A temporary power pole gives a construction site metered electricity before permanent utility service exists. Round Rock Porta Pros arranges the pole and coordinates the rest of your jobsite setup, from lighting to sanitation. Most sites run a 200 amp temporary power pole, sized to carry tools, trailers and lighting through the build.
A temporary power pole is a metered pole set near the property line so the utility can energize a site before the permanent panel goes in. Electricians mount a meter base, breaker panel and outlets on treated lumber or steel, then the utility connects service at the pole. Most crews near Round Rock request a 200 amp temporary power pole because it covers saws, compressors, a job trailer and a light tower running after dark. Smaller renovation jobs sometimes get by on less, but 200 amp is the common baseline on active builds. Pair the pole with temporary fencing around the meter base, since utilities want that equipment protected from vehicle traffic and public access. If your site already has a storage container or mobile office trailer on order, get the pole scheduled early. Utilities need lead time, and a delayed pole delays everything that plugs into it, including your construction dumpster staging area lighting.
Temporary power pole installation cost depends on amperage, distance from the utility line and whether an electrician or the utility does the physical connection. Because pricing runs through licensed electrical contractors rather than our rental fleet, we do not quote a fixed number here. What we do handle, and can quote directly, is everything sharing the site with that pole:
| service | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard porta potty | 100-350 | 130-500 | 125-325 |
| ada unit | 200-400 | 120-240 | - |
| roll-off dumpster | 51-112 | 426-778 | 91-500 |
| storage container | - | - | 100-250 |
| temp fence (per day) | 30-75 | - | - |
Ask your electrician for the pole quote and ask us for everything around it. A standard porta potty rental or an ADA accessible porta potty usually gets scheduled the same week as the pole, since both need to be in place before crews start full days on site.
Placement follows utility clearance rules and site logistics, not guesswork. A roll-off dumpster needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the delivery truck, and the pole location should not block that path or the swing radius for future deliveries. Keep the pole clear of the route your restroom trailer or handwashing stations will use, and away from where a 4 stall restroom trailer or 8 stall restroom trailer might later need a level pad. OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) requires ground fault circuit interrupter protection on construction site power, so confirm your electrician has GFCI covered before the first tool plugs in. OSHA 1926.56(a) also sets minimum lighting levels for work areas, which matters once the pole is live and crews are working past dusk near a light tower or temporary power drop.
For crews working sites around Round Rock, coordinate pole placement with your porta potty placement guide plan so both sit on stable, accessible ground per ADA Standards 302.1. If your job is near Hutto, 8.1 miles east, or Brushy Creek, 6.9 miles west, let us know when you request a quote so delivery timing lines up with your electrical rough-in schedule.
Timeline depends on your utility's queue and whether your electrician needs a separate inspection before energization. Round Rock jobs often need the pole ordered weeks ahead of the start date. Book your portable restroom rental and fencing at the same time so nothing else holds up mobilization.
Most jurisdictions require an electrical permit for temporary service, but permit rules vary and this needs confirming with the city and your electrician directly. See our porta potty permit requirements page for the sanitation side of your site permit picture.
Sizing depends on total site load: tools, a trailer, lighting and any pumps running at once. A 200 amp service covers most mid-size construction sites. Talk to your electrician about your specific tool and trailer count before ordering.
No. We handle sanitation, dumpsters, fencing and storage on your site, not electrical work. We coordinate scheduling around your electrician's timeline so your porta john rental and pole go up close together.
Most sites need construction site services covering restrooms, waste and fencing together. Check how many porta potties do I need and review OSHA portable toilet requirements under OSHA 1926.51(c) before crews arrive on day one.
Yes. Round Rock Porta Pros delivers temporary power pole across Round Rock and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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