Can the porta potty sit on my driveway while the yard is dug up?

A driveway is a good spot during a septic dig because concrete and gravel are firm and level. Keep the unit inside your property line and out of the excavator's path.

What does a temporary toilet cost during a septic repair?

A standard unit on the 28-day plan runs about $185–$275 for the first cycle with weekly service and delivery, and about $150–$210 for later cycles. The itemized quote is final and depends on ZIP, dates, unit and quantity.

Will the service truck damage my drain field?

A heavy truck can crush septic lines, so tell dispatch where the tank and drain field are. The truck should park on the driveway or road side, within about 15 feet of the unit.

Can I get a toilet the same day on a Saturday?

Same-day delivery runs on weekdays only, when you call before noon. The office is open Saturday 8 AM to noon to book, and the unit goes out on the next weekday route.

Is a restroom trailer an option for a long repair?

A restroom trailer works for a long repair if you have a level spot to back it in, a dedicated 110-volt, 20-amp outlet and a garden hose. Trailers need 3–6 weeks of notice, so a porta potty is the fast fix.

Home emergencies · Septic and sewer

Septic or Plumbing Failure? How to Get a Temporary Toilet Fast

By Sean, owner of Sean Rental Works · Published 2026-09-01 · Reviewed 2026-10-11

When a septic tank or main sewer line fails, Sean Rental Works can usually set a porta potty at your home the same weekday if you call before noon and a truck is open. Place the unit on firm ground near the door you use most, away from the drain field. Home rentals run on a 28-day cycle with weekly service until you call for pickup.

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How fast can I get a porta potty when my septic fails?

A porta potty can reach most Murfreesboro and nearby Rutherford County homes the same weekday when you call before 12:00 PM and a truck is open. Farther towns are usually next day. A rush fee may apply, and dispatch tells you the amount on the call before you book the porta potty.

Call before noonGive the address and the spot you want.
Hear the rush fee, if anyStated before you book.
Mark the spotA cone, flag or chalk X works.
Watch for the driver's callAbout 30–60 minutes ahead.

You don't need to be home. More on same-day porta potty rental.

Where should a temporary toilet go at my house?

Put a temporary toilet on firm, level ground near the door your family uses most, within about 15 feet of where the service truck can park. Keep the porta potty and the truck off the septic tank, the drain field and any area the septic crew will dig. A driveway edge often works well.

Near a porch light for night trips
Out of the excavator's path
A 4-foot path from the drive
Inside your lot line, off the street

How long will the septic repair take?

Septic repair time depends on the permit and the crew. Tennessee requires a septic system permit for the construction, modification or repair of a septic system, and a TDEC environmental scientist evaluates the site. Plan at least one 28-day porta potty rental cycle for the full repair, not just the dig day.

Read the TDEC septic system FAQ for the permit steps. Your septic contractor can give you a better time estimate.

City sewer line breaks are often faster, but the yard may still be torn up for days.

Planning a rental?

Call with your address and dates. Dispatch quotes on the first call.

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How long does a home toilet rental last?

A home toilet rental for a septic or plumbing repair runs on a 28-day cycle, not a calendar month, with weekly service included. Billing renews every 28 days until you call for pickup, so call as soon as the plumber or septic crew finishes. Pickup of a home toilet is not automatic.

This is the same plan builders use. See residential porta potty rental for home projects.

Standard or deluxe for a family?

A deluxe flushing unit is the better fit for most families, because it adds a foot-pump flush, a built-in sink, a mirror and paper towels, and it needs no hookups. A standard porta potty works well for a short repair or a household of 2 adults. Kids and older family members usually find the deluxe easier.

Inside a flushing restroom unit with a sink — Flushing unit with a built-in sink and mirror

Compare the deluxe flushing porta potty with a standard unit.

Do I need a hand wash station too?

A standard porta potty has hand sanitizer, not running water. If your home water is shut off or the kitchen sink drains to the failed system, add a hand washing station with 2 foot-pump basins, soap, paper towels and a fresh-water tank. A deluxe flushing unit has its own small sink.

See hand washing station rental. The station needs no hookups.

What should I have ready when I call?

Have 4 things ready: the street address or ZIP, the spot you want, how many people live in the house and how long the repair should take. Sean Rental Works uses those details to build an itemized quote with the unit, rental length, delivery, pickup, servicing and tax. Pay by debit or credit card, Amex included.

Address and ZIPPrice depends on distance.
Household sizeHelps plan service visits.
Repair estimateFrom your plumber or septic crew.
Gate and petsUnlock gates and keep dogs inside on delivery day.

Typical ranges are on our porta potty rental cost page.

How often is a home unit serviced?

A home porta potty gets weekly service: pump out, clean, restock toilet paper and refill hand sanitizer. A standard unit holds about 200 uses between services, so a family of 5 using it all day can come close to that in a week. Add an extra service visit if the tank fills early.

Free lockable hasp on request if the unit sits near the road.

Written by Sean, owner of Sean Rental Works
Sean runs dispatch, routing and service from the Murfreesboro yard at 2325 Southpark Dr. Reviewed for accuracy on October 11, 2026. Questions? Call (615) 237-2507.