Welfare Unit Hire
Welfare units and site cabins for building sites, roadworks and long projects. A toilet, hot water for hand washing, a heated rest area and drying space in one unit, delivered across the south of England and South Wales.
- Welfare units from £200 a week
- Towable units and static welfare cabins
- One invoice for every site you run
Welfare hire at a glance
- PriceFrom £200 a week
- TypesTowable or static cabin
- InsideToilet, hot water, rest area, drying space
- DeliveryPriced by postcode
- Hire lengthWeeks to many months
- CoverSouth of England and South Wales
- From £200a week for a welfare unit
- Towable or staticto suit roadworks or one fixed site
- CDM 2015toilets, washing, rest and drying in one
- One contactquote, delivery, swaps and collection
What’s inside a welfare unit
A welfare unit is site accommodation and toilet in one. Instead of a portaloo in one corner and nowhere for the crew to sit, everything your team needs through the working day comes in a single unit: a toilet, hot water to wash their hands, a heated space to take a break and eat, and somewhere to dry wet gear.
That matters most when the site has no buildings at all, such as groundworks, new-build plots, roadworks and utility jobs. Welfare unit hire gets the basics in place on the first day, and the crew isn’t knocking on a neighbour’s door or driving to a café to warm up.
For a small crew on a short job, a site toilet may be all you need. Once a team is on site for a full day, every day, a welfare unit is usually the right call.
- 1ToiletAn on-board toilet, so the crew isn’t walking across site to a separate unit.
- 2Hot water for hand washingProper hand washing with hot water, not just a bottle of gel.
- 3Heated rest areaSeating and a table where the team can take breaks and eat out of the weather.
- 4Drying spaceSomewhere to hang wet coats and gear so they’re dry for the afternoon.
Towable welfare units and static welfare cabins
There are two main ways to put welfare on site. The right one depends on whether the work stays in one place or moves along a route.
Towable welfare units
- Built on a trailer, so they can be moved as the work moves
- Best for roadworks, utility schemes, cabling and linear jobs
- Relocate with the gang instead of the crew walking back to a fixed cabin
- A good fit for shorter projects and smaller crews
- Need a level spot and a route the towing vehicle can reach
Static welfare cabins
- Placed once and left in position for the length of the project
- Best for housing sites, refurbishments and long builds
- More room for larger crews to take breaks at the same time
- Pairs well with extra site toilets as the crew grows
- Needs firm ground and access for the delivery vehicle
For projects lasting months, see long-term toilet hire and mains-connected toilets, which can cut out servicing visits altogether. A portable toilet cabin is another option where the main need is toilets rather than a rest area.
Welfare facilities and CDM 2015
Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, welfare facilities on a construction site must be in place from the start of work, not added once the job is up and running. The regulations cover toilets, washing facilities, drinking water, somewhere to change and store clothing, and rest facilities where workers can take breaks and eat.
A welfare unit covers most of that in one delivery, which is why it’s the standard choice on sites without existing buildings. Drinking water and storage depend on the site setup, so we’ll talk them through when you book.
Our site welfare compliance checklist sets out what HSE expects in more detail, and the toilet hire regulations guide covers the wider rules.
- Toilets. Enough for the size of the crew, kept clean and stocked.
- Washing facilities. Hot and cold, or warm, running water with soap and a way to dry hands.
- Drinking water. A supply of clean drinking water on site.
- Changing and storage. Somewhere to change and keep clothing, with drying for wet gear.
- Rest facilities. Seating and tables for breaks, with a way to prepare and eat food.
- From day one. In place from the start of work, including early groundworks.
How many welfare units does your site need?
It comes down to crew size, how long people are on site each day and how the site is laid out. These are the questions we ask before recommending anything.
Crew size
How many people at peak
A welfare unit’s rest area has room for a set number of people at once. Bigger crews may need a larger cabin, a second unit or extra site toilets alongside.
Site layout
One site or a moving job
A housing plot suits one static cabin. A road or utility scheme suits a towable unit that moves with the work, so the crew isn’t walking back half a mile for a break.
Programme
How the build changes
Welfare often grows as more trades arrive and shrinks at handover. We can add units or swap to a different size without starting a new booking.
Our site toilet ratio guide covers how many toilets you need for the size of your crew.
Welfare unit hire prices
Welfare units start from £200 a week. The exact rate depends on the size and type of unit, how long you need it, and delivery to your postcode, which your quote shows up front.
Longer hires usually get a better weekly rate, because delivery is spread over more weeks. Running three or more sites? Our Site-Wide Assurance Programme puts every site on one invoice with a locked rate.
For a full breakdown of what drives the cost, see our construction toilet hire cost guide.
| Unit | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Welfare unit | From £200 a week | By postcode |
| Site toilet | £36 a week | By postcode, two-week minimum |
| Accessible site toilet | £100 a week | By postcode |
| Long-term hire | Priced per project | Agreed on quote |
Welfare and site hire we’ve arranged
A few of the construction jobs Toilet Hire Near Me is running or has run in 2026.
A long-running welfare cabin for a site team in Winnersh, Berkshire, on hire for around six months at a very competitive rate.
Site toilets on open hire for HAC Build across their Berkshire work, including Wokingham, with servicing and swaps through one point of contact.
Site portaloos placed across Elmbridge building sites in Surrey, including Esher, in around six months.
We also run ongoing building sites across Sussex, Surrey, London and Essex. Read what customers say on our testimonials page.
How welfare unit hire works
Tell us about the site
Postcode, start date, crew size and how long the job runs.
Get your quote
The right unit, the weekly rate and delivery to your postcode.
Delivered and set up
Placed where you need it, ready for the crew’s first day.
Serviced, swapped, collected
Servicing on schedule, changes when the site changes, collection at the end.
Welfare unit hire near you
We arrange welfare units through local suppliers across the south of England and South Wales, so the unit comes from a depot near your site.
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Welfare unit hire questions
How much does welfare unit hire cost?
Welfare units start from £200 a week. The exact rate depends on the size and type of unit, the length of hire and delivery to your postcode, all of which your quote confirms before you book.
What is a welfare unit?
A welfare unit is a single piece of site accommodation with a toilet, hot water for hand washing, a heated rest area and drying space. It gives a construction crew somewhere to wash, take breaks, eat and dry wet gear on sites with no buildings.
Do I need a welfare unit on a building site?
Under the CDM Regulations 2015, construction sites must provide toilets, washing facilities, drinking water, changing and storage space and rest facilities from the start of work. A welfare unit covers most of that in one delivery, so it’s the usual choice on sites without existing buildings.
What’s the difference between a towable welfare unit and a static cabin?
A towable unit sits on a trailer and can move with the work, which suits roadworks and utility jobs. A static welfare cabin is placed once and stays for the length of the project, which suits housing sites and long builds.
How many welfare units do I need?
It depends on how many people are on site at peak, how long they’re there each day and how spread out the site is. Bigger crews may need a larger cabin, a second unit or extra site toilets alongside. Tell us the crew size and we’ll recommend the setup.
Is delivery included?
Delivery for welfare units is priced by postcode and shown on your quote, so you see the full cost before you book.
Can you supply welfare across several sites?
Yes. We supply contractors running several sites, with every site handled through one point of contact. Contractors with three or more sites can join our Site-Wide Assurance Programme for one consolidated invoice and a locked rate.
Who supplies and services the units?
Toilet Hire Near Me is a broker. Welfare units come from vetted local suppliers in our network, and we manage the booking, servicing, swaps and collection as your single point of contact.
Need welfare on site?
Send us the postcode, start date and crew size. We’ll recommend the right welfare unit and confirm the weekly rate and delivery the same day.