Which buildings can be hired, and which are bought
Yes. Hire and purchase options are available across selected temporary and semi-permanent systems, while permanent structural-steel projects are normally structured around purchase or an appropriate finance route. Availability depends on the selected system, specification and project duration, so we compare the commercial options against the same brief where possible.
In practice that means the aluminium and galvanised steel systems can be quoted for hire or for purchase against the same brief, while a founded structural steel building is a purchase. Where both routes are open to you, we compare them side by side so the decision is made on numbers rather than assumption.
How a hire works
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.
Extending the hire
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.
What happens at the end
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 the 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.
Buying, and spreading the cost
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.
Finance for purchased buildings
Commercial finance may be available through an independent third-party finance broker. Options can include unsecured and secured business lending, subject to status, affordability, lender criteria and approval. Noah does not provide finance or make lending decisions. If spreading the capital cost is important, tell us at enquiry stage and we can introduce you to the broker to discuss the available options alongside outright purchase.
What drives the price either way
Cost depends on the building size, structural system, height, insulation, doors, cladding, services, ground conditions, site location and whether the requirement is hire or purchase. The quickest way to obtain useful budget pricing is to send us the approximate dimensions, site postcode, intended use and required timescale. We can then compare suitable systems before the final site-specific quotation is prepared.
Your quotation sets out the agreed building system, dimensions, structural specification, cladding, doors, insulation, delivery, installation and project-management scope. Where applicable, it also identifies services, foundations, groundworks, planning support, Building Control support and other project elements. Anything outside the quoted scope is clearly identified so you can see what Noah is responsible for and what remains with the client or another contractor.
Our aim is to make the project scope clear before order. Site conditions, foundations, planning requirements, services or access constraints can affect the final cost, which is why we offer a technical site survey before the final specification is agreed. The quotation should identify the included scope, known exclusions and any items that remain subject to survey, engineering or third-party approval.
