Renting vs. Owning a Security Guard Shed: Weighing the Cost-Benefits for Your Small Business

 

As a small business owner, security is one of your top priorities. But when it comes to protecting your assets and personnel, you need to make smart financial decisions. One key consideration is whether to rent or own a security guard shed.

Both options have their pros and cons, and the best choice for you will depend on your specific needs and budget. Let's delve into the cost-benefits of each approach:

Renting a Security Guard Shed:

Pros:

• Lower upfront cost: Renting eliminates the significant upfront investment required to purchase a brand new guard shed. This frees up valuable capital for other business needs.
• Flexibility: You can choose from a variety of rental options, including different sizes, materials, and features, to perfectly match your security requirements and budget. You can also easily change or upgrade your shed as your needs evolve.
• Minimal maintenance: The owner handles maintenance and repairs, saving you time and money.
• No resale hassle: When you're done with the shed, simply return it to the rental company – no need to worry about selling or disposing of it.

Security Guard Shed | Red Security Guard Shed at a Business Location in New York.

 
Cons:

• Long-term cost: Over time, rental fees can add up to a higher total cost than purchasing a shed.
• Limited customization: Rental options may not offer the same level of customization as owning your own shed.
• Depreciation: You're essentially paying for the owner's depreciation of the shed.

Owning a Security Guard Shed:

Pros:

• Potential cost savings: In the long run, owning a shed can be more cost-effective than renting, especially if you plan to use it for an extended period.
• Customization: You can choose the exact size, design, and features you need, creating a truly functional and comfortable workspace for your guards.
• Asset ownership: The shed becomes an asset on your balance sheet, potentially increasing your property value.
• Tax benefits: You may be able to deduct depreciation and other ownership costs on your taxes.

 
Cons:

• High upfront cost: Purchasing a shed requires a significant initial investment, which can strain your budget.
• Maintenance responsibility: You're responsible for all maintenance and repairs, which can be costly and time-consuming.
• Resale challenge: Selling a used guard shed can be difficult, especially if it doesn't have a common size or features.

Ultimately, the best choice for your business depends on your individual circumstances. Consider factors like:

• Frequency of use: If you only need a guard shed for a temporary project, renting might be more economical.
• Budget: If upfront costs are a major concern, renting can offer a more palatable option.
• Customization needs: If you have specific requirements for size, design, or features, owning might be the better choice.
• Long-term plans: If you plan to use a guard shed for many years, owning could eventually be more cost-effective.

Guard Hut | The Guard Post 16 with a lavender or purple color, at a boardwalk in New York City.

Do your research, compare rental prices and purchase costs, and carefully consider your needs before making a decision. Consulting with a security expert or financial advisor can also help you weigh the options and choose the most cost-effective solution for your small business security needs.

Remember, a secure business is a thriving business. Invest wisely in your security infrastructure, and choose the option that best meets your needs and budget to ensure your peace of mind and long-term success.

Pros:

• Lower upfront cost: Renting eliminates the significant upfront investment required to purchase a brand new guard shed. This frees up valuable capital for other business needs.
• Flexibility: You can choose from a variety of rental options, including different sizes, materials, and features, to perfectly match your security requirements and budget. You can also easily change or upgrade your shed as your needs evolve.
• Minimal maintenance: The owner handles maintenance and repairs, saving you time and money.
• No resale hassle: When you're done with the shed, simply return it to the rental company – no need to worry about selling or disposing of it.
• Tax deductible: Rental fees can be deducted as a business expense on your tax return, potentially offering significant tax savings.

Rent a Bathroom Trailer Long Term "Flagstone"

Flagstone - Bathroom trailer long term rental

The construction projects in New York are an ongoing thing, and because of this, there are plenty of bathroom rentals needed to accommodate the construction workers.  One way to economize is to rent a bathroom trailer long-term, instead of renting multiple porta potties.  Take, for example “The Flagstone” restroom trailer. 

Men's spacious restroom facilities

The Flagstone restroom trailer is a commercial grade heavy-duty bathroom trailer designed for heavy-duty construction use. This restroom trailer has 10 stations that can be used at any given time. There are four private bathroom stalls on the women's side and two private bathroom stalls on the men's side with four porcelain urinals on the men's side.  That means that you don’t need to rent 10 individual portable toilets – you just rent this restroom trailer.

Foyer area in Ladies bathroom

Double sinks with vanity in each restroom provide ample hot and cold running water with automatic shut off faucets.  Your workers will appreciate the CD stereo system that's built into this trailer, plus ample room to move around with bulky clothing in the wintertime. Speaking of wintertime, toe-kick heaters warm-up each side of the restroom during even the coldest winter months.

Women's Vanity area in Restroom

Let's not forget about the summertime, with the central air-conditioning system that's controlled by a thermostat will keep your guests comfortable while they use the restroom facilities.

Sloan Porcelain Urinals in the Flagstone Restroom

Many jobsites use portable toilet rentals which don't have all of the amenities and comforts that this restroom trailer has. So why not boost morale on the job site, and rent a bathroom trailer long-term like The Flagstone restroom trailer today.

NYC's Best Restroom Trailer's for Rent

Check out Callahead’s website at www.callahead.com or give them a call at 1-800-634-2085.

"The BedRock" Job Site Trailer

Job Site Trailer "The BedRock"

One of Callahead’s latest additions to their restroom trailer lineup is “The BedRock”, a construction job site trailer for those smaller projects.  The BedRock is a three station restroom trailer with separate entrances for the men's and women's restrooms.

Full Sized Porcelain Toilet

The women's side has a single private toilet stall along with a vanity, sink and mirror.  The men's side has a single private toilet stall with a floor to ceiling lockable door, and an odorless urinal, plus vanity sink with mirror.

Waterless Urinal inside Trailer

This bathroom trailer is compact in size and therefore is easily maneuvered into very small or tight areas of your job site.  Your crew will thank you for considering their needs when you rent this trailer for your construction job.

Corian Countertop in Restroom Trailer

The BedRock restroom trailer comes complete with all the necessities, plus is fully air-conditioned and also has fan force heaters for winter comfort as well.  All you need to provide is running water, and 110 volt electric and the Callahead team will have it up and running within 30 minutes of delivery at your job site.

Women's Vanity in The BedRock Restroom

So when you want to provide your workers with comfort that is a step above luxury portable toilets and your project is small, this is the job site trailer to choose.

Women's Restroom in The BedRock Trailer

So just give Callahead a call at 1-800-634-2085. They service all of New York City and the counties of Nassau Suffolk and Westchester in New York.

TrailaHead 250 Toilet Trailers

Toilet Trailers - TrailaHead 250

There are many construction job sites in the New York metro area, and some of them have very large and serious projects that need to be completed. For those types of jobsites the Callahead Corporation has created the TrailaHead 250 restroom trailer as part of its lineup of toilet trailers.

Full Mirror with Double Sinks

The TrailaHead 250 restroom trailer is an eight station bathroom trailer that is solidly built and will withstand many years of your construction worker’s use.  One side of this bathroom trailer has four private locking toilet stalls, plus a vanity with double sinks and mirror. The other side of the restroom trailer has two private locking toilet stalls, plus two separate urinals, and also has a large vanity with double sinks and mirror.  Also included: powered ventilation and a full sized hot water heater to accommodate many uses!

Private Stalls in Restroom Trailer

This type of restroom trailer is for serious construction sites and measures 35 feet long by 8 feet wide, so you can tell that it has room to deliver!  Of course, the Callahead Corporation maintains this bathroom trailer on a weekly basis, but you can always arrange for extra service, depending upon your needs.

Temperature Control System

This restroom trailer set up can even be placed where there is no electricity or running water: you have the option of having Callahead deliver water to your site, and a generator for electric.  How is that for complete service?

Toilet Trailer Floor Plan

So when you have some serious construction to be done, and need to rent one or more toilet trailers, don't delay and don't waste time with other companies -- give Callahead a call at 1-800-634-2085 and get your construction on!

The Head Trailer - Restroom Trailer

Restroom Trailer - The Head Trailer

The Head Trailer is a bathroom trailer that it was specifically designed by Callahead to transport a portable restroom to different locations using a golf cart, lawnmower, or any small vehicle to different parts of your construction site or property.  It allows you to ease and versatility of moving your porta potty wherever you need it to be, without relying on Callahead to come out and move it for you.

The White Trailer Head

An example for this would be, of course, a construction site where you need to move the portable toilet as the construction progresses. Another example would be on a golf course where you need to transport the porta potty without damaging the grounds.  This is the perfect solution for that type of situation.

The Head Trailer in Blue

Virtually all full-sized portable toilets will fit on the head trailer.  The Head Trailer has a simple crank mechanism that lifts the portable toilet off the ground when it is ready to be moved.  Once you have it in place, you simply reverse the process to lower the portable restroom to the ground – easy, peasy! 

The Green Head Trailer

The Head Trailer bathroom trailer has been time-tested for years with various customers, such as the United States Park Service.  Whenever they need to move the portable toilets to and from certain locations, they simply tow it along with a small garden vehicle. So don't delay -- choose the portable toilet that you wish to use with the Head Trailer, and give Callahead a call at 1-800-634-2085.  See their selection of portable toilets here, and get rolling!

Restroom Trailer - "The Contractor's"

The Contractor's Restroom Trailer

So you're a contractor and you have a job site up and running, and you have dozens of workers -- they need to use the bathroom on a regular basis.  What do you do?  Well, you start looking for portable toilets, and depending upon how many workers you have, you could end up renting 10 or more individual portable toilets.

Spacious Bathroom Trailer

That's all fine and good, but it might make better sense if you just rent a restroom trailer dedicated for that purpose. That's where “The Contractor’s” restroom trailer comes in. Designed and offered by the Callahead Corporation in New York, “The Contractor’s” restroom trailer is perfect for a construction site, whether it’s for a short term project, or long-term.

Hand Soap and Paper Towels in Restroom

This restroom trailer has 11 stations with individual stalls with locking doors, a triple vanity sink and four urinals.  It has a separate ladies room, which accounts for one of the four sinks, and two of the seven private toilet stalls.

Porcelain Toilet with Pedal Flush

Your workers will appreciate a central location where they can use the restroom in peace and have comforts like air conditioning in the summer months and heat during the winter months.

Air Conditioning inside Trailer

And Callahead comes on a weekly basis (or more often if you need) to restock the supplies and clean the inside of the trailer. One quick call does it all and a uniformed technician will arrive on your site and set up this bathroom trailer in 30 minutes or less.

Four Porcelain Urinals in Restroom Trailer

So keep your construction projects moving on schedule by keeping your workers moving -- and happy as well!  You'll most likely see an increase in productivity, so renting this restroom trailer almost pays for itself.

So call now to find out more about “The Contractor’s” restroom trailer by Callahead 1-800-634-2085.

Construction Bathroom Trailer "Job Site"

The Job Site Construction Bathroom Trailer

For those job sites that require a good number of portable restrooms; one of the best options out there is to rent a construction bathroom trailer, such as the ‘Job Site’ by Callahead.

Odorless Urinals in Trailer

The ‘Job Site’ construction restroom trailer has 11 stations.  That is, the men’s side has two locking toilet stalls with four porcelain odorless urinals, and the women's side has five toilet stalls with floor to ceiling locking doors. Each side has its own vanity with double sinks and mirror.

Pedal Flush Porcelain Toilet

So you have separate entrances to the restroom areas via solid steel nonslip staircases with aluminum handrails for safety. The interior of the restroom trailer is clean, spacious and well lit.  A Callahead technician will set up the construction restroom trailer in approximately 30 minutes at your job site, and returns at your specified interval, to replenish all supplies and clean the bathroom trailer.

Porcelain Sink with Automatic Shutoff

Just think: renting this one construction bathroom trailer can take the place of up to 11 portable toilets that you might have rented in the past.  Well no more.  All you need to do is rent this one restroom trailer, and do away with all those portable toilets. In addition, the restroom trailer is air-conditioned and heated for year-round use, so everybody wins! And there's plenty of room inside this restroom trailer for your construction workers to move around, with their tool belts and bulky clothing.

Central Air Conditioning in Trailer

So don't put it off any longer… swap out those 11 portable toilets with this deluxe construction bathroom trailer from Callahead called ‘Job Site’.  Be sure to check out the Job Site construction bathroom trailer video that outlines all the details about this restroom trailer.  One call does it all at Callahead: 800-634-2085.

Portable Toilet Trailers-The Professional

Portable Toilet Trailers - The Professional

If you're a shopping center owner or a small strip mall owner and you need extra bathroom facilities for your customers, then look no further – one of the Callahead Corporation’ s portable toilet trailers is called, “The Professional”,  which has 10 stations available to use.

The Double Sink in the Restroom Trailer

“The Professional” bathroom trailer by Callahead has four fully locking bathroom stalls on the women's side and two locking bathroom stalls on the men's side, plus 4 odorless, waterless urinals.

This thirty foot long restroom trailer is perfect for those types of businesses that are in need of additional bathroom facilities for customers, since it can be rented long-term. Many times these type of businesses grow quickly or expand and in doing so, need to accommodate their customers.  Other customers include disaster relief agencies, stadiums, arenas, etc.

Private Bathroom Stall in The Professional

This bathroom trailer is perfect for year-round rental because it has central air conditioning, which is thermostat controlled and it has fan forced heating, which is also thermostat controlled. Extra perks include a built-in stereo CD player sound system with speakers mounted in the ceiling, outdoor lighting and under-cabinet space for your supplies. And of course Callahead will come out to service the restroom trailer on a regular basis and restock all supplies.

The Men's Bathroom Urinals

For added convenience, Callahead can also provide the following optional accessory items for your PROFESSIONAL RESTROOM TRAILER rental: GoJo Hand Cleaning Dispenser ,  Antiseptic Dispenser,  (which supplies approximately 900 - 1300 uses),  Headliner Toilet Seat Cover Dispensers filled with 250 toilet seat covers) for a clean, dry and sanitary toilet seat, and the Headmist Time Released Air Freshener that will release a fresh, clean scent automatically.

So remember that if you are looking for portable toilet trailers in New York, give Callahead a call at 800.634.2085.  Don’t forget to review the Callahead website as well!