Temporary Power Pole & Portaloo Hire
in Brisbane
The complete site establishment package. We supply temporary power, toilets and security cameras across Greater Brisbane, from the CBD to outer suburbs.
Updated May 2026
Portable Toilet Hire & Temporary Power Poles in Brisbane
Brisbane is at the heart of South East Queensland’s construction boom, with activity spanning inner-city townhouse projects, commercial fit-outs, and major infrastructure works across almost every suburb. From Woolloongabba and Kangaroo Point through to the northern and southern growth corridors, builders are driving strong demand for reliable temporary site services that can keep pace with tight programs and multiple concurrent projects. With a centrally positioned depot in Capalaba, we’re able to dispatch quickly across the entire Brisbane metro area, supporting both short-term and long-term construction timelines.
On Brisbane sites, our most in-demand solution is the Builder’s Site Power Pole (TBS), providing metered temporary power for the full duration of a residential build. This is supported by a complete suite of site hire services, including portable toilets with scheduled fortnightly servicing, standalone security camera poles to deter theft on unattended sites, and underground power connections for estates with concealed mains. Brisbane’s compact lots and busy streetscapes make access and pole placement critical, so our installation team works within council setback rules and Energex requirements, coordinating directly with your electrician to deliver a compliant, practical setup from day one—whether you’re a volume builder managing multiple jobs or an owner-builder running a single project.
Our Core Products
Everything you need to get your site compliant and operational.
Technical Specifications
Power Poles
Portable Toilets
When to book your hire?
Timing is key for site establishment. Here is the recommended schedule for Brisbane builds.
Planning ahead ensures your Brisbane construction site meets all compliance requirements before work begins. Here's the recommended order for booking site services.
Book Power
Energex applications take time. Book your pole early to avoid delays.
Book Toilets
Schedule toilet delivery for the day before site cut or trades arrive.
Install Day
We install poles and cameras. Site is now live and secure.
Review Hire
Once permanent power is on, call us to off-hire the temporary pole.
Trusted by the industry
“Excellent service and really helpful in coordinating the delivery and pick up.”
“Great friendly service, Communication was great!”
“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.”
“1 call was all it took to go from no power to a pole in an agreed spot with metered power. All happened within the time frame quoted.”
“Awesome company, they delivered further out just for me! The facilities are pristine!”
“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.”
“Perfect service, couldn't recommend a better experience, helped me hitch up the trailer and fix my hitch pin.”
“The team at Poles and Holes has been super-helpful, I was entirely new to the process of getting a temporary power pole installed.”
“Best temporary builders pole installers in Brisbane. Quick, reliable, and always professional.”
“Would highly recommend these guys. They know what they're doing and get the job done right.”
“I have used Poles & Holes a number of times now and they have always been reliable and professional. Highly recommend.”
“When our builder went into liquidation, Poles & Holes helped us through a difficult time. They were understanding and flexible.”
“Always prompt and professional service!”
“Always a pleasure dealing with the team at Poles & Holes. Professional service every time.”
“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.”
“Fabulous service from these guys. They have been helping us for years and always deliver on time with no fuss.”
“Having never been through building before, their team made the temporary power process simple to understand. Three thumbs up!”
“Professional and friendly staff. They made the whole process simple from start to finish. 100% would recommend.”
“Hired a toilet for a party. It was delivered clean and on time. Very easy to deal with.”
Why Brisbane builders choose us
Not sure which products suit your project? Compare our core hire options side by side to find the right combination for your Brisbane build.
| Feature | Poles & Holes | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Package Discounts (Power + Loo) | — | |
| Energex Paperwork Handling | — | |
| Fortnightly Toilet Pump Out | Monthly Only | |
| Central Brisbane Depot | Outer Suburbs Only |
How it works
We've streamlined the hire process for local builders.
Getting started is simple. Our team handles everything from initial consultation to on-site installation, so you can focus on your build.
1. Quote Online
Select your power and toilet needs. We send a package quote within 2 hours.
2. Permit & Prep
We handle the Energex Form 2 paperwork and coordinate delivery access with you.
3. Site Install
Our trucks arrive on site. We install poles, cameras and position the toilet.
4. Service & Pickup
Fortnightly toilet pump-outs included. When you're done, we collect everything.
Servicing All 24+ Brisbane Suburbs
We deliver directly to sites across Brisbane and surrounding areas. Same-day dispatch is available for most suburbs listed below.
Nearby Service Areas
Building across Brisbane's borders? We cover neighbouring regions from the same Capalaba depot.
Location FAQs
Most Brisbane builders see same-day or next-business-day delivery for a temporary power pole, portaloo or security camera from our Capalaba depot — Brisbane CBD is roughly 25 minutes away, inner suburbs like Bulimba, Norman Park and West End sit 15–20 minutes from the depot, and outer Brisbane suburbs are still inside our standard 40 km zone. Standard delivery slots run Monday to Friday during business hours. The real bottleneck for getting power flowing is Energex, not us: we lodge the Electrical Work Request (EWR) the same day we install your pole, then Energex typically connects to the grid within 5–10 business days, with your electricity retailer's meter provider attending a few days later to fit the meter. For genuinely urgent jobs call (07) 3367 2237 — same-day install on an in-stock pole is occasionally possible if a crew is free.
Yes — Poles and Holes delivers temporary power poles, portaloos and security cameras across every Brisbane City Council suburb from our Capalaba depot, with no distance surcharge inside the standard 40 km zone that covers the whole LGA. That includes the CBD and inner suburbs like Bulimba, Kelvin Grove, West End, New Farm and Newstead, plus outer suburbs from Chermside in the north to Sunnybank and Calamvale in the south, and Indooroopilly, Kenmore and The Gap in the west. Tighter-access sites — narrow inner-city lots, CBD builders' setups, or steep western Brisbane blocks in Brookfield or Pullenvale — get the same crane truck, with our crew assessing access on site and positioning equipment where it's safest. Same-day or next-day delivery is the norm; call (07) 3367 2237 with your site address to confirm coverage.
Yes — many Brisbane builders, homeowners and event organisers hire a single product from Poles and Holes and that's perfectly fine. We rent just a temporary power pole, just a builders or event portaloo, or just a 4G solar security camera, with no requirement to bundle. The best value for Brisbane metro sites usually comes from combining all three: we offer a package discount for builders who hire power, toilet and camera together, and a single delivery run from our Capalaba depot saves on the call-out fee that applies when separate items ship on separate days. Most Brisbane construction sites end up needing all three anyway — power for tools, a portaloo for trades from day one (WHS requires it), and a security camera once tools and materials hit the site. Call (07) 3367 2237 for a tailored Brisbane quote.
Yes — Brisbane sites that hire our 4G solar security cameras get private, encrypted video streamed to a secure cloud portal, with a local SD card backup as a failsafe if mobile connectivity drops. Each camera comes with exclusive app access for the site owner: live footage on demand and recorded clips on motion events. Poles and Holes does not monitor, view or retain your footage — only you and anyone you grant access to can see it. The 4G cameras are IP66-rated for full weatherproofing in Brisbane's subtropical wet season and run off a 60W solar panel and large-capacity battery, so they don't rely on site power or Wi-Fi — critical on early-stage Brisbane builds. They're popular on inner-Brisbane sites where tool theft is recurring, particularly Bulimba, Kelvin Grove, West End and New Farm. Minimum hire is 84 days.