Brandon Hire Station, one of the UK’s most established tool hire brands, is closing around 60 branches nationwide and cutting roughly 400 jobs as part of a major restructuring by its parent company Vp plc.
For many small builders, tradespeople and regional contractors, this latest news is a significant change. Brandon has been a familiar local hire point for tools, small plant and, in some areas, portable site toilets and basic welfare facilities.
With large parts of the network disappearing, thousands of builders will now be asking the same question:
“What exactly is happening at Brandon – and who do we use for site toilets now?”
This article explains the latest developments at Brandon Hire Station, who is affected the most, and how small and medium-sized builders can keep their projects running smoothly with reliable site toilets and welfare.
What’s Changing at Brandon Hire Station?
According to recent announcements and trading updates from Vp, Brandon Hire Station will:
- Close around 60 of its 100 or so branches
- Reduce service to smaller “walk-in” local trade customers
- Shift its focus toward larger national and framework clients
- Reshape its offer so that many areas lose their local Brandon branch altogether
In practice, that means less local coverage for the very firms who rely on quick, simple hire support for tools and site services.
Most importantly for the people doing the work on the ground:
Local builders who relied on Brandon Hire Station for site toilets or occasional welfare hire will now need to find a dependable alternative.
Why This Hits Small Builders and Trades the Hardest
These changes will be felt most by:
- One- and two-person building teams
- Extensions and loft conversion builders
- Bricklayers, plasterers, roofers and groundworkers
- Regional maintenance and small facilities teams
- Local civils and landscaping contractors
These businesses depend on:
- Fast turnaround on hire
- Simple, clear pricing
- Local coverage and straightforward service
- Site toilets that arrive when promised, get serviced properly and are taken away on time
Large contractors often have framework deals and dedicated account teams. Small builders usually do not. When a big brand steps back from local trade, it is the smaller firms who feel the disruption first.
Quick answer: Brandon Hire Station’s restructuring means fewer local branches and reduced service for small builders. euroloo provides fast, reliable site toilet hire for domestic extensions, loft conversions and regional projects.
Where euroloo Fits In
euroloo is already the first-call portable site toilet provider for thousands of trades and small builders across England.
For anyone affected by the changes at Brandon Hire Station, euroloo offers a straightforward alternative for site toilets and, where needed, welfare units.
1. Reliable Site Toilet Hire for Small Builders
Our core service is simple:
- Deliver a site toilet when you need it
- Keep it serviced and looked after with regular cleaning
- Collect it when the job is finished
Ideal for:
- Domestic extensions and loft conversions
- Refurbishments and renovations
- New builds and garden projects
- Smaller commercial jobs and maintenance work
2. Coverage Across England
While others are reducing branch networks, euroloo continues to grow its delivery and servicing fleet. Our teams are used to supporting builders who need straightforward, dependable site toilets without unnecessary complexity.
3. A Specialist in Portable Toilets, Not a Generalist Tool Hire Brand
Small builders do not need a complicated hire package. They need:
- A toilet on site from day one
- Regular servicing to keep it usable
- Clear communication and reliable collection at the end of the job
That has been euroloo’s focus from the start.
4. Sustainable Solar-Powered Welfare for Bigger Jobs
Some small and regional builders now take on longer, more complex projects where additional welfare makes sense. For those multi-week jobs, the ecowelfare solar-powered welfare range provides modern, low-emission units with space for breaks, drying and handwashing – without relying on older, fuel-heavy options.
If You Previously Used Brandon for Toilets or Welfare
If Brandon Hire Station has been covering your site toilets or basic welfare and your local branch is closing, it is sensible to put a new plan in place now.
euroloo welcomes enquiries from any builders, trades or teams previously using Brandon’s toilet or welfare hire services.
We already support:
- Small building firms and independent trades
- Regional contractors and specialist subcontractors
- Housebuilding and residential developers
- Facilities and estate management teams
Our service and operations teams are expanding, with vacancies nationwide, so taking on new accounts and ex-Brandon customers is part of our growth plan.
In one line: If you relied on Brandon for site toilets, euroloo now offers a stable, specialist alternative with full coverage across England.
What Builders Should Do Next
1. Check Whether Your Local Brandon Branch Is Affected
If your nearest branch is on the closure list, it is likely that toilet and welfare hire through that depot will also be affected.
2. Move Site Toilets to a Specialist Provider
For most small builders, it makes sense to separate core welfare from general tool hire. Site toilets are a basic requirement on almost every job – they deserve a stable partner.
euroloo focuses on portable toilets and welfare, not everything else, so you are not dependent on the strategy of a generalist tool hire brand.
3. Put a Simple Plan in Place for Future Jobs
Before your next project starts, decide:
- Who you will call for site toilets
- How far in advance you will book
- What you will do if a job overruns or grows in size
Having that sorted in advance means that when tools and materials are under enough pressure, welfare will not be.
4. Consider Welfare for Larger Domestic Projects
For bigger, longer domestic projects, it may be worth stepping up from a single toilet to a full welfare unit. The ecowelfare solar-powered welfare range provides a modern option for teams that need more space and facilities on site.
A Changing Hire Market – But a Stable Partner in euroloo
The hire market is changing as some general tool hire businesses:
- Reduce local branch networks
- Focus on larger national customers
- Move away from smaller walk-in trade
euroloo is positioned differently. Our focus is on:
- Small and medium-sized builders
- Independent trades and specialist contractors
- Regional contractors and maintenance teams
We concentrate on the essentials: portable site toilets and, where needed, welfare units. That means when tool hire brands change strategy, your welfare does not have to.
If you are reviewing your hire arrangements because of the Brandon Hire Station closures, and you want to make sure site toilets are covered on every job, our team can help you put a straightforward plan in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brandon Hire Station closing branches?
Yes. Brandon Hire Station is closing around 60 branches across the UK as part of a restructuring by Vp plc. This reduces its coverage for small builders and local trades.
Why does this affect small builders?
Many small builders relied on local Brandon depots for quick access to site toilets and simple hire support. With fewer branches, availability becomes less consistent and local service drops.
Where can small builders hire site toilets now?
Small and regional builders can use euroloo for reliable site toilet hire with weekly servicing included. euroloo specialises in portable toilets for construction sites and domestic projects.
Does euroloo operate nationwide?
Yes. euroloo provides portable toilet hire and servicing across England, supporting small builders, local trades and regional contractors.
Does euroloo offer welfare units as well as toilets?
Yes. For longer or more complex projects, euroloo also offers modern solar-powered welfare units through the ecowelfare range.
Need Reliable Site Toilets for Your Next Job?
If your local Brandon Hire Station branch has closed and you need a dependable partner for site toilets on small building projects, our team can help. We support builders across England with straightforward delivery, weekly servicing and flexible hire periods.
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