Temporary workshop buildings
Our robust, relocatable temporary workshop structures expand your space to perform maintenance or increase the capacity of your business.
We work with the automotive sector and other workshop needs across the UK, and we have the expertise and experience to solve your workspace challenges quickly.
Our robust, relocatable temporary workshop structures expand your space to perform maintenance or increase the capacity of your business.
We work with the automotive sector and other workshop needs across the UK, and we have the expertise and experience to solve your workspace challenges quickly.
The benefits of temporary workshops, installed in as few as 7 days.
Our temporary workshop buildings have snow and wind loadings to BS EN 1991 to endure the UK's unpredictable weather.
Our workshops are ideal for garages and service bays to create additional space to meet increasing customer demand.
We offer customisation for more complex workshop sites, with add-ons such as roller shutters to accommodate vehicle height.
Unlike permanent structures, temporary buildings do not require foundations and can be anchored to most hard surfaces.
All of our temporary buildings are built with strong and durable aluminium frames.
Our roof, wall and floor systems all conform to British Fire & Safety codes, ensuring a safe environment for occupants.
We always ensure minimal disruption to day-to-day business, and our temporary workshops can be relocated easily.
We use PVC roofing to provide occupants with a high degree of natural light, and can supply further lighting if required.
Our cladding insulates our temporary buildings to create temperature-controlled environments if needed.
We pride ourselves on quick and quality installation of our buildings across the UK.
Explore temporary building planning permission and what's required.
Talk with our experts to kick-start your project or arrange a site inspection.
Temporary workshops are the perfect solution to add to your workspace quickly without disrupting your operations. Aganto’s robust, relocatable temporary workshop structures provide a versatile solution, instantly increasing capacity to help you expand your business and address various challenges effectively.
Depending on your requirements, Aganto’s temporary workshops are available to buy new, buy used or as a short-term and long-term hire.
Aganto have provided a solution that has worked really well for us. The new temporary building has allowed us to significantly increase the manufacturing capacity on site. From order to installation, the whole process was really quick, and the installation teams were very professional.
Andrew McQuillan | Director McQuillan Boiler Services
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to get the temporary structure you need on your site. To assist with this, we are very pleased to be able to offer some flexible payment options on both purchased and rented buildings:
Popular temporary workshop building applications with Aganto
Automotive repair workshops
One of the most common applications for temporary workshop buildings is in the automotive industry. Car repair businesses, dealerships, and body shops often require additional space to meet increasing customer demands. Temporary workshops can serve as:
- Overflow space for servicing vehicles during busy seasons.
- Repair facilities while a permanent workshop is being renovated.
- Additional space for valeting bays.
Manufacturing units
Manufacturers often experience fluctuations in demand that require additional space for short-term projects. Temporary workshops allow businesses to quickly scale their operations without the long-term commitment of a permanent facility. These buildings can be used for:
- Assembly lines for seasonal production increase.
- Quality control and inspection stations.
- Temporary workspace while a factory undergoes maintenance or expansion.
Manufacturers can maintain efficiency and productivity by utilising temporary workshops even during transitional periods.
Quality control & testing
Temporary workshops can serve as specialised environments for quality control and testing in industrial and manufacturing settings. They can be used for:
- Material testing labs are set up for testing materials in large projects.
- Inspection & sorting stations for ensuring product quality without disrupting the main production area.
- Research & development areas for isolating and testing process improvements or new industrial techniques.
By having a dedicated space for these functions, businesses can enhance their quality assurance processes without interfering with their primary operations.
Construction & engineering
Temporary workshops play a crucial role in the construction and engineering sectors. Job sites often require dedicated spaces for:
- Prefabrication of building components.
- A controlled environment for metalwork, welding, and assembling structural components directly on-site.
- Space for checking, maintaining, and calibrating precision tools and engineering equipment.
Instead of relying on off-site facilities, construction teams can have a fully functional workspace directly at the project location, improving efficiency and reducing downtime.
Temperature controlled workshops
A temperature-controlled workshop is useful in industries where precise environmental conditions are essential for quality, safety, or efficiency. This can be vital to businesses in different ways:
- Prevents overheating and protects sensitive components from humidity.
- Avoids warping or inconsistencies in printed materials, especially important if you’re planning to do any 3D printing in your workshop.
- Prevents defects like bubbling or uneven drying in high-end finishing and polishing.
Whether used for manufacturing or finishing products, these facilities help prevent material degradation, ensure process consistency, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
Have a question about our temporary workshop buildings? Whether it's about product sizes, delivery, or planning permission, we've answered some of the most commonly asked questions.
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Where can I find temporary workshop buildings for hire or sale near me?
We cover the whole of the UK, so whatever your location is, our temporary workshop buildings can be installed on your site. At Aganto, we have UK temporary workshop stock available to hire or buy in a full range of sizes. This means you can have your temporary building delivered to site and installed quickly and easily wherever you are.
What sizes do temporary workshop buildings come in?
At Aganto, we can offer bespoke temporary workshops with unlimited length that fit your space perfectly. Our structures come in 5m multiples with standard sizes ranging from 5m to 30m wide and 4.2 to 6.2m high. Need to link your workshop to an existing building? No problem, we can offer linking to existing or temporary structures as needed, which can be explored on our downloadable specification sheet.
Can temporary workshops be insulated?
Our temporary workshop structures come with a wide range of insulation options, including varying levels of insulated sandwich panel cladding. This is perfect for creating temperature-controlled areas in your new workshop. Buildings can be fully insulated or partly insulated to suit your needs, and panels can be switched easily if required.
Are there optional add-ons available for temporary workshop structures?
All of our temporary workshop buildings can be customised with many additional features to create a complete turnkey solution. From heating, lighting and cladding to doors, roofing and windows, you can make your new workshop suit your business needs.
How are temporary workshop buildings installed?
Aganto temporary workshops can be installed on a wide range of surfaces including concrete, tarmac and hardcore meaning that foundation work is generally not required. Your temporary workshop building will be surface mounted to the existing hard standing using chemical resin, or toggle anchors depending on the surface type. All cladding on Aganto Temporary workshops slots easily into channels that are engineered into the framework of your building to avoid the need for multiple fixings. The installation of a temporary workshop can be completed in a matter of days by our expert installation team allowing your operations to continue without disruption.
How is the delivery of a temporary workshop building handled?
Once our team has confirmed your order, we will conduct a site visit to check accessibility. Once this is completed, our in-house project team will work with you to select a suitable delivery date and vehicle. On the day of delivery, we will arrange for all plant equipment and an installation team to be on-site to unload the materials and commence installation.
Do I need planning permission for a temporary workshop building?
Not all temporary workshop structures will immediately require planning permission. Whether your workshop needs planning permission varies depending on size, location and how long you plan to keep your structure in place. At Aganto, we've established a close partnership with the planning experts at Mosaic Town Planning. Their knowledgeable team can help you navigate all areas of the planning process, so you know that your application is in safe hands. For some quick guidance on planning permission for your temporary workshop, explore our guide to planning permission.
Are bespoke temporary workshops available?
Yes! We offer bespoke sizes for all of our temporary workshops. Our sales team can conduct a full site inspection at no additional cost in order to suggest a tailored solution bespoke to your business. You can also customise the structure with additional add-on features to enhance your new workshop and ensure it fits your needs perfectly. Talk to our sales team for pricing and further details.
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