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Can a porta potty sit on a slightly sloped driveway for a bathroom remodel?

Jake W.asked 0 viewsHome Renovations & Long-termPlacementLevel groundStakingHome renovationLong term rentalStandard unit

We're gutting our only bathroom for about six to eight weeks. The house has one toilet, so we need a standard unit out front. The driveway is the only hard spot a delivery truck can reach without chewing up the wet yard. Problem is it has a mild grade. Not steep, but you feel it when you park.

Will the unit tip or creep downhill over a couple months? Do they need to stake it or put boards under the skids for level ground? Also wondering if weekly service gets messier when the holding tank sits a little uneven.

Anyone done a long-term home rental on an incline driveway and had it go fine, or should I find another hard pad before I book?

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Luis A.Bozeman, MT

Yes, a standard unit can sit on a slightly sloped driveway for a bathroom remodel. The unit will not tip or creep downhill if you take precautions. Place wooden shims or boards under the low side of the skids to level it. Staking is not usually needed for a mild grade, but if the slope is more than a few degrees, ask the rental company to include staking and tie-downs in the delivery.

The holding tank sitting uneven does not make servicing messier. The vacuum truck hose reaches the tank inlet from any angle. Weekly service is the norm for a household, and the driver will handle the slope. I have placed units on sloped ground for seasonal crews. Just ensure the unit is level on delivery day to prevent door swing issues and user discomfort. If the driveway is your only hard access, use it. The rental company will confirm truck access during booking.

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