Portaloo & Portable Toilet Hire Brisbane. Rugged for Sites. Pristine for Events.
Portable toilets for building sites and events across Brisbane and SE QLD. Choose a serviced construction unit, a dedicated event toilet or a trailer you collect from Capalaba.
Start with how you’ll use the toilet. That determines the fleet, hire term and servicing.
Long Term Hire
Construction & Civil
For ongoing site use, choose a construction portaloo with fortnightly servicing. Sewer-connect units are also available where the site has suitable connections.
Fortnightly Servicing Standard
Pump-out, clean, and recharge included every two weeks. Weekly or extra servicing available on request.
Compliance Tracking
Every service tracked and transparent — you'll always know when we're coming.
Short Term Hire
Events & Private Functions
For weddings, parties and functions, choose from our event-only fleet. Delivered hire and trailer collection are available.
Delivered Ready-to-Use
No site interruption. We drop off fully charged and stocked units. No servicing required during hire.
Pristine Condition
Event units are never used on construction sites — a completely separate fleet to ensure pristine presentation.
Every portaloo in our fleet features a fresh water flush system rather than outdated chemical recirculation. Units are crane-liftable for multi-storey placement and tracked through our servicing system so you always know when your next pump-out is scheduled.
Fresh Water Flush System
Fresh water flushing with hands-free foot pumps, plus hand washing facilities.
Crane Liftable
Reinforced steel lifting points allow placement on multi-story slabs or difficult access areas via crane.
Rapid Response
Need an extra service? Or an emergency pump-out? Give us a call and we'll organise it for you.
Fully Tracked
Fully Tracked Servicing
Scheduled services are tracked, with a reminder before the driver arrives.
Our Fleet
Real units, real sites.
A look at the portaloos we deliver across Brisbane — from single units to full event lineups.
Fresh water flush and a hand-wash basin for building sites. Fortnightly servicing included; ask about weekly servicing for busier sites. Minimum 4-week hire.
Our event fleet is kept separate from construction units. Delivered clean with lighting, toilet paper and soap. Save 20% on each additional unit at the same venue.
Complete evacuation of the holding tank using high-suction vacuum pumps.
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High Pressure Clean
Interior surfaces, floor, and seat are sprayed and wiped down with sanitizer.
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Recharge & Scent
Tank recharged with fresh water and biodegradable blue chemical fluid.
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Restock Essentials
Fresh toilet paper installed (interfold paper) and hand soap refilled.
Portable Toilet Delivery & Placement
How we get your portaloo on site safely and efficiently.
Standard Delivery Area
Standard delivery within 40 km of our Capalaba depot covers Brisbane, Logan, Redlands, Ipswich and Moreton Bay. Travel surcharge applies beyond 40 km. Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast portaloo hire is available by enquiry only.
Crane Truck Delivery
All units are delivered by crane truck with a 4-5 metre reach from hardstand. You'll need a 2.5m wide path and 5m vertical clearance for placement.
Event Scheduling
For weekend events, we deliver on Friday with a full walkthrough and pick up on Monday. Our team will provide an ETA and call on the morning of delivery.
Construction or event hire: compare the details
The hire term and service schedule depend on the type of unit. Here’s how standard construction and event hires compare.
Feature
Construction
Event Hire
Service Included
Fortnightly Pump
Drop-off Only
Extra Servicing
Optional (Weekly)
Not Required
Condition on Arrival
Site Ready
Pristine
Minimum Hire
4 Weeks
4 Days
Multi-Unit Discount
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20% Off Additional
Delivery Method
Crane Truck
Crane Truck
GECA Toilet Paper
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Tracked Servicing
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What Our Customers Say
Real reviews from builders, event organisers, and homeowners across SEQ.
“Excellent service and really helpful in coordinating the delivery and pick up.”
Sonya Keenan
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“Great friendly service, Communication was great!”
Buddy Randall
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“I honestly did not expect this toilet to be suited for royalty. It has a light, it has hand soap, it has toilet paper and it smells great.”
Nadine Chapman
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“Poles and Holes had a temp power pole on our site when our builder went into receivership. The team helped out as much as they could.”
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“Perfect service, couldn't recommend a better experience, helped me hitch up the trailer and fix my hitch pin.”
Morgan
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“The team at Poles and Holes has been super-helpful, I was entirely new to the process of getting a temporary power pole installed.”
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“Best temporary builders pole installers in Brisbane. Quick, reliable, and always professional.”
Josh Blake
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“Would highly recommend these guys. They know what they're doing and get the job done right.”
Sarah Mac
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“I have used Poles & Holes a number of times now and they have always been reliable and professional. Highly recommend.”
Lisa Bourke
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“When our builder went into liquidation, Poles & Holes helped us through a difficult time. They were understanding and flexible.”
Soren and Nova Madsen
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“Always prompt and professional service!”
Maria O'Brien
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“Always a pleasure dealing with the team at Poles & Holes. Professional service every time.”
Innovative Design & Build Group
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“I had a pole and toilet for my project. Both were installed on time and picked up promptly when I asked. Great service, will use again.”
Allan Donovan
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“Fabulous service from these guys. They have been helping us for years and always deliver on time with no fuss.”
Jason Neale
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“Having never been through building before, their team made the temporary power process simple to understand. Three thumbs up!”
Alex
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“Professional and friendly staff. They made the whole process simple from start to finish. 100% would recommend.”
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Portable Toilet Hire FAQs
Common questions about our portable toilet hire service.
How much does it cost to hire a portaloo in Brisbane?
Builder's portaloo hire in Brisbane starts from $350 excluding GST delivered: $210 for the four-week minimum hire plus $140 standard-zone delivery, with a fortnightly pump-out, clean and restock included in the rate. Final pricing depends on hire length and delivery distance from our Capalaba depot — bundle a porta loo with a power pole or site camera and we'll roll it into one delivery. Call (07) 3367 2237 for a quote.
How many toilets do I need to hire?
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) requires one portable toilet for every 15 people on site. Separate facilities are needed for men and women. Additional amenities such as urinals, hand sanitiser stations, or site showers are recommended for larger projects.
How many toilets do I need for my event?
A good rule of thumb is 1 toilet per 50 guests. Larger events or venues with limited facilities may require more.
What is the minimum rental term?
The minimum hire period is 4 weeks.
How often are the portaloos serviced?
Portaloos are serviced every fortnight. Weekly servicing is available at an additional cost—please contact us for details.
How much space do I need for a portaloo?
Each portaloo requires a footprint of 1200mm x 1200mm, plus clearance for safe crane delivery.
What is your standard delivery area?
Our standard delivery area is within 40 km of our Capalaba depot, with a flat delivery fee inside that zone. Orders beyond 40 km are by enquiry — send us the site address and we will confirm whether we can cover the job.
When will my toilet be delivered and collected for a weekend event?
For Saturday events, delivery is usually on Friday and collection is on Monday.
How do I collect and return the trailer-mounted toilet?
You simply pick it up from and return it to our Capalaba depot—that's all there is to it.
Can it be delivered over a 2 m fence?
Yes—delivery over a 2 m fence is possible, provided there is sufficient clearance from electrical wires and other obstacles.
Do I get a discount if I order multiple toilets?
Yes! We offer a 20% discount on any extra portaloos delivered to the same site.
Does Bunnings hire portable toilets?
Bunnings sells DIY camping and chemical toilets to buy, not a serviced hire service for building sites or events. For a site or event you need a delivered unit that's pumped out and serviced — that's what Poles and Holes provides, from $350 excluding GST delivered ($210 for the four-week minimum hire plus $140 standard-zone delivery), family-owned since 1960.
How are builder portaloos delivered?
We use a HIAB crane truck with a 4–5 metre reach from the hardstand. We'll place the toilet as close as possible to your preferred spot, but crane reach and site conditions may restrict placement.
How much does a portable toilet cost to hire?
There are two fleets and two prices. A builders portaloo is $210 excluding GST for its 28-day minimum hire — $7.50 a day — with a fortnightly pump-out, clean and restock included in the rate; weekly servicing is available as an extra charge. An event portaloo is $88 including GST, a flat figure for its four-day minimum, delivered presentation-ready. Delivery is quoted separately because it depends on distance from our Capalaba depot: $140 excluding GST on the builders fleet and $154 including GST on the event fleet inside our standard 40 km zone. Those four figures are the whole price list — licensed waste disposal and scheduled servicing are part of the builders hire, not extra line items.
How much does it cost to rent a porta potty?
A porta potty, a portable toilet and a portaloo are the same unit — porta potty is just the American name, and renting is what we call hiring. In Brisbane and South East Queensland the rent is $210 excluding GST for a builders unit on its 28-day minimum, which works out at $7.50 a day with fortnightly servicing included, or $88 including GST flat for an event unit on its four-day minimum. Delivery is quoted separately by distance from our Capalaba depot — $140 excluding GST on the builders fleet, $154 including GST on the event fleet inside the standard 40 km zone. Whatever you searched to get here, the unit that turns up is a fresh-water flush toilet with a lockable door and hand sanitiser.
How much notice do I need to give for a delivery?
We recommend ordering at least a day in advance for next-day delivery, though we'll do our best to accommodate urgent requests.
Is it cheaper to buy or hire a portaloo?
For most construction projects under about 12 months, hiring is cheaper and simpler — there's no upfront purchase, and servicing, storage and compliance are all built into our hire rate. Buying only pays off for permanent, long-term needs. Poles and Holes is family-owned and has hired portaloos across Brisbane since 1960 — call (07) 3367 2237 and we'll give you an honest steer based on your project length.
What is the delivery area?
For portaloo hire, our standard delivery area is within 40 km of our Capalaba depot. This includes Caboolture to Beenleigh and west to Ipswich. Orders outside this area are charged at the standard rate plus $10 per km extra travel.
What is the footprint of a portaloo?
Each portaloo requires 1200 mm x 1200 mm of space, so plan your site layout accordingly.
Will the portaloo be delivered on the exact date I specify?
We always try to deliver portaloos the next day after receiving your order. Delivery may occasionally take longer due to stock availability or workload.
Can I move the portaloo after it's been delivered?
We don't recommend moving it. Once in use, the toilet becomes much heavier and difficult to reposition safely.
Do I get a discount for multiple toilets at my event?
Yes. We offer 20% off for each additional toilet delivered to the same venue.
Do I need to supply anything?
Some clients choose to add hand towels, but everything else you need is included.
Do you deliver for mid-week functions?
Yes. We deliver Monday to Friday to suit your event schedule.
How do I pay for my hire?
Event portaloo hires with Poles and Holes are paid upfront at checkout when you place your order online. We accept credit or debit card via Stripe, with all prices including 10% GST and a tax invoice emailed immediately. For repeat customers or multi-unit commercial event orders, we can also invoice via Xero with 14-day payment terms. There's no deposit — the upfront payment covers the full event hire so there's nothing more to pay on the day.
How do you deliver the portaloos?
We deliver using a crane truck with a 4–5 metre reach from the hardstand. We'll always try to place the toilet where you'd like, but crane reach can sometimes limit exact placement.
How much does it cost to get a portaloo?
For an event, getting a portaloo on site costs $242 including GST inside our standard 40 km delivery zone: $88 for the hire itself — a flat figure covering the four-day minimum — plus $154 delivery, which covers the truck out, placement and collection afterwards. Units arrive deep-cleaned and stocked, and from the second toilet onward we take 20% off each additional unit delivered to the same venue. On the builders fleet the same maths applies with different figures: $210 excluding GST for the 28-day minimum plus $140 excluding GST delivery, with fortnightly servicing included for the life of the hire. Send through the site address and dates for an exact figure — anything beyond the standard zone is quoted before you commit.
What do I get with my hire?
Each event portaloo is fresh, clean, and ready to use. It comes with a light, hand soap, and a mirror as standard.
Can I hire it for longer than 4 days?
Absolutely. Beyond the initial 4 days, it's just $60 per extra day.
Can you beat other quotes?
Yes! We'll beat any Brisbane event portaloo quote by 10%, and any other genuine written quote — power poles and security cameras — by 5%. Send us the competitor's quote before you confirm with them and we'll beat it on a like-for-like hire.
Do I need to handle cleaning or servicing?
Not for the short-term hire. The trailer unit is delivered ready to use and returned by you to the depot. For longer-term or high-usage needs, you may want to contact us about servicing options.
How many guests does a trailer-mounted portaloo serve?
A single trailer-mounted portaloo from Poles and Holes comfortably serves around 50 guests for a 4-to-6-hour event. For larger events, use the same rule of thumb as our standard event portaloos — one toilet per 50 guests. Events longer than six hours, or those serving alcohol, benefit from an extra unit. The trailer-mounted unit is popular for weddings, private parties, and small events up to around 75 guests where you want a premium setup without needing multiple portaloos.
Is the trailer unit well-equipped?
Yes—each unit comes with top-of-the-line features including lighting, soap dispensing, and foot-operated flushing and hand-washing systems, ensuring a clean and modern experience for your guests.
What does trailer-mounted toilet hire include?
For just $180, the hire covers 4 days and includes pickup and return by you from our Capalaba depot. Each trailer toilet is equipped with GECA-approved toilet paper, internal lighting, soap dispensers, and foot pumps for flushing and hand-washing.
What is the recommended usage period?
The base hire includes 4 days. For events that last longer, additional days are $60 each.
Portaloo hire cost in Brisbane is quoted as a minimum hire figure with delivery on top, not a flat day rate, and the builders and event fleets are priced separately because they are genuinely different units. Here is the full 2026 price list and what moves a quote.
Whether it is cheaper to buy or hire a portaloo comes down to how long you need it and who is going to empty it. Hiring wins for anything measured in weeks or months. Buying starts to win on long-term static sites and for off-grid use, where you can live with doing the servicing yourself.
Planning an event in Brisbane? This guide covers how to choose the right portable toilet — from standard vs event-grade portaloos to how many you need, accessible units, and getting the best price.