At AVE Services, we make your AV hire experience straightforward, reliable, and hassle-free. Whether you’re hosting a small meeting or a large-scale event, our team ensures everything is delivered and set up professionally, so you can focus on your event.
Delivery Areas
We provide delivery across Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Surrey, and London.
We’re based in Aldermaston, Berkshire, and can often accommodate last-minute bookings within the local area.
Popular delivery areas include:
- Reading
- Newbury
- Basingstoke
- Oxford
- Guildford
- Swindon
- Slough
- London (Central, Greater)
If you’re unsure, just pop your postcode into our quote form or give us a call on 01635 899551.
Delivery Times
We aim to deliver equipment 1–2 hours before your event starts, unless otherwise arranged. Collection is usually within a few hours after your event or the next working day for multi-day hires.
Need a tighter window or an early morning setup? Just let us know—we’re flexible.
Setup & Pack Down
All AV equipment hired with delivery includes on-site setup and pack down by our experienced technicians (unless otherwise agreed).
We’ll:
- Unload and position all equipment
- Test everything to ensure it’s working perfectly
- Show you how to operate key parts (e.g. microphones, remotes, control panels)
- Return to collect and pack down after your event
Dry Hire (Customer Collection)
Prefer to collect yourself? No problem.
You can collect selected items from our Aldermaston warehouse (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) by prior arrangement. Bring a suitable vehicle, ID, and deposit if required.
Some items—like large screens or staging—require professional delivery and setup for safety reasons.
Delivery & Setup Costs
Our delivery and setup rates are based on distance and complexity of the job.
As a general guide:
- Up to 10 miles ~£25 + VAT
- 10–20 miles ~£55 + VAT
- 20–30 miles ~£95 + VAT
Orders over £999 qualify for free delivery within 30 miles.
*Subject to access, parking, and equipment hired. We’ll confirm all charges during quoting.
Need Help or a Quick Quote?
Use our online quote form or give us a ring on 01635 899551 to check availability and get your delivery cost.
Let us take care of the AV so you can enjoy your event.
- Find your product: Browse the site or use the search bar to locate the item you wish to hire.
- Add to Quote: On the product page, click the “Add to Quote” button.
- Set Quantity: Specify the quantity needed and update your quote.
- View Quote: Click the “Quote” button at the top right of the page to view your list.
- Submit the Quote: Fill in your details and submit via the "Request a Quote" page.
General Terms:
- Rental Duration: Quotes are based on a single-day rental unless otherwise specified.
- Delivery/Setup Costs: These will be calculated and provided once your quote is submitted.
- Custom Solutions: If your event requires specific AV setups, let us know so we can tailor the quote accordingly.
After submission, a team member will contact you to finalise details and provide a full breakdown of costs.
For more information or special requirements, feel free to contact us directly through our support channels.
Rentals are typically based on a single-day hire. For longer rentals, please contact us for a custom quote.
Yes, delivery and setup are available. Costs will be calculated after submitting your quote.
In some cases, yes. However, we recommend delivery and setup for more complex equipment.
Any damages will be assessed, and repair or replacement costs may apply. We recommend discussing insurance options.
Yes, we offer technical support during events for an additional fee. Contact us for more details.
Yes, you can contact us to update your rental details before your event date.
We cater to a wide range of events including corporate functions, weddings, conferences, and more.
Please contact us as soon as possible. Cancellation fees may apply based on how close the cancellation is to the event date.
While not mandatory, we highly recommend insurance for high-value or large-scale setups.
We accept all major credit / debit cards, and bank transfers