A temporary power pole runs electricity from the utility line to your construction site before permanent service exists. Rochester Hills Porta Pros coordinates delivery and setup for standard 200 amp temporary power pole installation, and most jobsites are up and running within days of the site visit. Pricing depends on panel size and run length.
It is a freestanding pole, usually wood, fitted with a meter socket and breaker panel, set between the utility connection point and your equipment. Builders use them to power saws, lights and pumps before the permanent electrical service goes in. If you are already renting construction site services in Rochester Hills, a temporary power pole is often bundled with the same delivery run as your roll-off dumpster or temporary fencing. A 200 amp panel is the common size for a single-trade residential build; larger commercial jobs may need higher capacity, which changes the installation cost. We coordinate the pole placement with your electrician and the utility company, since only a licensed electrician makes the final tie-in. Sites near Auburn Hills, 6.3 miles west of Rochester Hills, and Orion, 11.7 miles northwest, follow the same utility coordination steps.
Cost depends mainly on amperage, pole height and distance from the transformer. A short run with a standard 200 amp panel costs less than a job needing a taller pole or a longer trench for underground feed. Get exact numbers with a request a quote call, since site conditions vary more here than with a porta potty rental or dumpster rental, where pricing is more standardized.
| item | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| service_fee | 175 | 60 | 150 |
| delivery_fee | 150 | 100 | 172 |
The service fee covers setup and teardown; the delivery fee covers hauling the pole and panel to your address. Ask about combining delivery with other equipment, like a light tower or storage container, to save on separate trips.
Permit rules for temporary power poles vary by municipality and by utility provider, so confirm requirements directly with the City of Rochester Hills before your electrician schedules the tie-in. We have not verified a specific city ordinance number for this page, and we would rather send you to the source than guess. The same caution applies to dumpster permit requirements and porta potty permit requirements on other equipment types: check with the city rather than assume a citywide rule applies to your address, especially if you are near Bloomfield, 12.0 miles southwest, or Washington, 12.8 miles northeast, where local code can differ.
Once the pole is approved and set, most contractors add sanitation and site security at the same time. OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets toilet counts for construction crews at one unit per 20 workers, and OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) requires ground fault circuit interrupter protection on construction sites, which matters once your temporary power is live and tools are running off it. If your crew is coordinating multiple site needs at once, pair the power pole order with a standard porta potty rental, a handwashing station, and a look at how many porta potties you need based on crew size.
Most installs finish within a day or two once the utility approves the connection point. Scheduling the electrician and utility inspection is usually the longer wait, not the physical pole setup. Book early if your Rochester Hills site has a fixed start date.
No. The utility company requires a licensed electrician to make the final connection to the meter and panel. We deliver and position the pole; wiring and inspection go through your electrician and the utility.
A 200 amp temporary power pole covers most single-family residential builds. Larger commercial sites, or jobs running multiple heavy tools at once, may need higher capacity. Your electrician can confirm the right size before ordering.
Yes, the pole comes with a meter socket and breaker panel attached. Your electrician wires it to code, and the utility company sets the meter once inspection clears. The pole itself is ready on delivery.
Yes. Many Rochester Hills contractors order the pole alongside temporary fencing, a roll-off dumpster, and portable restrooms in one delivery. Bundling cuts down on separate delivery fees and keeps the site ready in one trip.
Yes. Rochester Hills Porta Pros delivers temporary power pole across Rochester Hills 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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