Renting a room for offshore or port work
Rota work means early starts, travel days and time away. A few checks help the room fit the pattern.
Fit the room to the rota
- Compare your rota with the contract length and notice terms; see renting a room for a short contract and notice to leave a room.
- Rent normally continues while you are away; see paying rent on time.
- Before you leave for a rotation, check keys and security and post and parcels.
Getting to site
- Confirm the site, entrance and meeting point with your employer; see our page for offshore workers.
- Check the route at your real start time; see commuting and parking.
Living in the house
- Early starts affect housemates; see shift work and noise.
- Ask about storage for kit; see bikes and storage.
This is general information, not advice. See how renting with us works.
Common questions
Should I check my rota before agreeing a room?
Yes. Compare your rota, start times and travel days with the agreement length and notice terms.
What if I am away for part of each month?
Ask how rent works while you are away, and check the keys and security advice before you leave.
How do I check the journey to site?
Confirm the exact site, entrance and meeting point with your employer, then check the route at your real start and finish times.
Is there somewhere to store kit?
Ask before you move in. See our guide on bikes and storage for what to check.