Towable Site Cabins: A Guide for Construction Sites

Unlike static site cabins, towable site cabins are designed for easy transportation and repositioning, making them ideal for projects that require flexible, mobile accommodation. They can move between locations as site requirements change, and provide temporary space for facilities such as site offices and canteens. Cost depends on project duration, transport and setup, but can be reduced through hiring.

Why choose a towable cabin?

For projects where space is at a premium, this style of cabin provides useful facilities without committing to a permanent building. It can provide a convenient dedicated working space close to the job, which can be easily moved between sites at short notice. Towable cabins can also be particularly useful on sites with restricted access, as their design allows them to be transported and positioned without the same lifting requirements as many static cabins.

Towable cabin uses

These units can be configured to a range of layouts, including:

• Temporary site offices for supervisors and project managers
• Meeting spaces for contractors, clients and subcontractors
• Secure storage for equipment
• Drying rooms for staff
• Canteens with kitchen facilities

Things to consider before you hire

Cabin size

Using Rawley Hire’s sizes as an example, a 12ft unit suits smaller teams or single-use spaces, while a 16ft unit would offer more room for larger crews or dual-purpose use.

Towing the unit

A relevant towing license and a vehicle capable of towing over 3 tonnes are usually required to collect a unit yourself, which can be beneficial for flexibility and speed. Otherwise, you will need to check your supplier’s delivery options.

Mains power on site

Check the power voltage requirements of your cabin and consider mains power or generator supply for towable cabins with lighting, heating and power points. Our towable cabins require a 240V connection.

When should I stick with a static site cabin?

While towable cabins offer flexibility, static site cabins may be more suitable for longer-term projects where accommodation will remain in one location.

Static cabins can also offer greater flexibility in terms of size and configuration, particularly where larger offices, welfare facilities or linked accommodation units are required.

The right choice will depend on your project duration, site access, available space and accommodation requirements.

Whether you’re a small building contractor requiring a temporary site office or a groundworks team operating across multiple locations, towable site cabins provide a flexible solution for your accommodation needs.