Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
How Much Does Temporary Fence Rental Cost in Memphis?
A single chain link panel runs $30 to $75 a day, and that range covers most of what a Memphis job site needs. The number moves with total footage, how long you need it up, and whether the site needs gates or windscreen. A homeowner fencing off a pool during renovation pays differently than a general contractor wrapping a full lot downtown. Get a firm number with temporary fence cost details worked out for your footage, or start with a request a quote and we will walk the site specs with you over the phone.
Most contractors rent by the week or month rather than the day once the run gets past a hundred feet, because per-day pricing adds up fast on longer jobs. If you are also budgeting sanitation, our porta potty rental cost page breaks down the same day-versus-week math, and the logic carries over here. Bundling fence, a standard porta potty rental, and a dumpster on one delivery often saves a second truck roll, which is where a lot of the real savings actually come from.
What Temporary Fence Panels Do You Offer?
Chain link is the standard for Memphis construction sites, event perimeters and vacant lot security. Panels stand around the height most crews expect for a job site perimeter and sit on rubber or concrete feet, so there's no post-hole digging and no concrete to break out when the rental ends. That matters on rental properties and tight urban lots where digging isn't an option anyway.
For sites that need a solid sightline instead of see-through fencing, windscreen fabric zip-ties onto the same chain link temporary fence panels and blocks dust, debris and street-level view into an active site. Crowd control barrier sections work differently. They're freestanding steel barricades meant for foot traffic control at races, festivals and block parties rather than site security, and they conform to the barricade guidance in OSHA 1926.202, which calls for barricades protecting employees to meet ANSI D6.1. See the full lineup on temporary fence rental or compare chain link specifically at chain link temporary fence and chain link temporary fence panel options. For events expecting foot traffic, crowd control barrier rental is the better fit than chain link.
Why Do I Need a Temporary Fence for a Rental House?
Vacant rental properties draw dumping, trespassing and liability problems fast, especially between tenants or during a renovation. A fence around the perimeter keeps foot traffic out while the unit sits empty, and it tells anyone walking by that the property is active and managed, not abandoned. Landlords doing a turnover renovation often rent fence and a home renovation porta potty together, since both jobs run on the same timeline and both need to come down the same week work finishes.
A temporary fence for rental house situations also matters for insurance. If a contractor is on site, a fenced perimeter reduces the chance of an uninvited person wandering into an active work area, which is a real liability question on any renovation with open trenches, exposed wiring or stacked materials. Property managers running several units at once in Memphis and out toward Germantown or Collierville tend to standardize on the same fence package across every turnover so the crew doesn't have to think about it twice.
Do I Need a Permit for Temporary Fencing in Memphis?
Permit requirements depend on where the fence sits and how long it stays up, and that needs confirming with the city rather than assumed. Fence placed entirely inside private property lines is usually simpler than fence that extends into a sidewalk, easement or right of way, where the city typically wants a look before you set anything. We recommend checking with the appropriate Memphis department before delivery day, especially if the run touches a public sidewalk or curb.
If your job also involves a dumpster sitting near the street, the permit question often comes up twice on the same site. Our dumpster permit requirements page covers that angle, and the same logic on right-of-way placement applies to fence. For guidance on where portable toilets can sit relative to a fenced perimeter, see porta potty permit requirements and porta potty placement guide. We'll help however we can, but final sign-off on placement in the public right of way is a city call, not ours.
How Long Can I Rent Temporary Fence For?
Rental terms run from a single weekend to a multi-month construction schedule, and pricing scales down per day the longer the term runs. A short event fence for a weekend festival costs differently than a fence standing for six months on a commercial build. Match the term to your actual schedule rather than guessing long, since extending an existing rental is usually simple, but paying for months you didn't need isn't.
| duration | typical cost per panel |
|---|---|
| day | $30 to $75 |
Longer-term jobs, especially full construction schedules, usually get quoted as a lump sum for the whole run rather than a straight daily rate, since delivery, pickup and total footage all factor in. If your project also needs a construction dumpster rental or a 10 yard dumpster rental for the same span, ask about scheduling both drop-offs together. It's one less truck coming down the same street.
Where Should Fence Panels Go on a Job Site?
Panel placement depends on what you're protecting and what OSHA expects from the rest of the site. A construction perimeter usually needs to keep unauthorized foot traffic away from excavation, material staging and equipment, and pairing that with proper site lighting matters after dark. OSHA 1926.56(a) sets minimum illumination intensities for different construction areas, which is worth checking if your fenced perimeter includes any nighttime work. A light tower rental alongside the fence line covers that requirement without running new power.
Keep gates wide enough for the equipment moving through them, and leave clearance for delivery trucks. A roll-off delivery alone needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so if a dumpster and a fenced perimeter share the same lot, plan the gate and the dumpster pad together before either one arrives. Our porta potty placement guide covers similar clearance logic for restroom units, and the same site-planning mindset applies across every piece of equipment on a fenced lot. For general jobsite housekeeping once the fence is up, OSHA 1926.25 requires scrap and debris cleared from work areas, which keeps the fenced perimeter from becoming a dumping ground for offcuts.
Can Temporary Fence Work for Events Instead of Chain Link Barricades?
Chain link and crowd barrier serve different jobs, and mixing them up on an event permit application is a common mistake. Chain link temporary fence panels are built for perimeter security, keeping people and vehicles out of a defined zone for days or weeks at a time. Crowd control barricades are built for controlling the flow of people who are supposed to be there, like a line at a festival gate or a race corridor. Both can show up on the same event site doing different jobs.
A festival restroom rental or concert restroom rental setup often uses chain link to secure the restroom and equipment compound overnight, then crowd barrier to manage attendee flow during open hours. Marathon and race restrooms events lean almost entirely on barrier for course control rather than chain link, since there's no static perimeter to protect. If you're planning a golf tournament restrooms setup or a county fair restrooms footprint, talk through both fence types before you order, since ordering the wrong one means a second delivery mid-week.
Does Memphis Porta Pros Deliver Fence Panels Near Me?
Yes. Memphis Porta Pros delivers chain link temporary fence panels across Memphis and into the surrounding cities we already serve regularly. That includes Germantown roughly 11.4 miles east, Southaven about 12.6 miles south, Olive Branch around 13.6 miles southeast, and West Memphis about 14.6 miles west across the river. We also reach Horn Lake at roughly 15.7 miles southwest and Collierville about 20.9 miles east.
Whether it's a single homeowner fencing a pool during a renovation or a general contractor wrapping a multi-acre commercial site, the delivery process is the same: we measure the run, quote the panel count, and schedule drop-off around your start date. Search "temporary fence rental near me" and you'll find us covering the same footprint as our service areas page, which lists every city we run trucks to on a normal week. Check porta potty rental in Memphis for the base service area map if you're bundling fence with restrooms on the same job.
What size are standard temporary fence panels?
Chain link temporary fence panels typically stand around 6 feet tall and come in standard widths that connect edge to edge without gaps. They sit on rubber or concrete feet, so no post holes or concrete work are needed, which matters most on rental properties where digging isn't allowed.
How much does temporary fence rental cost per day in Memphis?
Chain link panels run $30 to $75 a day depending on total footage and rental length. Longer jobs typically get quoted as weekly or monthly totals instead of a straight day rate, since delivery and pickup costs get spread across the full term rather than charged daily.
Do I need a permit for a temporary fence in Memphis?
It depends on placement. Fence entirely inside private property lines is usually simpler than fence touching a sidewalk or public right of way, which needs confirming with the city before delivery. Check with the appropriate Memphis department if your fence line touches any public space.
Can temporary fence panels be installed without digging?
Yes. Chain link temporary fence panels stand on weighted rubber or concrete feet rather than posts set in the ground. That makes them fast to install and remove, and it means no restoration work when the rental ends, which matters most on rental properties and paved lots.
How far in advance should I book temporary fence rental?
Book as soon as your start date is set, especially for larger commercial jobs where footage runs into the hundreds of feet. Smaller residential jobs, like a fenced yard during a renovation, can usually be scheduled with less lead time since panel counts are lower.
Can I rent temporary fence and a dumpster together?
Yes, and most contractors do. Scheduling a roll-off dumpster rental alongside fence panels on the same delivery saves a truck trip, and it lets us plan gate placement around the dumpster pad so equipment access isn't blocked once both are set.
What is the difference between chain link fence and crowd barrier?
Chain link secures a perimeter against unauthorized entry over days or weeks. Crowd barrier manages the flow of people who belong on site, like a festival line or race corridor. Events often use both: chain link around equipment compounds, barrier for attendee flow.
Does windscreen fabric work with temporary fence panels?
Yes. Windscreen zip-ties directly onto standard chain link temporary fence panels and blocks dust, debris and sightlines into an active site. It's common on demolition jobs and downtown lots where neighbors or foot traffic sit close to the fence line.
What we rent
Four units cover almost every job
Typical Memphis 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
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