Repeat Customers Underpin our Success

Second jackleg cabin orders from Servomex and Applehill Nursing Home!

In this case study we’re combining a couple of very recent, repeat business orders for our buildings. Neither repeat order was particularly large – but we try hard with every order, large or small. It’s the examples of how we’re regarded and recommended by our customers which is important.

Important to them and important to us.

We pride ourselves on our level of customer service, as explained in this month’s blog about our record sales and the significance of repeat orders to these sales.

First time around, both Applehill Nursing Home and Servomex completed a thorough and exhaustive investigation of available accommodation options and chose us.

Their choice of supplier was confirmed by the quality of our buildings and the comprehensive service our experienced staff provided.

These are examples of just two companies who wanted to come straight back to us to supply subsequent buildings. No amount of eloquent explanation eclipses the importance of previous client opinion. (Interestingly, Servomex is a gas analysis company… they’d presumably detect any company spouting hot air!).

We supplied a virtually identical second building to Servomex. We played “musical chairs” at Aplplehill, moving a previous building whilst installing the new building. We also installed one building on a Saturday, to suit our clients requirements.

We absolutely pride ourselves on doing the very best job we can, as will be discovered if you ask us to quote for your business.

“Fantastic service, could not have wished for a better bunch of people!”

Dennis Skott

Site Services Manager

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FAQ

Why are there so many terms to describe modular and portable buildings?

We don’t know, but we do understand that it can all get a bit confusing! Here is a list of some common industry terminology:

Modular building

A modular building is a pre-fabricated building that is constructed off site and consists of any number of different ‘modules’ (or sections). These modules are transported to site and fitted together to create the overall building structure. Simply it is a real life application of logo.

Modular buildings can be single storey or multi storey structures.

Portable Building

The term portable building is fairly ambiguous. Strictly, it should be used to describe self-contained jackleg cabins, but some people refer to modular buildings as portable buildings.

Jackleg Cabins

A jackleg cabin is a self-contained, transportable building that comes in sizes from 6′ x 4′ to 60′ x 13′. It gets its name from the ‘jacklegs’ - adjustable supports on either side of the cabin that enable the building to be positioned on uneven ground.

The phrase ‘self-contained’ means that the single building module has its own electrics and doesn’t rely on other modules. Once connected to the mains services the building is fully operational.

Relocatable Building

A relocatable building can be used to describe both a modular and portable building. It is a term used to describe any pre-fabricated building that can be transported.

Temporary Building

Temporary building(s) is a description used for both cabins and modular buildings that are to be used on a temporary basis. Many hire fleet providers describe their buildings as temporary.

Volumetric Building

A volumetric building is another name for a pre-fabricated modular building.

Prefabricated Building

A prefabricated building is one that is manufactured in a factory and then transported to the customer’s site. Portable buildings and modular buildings are both prefabricated buildings.

Mobiles

‘Mobile’ and ‘mobile classroom‘ are terms used by the Education sector to describe a wide range of different portable buildings and modular classroom buildings.

Portakabin Building

Many people use the word 'Portakabin' to describe any building. However, the word 'Portakabin' is a registered trademark and the name of the York based company that manufactures Portakabin products. These include the previously manufactured Portakabin Duplex building, the Portakabin Ultima range, the Portakabin Pacemaker and Portakabin Pullman buildings.

Although we sometimes have pre-owned Portakabin products in stock, only Portakabin provide new manufactured Portakabin products.

If you require a newly manufactured, genuine Portakabin product, then you should contact Portakabin.

A jackleg cabin is a self-contained, transportable building that comes in a variety of sizes, from 8′ x 4′ to 60′ x 13′. They get their name from the ‘jacklegs’ that feature on the sides of the building.

Jacklegs a telescopic adjustable supports that enable the building to be positioned on uneven ground.

The phrase ‘self-contained’ means that the single building has its own standalone electrics, plumbing and heating. Once connected to the mains services the building is fully operational.

Yes, absolutely.

All our buildings, both new and used are supplied with a warranty. We are committed to providing a first class after sales service to all our customers.

The Portable Building Sales Difference

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Quality

High Quality new and used modular buildings and portable buildings, temporary buildings, all rigorously checked and supplied with a warranty.

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Service

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Value

With cost-effective buildings available to suit every budget, you’re sure to find something that meets the requirements of your organisation.

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Support

A fully project-managed, end-to-end service, from initial order right through to final delivery, backed up by comprehensive after sales support and an enviable health & safety record.

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