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Bathroom remodel with one bath in the house: where do you put the driveway porta potty?

Jake W.asked 0 viewsHome Renovations & Long-termBathroom remodelDrivewayHomeMonthly rentalServicingStandard unit

We're tearing out our only bathroom for a full remodel and the contractor says we'll be without a working toilet for about six weeks. Looking at putting a standard unit on the driveway so the crew and my family can use it.

A few practical questions. How far off the street does the unit usually need to sit so the vacuum truck can still reach it for weekly service? Is the apron in front of the garage fine if it's mostly level, or do people put it along the side yard instead? Also wondering whether neighbors tend to complain about a unit that sits that long, and if there's anything we should ask for in the rental agreement beyond weekly pumping and paper restock.

First time renting for a home job, so tips from anyone who has done a bathroom remodel with a driveway unit would help.

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Sam O.Portland, OR

Place the standard unit on your driveway where the service truck can park within 25 feet of it. The vacuum truck hose reaches that far, so you can set it near your garage apron or along the side yard as long as the ground is level and the path is clear every service day.

Your driveway apron is a common spot if it's flat. Just make sure the unit is staked down and not blocking your garage door. For a six-week rental, most neighbors won't mind, but a quick heads-up is polite.

Beyond weekly pumping and paper, ask the rental company for a formaldehyde-free deodorizer and confirm the service frequency. If your family and crew use it heavily, you might need service twice a week. Check the contract for details on missed service charges if the truck can't access the unit.

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