A temporary power pole feeds electricity to a job site before permanent utility service exists, usually built around a 200 amp panel mounted on a treated post. Akron Porta Pros coordinates delivery and setup so your construction site services start on schedule instead of waiting on the utility company.
Contractors use a temporary power pole to run saws, lighting, pumps and trailers before the building has its own meter. It's a stand-alone post, usually wood or metal, with a weatherproof panel, breakers and a meter base the utility company can read. Most jobs spec a 200 amp temporary power pole because that covers typical residential and light commercial construction loads without overloading the circuit. Akron Porta Pros pairs these poles with other early-site gear: a light tower rental for night work, a temporary fence rental around the perimeter, and a handwashing station rental since OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) requires potable water at the workplace. If your crew also needs restrooms while the pole is going in, look at portable toilet rental or the fuller portable restroom rental options.
Installing a temporary power pole starts with a site visit to confirm where the utility company wants the service point, then setting the post, mounting the panel, and scheduling inspection before the power company energizes it. The pole needs a clear approach for the utility truck, similar to how a roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck for a roll-off dumpster rental on the same lot. Akron sites often stage the pole near the future permanent meter location to save trenching later. Temporary power pole requirements vary by utility provider and by whether the site sits inside city limits or a township, so confirming placement and any permit steps with the city is part of scheduling, not an afterthought. We handle that coordination alongside dumpster and fencing drop-offs so one crew isn't waiting on another. If you're also renting a construction dumpster rental or setting up temporary power pole service for a remodel, bundling delivery days keeps site traffic simpler, and our porta potty rental Akron crews already run that kind of multi-drop schedule daily.
Cost depends on amperage, post height and how far the drop is from the utility's existing line, and every site in Akron gets a walk-through before we quote a number. Rental duration matters too: a short-term construction pull costs less overall than a multi-month build, the same logic that applies to our standard porta potty rental pricing.
| item | typical range |
|---|---|
| standard unit, day | $100 - $350 |
| standard unit, week | $130 - $500 |
| standard unit, month | $125 - $325 |
| delivery fee | $100 - $500 |
Those figures are portable restroom rates, shown here because most job sites order the pole and a toilet on the same call. For the toilet side specifically, check porta potty rental cost or monthly porta potty rental for duration-based pricing. Akron contractors doing longer builds often ask about storage container rental or a mobile office trailer rental to go with the power drop.
Permit rules differ by jurisdiction and by utility provider, so this needs confirming directly with the city before the pole goes in. Don't guess on this one. Akron Porta Pros can point you toward the right department contact, and our dumpster permit requirements page walks through a similar confirmation process for roll-off placement.
Most single-trailer construction sites run fine on a 200 amp temporary power pole, but larger sites with multiple trailers, welders or HVAC equipment may need more. A licensed electrician sizes the load before the utility sets the meter.
A straightforward pole with an accessible utility connection point often goes up within a day or two of the site visit, though scheduling depends on the utility company's inspection queue. Complex sites with a longer utility run take more coordination.
Yes. Akron Porta Pros regularly delivers both on the same trip, which saves a delivery fee and keeps your site opening on one date instead of two. Ask about bundling when you request a quote.
Some sites fence the pole area for safety, especially near foot traffic. A chain link temporary fence or basic temporary fence rental section works well, and OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) covers GFCI protection on the circuits themselves.
Yes. Akron Porta Pros delivers temporary power pole 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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