Yes, Evanston Porta Pros arranges temporary power pole setups for construction sites, and a 200 amp temporary power pole is the size most contractors ask for on a single-family build or a mid-size job trailer setup. We coordinate the pole and pair it with the sanitation and site gear you already need.
A temporary power pole, sometimes called a temp pole or spider box on a stand, gives a construction site power before permanent utility service is connected. It holds a meter socket, a breaker panel and outlets, and it sits on a treated post set in the ground near where the utility company can make the connection. Most sites pair one with construction site services that also cover a standard porta potty rental and a roll-off dumpster rental for job debris. If your crew is running saws, compressors or lighting, OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) requires ground fault circuit interrupter protection on that temporary wiring, and your electrician sets that up when the pole goes in. We don't wire the pole ourselves. We help you sequence delivery so power, a light tower rental, and your sanitation units land on site the same week.
Installation starts with your electrician setting the pole and running conduit, then the utility company inspects and energizes it. A licensed electrician has to size the panel, whether that's 100 amp for a small remodel or a 200 amp temporary power pole for a full house build in Evanston. Evanston Porta Pros doesn't pull the permit or set the pole, but we do help contractors line up everything else that needs a delivery slot: a standard porta potty rental or an ADA accessible porta potty if you have a crew that needs one, plus a temporary fence rental around the pole and panel for safety. A roll-off needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck for delivery, so we ask about pole and panel placement before we schedule a 10 yard dumpster rental or a 20 yard dumpster rental drop nearby. Keeping the delivery path clear of the pole saves everyone a second trip.
Put the pole where the utility company's line can reach it and where trucks won't need to pass under or through it. That usually means near the property line, close to the road, and away from the roll-off dumpster rental pad, the storage container rental or mobile office trailer rental, and any portable toilet rental units. Site housekeeping still applies under OSHA 1926.25, which calls for clearing scrap and debris from work areas, and a pole surrounded by material stacks is a hazard and a delay. If the job is in a public right of way, placement needs confirming with the City of Evanston before anything goes in the ground. We can walk the site with you when we deliver your porta john rental or handwashing station rental units and flag conflicts before the electrician shows up.
We don't sell or install poles, so we can't quote that number here. Your electrician and the utility company set that price based on amperage, distance to the transformer and inspection fees. What we can quote is the sanitation and site gear around it: see porta potty rental cost for current unit pricing.
Most single-family construction sites in Evanston run on a 100 or 200 amp temporary power pole, sized by your electrician against expected tool and equipment load. A small remodel crew rarely needs more than 100 amp. A full build with multiple trades running saws and lifts usually needs the larger service.
Permit rules vary by jurisdiction and this needs confirming directly with the City of Evanston before installation. Your electrician typically pulls that permit as part of the job. See our porta potty permit requirements page for how permitting works on the sanitation side of a project.
No. We handle portable restrooms, dumpsters, fencing, storage and handwashing stations, not electrical work. We coordinate delivery timing around your electrician's schedule so the pole, your 4 stall restroom trailer or other units, and your chain link temporary fence all land without blocking each other.
It stays up until permanent utility service is connected, which can run the length of the project. Many contractors keep the pole in place the same duration as their monthly porta potty rental and dumpster contracts, then remove everything at project close.
Yes. Evanston Porta Pros delivers temporary power pole across Evanston 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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