If disaster strikes a business or organisation such as fire or flood, along with the huge inconvenience is the very real problem of needing alternative accommodation if a building or even the whole site is uninhabitable.

Portakabin, the York based household name company specialising in portable and modular long term and temporary building solutions, are often the first people businesses and organisations turn to when disaster strikes. From a simple portable toilet or basic site office to fully equipped structures connected to mains and communication services that can house up to 1,000 people, the company can provide accommodation help when disaster strikes at very short notice if required.

To date, the company have assisted in over 340 disaster recovery operations – a vital service when one considers the types of businesses and organisations sometimes affected. For example, Portakabin’s interventions have meant schools have been able to re-open quickly after an emergency – vital in, say, the run up to exams.

The company can provide a temporary solution while clean up operations progress. A more long-term option is possible if damage is so severe it may take several months or longer before a building or even the entire site is useable again.

 

Bespoke solutions

The company’s back up doesn’t stop there. If connections to utilities such as water and waste are required, Portakabin can help whether it’s to temporary sources such as generators or to permanent mains services. Security systems and alarms can be installed if required.

Robert Snook, Director and General Manager of Portakabin Hire, is committed to keeping disruption to the minimum in the event of an emergency saying his company can “supply emergency accommodation within hours.”

The company can offer a two-stage service which might consist of delivering a ‘quick solution’ on site within hours such as a portable toilet block or a couple of basic modular buildings so the customer can be up and running again quickly. This can then be followed up with a more permanent arrangement based on the customer’s exact requirements and may consist of fully integrated office facilities, washroom, storage and even medical facilities.

 

Fast response and fixed prices

The company pledges to deliver a minimum of 80% of the buildings within 14 days whereas some can be on site within 24 hours. Quotations are accurate with no hidden variations and they promise to deliver projects on time and on budget.

 

Other help

Along with helping to connect businesses and organisations to the mains such as water and waste facilities so as to have fully featured toilet facilities, other specific requirements can be addressed. Examples include:

  • Furniture
  • Access ramps
  • Data connections
  • Generators

 

Not just a hut

The idea that people will be making do in a basic hut or using a chemical toilet for weeks while cleaning up operations and repairs are carried out on the damaged premises certainly don’t apply. Portakabin provides fully featured solutions to alleviate the disruption caused by emergencies.