Sanitary container: fully equipped mobile solution
Ready-to-use mobile sanitary facilities for construction sites, events, festivals or seasonal camps. A sanitary container delivered with showers, toilets, sinks, water heater and complete plumbing — to be connected to site water and sewage.
Why a sanitary container?
Facing chemical toilets (TTC rental £7-20/day per unit, quickly degrade) or prefabricated sanitary units in Algeco bungalows (poor insulation, limited durability), the sanitary container offers a durable solution: galvanised anti-corrosion steel, professional plumbing, tiled showers, electric water heater.
Typically used for: construction sites ≥ 4 weeks with >10 people, public events and festivals, seasonal agricultural camps (harvesting, picking), humanitarian aid zones, construction site accommodation units.
Available sanitary formats
The 10-foot container is suitable for a small team (< 10 people) or complementary use. The 20-foot option offers complete communal facilities for construction sites or structured events.
Sanitary 10-foot container
2 to 3 showers + 2 toilets + 2 washbasins
£7,350 – £12,600
Small construction site (up to 8 workers), seasonal agricultural camp, supplementary local on an existing site.
Sanitary 20-foot container
4 to 6 showers + 4 toilets + 4 washbasins
£14,700 – £27,300
Structured construction site (15-30 workers), festival / large public event, humanitarian base camp, seasonal camp > 20 people.
Standard equipment included
A sanitary container sold in 2026 is always delivered with the full internal fit-out — only water connections and waste disposal need to be added on site.
Complete plumbing
PER / multilayer piping in compliance with DTU 60.11, timed taps to prevent waste, PVC drainage with traps. Water inlet 20 mm, standard outlet 100 mm.
Individual showers and toilets
Partitioned cabins with doors, anti-slip basins, suspended toilets with water-saving flushes of 3/6 litres. Mechanical ventilation controlled to prevent humidity.
Electric water heater
Water tank from 100 to 300 litres depending on capacity, allowing for successive showers up to 6 to 15 people. Long-lasting stearite resistance, anti-corrosion magnesium anode protection.
Compliance with standards
Compliant with CDM 2015 Schedule 2 for construction welfare (DDA-accessible options for disability access) and with Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 for permanent or event use. Certification available.
Frequently Asked Questions about the sanitary container
What is the price of a sanitary container in 2026?+
A 10-foot sanitary container costs between £7,350 – £12,600 (2-3 showers + 2 toilets). A 20-foot: £14,700 – £27,300 (4-6 showers + 4 toilets). Price differences mainly come from the level of finish (standard vs premium tiling, mechanical vs electronic taps).
Can a sanitary container be rented?+
Yes, it is actually the main use: £189 – £315 / month for a 10-foot, £336 – £546 / month for a 20-foot in long-term rental. Purchase becomes profitable after 24-30 months of continuous use; otherwise, renting remains more economical.
What water supply and drainage is required on site?+
Minimum potable water supply pipe diameter: 20 mm (1 m³/h flow rate), sewage or septic tank sized according to the number of users (1,000 to 3,000 litres). On isolated construction sites, variants with an onboard water reservoir exist — autonomy of 2-4 days.
What does site connection cost?+
Standard water supply and drainage connection: £525 – £2,100 depending on distance from public networks and terrain complexity. Onboard water heater: £840 – £1,890 already integrated — to be verified in the quote.
What are the legal welfare requirements on a UK construction site?+
CDM 2015 Schedule 2 requires sanitary conveniences, washing facilities, drinking water, changing rooms and rest facilities from day one of works. HSE indicative ratios: 1 WC + 1 urinal per 25 men (or 1 WC per 25 in mixed/female occupancy), 1 wash basin per 5, 1 shower per 10 workers in dirty trades. A 20ft welfare unit typically covers a site of 15-30 workers.
What VAT rate applies?+
Standard VAT rate of the purchasing country (20 %) on the total cost (container + equipment + delivery). Recoverable for professionals liable. Amortisable over 10 years.
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