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Temporary Storage Building for West Transport Derbyshire

Temporary Buildings in Northern England

Project Brief

West Transport approached Lauralu to create a large on-site storage facility at their base in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Their goal was to bring off-site storage back in-house, better accommodate client stock, and reduce transport and storage costs. A non-permanent structure was preferred, with installation to be completed on an existing concrete slab without the need for major civil works.

Client Challenges

  • Limited on-site storage capacity
  • Rising costs of external storage solutions
  • Need to consolidate operations to a single site
  • Existing concrete base required proper preparation for structural fixings
Storage Facility Delivered for West Transport in Ilkeston
  • Client: West Transport
  • Sector: Transport
  • Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire
  • Product Type: Temporary Building
  • Purchase Option: Rental (5 Year)
  • Size: 2,800m2

Lauralu’s Solution

Lauralu supplied and installed a high-specification temporary building tailored to West Transport’s operational needs. The structure was delivered on a 5-year rental agreement, offering financial flexibility while enabling immediate on-site expansion.

Temporary Building Specification:

Size

35m x 80m x H6m

Access

Rolling shutter doors & pedestrian doors

Site Prep

Fixings adapted to made-good concrete slab

Results & Impact

  • New, on-site facilities to store client stock
  • Eliminated off-site storage fees
  • Reduced transport costs and associated delays
  • Improved operational efficiency and future scalability
  • Enhanced service capability for West Transport’s customer base

Single Partner

As we own the whole process, you only ever need to
come to us for design, manufacture, build and
maintenance.

Cost effective

Temporary buildings are up to 30% cheaper than
brick-and-mortar on average, making for a better
investment.

14 days or less

We can have your building up and running in 14 days
or less, meaning less downtime for you!

Waterproof & secure

Our temporary buildings are highly secure and fully
weatherproof, designed to protect your assets at all
times.

Lauralu in the Midlands

This installation adds to Lauralu’s growing presence in Derbyshire and the wider Midlands region. Our temporary buildings help transport and logistics businesses rapidly expand capacity while avoiding permanent construction costs – ideal for scaling in today’s evolving supply chain landscape.

Why West Transport Chose Lauralu?

West Transport selected Lauralu based on our reputation for fast, flexible temporary building installations. The ability to build on an existing slab – without costly groundwork or structural alterations – made Lauralu the ideal partner for a long-term rental solution that supports business growth.

The solution was engineered for durability and functionality, providing weatherproof, scalable storage without committing to permanent infrastructure.

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