Temporary buildings
Lightweight steel and aluminium structures for speed, flexibility and relocation. Useful for peaks, contracts and changing requirements.
Buildings to hire
Building hire that fits your plans
Explore hire options for temporary, semi-permanent and permanent buildings. We recommend the steel or aluminium system that suits your site, operation and timescale, with insulated and non-insulated finishes available.
Buildings to hire
Choose the building before the commercial terms
A seasonal warehouse, a long-term workshop and a permanent production facility need different specifications. We work through the use, dimensions, site constraints and programme first, then compare the available hire and purchase routes.
Hire can spread the cost over an agreed term and suit requirements that may change. Availability, minimum terms, responsibilities and end-of-term arrangements are confirmed for the selected building, including longer-term and permanent requirements.
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Three building solutions
Semi-permanent buildings
Long-term operational space that can be designed to remain adaptable, extendable and relocatable.
Permanent steel buildings
Founded structural-steel buildings for established sites and permanent capacity. Commercial options reflect the building, foundations and long-term commitment.
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What your hire quotation covers
A defined building specification
Dimensions, available clear span, frame system, insulation, cladding and doors are itemised against the agreed brief.
Installation managed by Noah
Noah remains responsible for your project throughout. Our approved specialist installation partners work under Noah's project management, specification, programme and health and safety requirements. You have one point of accountability from quotation to handover.
Site works and services
Groundworks, foundations, utilities and fit-out are identified separately where needed, so you can see what is included and what needs arranging.
Clear commercial terms
The agreement sets out the term, maintenance responsibilities, insurance requirements, removal costs and any agreed purchase option.
Buildings to hire
Insulated or non-insulated
Insulated and non-insulated finishes are available across the building range. For temperature-controlled use, we specify the envelope around the required internal conditions and identify the heating, cooling, ventilation and condensation-control requirements. Insulation alone does not control temperature; services and fit-out are agreed separately in your quotation.
Choosing the structure
Steel and aluminium building systems
We select the frame around the size, site, loadings and intended use. Temporary, semi-permanent and permanent describe the requirement, not a material on its own.
Aluminium
Lightweight systems for selected smaller hires and applications where straightforward assembly and relocation matter.
Galvanised steel
Adaptable steel systems for larger operational buildings, specified around access, layout and the duration of use.
Structural steel
Founded buildings for established sites, larger requirements and long-term permanent capacity.
Your project specification confirms the available clear span, length and eave height; compatible insulated or non-insulated roof and wall finishes; door and window options; services scope; and foundation requirements. Limits and options vary by system.
The brochure
Download the Noah brochure
Explore the building systems we supply, the main specification choices and what to expect from installation.
- Plan the space. A practical guide to span, length and eave height before you brief the project.
- Compare specifications. Insulation, cladding, doors and access, with the purpose of each option explained.
- Share it with your team. A single PDF for colleagues in operations, finance and procurement.
- Prepare the site. The key points on groundworks, access and the scope of a quotation.
Pricing
Request a quote
Send us the approximate dimensions, postcode, intended use and likely duration. We can prepare an initial figure without a site visit.
- Hire and purchase compared. Both options are priced against the same brief, so you can compare them properly.
- Built around your specification. The figure reflects the size, insulation, access and intended use of your building.
- An indicative programme. We include the likely project sequence alongside the initial cost.
- No obligation. Use the quotation to review the project internally and come back when you are ready.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Can I hire a temporary, semi-permanent or permanent building?
Yes. We consider hire options across all three requirements. The available systems, commercial terms and programme are confirmed against your project; the label alone does not determine the right arrangement.
What is the minimum hire period?
Our standard minimum hire period is six months. After the minimum period, the hire continues on a rolling monthly basis and may be terminated by giving at least three months' written notice. The notice cannot expire before the end of the initial six-month period. Different terms may apply to specialist or project-specific buildings and will be confirmed in the quotation.
Can I extend the hire period?
Yes. After the six-month minimum period, the hire normally continues on a rolling monthly basis unless another arrangement is stated in the agreement. Either party may end the hire by giving at least three months' written notice. If your requirements change, we can also review relocation, alteration or a purchase option where available.
Can I buy the building during or at the end of the hire?
A purchase option may be available where it is expressly included in the original quotation or subsequently agreed by Noah. Rental payments are not automatically deducted from the purchase price. If future ownership is important, tell us at quotation stage so the available commercial route can be considered from the outset.
What happens at the end of a hire agreement?
At the end of the hire, Noah will arrange dismantling and collection where this is included in the agreement. The customer must empty and clean the building, disconnect its services and equipment, remove any additions and provide safe access for dismantling. Removal, transport and any agreed reinstatement charges are set out before the contract begins. Hire charges and the customer's responsibility for the building continue if collection is delayed because the site is not ready or access is unavailable.
Who maintains and insures a hired building?
The customer is responsible for routine inspection, cleaning, security and day-to-day maintenance throughout the hire. This includes keeping gutters and drainage clear, operating doors correctly, protecting the structure from vehicle impact and reporting damage promptly. The customer must insure the hired building and all hired equipment for the full sale value stated in the agreement, with Noah's interest noted on the policy. The customer must separately insure its stock, contents, equipment and business interruption risks.
Is a floor included with the building?
Floors are not included with our temporary, semi-permanent or permanent buildings. The surface beneath the building, such as existing concrete or hardcore, forms the floor. Its suitability depends on the intended use, loads and ground conditions; any necessary groundworks need to be arranged separately. Noah can include sports flooring for sports projects, with the scope agreed in the quotation.