Do I need a porta potty during a bathroom remodel?
You need a porta potty during a bathroom remodel when it is the only working toilet in the house, or when the crew is not allowed to use your other bathroom. Many Lincoln contractors require one for their crew on any job longer than a few days.
One standard unit with weekly service covers a family of four plus a small crew.
How long do homeowners usually keep it?
Homeowners usually keep a remodel or septic-repair porta potty for 2 to 8 weeks. Bathroom remodels run 3 to 6 weeks, and septic replacements 1 to 3 weeks after the permit. Billing runs in 28-day cycles and stops the day you call for pickup.
Read how long-term billing works.
Where should it go at a house?
Put a home porta potty beside the driveway or garage, on concrete or firm ground, where the truck can park within about 25 feet. Keep it off the septic field and the drain lines. Face the door toward the house for privacy and a short night walk.
- HOAs usually allow a unit beside the garage during construction.
- Add a battery motion light inside for night use.
- Ask for a lock if the driveway faces a busy street.
Should I add a hand-washing station?
Add a hand-washing station at home when the kitchen sink is also out of service or when children use the unit. From November to March, skip the station because it freezes, and rely on the sanitizer inside the unit.
See hand-washing station rental.
What will a remodel rental cost?
A remodel or septic-repair porta potty in Lincoln usually costs $145 to $195 per 28 days with weekly service, plus a one-time delivery fee of $50 to $75. A typical 6-week remodel uses two 28-day cycles, prorated when you call for pickup.
Full details on the cost guide.