What size unit do I need for a home renovation?
Most homeowners doing a kitchen remodel, roof job, or full gut renovation just need one standard porta potty rental. A standard unit sits about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, so it fits along a side yard, driveway strip, or the narrow gap next to a fence without eating your whole lot. If you've got an in-law living onsite during the remodel, or crew members who'd rather not track dust through the house, a deluxe flushable porta potty is worth the upgrade. It's still a portable toilet for home use, just nicer.
If someone in the household uses a wheelchair or has mobility limits, look at an ADA accessible porta potty instead. ADA Standards section 304.3.1 calls for a 60 inch turning circle inside the unit, and section 404.2.3 sets minimum door width at 32 inches, so the accessible model isn't just a bigger box, it's built to that spec. For a project that runs months instead of weeks, price it out on the monthly porta potty rental page before committing to weekly billing. And if you're comparing this against a home depot porta potty rental counter quote, get the real number from our porta potty rental cost breakdown first, since box store listings rarely include delivery.
Do I need a permit for a porta potty at my house?
Placement in the public right of way, meaning the street or the strip between sidewalk and curb, needs confirming with the city before you set anything there. Keep the unit on your own driveway or yard and this usually isn't an issue, but check our porta potty permit requirements guide and our general porta potty placement guide before delivery day. The same rule of thumb applies if you're renting a temporary fence rental for a rental house between tenants, or putting up a chain link temporary fence around a job site while contractors are in and out. Fencing runs 30 to 75 dollars a day depending on footage, and it keeps tools, tile, and lumber secured overnight.
Bigger renovation jobs stack services. A roll-off dumpster rental handles the drywall and old cabinets, a storage container rental holds furniture displaced from the room you're gutting, and a home storage container rental in the 20ft size is usually enough for a single-room remodel. If the project is bigger, a 40ft storage container or even a mobile office trailer rental makes sense, some homeowners in Lakewood have converted one into a temporary home office or crew break room while the main house is unlivable. Check storage container rental cost before you decide on size, since it's priced monthly starting around 100 dollars.
What about septic and handwashing during a renovation?
If your renovation involves the septic system, or you're just overdue, a residential tank typically needs pumping every 3 to 5 years depending on tank size and household size. Our septic pumping service and septic tank cleaning pages walk through home septic tank cleaning timing, and septic tank warning signs covers what to watch for if the reno uncovered an old, neglected system. Septic day rates run 150 to 300 dollars.
For crews on site, OSHA 1926.51(c) sets toilet ratios by headcount, but a home reno crew is usually small enough that one standard unit covers it. If anyone's spraying paint, stain, or pesticide as part of the job, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities for that specific work, and 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels at that station, not just hand sanitizer. A handwashing station rental or portable sink rental covers that cheaply. If displaced family members need to shower during a long renovation, a mobile shower trailer for homeless-style setup isn't just for shelters, a small shower trailer rental works for a household without running water mid-project too. Full details on that and other options live on our restroom trailer rental pillar page. Homeowners near Golden, 9.2 miles northwest, or Wheat Ridge, 5.8 miles north, use the same setup for renovation projects across the Denver metro.
How much does a porta potty for home use cost per week?
A standard unit runs 130 to 500 dollars a week depending on service frequency and location within Lakewood. Most renovation projects land closer to the low end. Check porta potty rental per day if your timeline is shorter than a full week.
Can I put a porta potty on the street in front of my house?
Not without confirming it with the city first. Street placement falls in the public right of way, which has separate rules from your own driveway or yard. See porta potty permit requirements before delivery.
Do I need a temporary fence for a rental home during renovation?
If tenants or the public could wander onto an active job site, yes. A temporary fence rental runs 30 to 75 dollars a day and keeps liability and materials contained until the work's done.
How often does the porta potty get serviced during a long renovation?
ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets a baseline of one service visit weekly for typical use. Longer renovations or larger households may need more frequent stops, which you can arrange directly with Cornerstone Porta Potty.
What if my renovation uncovers a septic problem?
Stop and get it inspected before continuing. Our septic tank warning signs page covers red flags, and emergency septic service is available if the tank needs pumping right away.
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