FAQs

The short answer is, yes, they usually do, bar a few limited exceptions. Planning requirements state that regardless of size, any building or structure in place over 28 days has to have planning approval. You can find out more about Planning Permission here.

Yes, modular buildings must comply with Building Regulations, including Part L2, which focuses on the conservation of fuel and power in non-domestic buildings. Compliance ensures modular structures are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, meeting standards for insulation, energy usage, and carbon emissions.

This depends on the ground the building will stand on. We usually recommend simple pad foundations, approximately 500mm x 500mm. We recommend using six pads for each new unit 6m x 2.435m e.g. one on each corner and one half way along the 6m side (front and back). For uneven ground Jackpad provide the perfect solution. To learn more about their solutions, please contact them direct at Jackpad.co.uk.

New units are delivered on vehicles with front mounted cranes to site the buildings on your prepared base adjacent to unloading area. If you have any access issues please contact us to discuss your requirements. For larger projects a crane may sometimes be advised by our sales team, or in tight spaces we may look at skates and a telehandler system. No matter the project, we will find a way to deliver our units.

A modular construction timeline is typically 30 to 50 per cent shorter than traditional construction. TF Jackson has delivered and finished modular building projects in as little as six weeks from the order date.The onsite construction phase can be completed in just a few days. The reduced production schedule is because most of the physical construction is performed at a manufacturing plant and then delivered to the construction site. This means the construction of modular buildings occurs simultaneously with site development work and any foundation preparations, as well as eliminating weather delays. This means buildings are ready for use sooner, read more about the time efficiency of modular builds here.

No, delivery onto grass or unmade ground is not an option. We allow 1 hour on site for all deliveries extra time will be charged for.

Every new 6m x 2.435m unit has a 30amp socket in the roof recess, simply plug and go. Each new 6m x 2.435m unit has a consumer unit with four trip fuses and 16amp RCD, two fluorescent lights, three low level and one high level power socket and a new convector heater (we leave this in the box for you to fit where it is convenient).

If you have the knowledge, expertise, and resources in-house, we’ll leave it to you. However, we also offer a comprehensive turnkey package, where we take care of all service connections for you, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free process.

Yes the new units are designed to double stack either as single or multiple bay modular buildings. Access to the top floor is via an external steel staircase.

The new units are finished internally in a very light grey/white colour. But these can be painted in your preferred colour, vinyl wrapped with company branding, or even clad in a wood or other finish.

External dimensions of the new units are 6.055m long x 2.435m wide x 2.790m high. Internal dimensions 5.851m long x 2.231m wide x 2.51m high.

The new units frame, roof and base are all hot dipped galvanised steel, the wall panels are a composite panel (steel on the outside, steel on the inside and insulation in between). The doors are aluminium. Windows are UPVC double glazed tilt & swing units with aluminium roller shutters externally.

Yes we can fit these in the new units these can be fitted prior to despatch, each building is priced individually.

The insulation in the new buildings is non-combustible mineral wool. Roof and walls have 60mm and floor has 100mm.

Modular buildings are far more sustainable than traditional buildings. In fact, it has been reported that they can reduce energy consumption during the building process by up to 67 per cent. Being portable, they can be recycled and refitted time and time again, and the off-site construction process minimises waste and use of new resources. Read more here.

Yes, portable modular buildings are easy to maintain, they are constructed using high-quality, robust materials designed to withstand harsh conditions and heavy usage. Their modular construction makes it easy to access, repair or replace individual sections. Every TF Jackson building also comes with a 24-month warranty covering all aspects of its composition – double the industry standard 12 months.

Modular and portable buildings are used in a wide range of industries, including:
Construction: Site offices, welfare units, and storage.
Education: Classrooms, nurseries, and training centres.
Healthcare: Clinics, laboratories, and temporary wards.
Leisure & Events: Temporary accommodations, ticket booths, and hospitality suites.