There are many situations where commercial premises have to undergo building work that requires toilet and wash facilities to be shut down. Bosses are then faced with having to shut down for the duration of the works, which can lead to a loss of revenue, or provide alternative amenities to keep the business fully operational. But what are the alternatives?
Types of long term refurbishment projects
At WET Hire, we understand the types of long term refurb projects that can benefit from long term portable toilet hire and have experience in providing facilities to housing developments, and motorway projects. We have also worked with The National Trust, to provide long term toilet hire to their properties while undergoing renovations to avoid them having to close down for the duration of the works.
Government guidelines on the provision of toilet facilities in the workplace
Where replacement toilets will be used by members of the public, please refer to the suitability numbers quoted in individual product description for our luxury toilet units. For scenarios where your workforce will be using the facilities, the Government’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is clear in its guidelines that employers are obligated to provide ‘adequate and appropriate welfare facilities’ for staff – the term ‘adequate’ refers to the number and quality of the facilities and the term ‘facilities’ refers to washing and toilet provision.
The number of toilets provided also depends on the gender split of your workforce as follows:
Mixed gender/females only
| User numbers | Toilets required | Wash basins required |
| 1-5 | 1 | 1 |
| 6-25 | 2 | 2 |
| 26-50 | 3 | 3 |
| 51-75 | 4 | 4 |
| 76-100 | 5 | 5 |
Men only – providers can choose between toilets only or a combination of toilets and urinals
| User numbers | Toilets | Urinals |
| 1-15 | 1 | 1 |
| 16-30 | 2 | 1 |
| 31-45 | 2 | 2 |
| 46-60 | 3 | 2 |
| 61-75 | 3 | 3 |
| 76-90 | 4 | 3 |
| 91-100 | 4 | 4 |
Government guidelines on the provision of toilet facilities for construction workers
Construction workers also need toilet and welfare facilities, with access to large wash basins and running hot and cold water. Where you are liable for their provision, the HSE guidance is one toilet for every 7 workers across a full time, 40-hour working week. Of course, while construction workers could use the same facilities as your workforce, they will be, by the nature of their work, dirty and dusty and it may not be a practical idea for them to share. In these cases, WET Hire can provide economy toilet hire that is suitable as site toilet hire.
Luxury toilet hire from Wight Event Toilet Hire
With luxury portable toilet trailers that cater for numbers from up to 50, to 400, we can provide facilities for any size project, and all are available for long term toilet hire. Featuring boutique interiors with high-end features, our luxury toilets provide the very best experience for users. With flushing ceramic toilets, running hot and cold water, a spacious vanity area equipped with indulgent soaps and well-let mirrors, the units require nothing more than a level location and a 13-amp electricity supply.
Portable toilet hire for building sites
If you are providing toilets for the construction workers, our 2-bay economy toilet and our 4-bay economy toilet units are ideal. With flushing toilets and foot-operated freshwater hand wash stations, these will ensure any budget conscious operation managers remain compliant.
Luxury toilet hire prices
Our unit ‘from’ prices are shown in individual product descriptions and prices start from £295 +vat for the 2-bay economy unit. However, where long term provision is required, we will tailor a bespoke price package for you that meets your exact needs. Additionally all our trailers can be connected to mains drainage which removes the need for a service package, making this an even more cost-effective option.
To discuss your commercial refurb or renovation requirements, please contact us by email or phone at 01225 281018.
