Contractor Accommodation Near the Lower Thames Crossing
Comfortable, practical accommodation for contractors, project teams and professionals working across the Lower Thames Crossing and the surrounding Essex and Kent area.
Thurrock, Essex · Available for weekly & monthly stays · Individual contractors and full project teams welcome
Available Accommodation
Two professionally managed properties in Thurrock, Essex — practical, comfortable and ready for contractor stays.
4.73★ AirbnbThe Deluxe Pad
1-Bedroom Cabin · Thurrock, Essex
- Free parking
- Fast WiFi
- Fully equipped kitchen
- King-size bed
- Infrared sauna (additional)
- Laundry facilities
Ideal for teamsClaudian Way
3-Bedroom House · Thurrock, Essex
- Private parking
- Fibre WiFi
- Full kitchen
- Laundry
- Multiple workspaces
- Garden
Need more capacity than we currently have?
When your requirements exceed our current availability, we source additional suitable properties in the area. One contact covers all your accommodation needs.
Who We Work With
We accommodate the full supply chain connected to major infrastructure projects in Essex and Kent.
Whether you need accommodation for one person or a full crew, contact us to discuss your requirements.
How It Works
Simple, direct, and tailored to the realities of project accommodation. No platforms, no middlemen.
Tell us your requirements
Complete our quick enquiry form or call us directly. Tell us your team size, project location, dates and any specific needs — shift patterns, parking, number of bedrooms.
We match or source accommodation
We assess our current availability and, where needed, identify additional suitable properties nearby. You get one clear proposal with full details and pricing.
Book and focus on the project
Confirm your booking with a single point of contact. We handle the rest — keys, cleaning, extensions, crew changes. Your team arrives, settles in, and gets to work.
Why Companies Use DAT
We built this service around the practical realities of contractor accommodation — not as an afterthought to a holiday let business.
Located in Thurrock
Our properties are in Thurrock, Essex — directly adjacent to the Lower Thames Crossing north portal worksite.
Contractor-practical
Kitchens, laundry, parking, reliable WiFi, workspace. Everything working professionals need — nothing superfluous.
One point of contact
One number. One email. No juggling multiple suppliers, landlords or booking platforms. We manage everything.
Flexible stays
Weekly, monthly or longer stays. Extensions managed without fuss. Rotating crews accommodated. Last-minute needs handled directly.
Additional sourcing
When your requirements exceed our current inventory, we identify and source additional suitable properties in the area. One conversation covers it all.
Professionally managed
Responsive communication, clean and well-maintained properties, and a host with direct experience managing accommodation for working professionals.
Project Area Coverage
The Lower Thames Crossing connects the A13 in Thurrock, Essex to the A2/M2 in Kent via a 4.1km tunnel beneath the River Thames. Construction is underway across both sides of the river — with major works at the north portal near East Tilbury, Thurrock, and the south portal near Chalk, Gravesend.
North Portal — Thurrock, Essex
Our properties are based here. Thurrock is also where Balfour Beatty are delivering the roads north of the river.
South Portal — Chalk, Gravesend, Kent
Skanska are delivering Kent roads. We can source suitable accommodation on the Kent side for south-portal teams.
Tunnel Works — Bouygues Murphy JV
Tunnel construction teams operating across both sides require accommodation across the full project area.
Lower Thames Crossing — Key Facts
Source: National Highways. DAT Properties is an independent accommodation provider, not affiliated with or endorsed by National Highways or any delivery partner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions accommodation buyers and contractors ask most.
Have a question that is not covered here?
Speak to Us DirectlyThe Contractor Accommodation Match
Tell us about your project. We'll tell you what accommodation solution fits — and come back with a tailored proposal. Eight quick questions. No commitment required.
- 1Where is the project?
- 2How many people?
- 3When do they start and how long?
- 4Do they work shifts?
- 5How many bedrooms and parking spaces?
- 6What's your budget?
We respond personally — usually within a few hours on business days.
The Contractor Accommodation Match
8 quick questions. We'll tell you exactly what accommodation solution fits your project — and get back to you with a proposal.
Takes about 90 seconds
Could Your Property Earn More from Contractors?
The Lower Thames Crossing is bringing 22,000+ workers to Thurrock and North Kent for the next six years. If you have a suitable property near the project area, contractor accommodation could mean longer stays, less turnover and consistent income — without the effort of short-let management.
- Free Contractor Property Scorecard — find out if your property qualifies
- No obligation — we assess and tell you honestly
- Properties that qualify enter our sourcing network
- We manage the tenant relationship end to end
Ready to Sort Your Team's Accommodation?
Tell us your requirements. We will respond directly, provide full details, and handle everything from there. No platforms, no faff.