Each pod is:
- Fully shrink-wrapped in polyethylene
- Protected with a temporary metal door
- Supplied with additional protective sheeting
This protects units from:
- Weather exposure
- Handling damage
- Short-term site storage
Condition is verified during joint inspection upon delivery.
Other FAQs
What is your typical production capacity?
Sterchele operates controlled factory production lines dedicated to prefabricated bathroom pods, with capacity allocated based on confirmed project programmes. Production is planned during the pre-construction stage and aligned with project sequencing, tower-by-tower progression, and floor-by-floor installation strategies. Capacity supports high-rise residential, PRS schemes, student accommodation, and hospitality projects. For concurrent projects, delivery slots are formally scheduled to ensure continuous manufacturing and programme stability. The company has delivered over 80,000 bathroom pods across the UK and Europe, demonstrating scalable and repeatable production capability.
How are late-stage design changes managed?
Late-stage changes are managed through a formal variation control process. Each change is assessed for structural impact, service coordination, compliance requirements, and programme implications. When required, updated drawings and documentation are issued before manufacture or installation to ensure alignment with approved design information.
What are the programme and coordination advantages compared to in-situ construction?
Bathroom pods reduce site complexity by combining trades into a factory-finished unit, improving quality, reducing labour and rework, and enabling predictable installation and cost certainty.