Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
What Is a Temporary Power Pole Used For?
On a Memphis construction site, the construction temporary power pole is the bridge between "no power" and "permanent service." Crews run saws, compressors and light towers off it, and it often feeds a job trailer or a mobile office trailer rental parked near the entrance. It is not just an electrical fixture, it is part of the whole site setup that includes construction site services, construction dumpster rental, and a porta john rental or two for the crew. Under OSHA 1926.51(a)(1), an adequate supply of potable water has to be on site too, so power, water and sanitation get planned together, not as afterthoughs. We are not electricians, so we do not install or wire the pole itself. What we handle is everything around it: the portable toilet rental, the handwashing station rental, and the temporary fence rental that keeps the meter and panel secured from foot traffic.
Who Installs a Temporary Power Pole in Memphis?
A licensed electrician handles installing temporary power pole equipment and pulls the permit; Memphis Light, Gas and Water then inspects and energizes it. That sequence, permit first, pole second, inspection third, is why timelines slip if paperwork is late. Temporary power pole requirements, including a temporary power pole diagram showing meter base, conduit and grounding, come from the utility and your electrician, not from us, and local rules on pole placement and clearance are best confirmed directly with the city before you schedule. What we can tell you: once the pole is live, everything else on site moves faster. Roll-off placement for a 10 yard dumpster rental or a 20 yard dumpster rental needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, and a lit staging area helps that delivery go smoother, especially on shorter fall and winter days. If your Memphis site sits closer to Germantown, 11.4 miles east, or Collierville, 20.9 miles east, the same energize-then-build order still applies; we adjust delivery routing, not the sequence.
How Long Does Temporary Power Pole Installation Take?
Installation itself is usually a half-day job once the electrician has the permit in hand, but scheduling around inspection can stretch that to a week or more depending on the utility's queue. That is longer than most people expect walking into a project. While you wait on power, sanitation still has to be there for the crew. OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets toilet counts by crew size, so a 15-person framing crew needs different coverage than a 60-person site. We size that out the same way whether the pole is live yet or not, and we can start with a standard porta potty rental or bump up to a deluxe flushable porta potty once trailers and offices show up. For sites near West Memphis, 14.6 miles west, or Marion, 18.6 miles northwest, we route the same day as Memphis proper.
| unit | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| standard porta potty | day | $150 |
| standard porta potty | week | $200 |
| dumpster (10-20 yard) | week | $600 |
| temporary fence | day | $50 |
Costs above are for sanitation and dumpster rentals, not the pole itself, since electrical work falls outside what we quote. For toilet and rental pricing detail, see porta potty rental cost or porta potty rental per day.
How much does a temporary power pole installation cost in Memphis?
We don't quote electrical work, so pole and permit costs come from your electrician, not from us. What we can quote is everything sanitation and site-support around it: portable toilets, fencing, dumpsters and storage. Ask your electrician for a pole quote and us for the rest, on the same visit if it helps.
What amperage do most construction sites need?
Most Memphis construction sites run a 200 amp temporary service, enough for saws, compressors, lighting and a job trailer. Larger builds sometimes need more, decided by your electrician based on total tool and trailer load. That sizing decision sits outside what we provide.
Do I need a permit for a temporary power pole?
Yes, in almost every case, pulled by your electrician before the utility will energize the pole. Rules and fees vary by jurisdiction, so confirm specifics directly with the city rather than assume. We coordinate our deliveries around your permit and inspection timeline once you have a date.
Can Memphis Porta Pros deliver before the power pole is energized?
Yes. Toilets, fencing, dumpsters and storage containers do not need electricity, so we deliver on your schedule regardless of pole status. Only lit units or powered add-ons depend on the pole being live. Ask about a holding tank rental if plumbing is not ready either.
What else does a construction site need besides power?
Sanitation, fencing and waste removal round it out. See OSHA portable toilet requirements and how many porta potties do I need for crew sizing, or start with porta potty rental in Memphis for the full setup.
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
We deliver across Shelby County and the surrounding metro:
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