We bridge the gap between the street mains and your trades. Fast, compliant, and reliable temporary builder's supply (TBS) installation.
Typical standard-zone estimate
From $950+ GST
12-week hire: $600
Standard delivery: $350
Prices exclude GST. Delivery is calculated separately from the site address and may vary outside our 40km standard zone. We confirm the final price after reviewing your site details.
Trusted by QLD's Leading Builders
From volume home builders to local council projects, our temporary power poles are a fixture on job sites across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, and the Sunshine Coast.
Since 1960, Poles and Holes has been the trusted name in temporary power pole installation across South East Queensland. Every pole we install is fully compliant with AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules and Energex requirements, with Electrical Work Requests lodged promptly after each job.
Delivery and installation timing is confirmed after we review the address, site access, product availability and required connection type.
Available poles are installed to applicable electrical and network requirements. We lodge the EWR with Energex; remaining connection responsibilities are confirmed for each site.
All poles upgraded to 63 amp supply as standard, meeting modern site demands. Single-phase and three-phase options available.
Hire and delivery are shown as separate line items, with delivery calculated for your site address.
Every pole comes fully fitted with the following equipment, ready for connection.
We currently supply stayed temporary power poles across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and South East Queensland. Stayless poles for tight sites are coming soon; you can review the planned option and register your interest now. Our builder's site power poles with stays are the traditional, most cost-effective choice for open residential blocks.
Have space around the pole site? Choose a stayed pole — it's the most common and cost-effective option for standard residential builds. Working on a tight or narrow block? Our stayless pole option is coming soon — review the planned option and register your interest. Not sure? Get in touch and we'll recommend the best option for your site.
Select your hardware requirements below. Most residential sites require a stayed overhead connection.
Mount a solar-powered 4G security camera to the top of your temporary power pole. Elevated coverage of the whole block, motion alerts to your phone, and no site Wi-Fi required — the simplest way to deter theft while you're off site.
A temporary builder's supply (TBS) acts as the bridge between the street mains and your tradespeople. It's essential while your property is being built.
We review the address, access, pole configuration and requested project date, then confirm pricing and the next steps.
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.
Meter is installed — your builder can now plug in and start work.
A single-phase site pole starts at $600 for the 12-week minimum hire and three-phase starts at $840. Standard-zone delivery starts at $350 and is shown as a separate line item. Prices exclude GST; delivery outside the standard zone is calculated from the site address. See the full temporary power pole hire price list for every product.
We need a 2.5m wide path to the installation point for our crane truck.
Place a visible stake or spray mark where you want the pole installed.
2m clearance around the pole site, free of rubbish and vegetation.
Mark the location to avoid underground services (gas, water, phone lines).
A 1,300mm deep hole will be dug for the pole footing.
3 support stays installed with a 2m radius from the pole base (stayless options coming soon).
3m exclusion zone around the pole is required once erected.
Service cables must not cross neighbouring properties.
Once permanent power is connected, close your temporary account with your retailer and call us for pole pickup.
Need to completely remove the connection?
If the wires on the temporary pole are not being transferred to a permanent supply, the account holder must request a “Supply Abolishment” through their electricity retailer. Once the wires and meter have been removed from the temporary pole, contact Poles and Holes and we will arrange off-hire and pickup.
⚠ Important: Premises must be vacant on removal day. Do not begin demolition until Energex confirms in writing that the removal of the service line is complete.
Once your build is complete, you may need a permanent private power pole installed or an existing one replaced. We also offer permanent power pole installation with Energex approved galvanised steel power poles engineered for 50+ year lifespans.
We service all of South East Queensland from our Capalaba depot.
Standard-zone delivery starts from $350 excluding GST within 40km of our Capalaba depot, covering much of Brisbane, Logan, Redlands, Ipswich and Moreton Bay.
Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are also covered. Enter the site address to calculate delivery outside the standard zone, with any distance surcharge shown separately.
We confirm the available delivery and installation window after reviewing your request. Network and retailer connection timing is controlled separately by those providers.
Whether you are building a new home from scratch, demolishing and rebuilding on an existing lot, or running a large commercial project, a temporary power pole keeps your trades working from day one. Our stayed, underground, and three-phase options cover every site configuration.
Power your trades from day one with compliant, fast-install temporary supply.
Avoid costly Supply Abolishment fees — save $700–$2,000 with a temp pole.
Keep the lights on during major renos when permanent supply needs disconnecting.
Three-phase supply for larger builds. Scalable power for multi-unit developments.
What builders and homeowners say about our service. We have been installing temporary power poles across South East Queensland since 1960, and our repeat customers are the best proof that we deliver on our promises.
“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.”
Common questions about getting power to your site.
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 SitesEverything you need for a fully equipped construction site.
Configure your temporary power pole and delivery online. We'll review the site details, confirm availability and send the final quote for your approval.
Traditional QLD design with support stays. Our most popular option.
Your selected setup carries into the quote builder. No payment is required now; we'll confirm the site and delivery details.