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Renting a Porta Potty During a Remodel or Septic Repair
Contractors often tell homeowners to rent a porta potty when the only bathroom is out. Here is how to pick the length, spot and service.
- You need a porta potty at home when your only bathroom is torn out, the septic tank fails, a sewer line breaks, or a crew of more than 2 or 3 people works at your house for days.
- Rent it for the expected job length plus a week.
- Put a remodel porta potty in the driveway or side yard near the door the crew uses, on firm ground, away from the septic area and the dumpster drop zone.
When do you need a porta potty at home?
You need a porta potty at home when your only bathroom is torn out, the septic tank fails, a sewer line breaks, or a crew of more than 2 or 3 people works at your house for days. Many contractors require one so crews are not driving to a store.
How long should you rent it?
Rent it for the expected job length plus a week. A bathroom remodel usually runs 1 to 4 weeks. A septic replacement can run 2 months. Jobs of 7 days or less can use a short-term rate; longer jobs use a 28-day cycle with weekly service.
Where should it go?
Put a remodel porta potty in the driveway or side yard near the door the crew uses, on firm ground, away from the septic area and the dumpster drop zone. Ask for a lock hasp if it faces the street.
Related questions
Here are 3 real customer questions with direct answers, beginning with “Is it prorated if I only need it for 10 days?” and “What happens if I need it past 28 days?” Short answers come first, followed by the details that change them. Any prices shown are starting prices, not final quotes.
Is it prorated if I only need it for 10 days?
No. Jobsite billing is a flat 28-day cycle and is not prorated. For a personal project of 7 days or less, ask about the short-term rate instead. It is often cheaper than a full cycle.
What happens if I need it past 28 days?
The rental rolls into a new 28-day cycle and the card on file is charged for that cycle. Weekly service continues. A month and a week counts as two cycles, so call before the next cycle starts if the job is ending.
Can you deliver a porta potty today?
Yes, in most cases. Same-day delivery is available in Odessa and Midland when you call (432) 239-8866 by 12:00 PM (noon), Monday through Saturday, and a truck is open. About 1 in 4 callers in our call review wanted a unit today or tomorrow, so we keep same-day slots open every morning.
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- Same-day delivery in Odessa and Midland when you call by noon