Temporary Power Pole & Portaloo Hire in Brisbane South

Poles & Holes hires temporary power poles and portaloos across Brisbane South — Carindale, Mount Gravatt, Sunnybank, Coorparoo, Wishart, MacGregor and the surrounding suburbs. We dispatch from our Capalaba depot, just 20–30 minutes from most Brisbane South worksites. Energex-approved, family-owned since 1960, same-week delivery most days.

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Portable Toilet Hire & Temporary Power Poles in Brisbane South

Brisbane's southern suburbs represent one of our busiest service corridors, with strong residential construction activity from inner-south areas like Moorooka and Annerley through to the rapidly developing suburbs of Sunnybank, Eight Mile Plains, and Upper Mount Gravatt. The proximity of these suburbs to our Capalaba depot means consistently fast delivery times and same-day availability for most southside sites.

Southside builds benefit from excellent access to our full range of site services. From compact townhouse developments in Holland Park to larger estate builds in Rochedale, our team understands the site constraints typical of Brisbane South — narrow lots, shared driveways, and tight construction timelines. We coordinate power pole placement to maximise usable site space and ensure compliance with all Energex and council requirements, while fortnightly toilet servicing keeps your site WHS-compliant throughout the build.

Technical Specifications

Power Poles

Pole Height7.2m (Overhead) / 4.5m (UG)
Amperage40A - 80A Single Phase
Outlets2x 15A + 1x 10A Standard
Lead In Cable25mm XLPE Included

Portable Toilets

Dimensions1.2m W x 1.2m D x 2.3m H
Waste Tank390 Litres
Water Tank110 Litres (Fresh Flush)
RequirementsClear Truck Access (3m)

When to book your hire?

Timing is key for site establishment. Here is the recommended schedule for Brisbane South builds.

Planning ahead ensures your Brisbane South construction site meets all compliance requirements before work begins. Here's the recommended order for booking site services.

2 Weeks Before

Book Power

Energex applications take time. Book your pole early to avoid delays.

1 Week Before

Book Toilets

Schedule toilet delivery for the day before site cut or trades arrive.

Day 1

Install Day

We install poles and cameras. Site is now live and secure.

Lockup

Review Hire

Once permanent power is on, call us to off-hire the temporary pole.

Our Reviews

Trusted by the industry

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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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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.
Vanessa McGee
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Awesome company, they delivered further out just for me! The facilities are pristine!
Mel's Outdoor Shenanigans
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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.
Rob M
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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.
Jeremy Matthews
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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.
Dennis Daniel
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Hired a toilet for a party. It was delivered clean and on time. Very easy to deal with.
Jodie Harold
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Why Brisbane South 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 South build.

FeaturePoles & HolesOthers
Package Discounts (Power + Loo)
Energex Paperwork Handling
Fortnightly Toilet Pump OutMonthly Only
Closest Depot to Southside

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 49+ Brisbane South Suburbs

We deliver directly to sites across Brisbane South and surrounding areas. Same-day dispatch is available for most suburbs listed below.

Acacia RidgeAnnerleyCoopers PlainsCoorparooEight Mile PlainsGreenslopesHolland ParkHolland Park WestMacgregorMansfieldMoorookaMount GravattMount Gravatt EastNathanRobertsonRochedaleRochedale SouthRuncornSalisburySunnybankSunnybank HillsTarragindiUpper Mount GravattWishartYerongaAlgesterArcherfieldBurbankCalamvaleDoolandellaDrewvaleDurackEllen GroveForest LakeHeathwoodInalaKarawathaKurabyLarapintaMackenziePallaraParkinsonRichlandsStrettonYeerongpillyTennysonFairfieldDutton ParkHighgate Hill

Nearby Service Areas

Building across Brisbane South's borders? We cover neighbouring regions from the same Capalaba depot.

Location FAQs

Brisbane South is one of our fastest delivery corridors from the Capalaba depot — most southside Brisbane City Council suburbs (Mount Gravatt, Sunnybank, Rochedale, Rochedale South, Carindale, MacGregor, Wishart, Macgregor, Coopers Plains, Salisbury, Acacia Ridge) sit 15–25 minutes away via the Pacific Motorway and Logan Motorway. Same-day delivery for an in-stock temporary builders power pole, portaloo or 4G solar security camera is routinely possible; next-business-day is the norm. The whole of Brisbane South is inside our standard 40 km zone with no distance surcharge. Power flow timing on a temporary pole still depends on Energex — we lodge the Electrical Work Request (EWR) the same day we install, Energex typically connects within 5–10 business days, then your retailer's meter provider attends a few days later to fit the meter.

Yes — Poles and Holes is very active in the Brisbane South new-estate market, particularly Rochedale, Rochedale South, Heathwood, Forestdale, Calamvale, Stretton, Karawatha and Parkinson. Many of these newer south-side estates are built with 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, with our team handling the slightly different connection paperwork. We also supply builder portaloos with fortnightly servicing and 4G solar security cameras (popular on unattended estate builds). Brisbane South is inside our 40 km standard zone with no distance surcharge. Call (07) 3367 2237 with the estate name and lot details for a tailored quote.

Most Brisbane South builders bundle a temporary builders power pole with a builder portaloo, and many add a 4G solar security camera for sites left unattended overnight — a common concern in newer southside estates like Rochedale, Heathwood and Parkinson where tool theft has been a recurring issue. Poles and Holes offers a package discount when you hire two or three services together, and a single delivery run from our Capalaba depot saves the call-out fee that applies when separate items ship separately. Builders Portaloo runs $210 base + $140 minimum hire (both inc GST), the temporary power pole runs $600 base + $350 minimum hire (ex GST for B2B), and security camera hire is long-term with an 84-day minimum. WHS requires a portaloo from day one of any construction site. Call (07) 3367 2237 for a southside quote.

Yes — Poles and Holes runs concurrent multi-site accounts for several volume residential builders working across Brisbane South. Set up an account once and order temporary builders power poles, builder portaloos, permanent poles and security cameras across as many sites as you need, with coordinated delivery scheduling, consolidated monthly invoicing in arrears, and the same package discount available across every site. The same Energex Form 2 EWR handling applies to every site. Brisbane South is inside our standard 40 km delivery zone with no distance surcharge anywhere, and same-day or next-business-day delivery is the norm from our Capalaba depot. We handle multi-site work for builders in Rochedale, Mount Gravatt, Sunnybank, Calamvale, Parkinson, Algester, Stretton, Heathwood and the broader southside. Call (07) 3367 2237 to discuss volume builder terms and set up an account.

Yes — Poles and Holes delivers to all new estates in Rochedale and Rochedale South regularly, and we know the developer-specific requirements. Most Rochedale estates require underground temporary power poles rather than overhead, because the estate-wide power reticulation is buried and the temporary pole connects via the green Energex pillar box at each lot. Our underground variant of the temporary builders pole is designed exactly for this scenario and ships fully kitted with compliant meter box, RCD safety switch, outlets and earthing to AS/NZS 3000. We lodge the Energex Form 2 Electrical Work Request the same day we install, so Energex connection is on the fastest track. Rochedale is well inside our standard 40 km delivery zone from Capalaba — typically 20 minutes by crane truck. Call (07) 3367 2237 with your estate name and lot number.

Same-day delivery is often available for Brisbane South suburbs when an item is in stock and a crew is free — call (07) 3367 2237 first thing in the morning for the best chance of a same-day slot. Next-business-day delivery is the norm for most Brisbane South jobs from our Capalaba depot, with most southside suburbs (Rochedale, Sunnybank, Carindale, Mount Gravatt, Calamvale, Stretton, MacGregor, Wishart, Coopers Plains, Salisbury) just 15–25 minutes away by crane truck. Brisbane South sits inside our standard 40 km delivery zone with no distance surcharge anywhere. The exception to fast turnaround is power flow on a temporary pole, which depends on Energex — we lodge the EWR the same day we install, but Energex still needs 5–10 business days to connect and your retailer needs a few more days to fit the meter.

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