National Homebuilding Show NEC Birmingham | Expo Hire

Equipment Hire for the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show

The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the NEC Birmingham is the UK's largest event for self-builders, renovators, and extension projects, drawing tens of thousands of visitors over four days. Exhibitors include architects, structural engineers, materials suppliers, kitchen and bathroom brands, glazing companies, and smart home technology vendors.

Why hire from Expo Hire

• The only hire company in the UK that delivers and collects on Sundays. Most competitors stop at Saturday. We cover every day of the week.
• Live order tracking on every delivery and collection. Track your driver in real time by order number and postcode. No other hire company in the UK offers this for both delivery and collection.
• Every order 100% guaranteed before you pay. We check live stock and logistics at the point of booking. No substitutions, no shortfalls, no calls the week before.
• Choose morning or afternoon for delivery and collection. No other hire company gives you this choice. Your venue, your schedule.
• No security deposit. No damage deposit. Ever. Expo Hire never holds your money.
• Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order. Accidental scratches and minor wear covered at no charge. Other companies charge 2–3% of your order total for the same cover.
• The widest product range in the event hire industry. Chairs, tables, catering, glassware, linen, heating, gazebos, staging, and more from a single supplier.
• The only hire company in the UK with live chat support seven days a week, 8am to 8pm. Every competitor closes at 5pm on weekdays. Get answers when you are planning, not just during office hours.

Our EventPro® furniture is built for multi-day consumer shows. The NEC's proximity to our Birmingham depot means reliable build-up delivery and competitive transport costs.

Show Room and Vignette Displays

Homebuilding exhibitors often create room-set displays that allow visitors to experience products in context. Our sofa hire range includes contemporary and traditional styles suited to kitchen-living and lounge vignettes. Pair with a coffee table and occasional side tables for a complete sitting room configuration. For dining displays, our banqueting tables dressed with fitted tablecloths and banqueting chairs create a furnished dining space within the stand.

Consultation and Meeting Areas

Architects, planning consultants, and structural engineers at the show need a structured space for client consultations. A meeting table with chairs creates a functional working area for reviewing drawings and specifications. Our 8ft trestle table with drawers provides a large, clear drawing surface with document storage underneath.

Outdoor and Garden Areas

Landscaping, outdoor living, and garden building brands often create outdoor-feel zones within the NEC halls. Our garden furniture hire range provides bistro sets and outdoor-appropriate furniture suited to these displays.

Catering on Stand

Kitchen brands and food companies demonstrating appliances need functional cooking infrastructure. Our catering equipment hire covers induction hobs, barista coffee machines, and under-counter fridges. Serve with crockery and glassware from the same order. Our Send It Back Dirty policy applies to all tableware.

Delivery

Expo Hire covers NEC Birmingham event hire and wider conference and exhibition hire across England and Wales.

We deliver to your stand number during your NEC build-up window. An SMS with arrival estimate and live tracking goes out on delivery morning. Delivery from £40 ex-VAT. Order online, no quote needed, no deposit required.

Frequently asked questions

Do you deliver hire equipment to National Homebuilding Show NEC Birmingham?

Yes. Expo Hire delivers furniture, catering equipment, linen, glassware and tableware to National Homebuilding Show NEC Birmingham. Enter your event date and postcode at checkout to confirm availability and delivery cost.

What equipment do you hire for events at National Homebuilding Show NEC Birmingham?

Expo Hire supplies a full range of event equipment including banqueting chairs, trestle and round tables, linen, crockery, glassware, cutlery, bar equipment, catering warmers and outdoor furniture. All items are delivered and collected by Expo Hire — no self-collection.

Can I get a quote for an event at National Homebuilding Show NEC Birmingham?

Yes. Build your order at expohire.com and enter your delivery date and the postcode for National Homebuilding Show NEC Birmingham. The checkout shows a complete price including carriage before you confirm. For large orders over £1,000 ex-VAT, call 0800 910 1100 for a formal written quotation.

Do you deliver to National Homebuilding Show NEC Birmingham on Sundays?

Yes. Expo Hire delivers and collects 7 days a week including Sundays and Bank Holidays — the only event hire company in the UK to offer this.

About the NEC

he National Exhibition Centre is located in Marston Green, Solihull close to both Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International railway station. Opened in 1978, it has gone through various expansions and improvements to become the internationally renowned exhibition space it is today.

The NEC has a total of 20 interconnected halls offering a total of 190,000 square metres (2 million square feet) of floor space. There are 16,500 parking spaces spread out around the site, with a shuttle bus operating to and from all the car parks. Construction of the HS2 railway project will see a new railway station at Birmingham Interchange built close to the NEC and connected to the exhibition centre by a people mover.

Along with the Resorts World Arena, which is located on the NEC site, the National Exhibition Centre is operated by the NEC Group. The NEC Group also owns and operates Arena Birmingham and ICC Birmingham based in central Birmingham. Previously owned by Birmingham City Council, the NEC Group was sold to private investors in 2015 and is now owned by American investment company Blackstone.

At Expo Hire, we can appreciate the stress involved with setting up and breaking down a stand at an important exhibition and we want to do everything we can to help prevent it. We can deliver exhibition hire directly to your stand – simply confirm your event, hall and stand number when placing your order and we will do the rest.