Question 1

What is a Koolacube cold room?

Accepted Answer

Koolacube cold rooms are fully self-contained, skid-mounted refrigeration units. Unlike a traditional walk-in cold room that's built into a building, ours sit on a steel skid base, which means the entire unit — insulated panels, refrigeration system, and flooring — can be lifted and moved as one piece. This makes them ideal for sites that need cold storage now but may need to relocate, scale up, or scale down later.

Question 2

What's the difference between a skid-mounted cold room and a permanent walk-in?

Accepted Answer

A permanent walk-in is constructed on site and generally stays there for good. A Koolacube skid-mounted unit arrives pre-built and ready to run, and because it's designed as a single transportable module, it can be picked up and moved to a new site if your business relocates or your storage needs change — without the cost and disruption of demolishing and rebuilding cold storage from scratch.

Question 3

What sizes are available?

Accepted Answer

Custom built

Question 4

What temperature range do they run at?

Accepted Answer

Standard units run as chillers (0°C to 5°C) or freezers (down to -18°C)

Question 5

Do you sell cold rooms, or only hire them out?

Accepted Answer

Both. We sell cold rooms outright for businesses that want a permanent solution, and we also offer them on a long-term hire basis for businesses that want flexibility without the upfront capital cost.

Question 6

What's the minimum hire period?

Accepted Answer

Our cold rooms are available for long-term hire only, with a minimum term of 12 months. We don't offer short-term or casual hire. This reflects the nature of the equipment — skid-mounted cold rooms involve real delivery, site preparation, and (in some cases) craning costs, so they're best suited to businesses with an ongoing storage need rather than a one-off or seasonal job.

Question 7

Why don't you offer short-term hire?

Accepted Answer

Because of the logistics involved in delivering and installing a skid-mounted unit — transport, site prep, and potentially crane access — short-term hire isn't cost-effective for either side. Long-term hire lets us offer competitive rates because the cost of delivery and installation is spread over a meaningful period.

Question 8

Can I extend my hire agreement, or switch from hire to purchase?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many of our hire customers extend their term when it comes up for renewal, and we're happy to discuss converting a hire agreement into a purchase if your circumstances change. Get in touch ahead of your renewal date and we'll talk through the options.

Question 9

What happens at the end of my hire term?

Accepted Answer

You can extend the hire, arrange to purchase the unit, or have it collected and returned to us. We'll be in touch before your term ends to confirm what you'd like to do.

Question 10

What's included in the hire price?

Accepted Answer

Hire fees cover the unit itself and routine servicing within 50kms of our depot. Delivery, site preparation, craning (where required), and power connection are quoted separately based on your site

Question 11

How are the cold rooms delivered?

Accepted Answer

Cold rooms are delivered by tilt tray truck. The truck tilts its bed to slide the unit directly onto a prepared, level surface at your site, which keeps delivery quick and straightforward where there's good access.

Question 12

Will my cold room need to be craned in?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your site. Tilt tray delivery works well where there's clear, level access for the truck to get close to the final position. If your site has restricted access, isn't at ground level, or doesn't allow the truck to reach the placement point directly, the unit will need to be craned into position instead. We'll assess this as part of your quote and let you know which method applies to your site.

Question 13

What does a site need for tilt tray delivery?

Accepted Answer

Generally, a clear and level run for the truck right up to where the cold room will sit, with enough overhead and side clearance for the truck to tilt and slide the unit off safely. We'll confirm exact access requirements once we know your site layout.

Question 14

Do I need to prepare the site before delivery?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the cold room needs a level, stable surface (such as a concrete pad or compacted hardstand) rated to support its weight. We'll provide site preparation guidelines once your order is confirmed, and our team can advise on what's needed for your specific location.

Question 15

What power supply does a Koolacube cold room need?

Accepted Answer

Units typically require a three-phase power connection. We'll confirm exact requirements for your unit size when you receive your quote.

Question 16

Who looks after maintenance and servicing during the hire period?

Accepted Answer

For locations withing 50km of our deport, we handle scheduled servicing and breakdown support for the life of your hire agreement, so you're never managing refrigeration maintenance yourself. A quote will be provided for sites outside the service area.

Question 17

Can the cold room be moved again once it's installed?

Accepted Answer

Yes — that's the advantage of a skid-mounted design. If your business relocates or you need the unit repositioned, it can be picked up by tilt tray truck (or craned, depending on access) and moved to a new site. Get in touch to arrange a relocation.

Question 18

What areas do you deliver to?

Accepted Answer

We deliver throughout Australia, with craned delivery available to select regional areas. Contact us to confirm availability for your location. We delivered across Queensland, and even to Fitzroy Crossing in W.A.

Question 19

How do I get a quote?

Accepted Answer

Reach out to our team with your required cold room size, intended site location, and how long you'll need it for. We'll assess your site (including whether tilt tray or crane delivery applies) and put together a quote covering hire or purchase, delivery, and installation.

Question 20

What information do you need from me to get started?

Accepted Answer

Your site address, preferred cold room size and temperature range, how long you expect to need it (for hire) or whether you're looking to purchase, and any known access restrictions at the site (driveway width, overhead clearance, ground level, etc.). The more detail you can give us up front, the more accurate your quote will be.

Need	Best Option
Temporary overflow storage	Hire
Renovation or project work	Hire
Trial site or new venue	Hire
Permanent storage requirement	Buy
No capital outlay	Hire
Full ownership	Buy

Long-Term Cold Room Hire
Without the Capital Cost

Commercial cold storage, priced for the way businesses actually use it.

Koolacube is not a party-hire business.

Clear scope. No surprises.

Hire or Buy — which fits your business?

Units currently in our fleet

Cold Room — 3m x 2.4m

Freezer Room — 3m x 2.4m

Dual Temp — 4m x 2.4m

Cold Room Tips & Guides

How to Choose the Right Cold Room Size for Your Business

Cold Room vs Freezer Room: Which Does Your Business Need?

5 Signs It Is Time to Hire a Temporary Cold Room

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Service Area

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