What questions should I ask before booking a porta potty?
Before booking a porta potty, ask 8 questions: Who delivers it? What is the total with delivery, pickup and tax? Is there a removal or fuel fee? How often is it serviced? When is it delivered and picked up? Does it renew automatically? What is the cancellation policy? Is there a deposit?
- Who delivers it? A local company or a broker passing the job to someone else.
- What is the out-the-door total? Unit, delivery, pickup, tax.
- Any removal, fuel or card fees? Get them on the quote.
- How often is it serviced? Weekly is the norm for long rentals.
- Delivery and pickup days? Weekend events usually go Friday to Monday.
- Does it renew automatically? Most long rentals renew every 28 days.
- Cancellation policy? Know the cutoff before you book.
- Deposit or full payment? Know what goes on the card today.
Why does it matter who delivers the unit?
It matters who delivers the porta potty because the company you pay should be the company that answers when the unit is late, full or tipped. Brokers take the order and hand it to a local hauler, which adds a step when something goes wrong.
How do I compare two quotes fairly?
Compare two porta potty quotes by the out-the-door total for the same rental length and service schedule. A lower unit price with a higher delivery fee, a pickup fee or no weekly service often costs more.
See the porta potty rental cost guide for what an itemized quote lists.