Portable toilet rental for households whose bathroom is out of service during a renovation in Jacksonville and Duval County.
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A home renovation portable toilet is one unit or a short run of units placed in a driveway, side yard or backyard while the house bathroom is out of service. A technician checks the ground, the route in and the distance to the house, then sets a servicing schedule for the length of the work. Quotes come from the company that takes your call.
A bathroom out of service is one of the most disruptive parts of a renovation. In an older house the bathroom may be the only one in the home, and a remodel can take it apart for weeks while the plumbing is reworked. Jacksonville has a large stock of older homes, and the city is thought to have more bungalows than any other in Florida, much of that concentrated in Riverside.
A portable unit for a renovation is set on the least disruptive ground the lot allows, usually a level spot on the edge of the driveway or in the side yard. The unit has to be reached by a service truck without damaging the lawn, the walkway or the root zone of an older tree, and the homeowner decides where it goes within what the crew can reach and what the ground will hold.
Phones are answered 24/7 at (888) 351-0294. The company that takes the call will ask for the address, the schedule of the renovation, the number of people in the house, whether a crew is working on site during the day, and whether there is a driveway or side gate for the truck. A quote comes from the company that takes your call, and it is explained and approved before work starts.
Do not try to move, pump or add anything to the unit yourself, and do not connect a hose or a pump to its tank. Keep the path clear of tools, paint cans and dust sheets so that the service truck and the crew can reach the unit. Do not stack building materials against the unit or use it as a shelf or a step. Keep the unit out of the spots where a dumpster or a skid steer will pass. If the unit tips, leaks or sinks, keep people and pets away and tell the company before anyone else uses it.
A single unit is the usual choice for a household of one or two people during a partial remodel, such as a bathroom refit with the rest of the house still in use. The unit is serviced on a regular schedule and removed when the bathroom is back. The spot is chosen to keep the unit close to the house without blocking the side door.
A full gut renovation with a larger household, or a house where two or more people need a toilet every day, needs more than one unit. The units are placed in a short line or a pair, with the count set by the household and the length of the work. The servicing schedule is set so that both units are not full at the same time.
A household member who uses a walker or a wheelchair needs an accessible unit on a firm, level route. The unit is placed on the flattest path from the house, and the route is kept clear of materials for the length of the renovation. The common ADA guidance applies, and the company will set the accessible unit on that route rather than on the lawn.
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The unit stays for as long as the bathroom is out of service. The company adjusts the rental and the servicing as the renovation moves, and it removes the unit when the house bathroom is back.
A partial bathroom remodel may take a few weeks, and a full gut of a house with one bathroom can take months. The homeowner gives the company a rough timeline at the start, and the company updates the schedule when the work changes. Holds and extensions are arranged in advance, so the unit does not sit idle without a plan.
On a small lot the unit usually goes at the edge of the driveway or in the side yard, where the truck can reach it and the path from the house is short. The spot must not block the side door, the gate or an exit path.
The best spot is firm, level and close enough to the house for the household to reach it without a long walk. It should be away from the foundation's drip line, away from wet low ground and out of the path of the renovation's dumpster and materials.
The price depends on the number of units, the length of the rental, the number of servicing visits, the access to the lot and whether an accessible unit is needed. It is explained and approved before work starts.
A single unit on a short rental is the simplest job. Two units, an accessible unit or a long rental each add to the cost, and so does a lot with a long carry or a gate too narrow for the truck. Each servicing visit is part of the job, so the schedule is worth discussing with the company before the rental starts.
No one has to be home for each visit, but the company needs a way in to the unit and a contact number. The path to the unit should be clear on the service day.
A gate that is unlocked on the service day, or a clear driveway, is enough for most visits. The company will call the contact before the truck arrives if the schedule has changed. A visit can be moved if the path is blocked, and the company will say so before the day.
No. A portable unit is pumped by a truck and does not connect to the house's plumbing or to a septic system. The waste is removed from the site by the company's truck.
Whichever system the house uses, the portable unit has its own tank and is not connected to the house's drains or its septic system.
A technician walks the route from the street to the chosen spot. The crew checks the gate, the driveway, the slope, any overhead wires and whether the truck can turn or park without blocking a neighbor.
The unit goes on firm, level ground a sensible distance from the house, kept off the foundation's drip line and away from wet soil where water runs. The homeowner's choice is respected within what the crew can reach.
If a member of the household needs an accessible toilet, the crew places an accessible unit on the flattest route from the house or the parking. The route is kept clear of tools and materials, and the door swing is checked so that a wheelchair or walker can turn inside the unit when the door is open.
The servicing schedule is set around the renovation, so that the truck is not sent at the moment the driveway is being poured or the dumpster is being moved. The company agrees the visit days with the homeowner and does not promise an arrival time to the minute, so a day with some margin is built in.
When the house bathroom is back in service, the unit is pumped, cleaned and removed. The crew checks the lawn and the ground where the unit stood, and the homeowner is asked to report any damage to the lawn or the walkway so that it can be noted before the crew leaves.
In Riverside and Avondale, many houses date from the early 1920s, and Riverside's National Register district was listed in 1985. Springfield's historic district includes buildings from about 1885 to about 1930. The streets in these neighborhoods were laid out before the service truck and the dumpster, so the crew checks where the truck can stop and plans a route that does not block a neighbor's drive.
Arlington's houses are mostly 1950s and 1960s ranch homes, after the growth that followed the Mathews Bridge in 1953. A renovation there often has a driveway and a backyard, which give the crew more room for the unit.
Argyle Forest and the Oakleaf corridor have housing from the 1980s onward, and a renovation on one of those newer homes is planned around a different lot. The Argyle Forest service area page covers that part of the county, and the ADA accessible guide explains how an accessible unit fits into a home plan.
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One standard unit for a Duval County job site, yard project or block party, set, serviced and picked up by a local provider.
Single-occupant accessible cabins for events, job sites and home placements, with the cluster count and route planned on the call.
Units kept on a Duval County site for months, serviced on a schedule set around your crew.
Pumping, cleaning and restocking on a set schedule, with the state permit that governs the work.
Yes, one unit is the most common rental for a bathroom remodel. The company sets it on a firm, level spot close to the house and services it on a schedule agreed with you. Tell the company how long the bathroom will be out of service so the rental is set for the right length.
Yes, a unit can be moved if the project changes, such as when a driveway is being poured or a new access route is needed. Tell the company about the change as early as you can, so the crew can plan the move. The move is agreed with you, and the new spot is checked for base and access.
Ask the company and the city before placing anything in the street or on a public sidewalk. The company will not put a unit on a public right-of-way without knowing what is required for that spot. A unit on private property is planned with you directly.
Placement is decided between the homeowner and the crew, within what the crew can reach and what the ground will hold. A short conversation with the neighbor before the delivery usually settles a concern about the spot. If the spot must change, the crew will suggest another one on the same property.
A unit can sit on grass, but a level pad or boards under it keep it from sinking and protect the lawn from the truck's wheels. The crew checks the base after the first rain. A lawn that is wet or soft may need a firmer spot on the same property.
The company must hold a current state annual operating permit for servicing portable units, and its service staff must carry proof of that permit and of the vehicle inspection. Ask to see the proof when the crew arrives. This page does not list a permit number, and the company can explain what the proof covers.