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We provide you with superior quality rentals, products, & services so you can complete your projects on time.

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Welcome to Sharecost.

Our sign at 1716 Northfield Road in Nanaimo.

Do you need a hand? We would be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have about our rentals, retail products, or any of the many services we offer.

We're located at 1716 Northfield Road in Nanaimo BC. Here's an interactive map to the store for detailed directions.

Please feel free to contact us at any time, or simply drop by for a visit.

We look forward to serving you!

Spring & Summer News

Now Open 7 Days A Week

Starting on March 21st, 2010, Sharecost will be open 7 days a week for the Spring & Summer season.

Summer Store Hours In Effect

In addition to opening our doors on Sundays, we have also increased our store hours slightly for the Spring & Summer months. The following store hours are effective immediately:

  Weekdays: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
  Saturday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
  Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Open All Summer Holidays

Now that we're open for our Summer hours, we're also staying open for every statutory holiday during the Summer season. In fact, we won't be taking any holidays off until Thanksgiving in October! You can view a complete list of our holiday opening for 2010 on our contact page.

Spring Stock Shipment Is Here!

Now that the skies are starting to clear, it's time to get out into the yard again – and Sharecost is here to help in a BIG way!

Weed Barrier & Fabrics

Don't let your investment go to weeds – install heavy-duty landscape barrier!

We stock a large variety of SIZES of landscape barriers, and we also carry multiple GRADES. Starting with the inexpensive WEED PRO, we then move to the middle-ground WEED PRO PLUS – but serious landscapers always take the ultimate in weed protection, WEED BARRIER. Stop by and have a look at the display at the front of our store.

Grass Seed & Fertilizers

Lawn looking a little rough after the Winter season? Maybe you've just bought a new home and need to get the grass growing – Sharecost can help!

We've recently received our Spring shipment of grass seed, turf starter, moss control, lawn fertilizer, and many more products designed to give you the best lawn in the neighborhood.

Spring & Summer Rentals

We've always got the rentals you need for any of your lawn and garden projects. Here's some of the more common jobs we see people tackling during the Spring and Summer months.

Installing a New Lawn

Landscape Rakes – wide, lightweight rake for leveling large areas – View Rates
Lawn Rollers – used to roll your lawn, flat and compact – View Rates
Seed Spreaders – broadcast spreader used to spread seed or fertilizer – View Rates

Building a Garden Bed

Landscape Rakes – wide, lightweight rake for leveling large areas – View Rates
Masonry Saws – 110V stationary saw cuts concrete garden blocks and caps – View Rates
Mini-Excavators – digs deep in hard, rocky ground – View Rates
Rototillers – mixes fertilizer into existing soil or chews through sod – View Rates
Sodcutters – removes existing sod from the new garden area – View Rates

More than just rentals.

Remember, Sharecost Rentals & Sales is your one-stop shopping location for all types of landscaping, construction, and emergency jobs.

We offer a wide range of products and services, including:

A small-engine parts department
Head mechanic George at our small-engine repair shop
An in-town, well-stocked sand & gravel mart
Loads of landscape & hardscape supplies
A large range of rental equipment
A bunch of time-saving services
... and there's even an online Yard Calculator!

There's even more than that, but we'll leave it up to you to check out the rest of the website for all the details - for the full list of pages, just consult the list to your left.

New at Sharecost!

New: Dynapac Diesel Plate Compactors

We've recently invested in two brand-new reversible diesel plate compactors: the 620-pound LG300 model and the 1100-pound LG500 model – these are the packers the professionals use, day-in and day-out. Ideal for foundation preparation, compacting large trenches, road repair work, and more.

Our new Dynapac Diesel Plate Compactors are ready to rent. Call today at (250) 758-2401 to reserve!

New: Flooring & Siding Shear

Great for cutting laminate and hardwood flooring – as well as roofing and siding (including HardiePlank®). This model will cut up to 13" wide and 1" thick on many products. No dust, no mess!

Our Flooring & Siding Shear is ready to rent. Phone us at (250) 758-2401 to reserve!

New: Fisher F4 Precious Metal Detector

The Fisher F4 is a great all purpose detector. Designed for coin shooting, relic hunting, and beach hunting, this is an easy-to-use, functional rental item.

The Fisher F4 Precious Metal Detector is ready to rent. Call us today to reserve!

New: 16-5/16" Circular Saw/Beam Saw

Our new Makita 5402NA circular saw (often called a "beam saw") has an extremely large capacity blade (16-5/16") that cuts 6-1/4" at 90-degrees and 4-3/16" at 45-degrees. Popular uses include beam cutting and timber cutting.

The Makita Circular Beam Saw is available now. Call us today to reserve!

New: Vermeer RTX100 Track Trencher

Walk-behind trenchers are ideal for a variety of projects, and now Vermeer has one that's so easy to use it hardly seems like work. The RTX100 features the exclusive VZ steering system, which makes steering a breeze even in tight turns. With the RTX100, users can maneuver easily into confined jobsites and even counter-rotate from a stationary position.

Equipped with rubber tracks, the RTX100 offers a whole new level of flexibility and versatility for the jobsite. The rubber tracks enhance floatation and tractive effort when working in difficult ground conditions, as well as allowing the operator to cross-trench. The RTX100 offers the durability and rugged construction expected in Vermeer equipment, and its easy operation (including electric start) makes it a smart rental for both homeowners and contractors.

The RTX100 Track Trencher is available for immediate rental. Call us today to reserve!

New: 110-Volt Electric Heaters

We've just received an order of five more Patron heaters for resale. The Patron one-room construction heater puts out about the same amount of heat as a homeowner-grade heater, but has an amazing life-span. This contractor grade heater will run continuously for over 5 years, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. Tough, sturdy design makes it ideal for commercial use. Available for daily, weekly, or monthly rental, or to purchase for $260.00.

New: Stihl TS700 Cut-Off Saw

With a powerful, high-speed engine it's easy to see why the 14" Stihl TS700 cut-off saw is one of the most advanced Stihl cut-off saws ever produced. Featuring the X2 low-maintenance filtration system, you get extended service cutting and airflow with almost 100% cleaning efficiency. Available now for daily, weekly, or monthly rental.

New: Electric Rebar Cutter & Bender

Uniquely designed and motorized for to save labour, the electric VB16Y is used for both cutting and bending in one unit. Precision angle bends are preset and completed in a few seconds. Light-weight and compact. Available now for daily, weekly, or monthly rental.

New: Retaining Wall Adhesive

We're now carrying the Titebond®-brand Landscape Retaining Wall Adhesive in both 311 ml (10.5 oz) and 858 ml (29 oz) tubes. Designed specifically with retaining blocks and pavers in mind, Titebond® offers superior strength and durability for landscape projects.

New: Gator Edge Paver Restraint

In addition to the popular Super Sand Bond and Gator Dust, we're now stocking Alliance's Gator Paver Edge system. Available in both rigid and flexible models, these extra-strong pieces come in 8-foot lengths and "snap" together for a tight fit. Only $12.95 per 8-foot length.

New: Super Sand

We're proud to be the premier Vancouver Island supplier for Alliance Designer Products Inc.'s polymeric sand for paver joints, Super Sand Bond. Available in two colours: Slate Grey or Beige. Bags weigh 50 pounds and cost $33.95 each.

New: Gator Dust

Along with the Super Sand Bond above, we're also stocking Alliance's polymeric stone dust for natural stone, Gator Dust Bond. Available in two colours: Stone Grey or Sahara Beige. Bags weigh 50 pounds and cost $38.95 each.

Where to find us.

Remember: You can always check out our Locate Us page for a printable map!

A photo of the exterior of Sharecost on a bright, sunny day.

We are conveniently located in Central Nanaimo at 1716 Northfield Road. You can access Northfield Road from the Old Island Highway or Bowen Road; there is also a Northfield Road exit off of the Nanaimo Parkway.

We're located closest to the Island Highway end of Northfield, in-between the European Car Specialty shop and the Nanaimo Super-Shine Car Wash.

Once you've found our blue and red sign and the colourful mural on our fence, you'll know you're in the right spot.

Phone us at (250) 758-2401 for more information.

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