About Atlas
Getting the groundwork done, wherever you are
Atlas makes it straightforward to organise operated machinery and groundwork services across Scotland and northern England — whether it's your first garden project or another job on a busy site.
Our approach
Practical, honest and well organised
Hiring a digger shouldn't be complicated. Many of our customers have never organised machinery before, and they want someone who will explain the options plainly and turn up ready to work.
That's what Atlas is about. We take the time to understand your job, look carefully at access and ground conditions, and recommend the machinery that suits the work. Every mini digger hire includes an operator, so you can focus on your project rather than on the machine.
For builders, landscapers and other trades, we aim to be a reliable extra resource: clear about what we can do, and clear about what's included in the price.
What matters to us
How we work
Understanding the job
We start by listening — what you're trying to achieve, what's on site and what's in the way.
Suitable machinery
We recommend machinery based on access, ground conditions and scope, not on what's easiest to send.
Clear quotations
You'll receive a written quote that explains what's included, so you know where you stand.
Good communication
We keep you informed before and during the job, and we're easy to reach by phone or WhatsApp.
The process
From enquiry to booking
- 01
Tell us about the job
Describe the work and send photographs of the area and the access route.
- 02
We assess the work
We look at access, ground conditions and the scope to choose suitable machinery.
- 03
Receive your quotation
You get a written quote explaining exactly what is and isn't included.
- 04
Arrange a date
Once you've agreed the quote, we arrange a suitable date for the work.
Tell us about your job
Send a description and a few photographs and we'll come back to you with a written quotation. Costs depend on machinery, operator time, duration, location, access and any extra services.