Temporary Power Pole & Portaloo Hire
in Brisbane North
Need a temporary power pole or portaloo delivered across Brisbane North? Poles & Holes services Chermside, Sandgate, Shorncliffe, Aspley, Stafford and the rest of the Brisbane North suburbs from our Capalaba depot — a 30–40 minute run up the Gateway Motorway. Energex-approved, family-owned since 1960, real people answer the phone.
Updated August 2026
Portable Toilet Hire & Temporary Power Poles in Brisbane North
Brisbane's northern suburbs are one of the fastest-growing residential construction corridors in South East Queensland. From established areas like Chermside and Nundah through to the expanding outer suburbs of Aspley, Bridgeman Downs, and Albany Creek, builders across the northside need reliable temporary power, site toilets, and security solutions that can be mobilised quickly and serviced consistently throughout the build.
Our Capalaba depot services the entire Brisbane North corridor, with typical delivery times of 25–35 minutes to most suburbs. Whether you're running a knockdown-rebuild in Kedron, a townhouse project in Stafford Heights, or a new estate build in Brendale, we provide the same fast turnaround, Energex-compliant power pole installations, and fortnightly toilet servicing that northside builders rely on. We handle all Energex Form 2 paperwork and coordinate directly with your electrician to ensure a seamless setup from day one.
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 North builds.
Planning ahead ensures your Brisbane North 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 North 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 North build.
| Feature | Poles & Holes | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Package Discounts (Power + Loo) | — | |
| Energex Paperwork Handling | — | |
| Fortnightly Toilet Pump Out | Monthly Only | |
| Fast Northside Delivery | Limited Coverage |
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 48+ Brisbane North Suburbs
We deliver directly to sites across Brisbane North and surrounding areas. Same-day dispatch is available for most suburbs listed below.
Nearby Service Areas
Building across Brisbane North's borders? We cover neighbouring regions from the same Capalaba depot.
Location FAQs
We service Brisbane North from our Capalaba depot. Delivery timing depends on the site address, access, product availability and required connection type, and is confirmed when we review the request. For temporary poles, standard-zone delivery is $350 + GST and confirmed from the site address. Delivery outside the zone or involving non-standard access is quoted separately and may cost more.
We supply stayed, 3-phase and underground temporary builder’s power poles. Stayless poles are coming soon and cannot yet be hired; register interest for launch updates.
Available options include stayed, 3-phase and underground temporary poles. Our planned stayless option for tight sites is coming soon and cannot yet be hired; register interest for launch updates. Final stayless footprint, suitability and compliance details will be published before launch.
Yes. We can quote a temporary builder’s pole, builder portaloo and available security-camera options together for one site. Temporary pole hire is $600 + GST for the 12-week minimum, plus $350 + GST standard-zone delivery, making the typical standard-zone pole total $950 + GST. Delivery outside the zone is quoted separately by address. Call (07) 3367 2237 with the site address so we can confirm the available products and pricing.
Our depot is at 284 Old Cleveland Road East, Capalaba, and we service Brisbane North and surrounding suburbs. Call (07) 3367 2237 with the site address so we can confirm coverage, timing and access. For temporary poles, standard-zone delivery is $350 + GST and confirmed from the site address. Delivery outside the zone or involving non-standard access is quoted separately and may cost more.
Yes — Poles and Holes is very active in the Brisbane North new-estate market, including Brendale, Bridgeman Downs, Cashmere, Warner, Eatons Hill, Fitzgibbon and Carseldine. These newer northside estates increasingly use underground power reticulation rather than overhead service mains, so the temporary builders pole connects via the green Energex pillar box on site instead of overhead lines — we supply the underground variant of the temporary pole for these jobs. We also supply builder portaloos with fortnightly servicing and 4G solar security cameras (popular on unattended estate builds where tool theft has been an issue). Volume builders working multiple new-estate Brisbane North sites can set up one account and order across all sites on the same terms. Call (07) 3367 2237 with your estate and lot details.
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