Portable buildings are a brilliant modern solution for space. If you need a particular layout, dimensions or space for special equipment, they can easily accommodate your needs. As the name suggests, they are also highly transportable, relatively small, secure and self-contained.
You might think that if you want one of these cabins, you’ll have to buy one or at least finance it. However, their versatility doesn’t stop at their uses. At Excel Modular, we offer multiple flexible options when it comes to ownership. This means you can either buy your building and own it or hire it from us for however long you need.
But how do you know which option is best? We’ll explain it, so you can make the right decision for you.
Why Choose a Portable Building?
If you’re reading this, you likely need extra space for your business, and portable cabins are a great place to start. But are they the best fit for your needs?
Portable buildings are freestanding, self-contained cabins that are delivered to your site in one piece and rapidly installed. They are an affordable and effective option for creating more space with very little downtime for your business.
Portable buildings are most often used as:
- Construction site offices & accommodation
- Security cabins
- Secure storage
- Toilets & welfare facilities
- Pop-up healthcare clinics, retail spaces & marketing suites
- Event spaces & ticket booths
- Temporary classroom space
You can even customise the layout, features and finishes to suit your needs, from storage to fully fitted offices with electrics, heating and plumbing.
Buying a Portable Building
The first option we’ll explore is buying a portable building for your business to own, rather than hiring one. When going this route, you receive a high-quality cabin that is yours to keep.
When buying a new portable building, we make it completely bespoke to your needs. Everything your business and team require to run smoothly will be included for you.
On the same note, you can save a further 30% – 50% by buying a high-quality refurbished portable building. This is a brilliant choice for businesses looking to go green. It extends the life of the cabin, reduces carbon emissions and stops materials from going to landfill.
Here are some scenarios where buying a portable cabin makes more sense for a business than hiring one:
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Long-Term or Permanent Use
If the cabin will be used for the foreseeable future, purchasing it is more cost-effective than paying hire fees. This is common for:
- Offices for remote or rural sites
- Gatehouses and security cabins
- Breakrooms and welfare facilities on owned land
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Custom Specifications
When a business needs a unit with specific layouts, finishes or branding, buying allows full customisation. For example:
- A company might want a bespoke marketing suite with branded interiors
- A healthcare provider could require clinics with specialist medical equipment installed
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Business Expansion
A growing business may choose to buy a cabin as a semi-permanent extension of their premises:
- Adding a new meeting room or sales office on-site
- Creating extra storage space during expansion phases
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Cost Saving Over Time
For organisations with ongoing needs, such as construction firms or event companies, owning a cabin provides better value over time:
- Reusing the same site office or ticket booth for multiple projects or events
- Reducing long-term operational costs by eliminating hire fees
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Schools and Nurseries
Education settings often buy modular classrooms or nurseries to address long-term space shortages without the disruption of traditional building work.
Hiring a Portable Building
The second option is to hire your portable building, meaning your business will make regular payments before eventually returning the cabin. This is useful for temporary building hire, where short-term or project-based use makes buying unnecessary.
Portable building hire helps you get the most out of your budget, allowing you to increase your space without a capital outlay. It makes it easier to track your expenditures and even hire a higher-specification building than you could’ve bought. Hired portable cabins can still be customised, so if you require special facilities, we can create the perfect building for you.
Like buying a building, Excel Modular offers the option to hire one of our refurbished portable buildings for further cost savings.
Here are examples of when portable cabin hire is often the better option for businesses:
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Short-Term Projects
Hiring is ideal for temporary needs, such as:
- Construction site offices or welfare units for the duration of a project
- Storage during renovations or stocktake periods
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Seasonal Demand
Businesses that experience seasonal peaks can hire cabins when extra space is only needed for part of the year, such as:
- Retailers needing extra space over Christmas
- Event organisers setting up ticket booths, staff rooms or pop-up facilities
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Budget Constraints
Hiring avoids large upfront costs, making it more manageable for businesses with tight budgets or limited capital expenditures.
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Uncertain or Transitional Periods
When businesses are going through transitions, such as moving premises or restructuring, hired cabins offer a flexible stopgap without commitment.
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Emergency Situations
In the case of emergencies, like flood damage, fire recovery or overcrowding, hiring a portable building provides a rapid, temporary fix.
Flexible Space Solutions from Excel Modular
Whether you need portable buildings for hire or a permanent purchase, Excel Modular makes it easy to find the right portable building solution. With flexible options to hire or buy, including bespoke new builds and refurbished units, we’ll help you get the space you need without hassle.
Not sure which option is right for your business? Our expert team is always on hand to guide you through your choices and tailor a solution that fits your needs and budget. Get in touch with Excel Modular today to find a space that works for you.
