When you’re responsible for site operations, keeping toilets clean, hygienic and available throughout a project isn’t something you can afford to overlook. Whether you’re managing a construction site, refurbishment, temporary workplace or seasonal venue, long term portable toilet hire provides a practical way to maintain reliable welfare facilities without the cost and disruption of permanent installations.
What is long term toilet hire?
As the name suggests, long term portable toilet hire simply means hiring temporary toilet facilities for an extended period, from several weeks to several years. Unlike short-term event toilet hire, where units may only be needed for a few days, long term hire provides a consistent washroom solution throughout an ongoing project.
For operations managers, this can make budgeting, maintenance and compliance much easier. A reputable toilet hire company like JB Toilet Hire will arrange delivery, installation, scheduled servicing, cleaning, consumable replenishment and waste management as part of your hire agreement.
What is long term toilet hire used for?
Construction sites are perhaps the best-known application, but long term portable toilet hire makes sense for lots of other situations.
Long term portable toilets can be used for office and commercial refurbishments, schools and universities undergoing building work, hospitals and healthcare premises, film and television productions, seasonal campsites, outdoor attractions, sports facilities, parks and temporary workplaces.
They can also provide additional capacity where existing toilets are temporarily inaccessible or simply cannot cope with increased footfall. Seasonal venues, for example Christmas artisanal markets and outdoor ice rinks, may need extra facilities for several months without wanting to invest in permanent toilet blocks.
Why choose long term hire?
There are several reasons businesses choose to hire portable toilets long term rather than purchase or install permanent facilities.
• Firstly, it is convenient. At JB Toilet Hire, we take responsibility for servicing and maintaining the units, allowing your team to concentrate on running the project.
• It can also be more cost-effective. Long-running projects benefit from predictable hire and servicing arrangements, without the capital expenditure, maintenance responsibilities or eventual storage and disposal of owned units.
• Most importantly, however, is that properly maintained welfare facilities support hygiene, worker wellbeing and regulatory compliance. On construction projects, adequate toilet and washing facilities are an essential part of site welfare provision.
Which projects benefit most?
Long term toilet hire is particularly useful where permanent facilities are unavailable, being renovated or unsuitable for the number of people using a site.
Typical projects include:
• New-build housing and commercial developments
• Large-scale refurbishments and renovations
• Office fit-outs
• Schools, colleges and universities
• Hospitals and healthcare refurbishments
• Film and television productions
• Seasonal campsites and outdoor venues
• Sports grounds and recreational facilities
• Temporary accommodation and emergency facilities
And it’s not just the traditional builders’ loo that is available for long term hire. For premium environments, our range of luxury toilet trailers is available on long term hire, providing a more comfortable and professional alternative to basic site toilets.
The benefits of mains drain connection
For longer hire periods, a mains-connected toilet can be an especially attractive option, because rather than relying on an internal waste or holding tank, the toilet is connected directly to a suitable mains water supply and drainage system.
This means waste is discharged directly into the drainage network, removing the need for regular portable toilet emptying. There is no waste tank to fill and no holding tank that needs to be emptied by a tanker.
Mains connection therefore reduces servicing requirements, minimises disruption and helps keep facilities fresher between routine maintenance visits.
At JB Toilet Hire, our entire range of luxury portable toilet units can be mains drain connected, including luxury toilet trailers, disabled toilet units and shower and toilet combinations. For larger projects, mains toilet block hire can provide additional capacity where higher visitor or workforce numbers are expected. Standard plastic portable toilets are not available for mains drain connection.
A site assessment is required to establish whether suitable water, drainage, access and installation conditions are available.
How are portable toilets kept clean?
Portable toilets have come a long way from their old-fashioned reputation. At JB Toilet Hire, all our units are thoroughly steam cleaned after being emptied, helping to remove dirt, odours and bacteria. They are then deodorised and supplied in a clean, sanitary condition with the necessary consumables.
During a conventional hire, servicing can include emptying the waste tank, cleaning the unit, replenishing supplies and removing waste using specialist tanker equipment. The frequency depends on usage and the number of people using the facilities.
With long term toilet hire, the same focus on hygiene applies, but the servicing arrangement can be tailored to the project. Where mains drainage is available, there is no waste tank to empty, so regular tanker visits for waste removal are significantly reduced. The toilets still require cleaning, inspection, consumable replenishment and general maintenance – mains drainage simply removes one of the most disruptive parts of servicing.
For operations managers, it is this combination of reliable facilities, professional servicing and reduced waste management that makes a significant difference over the life of a project.
Contact us
If you need long term portable toilet hire for a construction project, refurbishment, venue or temporary workplace, JB Toilet Hire can help you choose the right units and servicing arrangement for your site. Email some details of your project to info@jbeventfacilities.co.uk or call the sales team on 01280 851200.
