Frequently Asked Questions About Poplar Welfare Unit Hire

1. What is a welfare unit and what is it used for?

A welfare unit is a temporary facility designed to provide essential welfare provisions for workers on construction sites, commercial projects and other locations without permanent facilities. The welfare units will include facilities for eating, washing, heating, toilets and taking breaks & depending on specification of unit can also have a private office.

2. What welfare units does Poplar offer for hire?

Poplar offers a range of self-contained mobile welfare units in different sizes and configurations to suit construction sites and other workplaces.

Options include:

• 6–7 man welfare units
• 10 man welfare units
• 12 man welfare units
• 14 man welfare units
• Welfare units with office facilities
• Units with drying rooms
• Units with twin toilet facilities

Depending on the unit, facilities can include a canteen, kitchenette, toilet facilities, hot water, office space, drying room and an integrated 6kVA generator room.

With a range of sizes and layouts available, Poplar can provide a welfare unit to suit the number of workers and facilities required on your site.

3. Does the welfare unit come with fuel, and who is responsible for refuelling?

Yes. All Poplar welfare units are supplied with a full tank of white diesel at the start of the hire. The customer is responsible for checking and refuelling the generator during the hire period.

Customers are strongly encouraged to return the welfare unit with a full tank at the end of the hire. If replacement fuel is required at end of hire, it will be charged at £1.95 per litre.

4. Can I hire a welfare unit for a construction site?

Yes. Poplar welfare units are ideal for construction sites, temporary projects and a wide range of other locations where workers need suitable on-site welfare facilities.

Our mobile welfare units can be used across construction sites, schools, forests, motorways, remote locations and even difficult or elevated sites such as hilltops.

Wherever your project is located, Poplar can provide a practical, self-contained welfare solution for your workforce.

5. How quickly can a welfare unit be delivered?

We can often arrange next-day delivery for welfare units. If you need a unit urgently, we can also work towards same-day delivery where possible.

Contact Poplar with your requirements and we'll confirm the earliest available delivery time for your site.

6. Do Poplar welfare units include toilets and washing facilities?

Yes. All Poplar welfare units include toilet facilities and hot water for washing, providing workers with essential welfare facilities for workers on site.

We take care of servicing and maintaining the toilets weekly to a high standard, keeping the facilities clean and hygienic, with consumables restocked and the unit ready to use.

7. Do welfare units have heating, lighting and power?

Yes. All Poplar welfare units are completely self-contained, providing the essential facilities workers need on site.

Units come with a built-in generator, depending on the model, providing either 6kVA or 10kVA of power. Welfare units also include heating and lighting, making them suitable for use throughout the year, including remote and temporary sites.

If the construction site needs MORE POWER CAPTAIN, Poplar has a range of generators available to help.

8. Can I hire a welfare unit for a short-term project?

Yes. Poplar offers flexible welfare unit hire for projects of different durations, with a minimum hire period of just two weeks.

There’s no need to commit to a long-term hire — the welfare unit is yours for as long as you need it, whether that's a few weeks, several months or longer.

9. Do you deliver welfare units across Wrexham, North Wales and Cheshire?

Yes. Poplar Welfare Unit Hire is based at Rhosddu Industrial Estate in Wrexham, providing welfare unit delivery across Wrexham, North Wales, Cheshire and nationwide.

Whether your site is local, remote or further afield, contact Poplar with your delivery postcode and site requirements, and we'll confirm availability and delivery options.

10. Can Poplar supply a complete site package including welfare, toilets, generators and storage?

Yes. One of Poplar's advantages is that we can provide several temporary site services from one supplier. Depending on your requirements, this can include welfare units, portable toilets, generators, storage and other site services.

11. Our site has restricted delivery times and narrow access. Can Poplar still deliver?

Yes. Poplar regularly delivers welfare units to sites with restricted delivery times, narrow access, difficult entrances and limited space.

We deliver to schools and other challenging locations every week, so working around specific access times and site restrictions is something our team is experienced with.

Let us know your postcode, access restrictions and preferred delivery times, and we'll work with you to plan the delivery and find the most practical solution for your site.