When your bathroom is out of action, or builders are working inside your home, arranging a temporary toilet can make a renovation far less stressful. It keeps trades out of your main living areas, avoids constant trips in and out of the house, and gives your household a simple way to carry on as normal while the work is done.
This article explains the typical cost of hiring a toilet for home renovations in the UK, what’s included in the price, and how long most people choose to hire for during bathroom refits, extensions and other domestic projects.
Why Homeowners Hire a Toilet During Renovation
Toilet hire for home renovations is most common when:
- Your only bathroom is being refurbished
- The downstairs toilet is out of use during building work
- Extensions or internal alterations interrupt plumbing
- Trades are working inside the property for several weeks
- You want to keep footfall and mess to a minimum inside the house
In all these cases, a temporary toilet gives both you and your trades a simple, practical solution while the work is underway.
Typical Cost of Hiring a Toilet for Home Renovations
Home renovation toilet hire follows the same basic structure as standard portable toilet hire. The main difference is usually the hire duration and how early in the project you plan it.
As a guide:
- £40 per week for a standard toilet on a four-week hire
- £47.50 per week if you only need the unit for two weeks
- Delivery & collection from £60, depending on location and access
Most homeowners find that a four-week hire works well for bathroom refits and typical renovations. It gives enough breathing space if the job runs a little longer than expected.
If you’d like a broader view of how portable toilet hire costs work across different types of projects, see our main guide: portable toilet hire cost.
What’s Included in the Weekly Hire Price?
Your weekly hire cost covers far more than just the unit on your drive. The service is designed to be as hands-off as possible for you and your trades:
- Delivery and positioning in a suitable location at your property
- A self-contained flushing toilet with hand sanitiser or wash basin
- Weekly servicing – emptying, internal cleaning, full disinfection and restocking of consumables
- Licensed disposal of all waste at approved UK treatment facilities
- Collection at the end of the hire period
You don’t need to do anything to maintain the toilet. Servicing is handled by our team, and everything is self-contained.
How Long Should You Hire a Toilet For?
The right hire length depends on the scale of the job. As a rough guide:
- 2 weeks: Small bathroom refreshes or straightforward refurbishments
- 4 weeks: Typical bathroom replacements and standard extensions
- 6–8 weeks: Larger refurbishments, multiple rooms, or projects where timings are less certain
If in doubt, it’s usually better to plan for slightly longer and off-hire early, rather than cutting it too close and needing to extend at the last minute.
Where Can the Toilet Be Placed at Home?
For home renovations, toilets are most often placed:
- On the driveway
- On a front or side hardstanding area
- In a suitable corner of the garden with solid, level access
We’ll need enough space to position the unit safely and to service it each week. When you book, we’ll talk through access and the best location based on your property layout.
How Toilet Hire Helps Your Renovation Run Smoothly
Hiring a toilet during home renovations benefits both you and your trades:
- Reduces disruption inside the house
- Keeps muddy boots out of main living areas
- Gives trades a dedicated welfare facility on site
- Makes it easier to manage the project over a few weeks
Many homeowners now see it as a standard part of planning a bathroom refit or extension, rather than something only used on large building sites.
Environmental Responsibility & Waste Handling
All waste from the toilet is removed and treated at licensed UK facilities. Our units are 100% recyclable at end of life, and we use low-emission service vehicles where possible, including electric and biofuel-powered fleet options.
This means you get a simple, reliable solution during your renovation while knowing waste is handled properly behind the scenes.
Summary: Cost of Hiring a Toilet for Home Renovations
- Budget around £40 per week for a standard unit on a four-week hire
- Allow £47.50 per week for shorter two-week hires
- Include a one-off delivery & collection charge from £60
- Weekly servicing, cleaning and restocking are included
- Most bathroom refits and extensions work well on a 4-week hire
Related Guides
- Portable toilet hire cost – full UK pricing breakdown.
- Portable toilet hire – check availability from your nearest depot.
- Portable toilet hire guide – delivery, servicing and hire durations explained.
- Builders’ toilet hire cost – pricing for trades and small building sites.
- Emergency portable toilet hire – what to do when facilities fail unexpectedly.
If you’d like a quick quote based on your postcode, start date and how long your renovation is likely to run, get in touch with the team or see our portable toilet hire page to check availability.
