Emergency & Backup Solutions
When You Can't Wait, We're
Already on Our Way
A breakdown, power cut, or equipment failure can be catastrophic for your business. When your critical stock is at risk, every minute counts. That's why our emergency freezer hire service is known for a rapid, reliable response regardless of the time.
Whether you need an urgent freezer trailer delivered in the middle of the night or a compliant modular cold room built inside your facility, we are ready to help.
Solutions Designed for Peace of Mind
Our Emergency Freezer Rental & Cold Storage Backup Services
We offer a range of solutions to provide complete assurance, whether you're facing an unexpected crisis, power loss, or proactively planning ahead.
Urgent Freezer Hire
(Breakdowns & Power Cuts)
When your cold room or walk-in freezer fails, call us immediately. We can dispatch a refrigerated trailer to your property within 4 hours, even on evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Coldstore Warehousing
(Breakdowns & Power Cuts)
If you don't have space at your premises, you can use our secure warehouse. We provide 24/7 security of your items, stored at your required temperature in your own dedicated cold store.
Planned Hire
(Maintenance & Extra Capacity)
Planned Preventative Maintenance is a great strategy to avoid future emergencies. Our walk-in cold room hire is perfect for preparing for scheduled maintenance, site refurbishments, or seasonal peaks.
Large Scale Solutions
(High-Volume Storage)
For major projects or enterprise-level backup, we provide robust, scalable cold storage. Ideal for pharmaceutical clients, food manufacturers, and specialist applications where uptime is non-negotiable.
Simple & Stress-Free
What to Expect When You Call Us
In an emergency, you need clear communication and decisive action.
Immediate Response
Once you call our 24/7 line, we will provide you with an instant quote and immediately dispatch our on-call driver to your location.
Constant Communication
The driver will contact you directly with their exact ETA, ensuring you are always kept in the loop while help is on the way.
Fast On-Site Setup
Upon arrival, our team will quickly set up the freezer or fridge unit, help you stabilize your stock, and ensure everything is running perfectly.
Trust & Reliability
We Are Your Partners in Protection
For hundreds of high-risk businesses, from NHS distribution centers and pharmaceutical companies to large food production facilities, Wessex is the trusted partner for emergency and backup refrigeration.
We see our service as a close partnership, offering the flexibility, compliance, and reliability you need to operate with absolute confidence, knowing your critical assets are protected.
Ready to Help. Waiting for Your Call.
Don't leave your inventory at risk. Whether you're in the middle of a breakdown right now, or setting up a robust contingency plan for the future, we are here for you.
Emergency freezer hire questions
Find answers to common questions about availability, delivery, installation and choosing the right temporary refrigeration for your site.
How fast can Wessex deliver an emergency freezer?
Wessex Refrigeration offers 24/7 emergency freezer hire and aims to dispatch a refrigerated trailer within four hours for urgent breakdowns. Timing depends on location, site access, requirements and current availability.
What sizes do emergency freezer rentals come in?
Emergency options include refrigerated trailers and modular walk-in cold or freezer rooms. The suitable capacity and configuration depend on stock volume, site access, available space and power.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency refrigeration hire?
Yes. The emergency line is available 24/7, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Equipment and response timing remain subject to location, access, requirements and current availability.
Can you provide emergency freezer hire for pharmaceutical storage?
Emergency modular cold rooms are available for pharmaceutical storage. Required temperatures, monitoring, documentation and applicable regulatory standards must be agreed for the product and site before hire.
What happens if my commercial freezer breaks down?
Call Wessex Refrigeration on 01458 552323. The team will assess the stock, temperature, site and access requirements, then confirm an available trailer or temporary room and provide an estimated arrival time.
Do you deliver emergency refrigeration nationwide?
Wessex Refrigeration provides emergency cold storage across the UK. Delivery and installation depend on location, site access, power requirements and current equipment availability.