Truck Hire Margate

Situated on Kent’s eastern coast, Margate offers comprehensive facilities for transport operations. Most drivers heading to Broadstairs pass through here, while Ramsgate is just minutes away.

Roads And Motorways To Margate

The road network’s pretty extensive here. The A28 Canterbury Road connects to Sandwich, while the A254 runs through Margate Road and Ramsgate Road. If you’re coming from Herne Bay or Canterbury, you’ll use the A255 via Dane Court Road. Local routes include Westgate Bay Avenue and Nash Road, with the B2051 following the coast through Eastern Esplanade. Drivers heading to Deal often use Northdown Road (B2055), while those bound for Whitstable and Dover take the B2052 Hartsdown Road.

Local Fuel Stations

You’ve got decent coverage for fuel. Sainsbury’s on Dadson Way runs 6am to 10pm, while Tesco’s station operates 24/7. The M&S Simply Food at the BP on Canterbury Road’s open round the clock too. Budgens and Gulf on Broadway both run 24-hour service, handy for night deliveries.

DIY Stores And Garden Centres

For building supplies, B&Q at Westwood Industrial Estate opens early at 7am. Margate Decorators’ Merchants on Northdown Road’s good for trade bits, starting 7am. Jewson opens similar hours and you’ve got Homebase running 8am to 7pm. Screwfix in Broadstairs keeps long hours till 8pm, while Toolstation at Cross Trade Park’s got a solid stock of supplies.

For building materials, you’ve got plenty of choice with TradePoint, Harrington H E, Brewers Decorator Centres and Howdens all providing trade services. Brills DIY and KanDoo Timber round out your options.

Youngs Nurseries on Sacketts Hill opens 9am to 5pm, The Secret Garden Centre at Quex Park keeps similar hours. East Northdown Nursery and Rosemary Nursery offer more local options. Dan Cooper Garden and Plantlet add to your choices.

Storage Facilities And Truck Repair

For repairs, Thanet Commercials in Broadstairs knows their trucks, while Kent Garage Services at Westwood Industrial Estate handles servicing. Storage-wise, Secure Storage Solutions on Manston Road opens 8:30am to 5pm. Shurgard in Broadstairs and MySpace Self Storage offer secure facilities. Nash Court Storage runs 7am to 7pm daily, while Southern Storage provides 24-hour access. You’ve also got Westwood Self Storage and specialised options like Margate Yacht Club Storage.

Other Amenities Possibly Useful For Truck Hire

Food options include KFC and McDonald’s on High Street, both running late. Big Shot on Marine Drive does breakfast from 9am, while Istanbul Express on Northdown Road’s open till midnight. Gary’s Pie Shop’s good for lunch and Burger King at Westwood runs 10am to 10pm. Direct Pizza, Big Dee’s, Ramsgate Fried Chicken and Family BBQ offer evening options.