A temporary power pole is a metered pole set up so a construction site can pull utility power before permanent electric service exists. Hialeah Porta Pros coordinates delivery and setup so crews get power on day one instead of running a generator for weeks. Most poles support standard 200 amp service.
Setting up a jobsite for the first time takes more than just a power pole. Most crews pair it with construction site services, a standard porta potty rental for the crew, and sometimes a light tower rental if work runs past daylight. Hialeah Porta Pros handles delivery on all of it, so you are not juggling four vendors and four delivery windows for one build.
A temporary power pole gives a construction site legal, metered electricity before the building has permanent service. Crews need it for saws, compressors, lighting and trailer power, and GFCI protection matters here: OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) requires ground fault circuit interrupter protection on construction sites, and a properly wired temp pole is built around that requirement. Most Hialeah builds run a 200 amp pole, which covers typical residential and small commercial construction loads without upgrading later. Pair the pole with a mobile office trailer rental if the site needs a place to plan and store paperwork, and add a temporary fence rental around the pole and panel to keep it out of foot traffic. Sites running heavier equipment sometimes still need backup lighting, which is where a light tower rental comes in on top of the pole.
Placement depends on the utility connection point, the site layout, and access for the utility crew doing the hookup. Installing a temporary power pole close to the property line, near the existing utility drop, usually shortens the run and the wait. OSHA 1926.51(c) does not govern electrical work directly, but it is the standard we reference constantly on these jobsites for toilet counts once workers are on-site, so we plan the pole and the portable toilet rental placement together during the same site walk. A clear path matters for other deliveries too. A roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, which is worth checking before you commit to a spot, especially if you are also scheduling a roll-off dumpster rental for the same corner of the lot. Keep the pole clear of dumpster swing paths and delivery lanes so nothing gets damaged during a busy week.
Cost depends on amperage, run length to the utility connection, and whether trenching is involved. Every site is different, so get a walk-through quote rather than a phone estimate. While you are building that quote, it helps to line up the rest of the site at once.
| service | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| dumpster | day | $75 |
| standard porta potty | week | $200 |
| fence | day | $50 |
| delivery fee | day | $150 |
Bundling delivery for the pole, a 10 yard dumpster rental, and a chain link temporary fence in one trip usually beats scheduling three separate visits. Hialeah Porta Pros can quote all three together. For a full site build-out, check construction site services or start with a request a quote form and list everything you need in one pass.
Most temporary power pole installs take a single day once the utility company schedules the connection. The pole itself goes up fast; the wait is usually for the utility crew's scheduling window, not the physical install. Plan the delivery a few days ahead so the pole is standing and ready when the utility shows up.
Likely yes, but permit rules vary by project and need confirming with the City of Hialeah directly. We do not guess at permit numbers here. Check dumpster permit requirements and porta potty permit requirements for related site permitting, and call the city for the electrical permit itself before you dig or trench anything.
Most residential and small commercial sites run a 200 amp temporary power pole, which covers hand tools, compressors, small lighting rigs and trailer hookups. Larger commercial builds sometimes need a heavier service. Tell us your equipment list and we will size it correctly the first time.
Yes. The pole rents on its own. Most Hialeah crews bundle it with a portable restroom rental and a dumpster anyway, since the delivery truck is already on-site, but it is not required.
Yes. Beyond Hialeah, we deliver to Miami Lakes 3.9 miles north, Opa-locka 4.6 miles northeast, and Miami Springs 4.9 miles south. Check service areas for the full list or see porta potty rental in Hialeah Gardens for that specific route.
Yes. Hialeah Porta Pros delivers temporary power pole across Hialeah 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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