Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
What is a temporary power pole and do I need one?
If your Charlotte project has no permanent electrical service yet, you need temporary power before tools, lighting or trailers can run. A temporary power pole is a freestanding post with a meter base, breaker panel and weatherproof outlets, tied into the utility's line and inspected before it's energized. It is standard on new construction, additions and any site pulling a building permit ahead of final electrical hookup. Most jobsites we serve pair a 200 amp temporary power pole with a portable restroom rental and a construction dumpster, since all three go in during mobilization week. If your crew also needs task lighting after dark, a light tower rental runs off the same temporary service. Charlotte's building inspectors expect the pole grounded and rated correctly before they will sign off, and the utility inspection happens separately from any City of Charlotte permit review tied to right-of-way placement.
How much does temporary power pole installation cost?
Installation cost depends on amperage, meter configuration and how far the pole sits from the utility connection point, and it is a separate line item from the pole rental itself. A 200 amp pole is the common size for a single-trade construction site in Charlotte; larger multi-trailer sites sometimes need higher amperage panels. Get your electrician's spec sheet before requesting a quote so the request a quote process moves fast. If you are also budgeting for sanitation, our porta potty rental cost and dumpster rental cost pages break down those numbers separately, since bundling delivery days can save a trip charge.
| item | typical range |
|---|---|
| standard porta potty, day | $100 to $350 |
| standard porta potty, week | $130 to $500 |
| roll-off dumpster, week | $426 to $778 |
| delivery fee, day | $100 to $500 |
Pricing above reflects our measured range for sanitation and dumpster rentals, not the power pole itself, since electrical setup is quoted by your electrician based on load and distance.
Where does a temporary power pole go on a construction site?
Placement follows the site logistics plan, usually near the point of utility connection and clear of the truck route delivering storage containers or a 40ft storage container. A temporary power pole diagram from your electrician typically shows the meter base height, grounding rod location and clearance from the panel to any temporary fence rental line. Keep the approach path open, the same way a roll-off dumpster rental needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the delivery truck. If the pole sits in the public right-of-way rather than fully on private property, confirm placement with the Charlotte Department of Transportation, since CDOT's Right-of-Way Use Permit Program brochure names dumpsters and similar equipment as activities requiring a use permit, and whether a standalone pole triggers the same review has not been confirmed for this city. Sites in Matthews, 12.2 miles southeast of Charlotte, or Huntersville, 15.7 miles north, fall under different jurisdictions, so check locally before you set the pole.
How long does temporary power pole installation take?
Once your electrician has the panel and meter base ready, inspection and energizing by the utility usually happens within a few business days of the request, assuming grounding and wiring pass on the first check. Delays usually come from failed inspections, not the hardware itself.
Do I need a permit for a temporary power pole in Charlotte?
The utility requires an inspection before energizing. Whether CDOT requires a separate right-of-way permit for the pole itself, apart from any lane or sidewalk closure, has not been verified for Charlotte specifically. Confirm with the city before installation day.
What size temporary power pole do most construction sites need?
A 200 amp service covers most single-building residential and light commercial jobs. Larger sites running multiple trailers, welders or bigger equipment often need a higher-rated panel. Your electrician sizes it based on your equipment load list, not guesswork.
Can I rent a temporary power pole with my porta potty order?
Charlotte Porta Pros coordinates delivery timing for sanitation, fencing and storage around your electrical contractor's schedule. See construction site services for how these pieces come together on one mobilization day.
What else does a new construction site need besides power?
Most Charlotte sites also need a standard porta potty rental, a dumpster, and often a handwashing station rental to meet OSHA 1926.51(c) sanitation requirements once crews are on site.
What we rent
Four units cover almost every job
Typical Charlotte ranges, not a quote. Delivery is $50 to $150 and a weekly service visit $30 to $60. See the full cost breakdown.
Deluxe flushing
$200 to $350 a weekend
ADA accessible
$199 to $300 a weekend
Restroom trailer
Quoted by stall count
The rest of the yard
One mobilisation, not three
Roll off dumpsters10, 20, 30 and 40 yardTemporary fencingPanels 6 feet by 12 feetStorage containers20 foot and 40 footHandwashing stationsSinks and sanitiser standsSeptic and grease trapsPumping, cleaning, emergenciesSite power and lightLight towers, temporary poles
We deliver across Mecklenburg County and over the state line:
MatthewsMint HillMount HollyStallingsHuntersvilleHarrisburgIndian TrailFort Mill, SCCorneliusMonroeKannapolisRock Hill, SC
Full service area and drive times or request a quote with your address and dates.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.