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August 4, 2024

The Home Builder's Guide for Porta Potty Rentals in Idaho & Eastern Oregon

As a residential contractor in Idaho & Eastern Oregon, it is essential to maintain a clean construction site for your team and for your customers' safety. Part of maintaining a construction site includes providing proper portable sanitation for your workers and contractors on-site. With so many local portable sanitation vendors in Idaho and Eastern Oregon to choose from, it can be overwhelming to find the right fit for your project’s needs. The remainder of this article is a guide outlining five factors that home builders should consider before renting porta potties for your next residential construction or remodel project in Idaho or Eastern Oregon.

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The Number of Porta Potties You Need

The first factor to consider when renting porta potties for your residential construction site is the number of units that are required on-site. According to OSHA, under Standard 1915.88a>, employers must furnish one porta potty for 15 employees or less. An additional porta potty must be added for every 20 employees that are added to the job site. To identify the suitable number of porta potty that your construction site needs, it’s important to identify the size and layout of the construction site, the number of workers that will be on-site, and the amount of time the project will take to complete. A general rule of thumb is to have at least one porta potty per 10 workers on-site. This reduces the total use of the porta potty daily and thus increases the cleanliness of the facilities for your workers.

Types of Porta Potties

Porta potties come in various sizes and designs. Each type of porta potty is suited for different project needs. The standard porta potty is suitable for most residential construction sites; its durability and light weight make it easy to maneuver. Our PortaPros standard units are self-contained and come equipped with a toilet, urinal, hand sanitizer, and a fully stocked toilet paper dispenser. However, if you have a specific need like wheelchair accessibility or have need for handwashing stations, you can consider other options like the handicap-accessible porta potty and our handwash stations.

Maintenance and Service

Regularly maintaining and servicing a porta potty is crucial in keeping it clean and usable on your residential construction site. Similar to selecting the number of units, it’s important to identify the number of workers and the amount of time workers are on a job site. At PortaPros, we typically see our builder clients select either weekly or bi-weekly servicing. Whatever portable sanitation company you select to rent your porta potties from should regularly clean and restock supplies such as toilet paper and hand sanitizer. The portable sanitation company should also provide timely service and repairs to the unit in the event of any damages to the porta potties. Emergencies or last-minute cleans can occur, it’s important to discuss the portable sanitation company’s availability for these types of situations.

Rental Cost

The rental cost of a porta potty can vary depending on the number of units, the type of porta potty, and the duration of your rental. It can be helpful to disclose your budget to the portable sanitation rental company so that they can tailor their offering to your specific situation and needs. At PortaPros, the typical renting costs include:

• the rental charge of the physical unit
• servicing charges
• drop-off and pick-up charges

It is also important to note that these charges may change depending on the company you are working with, so be sure to check the details to ensure that you are comparing apples to apples when getting questions from Idaho and Eastern Oregon area portable sanitation companies.

Reputation of Rental Company

Finally, when choosing a porta potty rental company, ensure the company is reputable and reliable. Look at Google reviews and get recommendations from other residential home builders and remodelers who have used the rental company’s services. A reliable rental company should have excellent customer service, timely deliveries and pick-ups, and courteous, professional technicians.

Conclusion

Considering the above factors when selecting a local porta potty rental company can help you avoid any unexpected and unwanted issues on your next residential construction site. Choosing a clean + reliable rental company, finding the right type and number of porta potties, and ensuring they have proper maintenance and servicing can go a long way in keeping your construction site clean, organized and enjoyable. Remember, a clean construction site ensures safety and keeps your project moving quickly and smoothly.

PortaPros for Residential Construction Sites

At PortaPros, we understand that keeping pace with Idaho & Eastern Oregon’s rapid growth means keeping your construction crews working. We also know that having a quick-call or text relationship with your porta potty provider is critical to your job site’s productivity. Locally owned and operated with offices in Nampa, Pocatello, and Ontario, the PortaPros staff will tailor your deliveries, services, and pick-ups to fit your needs. With our expertise in providing porta potties and temporary fencing to the residential building & contracting community, we’ll help your crew members stay productive by limiting their distractions. In other words, you’ll be able to do more than keep up!

The PortaPros Team is ready to provide clean + reliable services for your construction site – that’s part of the PortaPros Difference. Give us a call at 208-467-0089 to talk about your specific questions or requirements.