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Most small and medium-sized builders in the UK want a clear, realistic figure for builders’ toilet hire cost so they can price jobs properly. For standard construction toilets on typical domestic and light commercial projects, the normal benchmark is now around £40 per week on a four-week hire, or £47.50 per week for short two-week hires, plus a one-off delivery and collection charge from around £60.
This page explains how much a builders’ toilet normally costs, what affects the price, and how to budget for welfare on extensions, refurbishments and smaller construction sites.
Typical Cost of a Builders’ Toilet
For a standard flushing toilet with weekly servicing on a UK building site, you can use the following guide prices when quoting or planning a job:
| Hire Type | Typical Weekly Cost |
| Standard builders’ toilet – 4+ week hire | £40 per week |
| Standard builders’ toilet – 2 week hire | £47.50 per week |
| Hot wash toilet (warm water handwashing) | £55–£65 per week |
| Disabled access toilet | £85–£95 per week |
| Delivery & collection | From £60 one-off |
For most builders, welfare provision is included within their project overheads or prelims, rather than itemised separately to customers. A reliable and consistent weekly rate helps you price jobs confidently, include welfare within your overall project cost, and avoid having to revisit site allowances later. Our benchmark rates are designed to support how the trade normally budgets for welfare and to give you a predictable cost you can work with from job to job.
Most builders find that a four-week hire at £40 per week gives the best balance of value and flexibility, especially as many jobs run beyond the original timescale.
For a more detailed breakdown across all types of hire, see our main guide: portable toilet hire cost in the UK.
What’s Included in Builders’ Toilet Hire
Your weekly cost is not just for the toilet itself – it’s for the full servicing and waste-handling operation behind it. A standard builders’ toilet hire typically includes:
- Delivery to site and positioning in an agreed location
- A self-contained flushing toilet with hand sanitiser or wash basin
- Weekly servicing – emptying, internal clean and full disinfection, restocking of toilet rolls, soap and hand sanitiser
- Licensed disposal of all waste at approved treatment facilities
- Collection at the end of the hire
On busier sites, or where more workers are using a single unit, you can arrange extra service visits at an additional cost. This helps to avoid downtime and complaints about welfare provision.
Why Builders’ Toilet Hire Costs What It Does
Although £40 per week is now a solid benchmark for a standard builders’ toilet on a four-week hire, the exact price depends on a few key factors:
- Number of workers: As a guide, allow one toilet per 7–10 workers. One per 1–7 workers makes life easier and reduces pressure on a single unit.
- Location and access: Distance from the depot and how easy it is to access the site can affect the delivery and servicing cost.
- Type of toilet: Hot wash and disabled access units have more equipment and space, so they cost more per week.
- Hire duration: Four-week hires give the best value; very short hires carry a higher weekly rate to cover logistics.
- Service frequency: High-usage sites, long working hours or multiple trades on one unit may need extra weekly servicing.
When pricing a job, it’s usually safest to assume:
- £40 per week for a standard builders’ toilet on a four-week hire
- £47.50 per week where you only need the unit for two weeks
- Delivery & collection from £60, depending on distance and access
- One toilet per 1–7 workers for comfort and compliance
If the job is likely to overrun, it’s worth building an extra week of hire into your price. Extending the hire is generally cheaper than having no welfare on site for the final stages of a project.
For broader guidance on hire periods and use at home, see our portable toilet hire guide.
For most builders, welfare provision is included within their project overheads or prelims, rather than itemised separately to customers. A reliable and consistent weekly rate helps you price jobs confidently, include welfare within your overall project cost, and avoid having to revisit site allowances later. Our benchmark rates are designed to support how the trade normally budgets for welfare and to give you a predictable cost you can work with from job to job.
Environmental and Compliance Considerations
Clients, neighbours and main contractors are increasingly asking how welfare and waste are handled on site. Using a properly serviced builders’ toilet with licensed disposal helps you demonstrate that you are managing welfare responsibly.
Our operations focus on:
- Licensed waste disposal at approved UK treatment facilities
- Low-emission service vehicles, including an expanding electric and biofuel-powered fleet
- 100% recyclable toilet units at end of life
- Environmentally conscious cleaning and hygiene products
This gives builders and trades confidence that they are choosing a responsible supplier while meeting growing expectations around welfare and environmental performance.
Quick Checklist for Builders’ Toilet Hire Cost
- Plan on £40 per week for a standard builders’ toilet on a four-week hire.
- Use £47.50 per week if you only need the toilet for two weeks.
- Allow a one-off delivery and collection charge from £60.
- Provide one toilet per 1–7 workers wherever possible.
- Factor in extra servicing if you have a busy site or long working hours.
If you need an exact builders’ toilet hire cost for your next project, contact the team and we’ll provide a clear, itemised quote based on your location, number of workers and expected duration. You can also arrange portable toilet hire online with weekly servicing included.
