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Roofing crew starts Monday and asked to use our downstairs bathroom. Should I just rent a porta potty instead?

Lisa G.asked 0 viewsHome Renovations & Long-termHome remodelPlacementStandard unitRoofingWho pays

We're getting the whole roof torn off and redone, plus new gutters, and the crew lead said it'll be about five or six working days depending on weather. He asked if his guys could use the half bath off our mudroom. There are maybe six of them. I'm not thrilled about six guys in work boots walking through the house all day with grit on them, and I work from home so the door would be opening constantly.

Is it normal for the homeowner to rent the porta potty for a roofing job, or is that usually on the roofer? He didn't mention it at all. Also, if we do get one, where does it go so it's not in the way of the dumpster and the shingle chute? Our driveway is the only flat spot and it's not very long.

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Ray M.Dallas, TX

The roofing contractor is responsible for providing portable toilets for their crew, not the homeowner. The OSHA construction sanitation standard (29 CFR 1926.51) requires the employer to supply one toilet for 20 or fewer workers, which covers your six-person crew. You should not have to rent a unit yourself.

Tell the crew lead you need a portable toilet on site. A standard unit is typical for construction crews. It needs to be placed on level ground with truck access for weekly service. Since your driveway is the only flat spot, work with the roofer to position it away from the dumpster and shingle chute, ensuring the vacuum truck can reach it without obstruction. This keeps the crew out of your house and maintains your work-from-home peace.

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