Where can you rent a porta potty in Portsmouth?
Right here. Portsmouth Porta Pros is a porta potty rental company working the whole city, and we deliver to job sites, backyards and event fields alike. Start with the request a quote form or the contact page and tell us the address. We cover Portsmouth first, then run out to Chesapeake, 20.5 miles south. Northwest we reach Carrollton at 15.8 miles and Smithfield at 20.7 miles. The full service areas page lists every town we cover. Whether you need one portable toilet or a bank of them, placement matters, so read the placement guide before we arrive. A standard unit sits about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, so it needs real clearance. We can talk you through how these units work if it is your first rental.
What does portable toilet rental cost in Portsmouth?
Price depends on the unit and how long you keep it. A standard porta potty rental is the cheapest option. A deluxe flushable unit costs more, and a restroom trailer sits at the top. Here is a plain summary of the core pool.
| Unit | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 150 | 200 | 200 |
| ADA | 230 | 185 | - |
| Deluxe flushable | 300 | 250 | - |
| Dumpster (10-40 yd) | 75 | 600 | 108 |
Delivery is billed separately, and a per-day rental works out higher per unit than a monthly plan. Weekend event rates on a standard unit run around 250 dollars. For a full breakdown by term and unit, the rental cost page lays it out, and the restroom trailer cost page covers the bigger jobs. Ask us for a real quote before you plan a budget.
Which porta potty types do you rent?
Four core units, each for a different job. The standard porta potty suits construction crews and busy sites, with a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank on board. The deluxe flushable model adds a foot-pump flush and sink, good for weddings and longer events. The ADA accessible unit meets ADA Standards section 404.2.3 with a 32 inch clear door opening and gives wheelchair users the 60 inch turning circle from ADA Standards section 304.3.1. For the largest crowds, a restroom trailer brings running water and climate control. We stock 2 stall, 4 stall and 8 stall trailers, plus luxury and shower trailers. Some folks call the basic box a porta john or a portable restroom; it is the same standard unit under different names. Not sure which fits? The rental checklist walks through it.
How fast can you deliver a porta potty?
Most Portsmouth orders land within 24 to 48 hours, and we run emergency porta potty rental when the timeline is tighter than that. Call early and same-day is often possible in the city core. For disaster relief sanitation we move faster still, staging units where crews need them. Delivery needs clear access. A roll-off dumpster delivery, for example, needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, and portable toilets need a level spot the driver can reach. If your site is gated or tight, tell us up front. We also drop handwashing stations and portable sinks alongside the toilets on the same trip, which saves a second delivery fee. For events on a strict clock, like a festival or a concert, book ahead so we can stage the count you need. The delivery timing question usually comes down to headcount, and we help you size it.
How does the service work once it is placed?
We deliver, we service, we haul it away. The industry baseline under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 is one service visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week, and that is the interval we build most contracts around. A service visit pumps the tank, refills paper and sanitizer, and wipes the unit down. On heavy construction site work or a packed county fair, we bump the frequency. Curious how the cleaning runs? The cleaning schedule page covers it, and if you worry about odor, read do porta potties smell. Cold months change the routine too, which the winter guide explains. When your rental ends, we pick up on the date you set. Longer terms like a monthly rental get scheduled service built into the price, so you never chase us for a pump. Portsmouth Porta Pros keeps the same crew on your route where we can.
What does OSHA require for toilets on a job site?
OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the count for construction. One toilet facility covers 20 workers or fewer. From 20 up, you need one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers, and at 200 workers or more it is one seat and one urinal per 50. The full OSHA portable toilet requirements page breaks that table down. OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) also calls for an adequate supply of potable water at every workplace. Where crews apply paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities on top of the toilets, so a handwashing station is not optional on those jobs. Under 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), washing facilities need soap and towels or a dryer, and hand sanitizer alone does not satisfy it. We size construction orders straight off these rules. The construction dumpster and construction services pages round out a full site setup.
Do you rent more than portable toilets?
Yes. Portsmouth Porta Pros runs the whole site services line, so one call covers the yard. Need to haul debris? We rent roll-off dumpsters in 10, 20, 30 and 40 yard sizes; check the sizes and dimensions page and what cannot go in a dumpster before you load. We pump septic too. A residential septic tank is typically pumped every 3 to 5 years, driven by tank size and household size, and a grease interceptor gets pumped when fats, oils, grease and solids reach 25 percent of liquid depth. Watch for warning signs and call for emergency septic service if it backs up. We also rent storage containers, temporary fence, light towers and temporary power poles. See the about page for the full picture.
When should you book for an event in Portsmouth?
Book as early as your date is set. A wedding or a golf tournament draws a fixed crowd, so we can size the count off your headcount and the how many do I need guide. For a marathon or race, units get spread along the route, which takes more planning than a single field. A festival or concert needs a mix of standard units, deluxe stalls and ADA. Under ADA Standards section 213.2, where single-user units are clustered at least 5 percent, and never fewer than one, must be accessible. Portsmouth events near water or parks often want the luxury trailer or a shower trailer for multi-day runs. Film sets, farms and camping each have their own page. Lock your date, then confirm the count with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a standard porta potty rental?
A standard unit runs a typical 200 dollars per week in Portsmouth, with day and month rates listed on the rental cost page. Delivery is billed on top. Weekend event pricing sits higher, around 250 dollars, since it is a short-term premium rate. Ask for a firm quote.
How many toilets do I need for my crew?
OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) says one facility for 20 workers or fewer, then one seat and one urinal per 40 workers above that. The count guide and OSHA requirements pages break it down by headcount so you order the right number.
How fast can you deliver?
Most Portsmouth orders arrive in 24 to 48 hours. Same-day is often possible in the city core if you call early, and emergency rental covers tighter windows. Clear access matters, so tell us about gates or tight lots when you book.
Do you rent ADA accessible units?
Yes. Our ADA unit meets ADA Standards section 404.2.3 with a 32 inch clear door and the 60 inch turning circle from section 304.3.1. For clustered event setups, section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent accessible, never fewer than one. See the ADA requirements page.
How often do you service the toilets?
The ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline is one visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. Heavy sites get serviced more often. Each visit pumps the tank, restocks and cleans. The cleaning page has the detail.
Do I need a permit to place a unit?
On private property, usually not. Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the City of Portsmouth first, and we do not quote a rule from memory. The permit requirements page explains what to check before we deliver.
What areas do you cover besides Portsmouth?
Portsmouth first, then out to Chesapeake 20.5 miles south, Carrollton 15.8 miles northwest, Benns Church 18.0 miles, and Bethel Manor 25.3 miles north. The service areas page lists them all.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.