CleanaWater’s Modular Wash Bay vs. Other Portable Wash Bays

By Dale Strachan

Business Development Manager

10 December 2024

Investing in a wash bay is not just about cleaning vehicles or equipment; it’s about ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. CleanaWater’s modular wash bays are designed with superior quality, durability, and turnkey service to outshine competitors. While competitor wash bays might come at a lower upfront cost, their design and construction flaws lead to higher long-term expenses in maintenance, safety hazards, and regulatory non-compliance.

With quality, fully installed, robust solutions tailored to your site, CleanaWater saves you time and delivers peace of mind.

Why Choose CleanaWater’s Modular Wash Bay?

 CleanaWater Modular Wash BayCompetitor Wash Bays

Safety

✓ Non-slip polyurethane decks and ramps

X Slippery decks with trip hazards

Deck Profile

✓ Solid, flat construction with a slight fall to drain

X Uneven decks with water retention issues

Drainage System

✓ Centralised and efficient channel drain

X Side-mounted box gutter drain, prone to clogs

Ramps

✓ Fixed, solid, non-slip ramps

X Unsecured, cattle grid-style ramps

Walls

✓ Wind-rated walls to contain wastewater

X No walls, allowing wastewater to spread

Roofing

✓ Optional dome roofing attaches directly to sturdy walls

X No roofing, exposing equipment and operators to the elements

Construction Quality

✓ Hot-dip galvanized steel, robust, and watertight construction

X Sharp edges & poor finishes, leading to OH&S concerns

Installation Service

✓ Full turnkey service, including all permits and connections

X Often requires clients to manage permits and connections themselves

Compliance

✓ Fully compliant with all relevant standards

X Risk of non-compliance and penalties

Customisation

✓ Fully customisable wall and ramp configurations, and Colorbond colours

X Limited customisation options

Above-Ground Design

✓ Fully above ground, requiring no civil works or council approvals

X Installation and approval processes vary

Relocation Potential

✓ Designed for easy relocation

 

Add-on Equipment
Integration

✓ Oil water separators, high-pressure washers, automated systems and more

 

CleanaWater offers a safer, compliant, and high-quality wash bay. Competitor offerings may appear cheaper upfront but fail to deliver the reliability and service CleanaWater provides. Choose CleanaWater for long-term value and peace of mind.

For more information or to get a quote, contact us on 1800 353 788. Embrace the future of wash bay solutions with our modular wash bays and experience thedifference they can make in your operations.

*The image on the right of the competitor wash bay shown was installed by another provider. The client later engaged CleanaWater to remove it and replace it with one of our modular wash bays due to performance and quality concerns.

Dale Strachan

Business Development Manager

Dale Strachan, Business Development Manager for CleanaWater's OdourPro division, specialises in environmental compliance solutions including water treatment and odour control. With a background spanning over 14 years in the environmental protection industry and a post-graduate certification in Environmental Compliance from UNSW, Dale brings a wealth of expertise to his role. His dedication to achieving cost-effective solutions and his commitment to client satisfaction have been evident throughout his career.

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