Builders, trades and homeowners often search for a clear answer…
Builders, trades and homeowners often search for a clear answer to one question: how much does it cost to hire a portable toilet? In the UK, the typical benchmark for a standard weekly serviced unit is now £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 updated guide explains the real cost of portable toilet hire today, what is included in the weekly price, what affects the cost, and how to arrange simple, reliable welfare for a building site or home renovation. For further detail, see our full pricing breakdown: portable toilet hire cost.
Typical Portable Toilet Hire Cost
For most small and medium-sized projects across the UK, you can use the following price guide when budgeting for welfare:
| Hire Type | Typical Weekly Cost |
| Standard portable toilet – 4+ week hire | £40 per week |
| Standard portable 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 |
These prices now reflect the standard across the UK for weekly serviced toilets on construction sites, domestic refurbishments and short-term renovation projects.
What’s Included in the Weekly Hire Price?
Your weekly cost includes far more than just the toilet itself. You are paying for a complete service operation designed to keep your project compliant, hygienic and running smoothly with no friction.
- Delivery to site and positioning in a practical location
- A self-contained flushing toilet with hand sanitiser or wash basin
- Weekly servicing – emptying, internal clean and full disinfection, restocking consumables
- Licensed disposal at approved UK waste treatment facilities
- Collection at the end of hire
On busy sites, or where several workers are using a single unit, extra service visits can be arranged to maintain hygiene and avoid downtime.
Why Proper Toilet Hire Saves Builders Time and Money
One of the biggest hidden costs on UK building sites is downtime when workers leave to find toilet facilities elsewhere. A properly serviced portable toilet keeps trades on site, avoids lost hours and helps maintain a safe, compliant working environment from day one.
Setting welfare up before work starts ensures:
- no disruption to neighbours or homeowners
- no delays caused by workers leaving site
- full compliance with UK welfare requirements
- a professional working environment for your team
For more detail on welfare for trades, see our builders’ toilet hire cost guide.
Most builders simply include welfare provision as part of their project costs. A clear, predictable weekly rate makes it easy to budget and present an all-in price to the customer without any surprises. Our standard pricing is designed to support that approach and keep welfare simple to arrange and simple to pass on within a job.
Environmental Responsibility & Sustainable Waste Handling
Our entire welfare operation is built around responsible waste handling and lower-emission servicing. All waste is taken from site and disposed of at licensed UK treatment facilities, giving builders and homeowners full peace of mind.
We also use:
- low-emission, electric and biofuel-powered service vehicles
- environmentally conscious cleaning and hygiene products
- 100% recyclable toilet units at end of life
We are also investing in our own waste treatment processes to create an even more sustainable, end-to-end service.
How to Arrange Portable Toilet Hire
Hiring a portable toilet is fast and straightforward. Once booked, we deliver the unit, position it safely, handle weekly servicing, and collect it at the end — keeping your project simple from start to finish.
You can request a quick quote or check availability using your postcode: portable toilet hire.
If you need same-day support due to a plumbing failure or outage, see our emergency portable toilet hire service.
Summary: Typical Portable Toilet Hire Cost
- £40 per week for a standard unit on a four-week hire
- £47.50 per week for short two-week hires
- One-off delivery & collection from £60
- Weekly servicing and licensed waste disposal included
- Environmental and compliance responsibilities fully covered
For a detailed estimate based on your location, project type and duration, contact our team — we’ll provide a clear, itemised quote and arrange delivery to suit your schedule.
