• 50 years experience
    Industry experts
  • Bespoke buildings
    Tailored portable units
  • High quality at great value
    Made in the UK

What are the differences between portable, modular and jackleg buildings?

What are the differences between portable, modular and jackleg buildings?

What are Portable Buildings?

Simply put, portable buildings are a self-contained, moveable building. Our portable buildings are designed and built by our experienced team, tailor-made to suit the needs of your business. This means they arrive to you ready made, meaning less on-site time and less disruption.

Our portable buildings are hugely flexible – and by that we don’t mean they aren’t sturdy! They are! We mean that you can choose to alter them later down the line, so if you’re short on time or on budget, we can always expand on them in the future. This creates a building that can grow with your business in a cost-effective way, something rarely seen in traditional builds.

What are Modular Buildings?

Modular buildings arrive on site in units and are then secured together to create your finished build. This means that there is more time spent building on-site when compared to portable buildings that arrive ready made, however, it’s still a fraction of the time when compared to a traditional build.

We’re hugely proud of our modular buildings and can accommodate builds to suit a range of industries, from modular builds for the educational sector to modular buildings perfect for the NHS. They are all built in our factory to your specification, allowing you to choose from our extensive building finishes to get exactly what you what. Our flexible and cost-effective modular buildings offer an unparalleled level of convenience and style, making them an excellent choice for many businesses across the UK.

What are Jackleg Buildings?

Jackleg cabins are named after the metal legs which are attached to the bottom of the cabins. These legs give the cabins the flexibility to be placed on uneven surfaces or to be stacked on top of each to create multi storey units. We’ve worked hard to achieve a top-quality, comfortable yet convenient workspace, and what’s more, they’re constructed off-site, resulting in a building that’s ready to use as soon as it arrives! It doesn’t get much more efficient than that!

With jackleg cabins, you can add or upgrade modules as and when it suits, this allows you to have a building that can grow in line with your business, giving you incredible flexibility and peace of mind.

Why choose Springfield?

As with all of our building types, they can be tailored to meet the needs of your business. They are all cost-effective and time-effective building solutions, and with 40 years of experience, we can answer any questions you may have.

For more information on how jackleg cabins, modular buildings and portable buildings can work for you and your business, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Why choose Springfield

Experience

We have over 50 years’ experience in the portable building industry and know the best way to produce high-quality affordable buildings that meet everyone’s differing needs.

Made in the UK

We are proud of our buildings which are designed, sourced and built in the UK by our on-site dedicated teams.

Bespoke

Our on-site design and production allow us to create your building to your exact specifications - both inside and outside.

Sustainability

Our buildings are manufactured to last, and our building process means that there is less waste than with traditional building methods

Value for money

Our high-quality materials and production methods mean we can offer you great quality modular builds at an exceptional value.

Buy or hire

We give you the option to either buy or hire your building, depending on your needs. We also offer open-ended contracts so you can have more flexibility. 

Contact Us

Contact our friendly team for more information on our full range of buildings and how to start the process of hiring or buying a modular building for your business. Our expert team is always available to give advice, guidance or support.

Springfield Mobile Ltd
Unit 2, 12 Abbotsfield Road,
Sutton,
St Helens,
WA9 4HU

Tel: 01744 851958

Fax: 01744 811565

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