How to hire portable toilets

Portable toilets are an important addition to outdoor events, construction sites, and other situations where traditional toilet facilities are unavailable. Whether you’re organising a music festival, coordinating a wedding, or overseeing a large construction project, knowing how to hire the right portable toilets will ensure convenience, cleanliness, and satisfaction for your guests or workers.

What kind of portable toilet hire does your event need?

Before starting the hiring process, it’s important to identify the specifics of your event or project. Look at the following as a guideline:

Type of event or project – a formal wedding may require luxury portable restrooms, while a construction site will typically need durable plastic portable toilets.

User numbers – wherever possible, estimate the number of attendees or workers that will be using the facilities. Guidelines and recommendations vary according to the situation, for example toilets required for a building site will be different to an event. Our guide How many portable toilets do I need? will help.

Length of hire period - consider how long the toilets will be needed and in use. Long-term rentals will require regular servicing and emptying. At Fortis Hire, we can offer this as part of your hire package.

Other considerations - factor in accessible units for individuals with disabilities and family-friendly options for events with children.

Research reputable luxury portable toilet suppliers

Find suppliers in your area who have a proven track record. Here’s what to look for:

Experience - choose a company with a history of reliable service and positive reviews. At Fortis Hire, we have over 25 years’ experience in the events industry and are proud of our reviews and testimonials from happy past customers, all of which are available to view.

A wide choice of portable toilet trailers - a good supplier should offer a range of portable toilets, from standard models to luxury toilet trailers. Fortis Hire’s range of luxury toilet trailers includes units that will cater for numbers in excess of 400, as well as eco-friendly models, disabled toilets, and luxury vacuum toilet pods. Additionally, our plastic, standard portable toilets includes everything need for your construction site or festival.  

Hygiene standards - ensure the company follows strict cleaning protocols and provides regular maintenance for long-term rentals. All our units are pressure washed and thoroughly cleaned throughout to ensure they are delivered in pristine condition. We can arrange regular maintenance and cleaning as part of a long term hire and we will empty all toilets, and ethically dispose of all waste. Read How clean are portable toilets? to find out more.  

Delivery and setup - check if they handle transportation and setup to make your job easier. At Fortis Hire, all trailers are delivered and installed by our experienced technicians who will ensure they are ready for use before they leave. All clients are given access to a 24-hour hotline to emergency technicians in the event of any difficulties.

Explore available portable toilet options

Portable toilets come in various types, each designed for specific needs and occasions:

Standard portable units – while basic, no-frills options, standard portable toilets are ideal for most construction sites or casual outdoor events.

Luxury portable toilets - ideal for upscale events, luxury toilet trailers have high end, boutique interiors with running hot and cold water, mirrors, lighting, and heaters.

DDA compliant toilet units – with spacious interiors designed for wheelchair access, portable disabled toilets are essential for inclusivity and accessibility.

Portable toilet hire costs

Budget plays a significant role in deciding how many and what type of portable toilets to hire, with many factors influencing cost. These include:

Type of portable toilet - standard units are the most cost-effective, while luxury trailers cost significantly more.

Number of toilet units - more toilets mean higher costs but can be countered by a reduction in waiting times, fewer queues and greater user satisfaction.

Hire length – long-term rental may come with lower rates than short-term. At Fortis, we offer quotes tailored to the individual requirements and needs of each customer, incorporating maintenance and service costs where possible.

Distance - delivery fees may vary based on the distance between the supplier’s location and your site. Based in Buckinghamshire, we operate across the home counties and areas we cover include Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, and Berkshire, among others.

Where will the portable toilets be located?

Where portable toilets are located at an event or on a site can significantly impact their usability and convenience. Things to consider include:

Accessibility - place toilets in easily accessible yet discreet areas. At a large venue, consider placing them throughout the site so that guests never have far to go for a toilet.

Even distribution - for large events, distribute units evenly to avoid crowding in one area.

Stability - ensure the ground is flat and stable to prevent units from tipping over.

Maintenance and servicing of portable toilet units

For multi-day events or long-term projects, maintenance and cleaning is critical to maintain sanitary conditions for users. Fortis Hire can offer servicing packages that include regular cleaning and restocking of supplies, emptying of units and waste removal to maintain hygiene standards.

Book early

Portable toilet hire is in high demand, especially during peak seasons such as ‘wedding season’ and Christmas and New Year. Secure your booking well in advance to avoid disappointment. Once booked, confirm delivery times and ensure all logistical details are clear.

Portable toilet hire from Fortis Hire

Hiring portable toilets doesn’t have to be a daunting task. At Fortis Hire, our friendly sales team is experienced to help with all enquiries, from advising on numbers and types of portable toilets needed, to helping with risk assessments and recommending appropriate insurance, we can help with every aspect of your hire.

To find out more, or for a no-obligation quote, email us at sales@fortishire.co.uk or give us a call on 01526 643850.