Film Services | Hire Procedure

Hire Procedure

Feel free to make use of the website to research and prepare, for instance:

View the items available and any alternatives appropriate
Clarify the meaning of technical expressions
List out items associated with a named department (e.g. A & E)
View scenarios to see how the items are assembled into an unit
Download images and quick reference items. (Note that the quick reference number is unique to the item and will allow you to navigate back from the Home Page and to allow you accurately to identify an item when discussing your needs).

Once you have an idea about what you're likely to need - or even if you just have questions - phone and ask us. We are happy to talk about any item, and its practicality, relevance for a scene and current availabity. It's easy to arrange a visit to the facilities in NW10 to see any items and discuss deployments, history, background, procedures - and any relevant subjects for your production.

Once you've found what you need, we'll confirm a costing - this will cover both hire and individual replacement values - and, if needed, a written estimate can be produced. Once you decide to proceed, a purchase order is required and a pick-up (or delivery) date must be agreed together with payment terms. Goods are released against a delivery note and insurance during the hire period is the responsibilty of the hirer.

Prior to collection, a return date is agreed and items will be received back. If it is practical, they may be signed off then, otherwise they will be marked "received and not inspected". Inspection will then be performed within twenty-four hours and any loss or damage indicated and an appropriate costing given.