Should I use temporary toilets during a refurbishment? If your home or business is undergoing refurbishment or repair there may be a need for additional toilets.
Do I need a temporary toilet hire for a bathroom renovation?
Getting your bathroom renovated? Have you considered the need for a temporary toilet yet? This short blog will highlight the benefits of temporary toilet hire.
Having a temporary toilet put up when you initiate any bathroom renovation may be one of the best decisions you can make. We all know how messy builders can be, even if they don't mean to be, so taking extra precautions can prevent lots of cleaning and complaining.
Builders generally work in dirty environments, so when there's no temporary toilet outside your house, expect mud and dirt to be tread through your home.
With no alternative, builders are left in the awkward position of entering your home, invading privacy and getting in the way of day-to-day life whilst leaving a trail of destruction. Don't leave it too late; order your temporary toilet and avoid unwanted disagreements and continuous deep cleaning.
Hiring temporary toilets will protect the homeowner and their home, and there'll be no need to hide away in one room watching TV whilst hearing the bangs and crashes from the renovations. Not to mention the avoidable arguments with your spouse from added stress and unnecessary cleaning.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO RENT A PORTABLE TOILET?
Many companies will offer quotations for the entire month rather than charging per day as portable toilets are typically required for longer periods of time.
Generally, in the UK, there's an expected duration minimum of two weeks, with the price being the same whether it's for 2 days or the entire two weeks.
Companies will be happy to offer quotations to cover the larger orders of portable toilets for events like festivals or exhibitions, and the quote will include the overall amount and any applicable discount.
The overall costs for temporary toilet hire will vary dependent on the volume needed for your event, home or establishment.
A general rule states per 50 guests, there should be two portable toilets and that at least one disabled toilet is available. So for an event of 1,000, only 40 toilets are necessary, although this can be determined based on other factors and the need for comfort and cleanliness.
How are the costs for site toilet hire calculated?
So how does the cost of temporary toilet hire get calculated? There are a few aspects that get taken into consideration, including;
- Location of event
- Number of toilets required
- Type of event (e.g. festival, wedding, birthday)
- Type of toilet to hire (e.g. luxury unit or standard unit)
- Public or Private event
- Number of people
- Duration of time (long term/short term)
- Maintenance required (e.g. at a festival)
Are there additional costs to consider?
Portable temporary toilet hire is a vital part of planning any event, and they aren't something to be skimped on as this will only come to bite you later when queues don't go down, and guests are left frustrated.
If your budget allows for it, it's best to get an extra portable toilet unit. Hygiene and comfort should be top priorities during event planning.
Delivery & Set-Up
The delivery and set up of the portable toilets can potentially incur additional costs. Most companies will charge a small fee for this, so ensure you check when receiving a quote from a company.
Cleaning & Maintenance
Generally, portable toilets are heavily used during the hire period, especially for larger events like festivals. Excessive use will demand cleaning and maintenance before the units are returned.
Toiletry and sanitary supplies
The toiletries and sanitary supplies are generally free or included within the quote for the units. Make sure you enquire about this before selecting a company.
Deposit
Companies often require an upfront deposit as protection against damages incurred during the rental time. The costs range between 10-and 15% of the total cost of the rental. Waiver fees are non-refundable, and the cost of lost or stolen units isn't covered by this.
Adding Portable toilets for tradespeople working on your home
Having a bathroom renovation? Have you considered where the workpeople will go when they need the loo?
Without planning for temporary portable toilets, your home will end up a mess, as builders and tradespeople will unintentionally tread dirt and worse into floors as they head to the toilet. This can be simply avoided or resolved with portable toilets that can be left on or close by to the worksite.
Keeping within the Law
Detailed recommendations relating to 'welfare unit' requirements are presented by The Health & Safety Executive, these should be referred to when organising portable toilet hire to ensure provisions are met. Generally, the HSE advises that building firms should provide a minimum of one toilet per seven workpeople when they're working a 40-hour week.
In line with guidance, toilets must also be:
- Clean, well lit and ventilated
- Serviced regularly
- Possess handwashing facilities
- Wholly stocked (including toilet paper)
- Sinks large enough to wash face and arms when other welfare facilities are not provided on-site
BATHROOM RENOVATIONS
Customers may sometimes need to hire portable toilets to use themselves during home renovation, for instance, toilet renovation or construction. If your regular toilet is unreachable or unusable, then don't worry.
Here at Toilets4Hire, we offer portable loos for all needs. The toilets available for this type of hire slightly differ from the ones used for construction sites with increased comfort.
They are a great solution on a short-term basis and can majorly reduce stress for your family.
Are temporary toilets worth the price?
When hiring portable toilets, you may wonder whether they are worth the price. Simply the answer is an astounding yes. Without a portable toilet for yourself, you may need to move into a family or friend's home, experience increased disagreements between spouses, require more cleaning or experience a lack of privacy.
The anxiety saved by having a portable loo on your land can help maintain personal and working relationships whilst minimal disrupting day-to-day life.
Having a portable toilet on site for tradespeople will not only reduce the grime and dirt being tread through your home but also protect your privacy from various people coming in and out of the house. Fewer interruptions are a huge benefit of hiring a portable toilet and far outweigh the costs. Contact Toilets4Hire to save yourself, your family and your tradespeople a heap of stress and hassle.
Business Bathrooms Refurbishment
Similarly, if you're business is getting a refurb having portable toilets on-site can drastically reduce stress and maintain working relationships.
Whether on a short or long-term basis, you should consider the expected length of the project, the number of employees, and finally not forget the tradespeople who will require their toilets.
If your business relies on consumer interactions, for example, in a restaurant or coffee shop, you should consider hiring the more luxurious portable toilet cabins we offer. Here at Toilets4Hire, we offer a variety of portable toilet sizes and styles for every occasion, so contact us today to get sorted!
The luxurious toilets come fully stocked, with hot and cold running water, separate urinals, disabled access and overall look more aesthetically pleasing. A professional portable toilet supplier will help guide you through the process, using their experience to ensure the correct numbers and quantities are ordered.
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