What is shower block hire?
As the name implies shower block hire is the rental of portable showers in a block rather than as individual, standalone units. Consisting of separate shower cubicles, portable shower blocks are available in different sizes.
Benefits of shower block hire
Events can be single-day or multi-day and can be broadly categorised as corporate (conferences), personal (weddings and parties), or social (themed markets, winter fairs). For each of these types of events, there are benefits to shower block hire.
Shower block hire can increase visitor numbers
Particularly relevant for multi-day events where visitors may be put off by the absence of washing facilities. When attendees have access to showers, the dropout rate will fall as people are less likely to leave the event early.
Shower block hire gives a good impression
With the rise in privately-organised glamping weddings, where guests stay in tent accommodation at the venue site, the presence of shower blocks will be greatly appreciated by all and will reflect well on your big day!
Luxury portable showers encourage greater event participation
When institutions like schools and colleges host others, for example for a sports competition, they are likely to experience greater competitor participation where shower block hire allows visiting teams to freshen up between competition stages. In these instances, shower block hire also allows the establishment to maintain correct ratios of shower: students as set out in the DfE guidance.
Shower block hire promotes better health and wellbeing
For outdoor events where guests are exposed to the sun, having access to portable showers gives them the means to cool down. For organisers, this can limit the risk of illness through exposure, such as sun stroke.
HSE compliance
For certain industries, the health and wellbeing of workers is regulated by the Government’s Health and safety Executive (HSE). Where employees are exposed to contaminants, shower facilities enable them to wash thoroughly before travelling home, reducing their prolonged exposure and limiting the spread of materials to their private vehicles.
Portable showers can help businesses to stay open
For certain sectors such as public gyms, leisure centres, and swimming pools, undergoing refurbishment or renovation often means facilities have to be closed. Shower block hire allows these businesses to remain open with no loss of revenue.
Occasions for shower block hire
• Refurbishments and renovations – domestic and commercial
• Education
• Agriculture/construction
• Overnight or multi-day public events
• Weddings
Shower block hire from Wight Event Toilet Hire
Our portable shower blocks are available in three sizes and customers can choose from a 2-bay luxury shower, a 4-bay luxury shower or a 6-bay luxury shower. Each trailer consists of individual, lockable cubicles and each cubicle has a wash basin with hot and cold running water, a seat, mirror, and clothes hook. Customers will need to provide flat, level ground with a fresh water supply, and a 13-amp electrical supply.
Shower block hire cost
At WET Hire, we provide bespoke quotes for each enquiry, based on individual requirements. However, as a guideline, our 2-bay shower block price starts from as little as £450 plus VAT (exclusive of mileage charge).
To find out more, please contact us by email or phone on 01225 281018.