From $950 + GST to get a stayed pole on site — twelve weeks' hire at $600 plus standard-zone delivery from $350. Three-phase is $1,190. Outside-zone delivery is calculated separately. Stayless poles are coming soon.
Stayed temporary power poles are the most common choice for residential construction sites across South East Queensland. The diagonal metal support stays anchored to the ground provide additional stability, making these poles suitable for exposed sites and longer hire periods. A stayed pole is the most cost-effective temporary power option and is the standard configuration used by volume builders, owner-builders, and residential construction companies throughout Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast. Our stayed poles come pre-fitted with a meter box and safety switches. Every installation includes EWR lodgement with Energex. Connection timing is confirmed at quote review rather than promised as a fixed external-provider timeframe. Whether you are building a new home, completing a knockdown rebuild, or running a renovation that requires an independent power supply, a stayed builder's pole is the proven solution. Getting one on site starts from $950 + GST: twelve weeks’ hire at $600 plus standard-zone delivery from $350. Three-phase is $1,190. Delivery outside the standard area is calculated separately. You can compare it against everything else we hire on our site power pole hire prices page.
For residential builders, getting power to site quickly and reliably is non-negotiable. Our builder's site power poles are the go-to solution for new home builds, knockdown rebuilds, and renovation projects across South East Queensland. We've been powering building sites since 1960 — we know the process inside and out.
Every builder's pole installation includes:
You choose the phase — single phase for standard residential builds or three phase for larger projects — and we handle the rest.
We work with volume builders, owner-builders, and individual contractors across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Ipswich. We confirm your installation window after reviewing your site details, keeping your build on schedule from day one.
Installed and connected across Brisbane and South East Queensland.
Every installation meets Australian electrical safety standards with full documentation for your records.
Send us your site plan or photos. We confirm pole placement, access, and connection type for your build.
We confirm the available delivery and installation window after the quote and site details are approved.
The network connection is scheduled separately by the relevant provider. Ask them for the current site-specific timeframe.
Your retailer or metering provider controls this appointment. Power starts only after all required connection and metering steps are complete.
Once permanent power is connected to the house, we collect the pole and restore the site.
We service all major regions across South East Queensland with fast turnaround times.
Our fleet covers all of South East Queensland, from the Gold Coast through Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast and west to Ipswich and the Scenic Rim. We confirm delivery and installation timing after reviewing your site, pole configuration and current availability. Delivery is available within 40km of our depot.
Have questions about builder's site power pole hire? Here are answers to the most common queries from builders, owner-builders, and project managers.
To get started
12 weeks hire + standard delivery
Add a portaloo to your power pole hire and save 10% on the combo.
View bundle optionsNot sure which setup suits your site? Our team can advise on the best configuration.
What the pole needs on site, and what we install. Every dimension below is what our crew works to on the day.
These dimensions are for the stayed configuration — three metal stays at 120°. Stayless poles (no stays, deeper footing) are coming soon; we'll publish their dimensions once they're available.
Built and tested by licensed electricians to AS/NZS 3000 before it leaves our depot.
Three stays, equally spaced at 120°, brace the pole for the hire period.
Connection and paperwork responsibilities are confirmed for your site at quote review.
Delivered and installed by our own crew — family-owned and operating since 1960.
| Support | 3 metal stays, equally spaced at 120° |
|---|---|
| Stay anchor radius | 2 m from the pole base |
| Footing depth | 1,300 mm bored hole |
| Exclusion zone (once erected) | 3 m radius — no stockpiles, scaffold or personnel |
| Truck access | 2.5 m wide clear path to the pole position |
| Max span to network pole | 25 m (overhead connection) |
| Property boundary | All 3 stays must sit inside your boundary |
| Service line | Must not cross a neighbouring property |
| Scaffold inside the exclusion zone | Needs an Energex Safety Advice — tell us early |
| Site marking | Visible stake or spray mark at the exact pole location |
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Tips and guides for your next project.
You have a private power pole because the distributor's network stops at the point of attachment, and your switchboard sits too far from it for the supply to reach directly. That pole is yours. Here is why they exist and who is responsible for the line from pole to house in QLD.
Read: Why Do I Have a Private Power Pole? A Queensland Homeowner's Guide
A plain-English AS/NZS 3012 compliance checklist for Queensland builders — RCDs, socket-outlet ratings, inspection intervals, EWR submission and site signage.
Read: AS/NZS 3012 Compliance Checklist for Builders
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Read: Temporary Power Pole vs Generator for Building SitesBuild your pole quote online. We'll confirm your site, delivery, availability, and installation details with you.