Renting a Porta Potty for a Bathroom Remodel: A Homeowner's Plan
When the only toilet in the house is pulled, the family and the crew both need somewhere to go. A driveway porta potty fixes that for less than a week of hotel bills.
Do I need a porta potty when my bathroom is remodeled?
A home with one bathroom needs a porta potty for every day the toilet is removed, the water is shut off or the floor is open. Homes with two bathrooms often still rent one for the crew, because contractors track dust and mud through the house and many will not use a client's bathroom.
How long should I rent a porta potty for a remodel?
Rent a porta potty for the full remodel plus a few buffer days. A simple bathroom refresh takes about 1 to 2 weeks; a full gut remodel takes 3 to 6 weeks. Remodels under 7 days use the $165 event price. Longer jobs use $149 per 28 days with weekly cleaning, and billing stops the day you call.
Example: a 5-week remodel pays one 28-day cycle, then a partial cycle for the days the unit stays, plus a one-time $65 delivery and pickup.
Where should the porta potty go at my house?
Put the porta potty on the driveway beside the garage, or in a side yard the truck can reach. Keep it off the lawn if the yard is soft, and away from the street to avoid right-of-way issues. Face the door toward the house for privacy.
- Ask for a free combination lock so only your family and crew use it
- Check HOA rules for rentals longer than a week
- Add a hand-wash station if the kitchen sink is also out