A temporary power pole gives a construction site metered electricity before permanent service exists, usually built around a 200 amp panel that a licensed electrician mounts and the utility company energizes. Sterling Heights Porta Pros coordinates delivery and timing around your inspection schedule so the pole is ready when the job needs it.
It is a freestanding pole, set in the ground or on a base, carrying a meter socket and a panel that a utility can hook into before a building has permanent electrical service. Most construction sites in Sterling Heights spec a 200 amp temporary power pole because it covers saws, compressors, lighting, and trailer loads without tripping breakers all day. The pole itself is not something Sterling Heights Porta Pros installs. an electrician sets it and the utility energizes it. Where we help is everything around it: keeping the construction site services organized so the pole, the portable toilet rental, the temporary fence rental, and the dumpster all land in spots that do not block each other. If you need a diagram showing pole height, panel placement, and grounding rod position, your electrician's inspection packet is the right source, not a generic layout.
Installation starts with a permit application, an electrician mounting the pole and panel, then a utility inspection before anyone flips it on. Timelines depend on the utility's inspection queue, not on the pole itself. Because of that lag, a lot of crews start work using generators and light tower rental units, then switch to the pole once it is live. If your job needs a temporary power pole alongside restrooms, plan the portable toilet rental and standard porta potty rental delivery for the same week so your site does not have gaps in either. Worker counts still drive toilet requirements under OSHA 1926.51(c): one toilet for 20 workers or fewer, scaling up from there. Sterling Heights Porta Pros can schedule around your pole inspection date so nothing sits idle waiting on the other.
Installation and inspection costs come from your electrician and the utility, not from Sterling Heights Porta Pros, so we will not quote a number we cannot back up. What we can price is everything else on the site around it.
| item | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard toilet | $100-$350 | $130-$500 | $125-$325 |
| dumpster | $51-$112 | $426-$778 | $780-$1200 |
| chain link fence | $30-$75 | -- | -- |
| storage container | -- | -- | $100-$250 |
For dumpster sizing next to a power pole footprint, check dumpster sizes and dimensions or compare full roll-off dumpster rental options before committing to one size.
Set it clear of vehicle paths, delivery zones, and anywhere a roll-off truck needs to back in. A roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so keep the pole out of that lane. Crews in Sterling Heights often cluster the pole near the site entrance so the utility meter reader has easy access, then push temporary fence rental or crowd control barrier rental around it once it is live. Pair that layout with a handwashing station rental and an ada accessible porta potty near the trailer, keeping ADA routes at least 36 inches wide per ADA Standards 403.5.1. Good spacing up front saves a second move later.
Yes, in most cases, but permit rules vary by project and utility, so confirm requirements with Sterling Heights before you order one. See porta potty permit requirements for how permitting works on the sanitation side, which often runs on a similar timeline.
That depends on crew size, not on the pole. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets ratios starting at one toilet per 20 workers. Use how many porta potties do i need to size your order once you know headcount.
No. We handle site sanitation, fencing, storage, and dumpsters. Pole installation and utility energizing require a licensed electrician and utility inspection, separate from anything we provide on site.
It depends on utility inspection scheduling, which we do not control. Many crews bridge the gap with a light tower rental and generators while waiting, then switch once the pole passes inspection.
Toilets, fencing, and waste removal at minimum. Check construction site services or request a quote for a full site setup covering everything besides electrical.
Yes. Sterling Heights Porta Pros delivers temporary power pole across Sterling Heights and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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