Houses, cars, office equipment… it's sometimes more economical and convenient to buy than it is to rent.

However, does this rule apply to portable toilets? While you can purchase a portable toilet for your building, business, or project, it's not always the right solution. Join us as we look at whether you should buy, or whether you should hire. 

The advantages of hiring a portable toilet

Luxury portable toilet hire is what we do at Wet Hire, so we've got a lot to say about the subject! Here's why renting a toilet is the optimal solution for your business needs.

You can leave the hard work to the professionals

You might think hiring a toilet means extra work for your team – but this isn't the case! All you need to do is decide which toilet you want, how long for, and where it needs to go, and the hire company will do the rest.

At Wet Hire, we'll deliver the toilet to your property and set it up in the space of an hour. If you hire one of our luxury toilets, we'll leave you with soap, moisturiser, and paper towels, everything you need to get up and running! Then, when you're done, we'll take the toilet away and empty the waste tank – one less job for you and your team!

You can even hire an attendant to keep things nice and tidy on the day, or someone to service your toilet to keep it sparkling clean. And if there are any issues, we're available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

You can choose the right type of toilet for your needs

Let's say you have a 2-bay luxury toilet on your property. However, you're expecting an influx of visitors over the next few weeks, or you're hosting an event, and you need to ensure accessibility. What do you do?

Hiring a toilet means you can swap out your toilet for another one, and the process is super simple. Just contact your toilet hire company, and they'll sort everything out for you. You can even hire a luxury shower or handwash station if you need one!

The disadvantages of hiring a portable toilet

We think hiring a portable toilet is always the best option, so it was hard to think of some disadvantages! However, it's essential to present a balanced opinion.

You might not get the availability you want

Portable toilets are in high demand at particular times of the year, especially in the summer when sporting events, outdoor weddings, and weekend festivals are in full swing! This means you might not be able to get the portable toilet you want if you book at the last minute.

At Wet Hire, we have a vast fleet of portable toilets, ready to go across the South West region. This means if you need a loo at a moment's notice, we're here to help.

The advantages of buying a portable toilet

Is buying rather than renting a portable toilet the right option for your business? Let's take a look.

You have complete control over your portable toilet

Buying a portable toilet means it's yours, and you can do what you want with it. You can move it from one location to another and even store it when it's not in use. 

If you need amenities quickly, buying may be a good option for your business. However, remember that you can get flexible short and long-term hire with a high-quality rental company like Wet Hire too!

The disadvantages of buying a portable toilet

We've looked at the pros of buying your own toilet, but what about the cons?

It might not be cost-effective in the long-term

Most people think that if they need a portable toilet for a longer period, it's more efficient to buy. However, this isn't necessarily the case.

A basic single portable toilet costs about £1,400. Sounds like a bargain, right? However, there are other costs you need to think about. You need to install a light, provide your own toilet roll and hand sanitiser, and hire a plumber to hook it up to the mains and sewage system. Plus if anything goes wrong, you'll need to call a plumber out again to take a look at the problem.

And let's not get started on cleaning and servicing it. When you hire a portable toilet from a company like Wet Hire, they will send someone over to service and maintain your facilities, which includes fixing any issues and emptying the waste tank. Trust us; your team will argue over who has that responsibility!

Speaking of emptying the waste tank…

You'll need a waste carrier's licence

If you transport or dispose of waste, you need to get a license from the Environment Agency. If you don't, you could be liable for an unlimited fine.

We're fully licensed and accredited at Wet Hire, meaning you don't need a waste carriers' licence if you hire a toilet from our expert team. So you can breathe easy and quite literally leave the dirty work to us!

Hiring or buying a portable toilet: which is best?



As you can see, there may be some circumstances where buying a portable toilet is the right option. If you need a toilet for the extended long term and don't mind maintaining it yourself, then go for it!

However, hiring a portable toilet is the ideal solution for most people. You can hire it for as short or as long as you want, you don't have to worry about keeping it clean, and you can choose from a wide range of sizes and styles. Whether you need a basic 2-bay toilet or a luxurious 8-bay toilet with electric heaters and LED spotlights, we have all your needs covered.

We're the top portable toilet and shower hire provider in Bath and the South West. Check out our extensive range of products today and see how hiring a toilet can transform your business.