.

Rarely. Usually we ask for 100% prepayment instead.

Cleaning and repairs are charged at actual cost, shown by the hours worked, a repair quote or the manufacturer’s invoice. Lost items are charged at the new price, in line with articles 8.4 and 14.1 of our general terms and conditions.

Let us know as early as possible. We handle late returns case by case, with common sense.

Within one working day. Is it urgent? You can always call us.