Boiler Hire for Construction: 100kW Temporary Boiler Rental – Care Home Project
The Challenge
During the construction of a new care home, the main contractor faced a familiar issue… keeping the project on schedule through the colder months. While the building wasn’t yet occupied, the interior works were in full swing. Screed drying, plastering and finishing trades all rely on steady, controlled and consistent heat to stay on track.
With winter setting in, cold and damp conditions risked slowing down drying times and holding up trades. The contractor needed a reliable, high-capacity heat source that could be installed quickly, operate safely on site and run without constant attention.
The permanent heating system wasn’t due to be commissioned for months, so the only option was a temporary boiler setup that could deliver serious performance and keep the build moving.
The Solution
Celsius Hire supplied a 100 kW temporary boiler hire package complete with a dedicated fuel tank. This setup acted as a standalone heating system for the duration of the works.
The boiler was positioned on site and connected to temporary pipework to circulate warm water through the building, maintaining ideal conditions for screed drying and general working comfort. Celsius handled everything from delivery and installation to commissioning, making sure the system integrated smoothly with the ongoing site operations.
Kit used for construction hire project:
- 100KW Boiler
- Supporting ancillaries; circulation pumps, heat exchanger and pipework
- Fuel tank
Fuel management was also taken care of, with the tank and top-up service ensuring the boiler ran continuously without the contractor needing to worry about interruptions or manual checks. The Celsius team remained on hand throughout the hire period for support and maintenance, providing that extra reassurance that the heat would stay on no matter what the weather threw at them.
The Result
The boiler hire proved a simple but effective solution. The consistent internal temperatures meant the screed dried evenly and on schedule, allowing flooring and finishing trades to carry on without delay.
By using a proper temporary boiler system rather than smaller, ad-hoc heaters, the contractor avoided quality issues like uneven drying or excess moisture in the screed. The project stayed on programme, and there were no unexpected costs from downtime or remedial work. Once the works were complete, Celsius collected the equipment with minimal disruption to the ongoing build.
Sector Overview: Supporting the Construction Industry
Heating might not be the first thing most people think about on a building site, but anyone in the trade knows how much it can affect progress. Cold, damp environments slow down trades, delay finishing, and can even compromise the quality of the final product.
That’s where Celsius Hire comes in. Our temporary boiler hire and heater rental solutions are designed specifically for construction environments, giving site teams the power and flexibility they need to keep things moving. Whether it’s a short-term screed drying job, a full site-wide heating setup, or an emergency backup while permanent systems are offline, Celsius can size, deliver, and install the right kit for the job.
Their service doesn’t stop at the delivery gate either. With full installation, commissioning, and ongoing fuel and maintenance support, Celsius takes the hassle out of temporary heating so contractors can get on with the build.
In short, Celsius Hire keeps construction sites warm, dry, and on schedule; helping projects stay productive whatever the weather.
