Most Akron homeowners rent a standard unit for the length of the job, running somewhere between 130 and 500 dollars for the week depending on how long the remodel takes. A kitchen gut job might need a unit for two weeks. A whole-house renovation might need one for months, and that changes which rate makes sense.
A standard porta potty rental is the right call for most renovation crews working out of a rental house or a home under construction. Day rates, week rates and month rates all move differently, so pick the duration that actually matches your timeline instead of guessing.
| duration | typical cost |
|---|---|
| day | 150 |
| week | 200 |
| month | 200 |
Longer jobs favor the monthly rate every time, and Akron Porta Pros prices the monthly porta potty rental so a three-month kitchen and bath overhaul does not cost more than three separate week-long rentals would. If you are still framing out the scope, the general porta potty rental cost page breaks down what changes the number: unit type, distance, and how often it needs servicing. Crews doing a fast weekend flip sometimes ask about a shorter rental instead, and a weekend rate exists for exactly that, though it runs higher per day than a full week would. For a single contractor or a two-person crew, a porta john rental covers the basics: a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank, a footprint of about 44 by 48 inches, and a unit that stands roughly 92 inches tall. That fits against a garage, along a driveway, or tucked beside a dumpster without eating the whole yard. If the home is a rental property and you are answering to a landlord or a property manager, ask before placement. A temporary fence for a rental house sometimes gets required alongside the toilet, especially if the renovation opens up a foundation, a pool cut, or a hole crews do not want a neighbor's kid wandering into.
Placement on your own property is usually straightforward, but if the unit needs to sit at the curb or partly in the right of way, that needs confirming with the city before delivery day. Akron has its own rules for what sits in the street versus on private land, and those are not something to guess at. The porta potty permit requirements page walks through what to check, and the porta potty placement guide covers ground clearance, slope, and keeping the door swing clear. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets toilet ratios for job sites with employees on payroll, which matters if you have hired a full crew rather than doing the work yourself. A residential renovation with a couple of subcontractors rarely needs more than one unit, but a bigger project with framers, roofers, and electricians rotating through can justify two. The how many porta potties do I need page runs the math based on crew size and how many hours a day people are on site. If your renovation includes exterior work near the street, check whether Akron's code affects a temporary fence for a rental home too, since fencing and toilet placement often get reviewed together when a permit is pulled.
A renovation big enough to need a porta potty is often big enough to need a dumpster, a storage container, or both, and Akron Porta Pros handles all three from one call. Debris removal usually means a roll-off dumpster rental, and a 20 yard dumpster covers most kitchen and bathroom gut jobs without needing a second pull. Delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so a narrow driveway in an older Akron neighborhood is worth measuring before the truck shows up. If tools, fixtures, or cabinetry need to sit somewhere secure between phases, a home storage container rental or a 20ft storage container keeps materials dry and locked instead of stacked in the garage. Some contractors convert a mobile office trailer into a jobsite office for a long renovation, which works well when a project runs months rather than weeks. If the home's septic system is part of the renovation, or just old and due, a residential tank typically needs pumping every 3 to 5 years depending on tank size and household size, and septic tank pumping cost covers what that runs. A displaced household mid-renovation sometimes also asks about a mobile shower trailer for a homeless family member staying on site during construction, or a short-term shower trailer rental when the home's only bathroom is torn out. That is a different unit than a standard toilet, with its own hookup needs, so it is worth a separate conversation with Akron Porta Pros before delivery.
Yes. A day rate exists for exactly that, and it runs higher per day than a weekly rate, so it only makes sense for very short jobs. Most renovation crews end up needing more than a couple of days once demo starts, so confirm the real timeline before booking.
Home Depot rents tools and equipment, not portable toilets. Akron Porta Pros delivers, services and picks up the unit, which a tool rental counter is not set up to do. Ask about placement and driveway clearance when you call.
Close enough for crews to reach it without crossing the work zone, but far enough that delivery trucks can get in and out. A flat, stable spot near the driveway usually works best.
Yes, on a regular schedule, similar to the one-visit-per-week baseline described in ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 for standard use. Longer or heavier-use jobs may need more frequent stops.
Akron Porta Pros covers Tallmadge, 6.5 miles east, and Cuyahoga Falls, 9.0 miles north, along with the rest of the service areas. Delivery distance can affect the fee, so mention your address when requesting a quote.
Yes. Akron Porta Pros delivers home renovation porta potty across Akron 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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