Set-up kits
Our set-up kits group the practical room items many home-dialysis households need into one order. We supply and deliver shelving, a trolley, a side table and organisers, with layouts planned around the space you already have.
What a set-up kit includes
A set-up kit is a grouped room package for households receiving prescribed home-dialysis consumables through their renal unit. Instead of ordering separate storage and support items one by one, you can request a kit that brings together shelving, a stock trolley, a compact side table and organisers suited to cartons, smaller packs and routine room items.
The aim is simple: create a room that is easier to load, store and move around without crowding doorways or blocking cleaning access. We do not decide what supplies a patient needs and we do not give medical advice or training. We supply and deliver the room items, and help you plan where they will fit.
- Boltless shelving for boxed consumables and household storage
- Stock rotation trolley for moving cartons or sorted packs within the room
- Compact side table for everyday non-clinical room use
- Plastic organisers and labelled bins for smaller loose items
- Optional floor protection pads where tile or laminate needs care
Sizes and options
We offer set-up kits in compact, standard and extended layouts. The right choice depends on your room width, the amount of floor area you can keep clear, and whether the space also needs a recliner or scale. In many Gauteng homes, spare bedrooms, enclosed patios and study rooms need a kit that uses wall length rather than room depth.
Compact kits suit tighter rooms where access around the bed or chair matters. Standard kits are the usual choice for a dedicated room. Extended kits work best where there is enough wall space for two shelving runs and a trolley turning area.
- Compact kit: one shelving bay, one narrow trolley, one side table, two organisers
- Standard kit: two shelving bays, one standard trolley, one side table, four organisers
- Extended kit: two wider shelving bays, one standard trolley, one side table, six organisers
- Tall shelving option: for homes with good ceiling height and safe top access
- Low shelving option: for households preferring easier reach and a more open feel
Working limits matter. Shelving is intended for evenly distributed storage loads, not for climbing, hanging items or point-loading a single corner. Trolleys are for moving stocked items indoors on level floors, not for outdoor paving, steps or wet garden paths.
Where a kit suits, and where it does not
Set-up kits suit dedicated home rooms where deliveries arrive on a schedule and need an organised place straight away. They are useful in Midrand, Johannesburg, Pretoria, the East Rand and the West Rand where homes range from cluster units to larger stands and the available room shape can differ a lot. A good kit layout helps households leave walking space clear, keep cartons off damp floors and separate newer and older stock for easier rotation.
A kit may not suit every space. If the room has severe damp, uneven floors, very narrow passages, loose wall plaster, or frequent water ingress near the storage area, we may suggest changing the room plan first. The kit is also not meant for garages with active vehicle parking, outside rooms with roof leaks, or shared passages where shelves would obstruct escape routes. In upstairs homes, please also consider stair width and turning space before choosing larger shelving.
- Best for spare rooms, studies, enclosed utility spaces and dedicated treatment rooms
- Works well on level tile, vinyl, sealed concrete or laminate floors
- Less suitable for persistently damp rooms or spaces with poor ventilation
- Not suitable where shelving would block windows needed for emergency exit
- Not suitable for outdoor storage or exposed verandas
Site needs and delivery access
Before delivery, check door widths, passage turns and lift access if you are in a sectional title building. We need a reasonably clear route from vehicle access to the room. If your complex has loading rules, visitor time slots or estate permits, please mention that on your enquiry so the drop-off can be planned properly. In some buildings, basement parking height restrictions can affect the type of vehicle used.
The room should be dry, swept and ready before stock and furniture arrive. It helps to choose the final wall for shelving in advance so cartons do not need to be moved twice. If load-shedding affects lighting in the room, keep backup light ready for receiving and checking the delivery, especially in winter afternoons.
Please note that wall fixing is not required for the standard shelving format when used within its normal working limits on a level floor, but the floor must be stable and the shelf upright. If a room has a sloped surface or damaged skirtings the layout may need to change a bit.
Care and everyday use
The kit is meant for practical, repeated household use. Shelves should be loaded evenly with heavier cartons placed on lower levels. Keep a small gap between shelving and exterior walls if a room is prone to coastal-style condensation or cool winter moisture, even though Gauteng is drier overall. That little gap helps air move and makes cleaning easier.
Use a soft cloth and mild household cleaner for frames, shelves and organisers. Avoid soaking shelf boards or leaving standing water under trolley wheels. Check the trolley casters now and then for hair, thread and dust build-up so it rolls properly. If you use labels, keep them clear and simple so anyone in the household can follow the storage order.
- Do not overload the top shelf with the heaviest cartons
- Keep trolley wheels clean and dry
- Wipe spills quickly to protect floor finishes
- Re-check room layout after each larger delivery
- Keep access to plugs, windows and doors open
What to tell us when you enquire
We plan set-up kits around the actual room, not guesswork. When you contact us through the enquiry form, tell us the suburb, the room use, and whether the delivery is for a house, flat, estate or retirement setting. Let us know if prescribed consumables are already being delivered through the patient’s renal unit, or if you are preparing the room before the first scheduled drop-offs start.
Useful details include rough room measurements in metres, door width, whether there are stairs, and if the room must also fit a recliner or scales. A few clear photos help a lot, especially of the longest wall, the doorway and any cupboards or windows. If there are body corporate rules, loading bay rules or restricted delivery hours, add that too. Small details save time later and help avoid a setup that looks right on paper but feels cramped when it arrives.
- Your suburb and property type
- Room length and width in metres
- Door width and any stairs or lift access
- Whether you need compact, standard or extended layout
- Whether the room also needs a recliner, scales or extra organisers
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Questions we get asked
Can I order a set-up kit without scheduling consumable deliveries yet?
Yes. Some households prepare the room first and start scheduled consumable deliveries later through the patient’s own renal unit.
Do you tell us what medical stock to keep on the shelves?
No. We do not give medical care, advice or training. Households must follow the renal team and the quantities ordered through the renal unit.
Can a kit be adjusted for a small room or flat?
Yes. We can suggest a compact layout with narrower shelving, a smaller trolley and fewer organisers where access space is limited.
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Send a note through our contact form with your suburb and what you need for your home set-up, and we will explain how deliveries work with your renal unit.
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