The Benefits of Buying Entrance Matting Vs Renting
One of the last things a business thinks of are Mats. An easy solution is to rent, however the question is:
Is renting a mat or mats your best option?
The benefits of a rental mat are
- No cash outlay except for the weekly rental which seems minimal.
- You don’t have to worry about cleaning the mat.
Looking at the first point a rental mat depending on the size will cost anywhere from around $10 a week to $18 plus a week. Neither amount seems very high, until you do the maths.
Some recent examples below.
Example A July 2019
A Supa IGA Supermarket came to us that was renting mats.
We did the following analysis for them, and suggested they purchase mats.
As can be seen from the figures below, over a 5-year period which would be the minimum life expectancy of the purchased mats, this customer would save $24216.10 for an outlay of $2773.
A huge savings for most businesses.
Here is the breakdown.
n easy solution is to rent, however this is not always the most economical.
If you are looking for a long term matting solution to keep dirt and dust out of your building we can guarantee we have a Mat to suit, and at it will be more economical.
Buying your own Entrance Mat not only puts an end to the locked in contracts with never ending rental fees but also creates an opportunity for you to impress your customers.
Rental maintenance / cleaning isn’t always enough
Most rental companies will talk about the convenience of having your mat picked up weekly and replaced with a clean mat but cleaning requirements can vary depending on a number of factors. In addition, the Mat that is quite often used by rental companies is many years old and past its best.
Quality: The purchased Entrance Mat creates a lasting impression
Warehouse Of Mats can customize commercial Entrance Matting to suit your needs, your space, and your customers. An undersized or bunched up mat is not the first impression you want your customers to have – Unlike rental mats, Warehouse Of Mats offer high quality mats with secure edging material that doesn’t bunch, lift, slip or cause a trip hazard. Our mats are sized to fit your space and can be customized with your business name or logo.
Rental Service: You’re A Valued Customer, until you’re a customer?
Here’s an excerpt from a Yelp review we found for a large rental matting company:
“I haven’t heard from my sales rep in 2 years (since we signed) and it takes about 3 weeks to 2 months for anyone other than the billing department to contact you. Very poor customer service. I will be cancelling the contract and never using them again at any other building/company
What does it cost ?
Rental companies charge anywhere from $7 upwards for a 5×3 mat, plus minimum and other fees.
A recent client was renting 15, 3 metre runners and asked us to quote on replacing the mats.
For 15 rubber mats, the cost came to just on $4000.
His weekly rental bill for the 15 mats was $ $270 a yearly expense of $14040.
The mats he purchased will last him many years, however if he was to replace them after just 4 years, his cost saving is still a massive $52160.
His comments were, I wish we had done this sooner, we have been renting Mats for years.