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How Much Does a Porta Potty for a Home Renovation Cost?
Pricing depends on how long the crew is on site. A standard porta potty rental runs $100 to $350 a day, $130 to $500 for the week, or $125 to $325 if you book by the month for a longer remodel. Delivery is billed separately, typically $50 to $150 for the week or $120 to $172 if the rental stretches a full month. Most Savannah renovations, from a bathroom gut to a full second-story addition, land in the two to eight week range, which makes the weekly or monthly porta potty rental rate the better deal over paying per day. If your contractor wants something nicer than a standard unit for a homeowner who is living on site during the work, a deluxe flushable porta potty runs $150 to $290 a week. Check current numbers on the porta potty rental cost page or the porta potty rental per day breakdown before you commit to a term.
| duration | standard unit | notes |
|---|---|---|
| day | $100 - $350 | short punch-list jobs |
| week | $130 - $500 | most renovations |
| month | $125 - $325 | additions, full remodels |
A standard unit holds a 60 to 70 gallon tank and sits about 44 by 48 inches on the ground, so it tucks against a fence line or side yard without eating your parking pad. If your renovation is on a rental property you manage, you may also need a temporary fence rental to keep the unit and the dumpster off the sidewalk, which runs $30 to $75 a day depending on how much chain link you need. A temporary fence for a rental house also keeps curious neighbors and kids away from an open foundation or a roll-off dumpster full of debris.
Where Should the Porta Potty Go on a Home Job Site?
Placement matters more on a residential lot than a commercial one because you are working around landscaping, septic lines and a neighbor's fence. Keep the unit on a flat, stable surface, since ADA Standards section 302.1 calls for firm, slip-resistant ground even where wheelchair access is not required. If your crew or a family member needs an accessible unit, ADA Standards section 213.2 says at least one unit in a cluster has to be accessible, and section 304.3.1 calls for a 60 inch turning circle in front of the door. Our porta potty placement guide covers clearance from windows and property lines in more detail, and if your job also needs a roll-off dumpster rental, remember the truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to set the container down.
Some Savannah homeowners ask about renting a unit like they'd rent a home depot porta potty rental for a weekend project, but a licensed provider like Savannah Porta Pros services the tank on a schedule instead of leaving you to figure out disposal. If your renovation is on a property still on septic, a home septic tank cleaning before or after major plumbing work is worth scheduling. A typical residential tank is pumped every 3 to 5 years depending on tank size and household size, and heavy construction water use can shift that timeline. See septic pumping service or how often to pump a septic tank if the reno touches your plumbing stack.
Do I Need Anything Besides a Portable Toilet for a Renovation Project?
Most single-family renovations need just one portable toilet rental, but bigger jobs add other equipment. A crew doing a full gut renovation often pairs a storage container rental for tools and materials with the toilet, since a home storage container rental keeps a job site secure overnight better than a shed or garage that is mid-demo. If the family is staying on site during a long remodel and the water gets shut off, a portable sink rental or handwashing station rental covers basic hygiene; 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device at any washing station, not just sanitizer.
Contractors working with paint strippers or exterior coatings should know OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities specifically where workers apply paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides. If the crew is larger than a couple of guys, OSHA 1926.51(c) sets toilet ratios starting at one facility per 20 workers. For families displaced by fire, flood or a disaster-scale renovation, a disaster relief sanitation setup or a shower trailer rental works better than a single unit, and some nonprofits use a mobile shower trailer for homeless outreach in a similar way when plumbing is down citywide. A mobile office trailer rental can also double as a jobsite office if a contractor is running several Savannah properties at once, though it is not built out as living space the way a mobile office trailer converted to home might be for a work camp.
Savannah crews working in Georgetown, about 7.1 miles southwest, or Garden City, 7.5 miles north, get the same delivery windows as jobs inside city limits. Check service areas or browse porta potty rental in Savannah for the full coverage map.
How long can I rent a porta potty for a home renovation?
As long as the job runs. Daily rates apply to quick jobs, weekly rates cover most kitchen or bath remodels, and monthly pricing kicks in for additions or whole-house renovations lasting six weeks or more. Ask about switching rate tiers mid-job if your timeline changes.
Can I put a porta potty on a rental property I manage?
Yes, and pairing it with a temporary fence rental keeps tenants and neighbors from wandering into an active work zone. Confirm placement in the right-of-way with the City of Savannah before delivery, since sidewalk and curb rules are not something to guess at.
Do I need a permit for a porta potty at my house?
It depends on where the unit sits. Placement fully on private property usually needs no permit, but anything near the sidewalk or street should be confirmed with the city first. See porta potty permit requirements for what to ask.
What size unit do I need for a small renovation crew?
A single standard porta potty rental covers most crews of two to six people for the length of a typical renovation. Larger crews or multi-week jobs may want a second unit or a deluxe flushable porta potty for comfort.
Can the porta potty and dumpster go in the same spot?
Not usually. A roll-off dumpster rental needs about 60 feet of clear space behind the truck for delivery, so plan separate spots for the dumpster and the toilet before either one arrives.
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