Typically pods cost around the same or slightly more expensive (on paper/an estimate) than a site-built bathroom.

The main reasons for this are;

• A structural base frame needs to be included to support the floor membrane and floor finishes. This support would be provided by the slab on site, so isn’t included in the costings of a traditionally built bathroom.
• Transport needs to be allowed for – generally this ends up relatively cost effective as multiple pods can be delivered on 1 truck, but does add cost.
• Wall and ceiling structure is heavily engineered to cope with the demands of transport.
• Other than the above, materials in pods generally are the same as any other bathroom built so costs are therefore similar.

The efficiencies and reduced risks that bathroom pods bring are massive – and therefore the small additional up-front investment is more than offset by these savings to programme, site prelims, and ongoing compliance issues.

Since Interpod bathroom pods are delivered as cleaned, fully completed units, and can remain locked until project handover; the following costs are often saved:

• Rubbish removal from site, including expensive tile sludge dumping fees
• Cleaning fees
• Replacement of fixtures from theft and damage
• Administration of invoices and incoming goods – 1 bathroom partner, 1 invoice, 1 contact
• Reduced crane time, as individual materials don’t need to be transported from floor to floor
• Project management and quality checks on wet area workmanship compliance