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

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Project-Solving Specialists

Our primary goal at Sharecost is to provide you with the best solution for your project, while maintaining a helpful, friendly environment.

We’re proud to be a Nanaimo-owned and operated company, and you can find us at the same location we’ve been at since the 1970s: 1716 Northfield Road in Central Nanaimo, BC (view our map to the store for detailed directions).

Use the links at the left of every page to navigate through the various sections of our website (the A–Z Rental Index is a handy way to quickly locate the tool you’re looking for).

Contact us with any questions, or simply drop by – we look forward to serving you!

Get Ready for Spring!

It might too early to tell, but it already feels like we’re going to have a beautiful Spring & Summer. To help make the most out of it, we’ve extended our store hours as of Monday, March 11th:

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

Natural Stone Now In Stock

We’re really excited to bring beautiful new natural stone to our yard on Northfield Road. Check out our Natural Stone page, and then come and see it for yourself!

Have you booked your rentals?

If you haven’t already booked your Lawn & Garden equipment rentals for the upcoming Spring & Summer, now’s the time!

Avoid the rush and phone ahead to arrange a time to pick up your Dethatcher, Aerator, Roto-Tiller – or any other one of our rental tools – and we’ll make sure it’s ready when you are.

Reserve Your Rental – (250) 758-2401

Recent Activities

Summer Store Hours Now In Effect

It’s once again time for us to expand our store hours and make the switch to our Summer schedule. We’re now open 7 Days a Week, including Sundays, all Spring and Summer long.

The following store hours are in effect until Fall 2013 (after which our Winter hours kick in again):

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

Now Open Sundays

Sharecost is now open 7 days a week. We are currently open on Sundays from 10:00am – 4:00pm until next Fall.

So come down and take advantage of the extra hours of sunlight while it’s here!

Reserve Your Rental

Book your equipment and we’ll make sure that it will be “Ready-To-Rent” when you need it.

You won’t need a credit card to reserve – just call the store at (250) 758-2401 (ext. 1) and we’ll be happy to help.

Sharecost is on Facebook!

Even though we’ve a little late to the party, Sharecost has decided to join the social revolution – so we’ve decided to sign up for a Facebook account.

So check us out. Be our friends. And “like” us.

www.facebook.com/sharecost

Pick-Up Truck Delivery Fee Price Drop

We have lowered the local delivery fee on our 3/4 tonne pick-up truck from $30 to $15.

This is great news for anyone who owns a car that needs to rent equipment like aerators, rototillers, sod-cutters, pressure washers, or any other rental item that doesn’t fit in anything but a truck.

We hope that by lowering our round-trip rate in half – from $60 to $30 – it will be more feasible for everyone to get the rental tool they need, regardless of what they drive!

Please note that we cannot deliver any bulk materials (such as gravel or soil) with this truck, and this rate does not apply to delivery of heavy equipment, such as skid-steer loaders, mini-excavators, or scissor lifts.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us at (250) 758-2401.

Our “Overnight” Rental Rate

Working in the evenings? Don’t forget that you are able to rent ANY piece of equipment overnight, return it the next morning, and only pay the 4-hour rate. Great for those after-work projects!

Here’s how the overnight rate works:

  Mon–Thurs: Pick up after 1:30pm, return the next day by 8:30am
  Friday: Pick up after 1:30pm, return Saturday by 9:00am
  Saturday: Pick up after 1:00pm, return Sunday by 11:00am
  Sunday: Pick up after 12:00pm, return Monday by 8:30am

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Popular Projects

We have the rentals you need for all of your projects. Here’s some of the more common jobs we see people tackling during the Spring and Summer months:

Dealing With Water

Dehumidifiers – extracts moisture from inclosed spaces – View Rates
Electric Heaters – for drying indoor spaces – View Rates
Submersible Water Pumps – for pumping large volumes of water – View Rates
Turbo Dryers – high-volume fan for drying carpets/underlay – View Rates
Wet/Dry Vacuums – great for cleaning water off hard surfaces – View Rates

Limbing/Dangerous Tree Removal

Extendible Chainsaw – gas pruning saw; 105" length – View Rates
Extension Ladders – 24', 32' and 40' models – View Rates
Gas Chainsaws – 14", 16" and 24" bars available – View Rates
Step Ladders – 10', 12' and 14' heights – View Rates

Trenching & Drainage

Channel Drains – modular channel drain system – More Info
Drain Augers – for clearing interior/exterior lines – View Rates
Drain Rock – rounded, 3/4" or 1-1/2" washed rock – View Rates
Filter Fabric – keeps sediment out of drains – More Info
Mini-Excavators – perfect for digging perimeter drains – View Rates
PVC Pipe & Fittings – for perimeter drains & downspouts – More Info

More than 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:

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!

And that’s not all – but we’ll leave it up to you to browse the website for all the details. If you have any questions, please call our shop at (250) 758-2401.

Where you’ll 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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New at Sharecost!

Bella Turf (Artificial Grass)

We are extremely proud to announce our partnership with Bella Turf Inc., a Canadian company supplying the highest quality turf on the market. As of August 2012, Sharecost is Nanaimo’s premier supplier for artificial turf, installation tools, and installation supplies – all under one roof!

Synthetic grass, done right, can give you back your beautiful lawn without the hassle. No watering, no mowing, no fading, no fertilizing, no chemicals, no pet damage, no pests, no allergies and no muddy paw prints.

Check out our Artificial Grass page for all the details, or call us at (250) 758-2401 for more information.

Stihl TS420 Cut-Off Saw

The TS420 is so popular, it could possibly be called “the standard” to which other cut-off machines are compared. Users like it because it is compact, lightweight, reliable and proves itself day in and day out, all day long. Available now for daily, weekly, or monthly rental.

SUREFOOT Paver Edging

Designed BY Installers FOR Installers! The new commercial-grade SUREFOOT Paver Edging system has arrived at Sharecost.

This unique product features a c ut-on-the-go system that incorporates STRAIGHT and FLEXIBLE paver edging in a single piece. Reduce costly labour time and go with the fastest install of any edge system available.

Pieces are 8-foot length x 1-5/8" height, include integrated connectors, and are made from 100% recycled material.

BenderBoard Landscape Edging

BenderBoard landscape edging is an eco-lumber that is manufactured from 100% recycled polyethylene plastic. The result is a strong but pliable product that will contour evenly and consistently and is ideal for projects that do not require structural strength.

The 1x4 size bends uniformly and consistently to create flowing curves and radiuses, and is ideal for landscape edging. These boards come in 20-foot lengths and have dado joints on the end, enabling you to make graceful, flowing "butt-free" curves.

BenderBoard is in stock now. Call us at (250) 758-2401 for details or to place an order!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 job-sites 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 job-site. 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!

110-Volt Electric Heaters

We have been so happy with the Patron 110 V heater, we’ve bumped our rental fleet to 14 units. This 1500W contractor-grade heater will run continuously for over 5 years, 24 hours a day, making it ideal for commercial use. Available for daily, weekly, or monthly rental.

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.

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.