Poles and Holes team working on site
Brisbane
Powering Queensland since 1960

Powering Queensland
since 1960.

Queensland's largest temporary power pole supplier, with portable toilet hire to match. Delivering the best rental experience across Brisbane and South East Queensland — with our own fleet of crane trucks, prompt delivery, and over six decades of Energex compliance expertise.

60+
Years Experience
48h
Avg Turnaround
$20M
Insured
1960
Established

Decades of operational wisdom.

Purchased by Doug and Deb in 2002 as its third owners, Poles and Holes is the largest supplier of temporary power poles in Queensland — a family-owned rental enterprise with roots stretching back to 1960. When you call us, you're tapping into over 60 years of relationships, EPA/WH&S compliance, and regulatory knowledge.

“To deliver the best rental experience for our customers across Brisbane and South East Queensland.”

Energex Compliant

100% compliant with EPA and WH&S regulations. All equipment tested and tagged. We navigate the red tape so you don't have to.

AVG: 48H

Rapid Logistics

With our own fleet of crane trucks based in Capalaba, we control our own logistics to keep your site moving.

Service Area

Serving South East Queensland.

From the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast, and west to Ipswich. We have been a staple of the SEQ construction grid for generations.

Capalaba HQ

A legacy of reliability.

1960

The Foundation

Poles and Holes was established during the early Queensland housing boom as a specialist provider for temporary power infrastructure. From the very beginning, the business understood that builders needed a reliable partner who could keep sites powered and moving.

1980s

Growing the Fleet

Custom-built heavy rigid crane trucks were added to the fleet, allowing the team to dig, plant, and connect in a single visit. This streamlined process became the foundation of the efficient service the business is known for today.

2002

A New Chapter

Doug and Deb purchased the business as its third owners, bringing fresh energy and a family-focused approach. Under their stewardship, Poles and Holes expanded into portable toilet hire and grew into Queensland’s largest temporary power pole supplier.

NOW

The Industry Standard

With over 60 years of history and a dedicated team with decades of combined experience, Poles and Holes remains the preferred supplier for builders who value reliability, compliance, and a personal touch.

The experts behind the power.

Doug

Doug

Owner & Director

Former biologist turned construction hire specialist. Married to Deb for 40+ years.

Nigel

Nigel

Consultant

"22 years experience — now a consultant for our company."

Terry

Terry

Operations Manager

"12 years on the road, now running the yard and keeping operations on track."

Dean

Dean

Service Contractor

"7 years making sure every portaloo is spotless — rain, hail, or shine."

7 Years
Adrian

Adrian

Electrician

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Rob

Rob

Power Pole Delivery

Vaughn

Vaughn

Portaloo Delivery

Jordan

Jordan

Portaloo Delivery

Join the experts.

We're always looking for experienced electricians and truck drivers to join our established team.

See Open Roles

Start your site right.

From temporary power poles to portable toilets, we've got your site covered. Get a quote today and we'll have you set up with the efficiency only 60+ years of experience can provide.

No obligation. Response within 2 hours.