A temporary power pole feeds electricity to a job site before permanent utility service is connected, and a 200 amp temporary power pole install typically runs several hundred dollars in electrician labor alone, before permit fees or utility line charges. Medford Porta Pros coordinates delivery and setup alongside construction site services, and most builders pair a pole with light tower rental for early-phase work.
A temporary power pole, sometimes called a spider box or temp service pole, is a metal pole mounted with a meter socket, breaker panel and outlets. The utility company connects overhead or underground service to the pole, and the site draws power from there instead of waiting on permanent electrical work. Most Medford builders request one alongside temporary fence rental and a portable restroom rental so the whole perimeter is set before crews show up. A 200 amp temporary power pole is common on mid-size residential and commercial builds, enough to run saws, compressors and a construction trailer at once. Smaller jobs sometimes get by on 100 amp service, but anything running a mobile office trailer rental or multiple tools at once should plan for 200 amp from the start. We coordinate the pole order with your temporary power pole timeline so it lands before the general contractor needs it.
A temporary power pole for a construction site typically follows a simple diagram: utility line to meter socket, meter socket to breaker panel, breaker panel to weatherproof outlets, with a ground rod tying the whole assembly to earth. Ask your electrician for the exact temporary power pole diagram your utility requires, since layouts vary by provider and by amperage.
Installing a temporary power pole starts with an electrician setting the pole and panel, then the utility company makes the final connection to the grid. Medford Porta Pros does not pull permits or wire panels ourselves, but we work around your electrician's schedule to keep other site services, like temporary power pole placement and a handwashing station rental, lined up on the same delivery day. Placement matters: the pole needs clear ground access for the utility truck, similar to how a roll-off needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind a delivery truck for roll-off dumpster rental. Whoever runs your project should confirm grounding, panel rating and inspection sign-off with the electrician before the utility crew arrives, since those steps sit outside what a site services company like ours handles. Once power is live, most sites add a temporary fence cost is worth checking too, since fencing and power often get scheduled together to secure the site.
Pricing depends on amperage, electrician labor and how far the utility has to run a new line, none of which fall inside a flat rental rate. Medford Porta Pros does not sell or install the poles directly, but we do coordinate delivery timing so your fencing, restrooms and dumpsters show up the same day. For comparison, here's what nearby rental costs look like:
| item | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| standard porta potty | day | $150 |
| standard porta potty | week | $200 |
| dumpster | week | $600 |
| fence | day | $50 |
Get exact power pole numbers from a licensed electrician local to Medford. For everything else on site, from a porta potty rental cost to dumpster rental cost, we can quote directly.
Cost varies by electrician, permit fees and how far the utility has to extend a line to your site, so we cannot quote a flat number here. Temporary power pole installation cost depends heavily on how much new line the utility has to run. Ask a licensed Medford electrician for a bid, and loop in Medford Porta Pros once you know your delivery date so we can schedule fencing and restrooms the same day.
A licensed electrician installs and wires the pole; the utility company makes the final connection. Medford Porta Pros handles portable toilet rental, fencing and storage, not electrical work, but we coordinate our delivery around your electrician's install date.
Likely yes, but permit rules differ by project and were not confirmed for this page. Temporary power pole requirements, including permit and inspection steps, need confirming with the City of Medford before scheduling installation, the same way you would confirm requirements on porta potty permit requirements or dumpster permit requirements.
Most sites run temporary power from mobilization until permanent utility service is connected and inspected, which can be several months on a larger build. Pair it with construction dumpster rental and standard porta potty rental for the same duration.
A 200 amp pole covers most single-trailer setups running tools, lighting and HVAC together. Smaller jobs with one trailer and light tool use sometimes get by on 100 amp; ask your electrician to size it against your actual load, and check how many porta potties do i need while you're planning site layout.
Yes. Medford Porta Pros delivers temporary power pole across Medford and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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