Courtesy Kitchens & Bathrooms

Temporary kitchen and bathroom pods for homes in the UK

Courtesy Kitchens & Bathrooms designs, manufactures and hires portable kitchen and bathroom pods for households unable to use these rooms due to renovation works or incidents such as floods or fires. The company presents itself as specialising in high-quality temporary solutions and operates across the UK, with delivery possible in as little as 24 hours from notification.

Products: kitchen, bathroom, storage and exclusive models

The catalogue is organised into three main lines: Courtesy Kitchens, Courtesy Bathrooms and Courtesy Storage. The company describes its portable kitchen as its flagship product and also presents its own developments for exclusive use, including the Eco-Pod Kitchen, the Combi Pod and the Storage Pods. The Combi Pod responds, according to the company, to the typical layout of two-storey homes where the bathroom is located above the kitchen.

Technical features and standards of the pods

The pods are manufactured in-house and share a minimum standard defined by the company, aimed at reproducing the experience of a home and meeting safety and efficiency requirements. Among the features the firm highlights are fully electric power, full insulation, humidity-controlled ventilation, quick installation and 24/7 support. The pods incorporate onboard water heaters so that the temporary kitchen or bathroom can be used at all times. To operate, they only require access to plug sockets and a water supply, usually an outdoor tap.

Installation, logistics and hire flexibility

The company stresses that installation is carried out by its own teams and that the customer can choose the delivery and collection day, allowing the hire period to be adjusted and avoiding unnecessary costs. For distribution logistics, it uses multi-drop deliveries, which according to the company reduces mileage, emissions and delivery times. It also has Bertie, a remote-controlled, all-terrain delivery vehicle designed to access difficult terrain and tight spaces. The firm states that, by building the pods from scratch, it can introduce adaptations that other competitors do not contemplate, such as safely transporting two pods in the same vehicle.

Focus on the customer and cost reduction

The service is aimed at homeowners who prefer to remain in their property during works or the processing of a claim, thus avoiding the costs of temporary accommodation, travel and pet care. The company notes that this approach allows families and pets to stay together, keeps the home occupied and secure and reduces interruptions to daily routine. It also indicates that it works with insurers with the aim of optimising cost efficiency in claims management.

Sustainability and energy commitment

The company declares an environmental commitment that includes minimising its customers' impact, continuously seeking new sustainable solutions and adapting solar technology to existing pods where possible. The pods run entirely on electricity, without fossil fuels, and the company promotes the Eco-Pod as part of this line.

Team and corporate activity

Courtesy Kitchens & Bathrooms Ltd is registered with number 10351365 and registered office at Lynwood House, Crofton Road, Orpington, Kent. The company maintains open channels for collaboration with insurers and partners, handles enquiries from individuals and publishes job vacancies to recruit staff for its team.

Location and contact

Unit 36, Lubards Farm, Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9QG · Phone: 0330 122 7222 · Email: info@ckbgroup.co.uk