A temporary power pole gets electric service running to a job site before permanent power exists, usually a metered pole the utility connects to and an electrician wires for panels, tools and lighting. Most temporary power pole rental jobs in South Suffolk run a 200 amp setup, and South Suffolk Porta Pros coordinates delivery and setup so your crew isn't waiting on power to start work.
A temporary power pole diagram usually shows the same three parts: a meter base at the top, a breaker panel below it, and outlets for tool and trailer hookups near the bottom.
A temporary power pole, sometimes called a construction pole or spider box on a stick, is a freestanding pole with a meter base, breaker panel and outlets mounted to it. The utility runs service to the pole, and from there your site gets power for saws, compressors, light towers and trailer hookups. Most construction sites in South Suffolk need one before framing starts, since permanent service isn't live yet. A 200 amp temporary power pole for a construction site is common on mid-size residential and light commercial jobs, enough to run a few tools and a small mobile office trailer at once. Smaller jobs, like a home renovation with a couple of saws and a shop light, can often get by with less. We pair the pole install with the rest of your construction site services, so the same delivery run that drops your standard porta potty rental or temporary fence rental can coordinate around the pole location. Placement matters. The pole has to sit where the utility can reach it and where it won't block a roll-off dumpster delivery, which needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck.
Installing a temporary power pole means meeting the utility's temporary power pole requirements first, since the utility has to sign off on the connection point before an electrician can energize the panel.
Cost depends on amperage, how far the pole sits from the utility connection point, and whether an electrician is pulling permits on top of the physical pole rental. We don't carry a fixed rate for pole rental itself in our pricing data, but we can quote it alongside your other site services once we know load requirements. For comparison, here's what other rented equipment on a typical South Suffolk job runs:
| item | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard porta potty | 100-350 | 130-500 | 125-325 |
| roll-off dumpster | 51-112 | 426-778 | 91-500 |
| temporary fence | 30-75 | -- | -- |
Ask about bundling the pole with a construction dumpster rental or porta john rental so one delivery covers the site setup. If your job is in Smithfield, about 22.7 miles north of South Suffolk, or out toward Franklin, 23.8 miles west, factor in delivery distance when you're comparing quotes.
Yes, in most cases, but permit rules and inspection requirements vary by jurisdiction and need confirming with the city before you install anything. We are not naming a specific South Suffolk ordinance here because permit and code details differ by project and we have not verified a specific rule for this page. Check with the city's permitting office before your electrician sets the pole. While you're sorting permits, this is also a good time to lock down site layout for temporary fence, handwashing stations and where your porta potty placement will go, since OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets minimum toilet counts by crew size on construction sites, one facility for 20 workers or fewer. That number matters for your permit application too, since inspectors sometimes check site sanitation alongside power.
Timing depends on utility scheduling more than the physical install, which usually takes a day once parts and permits are in place. Coordinate early. If your emergency porta potty rental or septic pumping service needs also depend on site access, plan the pole location first.
Yes. We coordinate pole delivery alongside storage container rental, portable restroom rental and fencing so your site setup happens in one pass instead of several separate trips.
It depends on tool load. A 200 amp temporary power pole covers most mid-size jobs; smaller renovation sites often need less. Talk through your equipment list with your electrician before ordering.
We coordinate delivery and site logistics. The physical wiring and utility connection is handled by a licensed electrician, since that work falls outside portable sanitation and site rental scope.
Most jobs also need portable toilet rental, a dumpster, and temporary fencing. Request a quote and we'll bundle what your South Suffolk site needs.
Yes. South Suffolk Porta Pros delivers temporary power pole across South Suffolk 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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