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25 years Leak-proof Guarantee brings you 25 years peace-of-mind

Taplanes™ is a premium brand, loved and valued by those discerning customers who understand that it is the only truly leak-free bathroom pod on the market. They understand the damage that a water leak can do and, having often been let down by alternative products on the market, any new Taplanes customer usually becomes a customer for life. Taplanes’ customers are loyal, with repeat business, referrals and recommendations being the basis for its success to date.

Sustainable & Recyclable

All Taplanes Modular Shower Cubicles and Bathroom Pods are manufactured from 100% imported recyclable polypropylene from Germany. Being durable and reliable, our products longevity, supports them being a green alternative to traditional build methods, as maintenance is greatly reduced and additional material for replacements is not required.

Relocatable and Movable

All Taplanes Modular Cubicles and Bathroom Pods are movable & relocatable. To merit those projects e.g. construction site, camping spots, where toilets might require relocation for multiple site usage.

Reduced Cleaning & Maintenance

Our Pods are resistant to mould and bacterial growth, therefore cleaning and maintenance is kept to a minimum. The access panel in the design also allows easy access to pipework and the drainage system for maintenance.

General Information
  Traditional Build GPR Pod Taplanes Pod
Product Cost  £3,000 £2,800 £4,752
Mould Set Up Cost 0 £30,000  0
Minimum Order Quantity (Units) 1 200 1
Per unit cost (Including Overhead) £3,000  £2,950  £4,752 
Installation Cost
Man Days require for Installation 6 4 1
Average UK Man Day Cost  £280  £280  £280 
Crane Cost Per Day 0 £400  0
Total Installation Cost  £1,680  £1,520  £280 
Initial Investment (1st Installation) £4,680  £4,470  £5,032 
 
Shelf Life (Years) 10 8 30
Dismantling Cost (If the product fail or needs redesign)
Man Days require for Dismantling 6 6 1
Average UK Man Day Cost  £280  £280  £280 
Total Dismantling Cost £1,680  £1,680  £280 
Recyclability No  No  Yes
Waste Disposal Fee £100  £100  £                             –   
Total Dismantling Cost £1,780 £1,780 £280 
Assuming the bathroom facilities expected to be in function for 20 Years
10 Years Refurbishment (Assuming 20% increment in 10 years) Traditional Build GPR Pod Taplanes Pod
Dismantling Cost (If the product fail or needs redesign)
Man Days require for Dismentaling 6 6
Average UK Man Day Cost  £336  £336   
Total Dismantling Cost £2,016  £2,016   
Recyclability No  No   
Waste Disposal Fee £120 £120   
Total Dismantling Cost £2,136 £2,136   
Brand New Purchase
Product Cost (New Cost) £3,600  £3,540   
Mould Set Up Cost 0 £              –     
Minimum Order Quantity (Units) 1 1  
Per unit cost (Including Overhead) £3,600  £3,540   
New Installation Cost
Man Days require for Installation 6 4  
Average UK Man Day Cost  £336  £336   
Crane Cost Per Day 0 £        480   
Total Installation Cost  £2,016  £                      1,824   
20 Year Refurbishment – Assume 20% increment in 11th to 20th Years Traditional Build GPR Pod Taplanes Pod
Dismantling Cost (If the product fail or needs redesign)
Man Days require for Dismantling 6 6  
Average UK Man Day Cost  £403  £403   
Total Dismantling Cost £2,419  £2,419   
Recyclability No No  
Waste Disposal Fee £144  £144   
Total Dismantling Cost £2,563  £2,563   
Brand New Purchase
Product Cost  £4,320  £4,248   
Mould Set Up Cost 0 £           –     
Minimum Order Quantity (Units) 1 1  
Per unit cost (Including Overhead) £4,320  £4,248  
New Installation Cost
Man Days require for Installation 6 4  
Average UK Man Day Cost  £403  £403   
Crane Cost Per Day 0 £480   
Total Installation Cost  £2,419  £2,093   
Unit cost + Install cost (total cost) £6,739  £6,341   
Total Investment for having a fully function bathroom facilities      
  Traditional GRP Taplanes
Shelf Life 10 8 30
       
Initial Investment + Installation £4,680  £4,470  £5,032 
10 Years Refurbishment Cost £7,752  £7,500   
20 Years Refurbishment Cost £9,302  £8,904   
       
Total Investment on Bathroom Facilities (Over 20 Years) £21,734  £20,874  £5,032 
Cost per year for having a fully function bathroom facilities £1,087  £1,044  £252 
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