Trailer Mounted Portable Toilets

Toilet Trailer Hire with Easy Pick Up and Drop Off

If you’re hosting a small event and only need a few portaloos then there’s no simpler solution than portable trailer toilets. Our portaloos are mounted on compact, self-contained trailers that are available for pick up and drop off at our Capalaba depot.

Portable trailer toilets are lightweight and can be towed by most vehicles. As long as your car has a towbar, you’ll be able to pick up and install a trailer toilet all on your own! To keep things simple, each trailer includes everything your guests need, including adjustable levelling feet, stairs and handrails.

We offer a standard 4-day hire period. For weekend events, most customers choose to pick their trailer up on the Friday and return it on the Monday. That keeps things simple and gives you plenty of time to set up your event. Talk to our team if your car doesn’t have a towbar. We’re happy to arrange delivery of our event portaloos if you’re unable to pick up and drop off one of our trailers.

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FAQ's

Event Portaloo

What is the standard delivery area for portaloos?

Our standard delivery area is 30km from our depot at Capalaba. For orders outside of the standard area will be charged at the standard rate plus $1 per km extra travel time.

What do I get for my money?

You get a state-of-the-art, fresh, clean portaloo, ready to use with a light, hand soap and a mirror which comes standard for our event hires.

Do I get a discount if I order multiple toilets?

Absolutely! We offer a 20% off discount for any extra toilets delivered to the same venue such as our portable toilet hire for parties or portable toilet hire for events.

How do you deliver the portaloos?

We deliver our portaloos using a crane truck with a 4 to 5 metre reach from the hardstand. We'll try to deliver the toilet exactly where you want it, but please note, due to the limited extent of the crane reach, toilet placement can sometimes be restricted.

How can I pay?

Go to our Online Order Page to pay and order. You can also ask us for our portaloo hire price list.

What will I need to supply?

Some of our clients provide a hand towel in the portaloo.

When do you deliver if the party is on a Saturday?

We deliver on a Friday and pickup on a Monday. We also supply portable toilets for midweek functions.

Can I book a delivery for a mid-week function?

Yes, we deliver to suit – Monday to Friday.

Can I move the portaloo after delivery?

It’s best not to as it will be a lot heavier after the function. ;)

How many toilets do I need to hire?

As a rule of thumb, we recommend hiring 1 portable toilet per 50 people at an event, though depending on the venue and the size of your event, you may need to hire more.
We also offer a 20% discount for any extra toilets delivered to the same venue. Remember, each portaloo has a footprint of 1200 x 1200mm.

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Builder Portaloos

What is the delivery area?

For Portaloo hire the standard area is within 30km of our Capalaba depot. This includes Caboolture to Beenleigh and west to Ipswich. For orders outside the standard area, we charge at the standard rate plus $1 per km extra travel time.

What is the footprint?

1200mm x 1200mm

Will the portaloo be delivered on the exact date I specify?

We always try to deliver portaloos the very next day after we receive your order, but sometimes this can take a bit longer due to other factors, such as stock availability and workload management.

How much notice do I need to give for a delivery?

We'll try and deliver the very next day after we receive your order, but can take longer due to other factors.

How are builder portaloos delivered?

We deliver using a HIAB crane truck with a 4 to 5 metre reach from the hardstand. We’ll try and deliver your toilet exactly where you want it, but please note, due to the limited extent of the crane reach, toilet placement can be restricted. Each portaloo has a footprint of 1200mm x 1200mm.

Can it be delivered over a 2m fence?

Yes, depending on clearances from electric wires, etc

How often are the portaloos serviced?

Every fortnight like clockwork. Weekly servicing costs extra, ask us for more information.

What is the minimum rental term?

4 weeks

How many toilets do I need to hire?

WHSQ requires you to supply one portable toilet for every 15 people on site. You’ll also need to supply separate toilets for men and women, and it never hurts to have additional facilities like urinals, sanitiser stations and site showers.

Do I get a discount if I order multiple toilets?

Absolutely! We offer a 20% off discount for any extra toilets delivered to the same site.

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Temporary Power Poles

What is our standard delivery area for temporary builders pole hire?

Our depot is in Capalaba. For Temporary Power Hire we deliver as far north as Caboolture, south to Beenleigh and west to Ipswich. However we do deliver Poles on the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and West of Ipswich for an additional $250 fee for delivery.

Can there be an unforeseen charge levied by Energex for a 3 phase connection?

Yes, on rare occasions, Energex won’t test and connect the 3 phase outlet when they connect the rest of the meter enclosure. This requires a visit from our electrician or the hirer’s electrician to test and remove the warning tape on the breaker. Any extra charges incurred will be passed on to the hirer.

Will the pole be delivered on the exact date I specify?

Be aware that actual delivery date may vary from requested date due to stock availability and workload management.

How does power get connected to a temporary power pole in Brisbane?

Poles & Holes submit an EWR (Electrical Work Request) via the Energex Web Portal on the day the pole is installed.

What is a Retailer?

A Retailer is a company that sends you a bill for the connection of the Temporary Pole and the power used.

Which Retailer do I use?

It is your choice, however in our experience Origin and AGL are best equipped to handle any issues with temporary power pole connection.

Are there any charges from the retailer?

Energex do the work, but the retailer sends the bills. There is a new connection fee currently $527.25 + the number of kWh of power used (this varies from site to site). The new connection fee covers 2 visits by the Energex crew. One is to energise the temporary pole and the other to swing the wires from the pole to the permanent position at the end of the job.

How do I advise the Retailer that I wish to open an a/c?

Nominate a Retailer on our pole order form and your details will be sent to them at the same time as the EWR.

What are your timeline guidelines?

Please allow 5 to 10 business days from the installation of the pole to the connection of power by Energex. This time frame can increase due to factors such as traffic control requirements or Energex volume of work. We’ll keep you updated throughout the whole process if your connection delayed.

What about jobs on a busy road?

Any connection required on a block of land that touches a roadway highlighted in yellow in the UBD Street Directory must, by law, be scoped for traffic control. If Energex deems traffic control is required, then this can add 2 weeks to the job due to council permit timelines.

Does traffic control cost extra?

No. Energex pay all costs.

How do Poles & Holes know to pick up the pole at the end of the job?

We don’t unless you ring us and tell us the wires are off the pole.

What if there is no permanent connection required to a building and you just want to get rid of the pole?

You need to ring your retailer and request a “Supply Abolishment”. The supply abolishment process can take up to 20 business days. You can request to expedite this process when talking to the retailer and they’ll advise you that there’ll be an extra fee. Usually, they’ll complete the “Supply Abolishment” in 5 business days if you choose to expedite. Please call us when Energex has removed the meter and any overhead wires, and we’ll off-hire the pole and collect it as soon as possible.

Is there a different procedure for Underground Power Poles?

We supply and install underground power poles up to 1 meter from the Energex pillar. We carry out the installation and removal of wires from the pillar under the safety supervision of a licensed electrical contractor, as required by Energex. The fee is variable, taking into account factors such as travel time to the site and the duration required on-site, influenced by specific site requirements such as mandatory safety induction. Upon receiving an invoice from our electrician, Poles and Holes will subsequently transmit these costs to the hirer.

Can we start the connection process early with Energex?

Yes, in certain circumstances we can submit the paperwork to Energex before the pole is installed and get the ball rolling.

What happens if we need to erect scaffold near the pole?

If you advise that you are within the exclusion zone we will send you a link to request a Energex Safety Advice.

What happens if we can't install the pole where you prefer?

Our installer will call before delivery with an ETA. So, it’s great if you are there to discuss, otherwise, he’ll call from the site if there are any issues.
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Please be aware a call out fee of $90 may be applicable if we are told the site is ready and there is room for the pole and when we attend there is not.

Are temporary power poles safe?

Yes. Temporary power poles are safe provided they are correctly installed and maintained regularly. By hiring through a reputable company, we comply with regulations including mandatory inspections and testing.

Can installing a Builders Temporary Power Pole save you money?

Yes, definitely. There are savings to be made by not getting Energex to carry out a Supply Abolishment of between $700 and $2000. Give us a call and we’ll tell you all about it.

Who is responsible for the testing of the Safety Switch after the “valid to” date on the sticker in the meter box?

Poles and Holes conducts the initial safety switch testing in accordance with the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 – Section 194 (page 77). After this, it becomes the responsibility of the business that hired the equipment to ensure ongoing testing is carried out by a competent person.

We supply builder’s temporary power poles with a safety switch test sticker, which is valid for approximately six months. The expiry date is clearly marked on the sticker. Beyond this date, it is the hirer’s responsibility to arrange further testing and ensure continued compliance with electrical safety regulations.

Trailer Mounted Portable Toilets

$180