Phase-based unit set
A set of units that changes with the phases, with extra units added for the fit-out and fewer for the structure.
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Long-Term Job Site Rental in Washington, DC
Portable toilets kept on a multi-season build across the District, with the placement, the servicing and the removal planned for the whole job.
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Long-Term Rental
Long-Term Job Site Rental: what it covers
Quick answer
A long-term job site rental keeps portable toilets on a building site for a season or longer, with the placement checked as the work moves and the servicing set for the crew through the year. In Washington, long jobs are common on infill lots in the south-west and the north-west and on mixed-use builds near the waterfront. A local provider sets, services and removes the units under an agreed plan for the whole job.
Some District projects run for many months. An infill build on a rowhouse lot, a mixed-use project near the south-west waterfront and a renovation on a large office or institutional site can keep a crew on the ground through several seasons. A portable toilet kept on such a job has to be placed for the whole run of the work, not only for the first week, and the placement has to be reviewed as the site changes around it.
The south-west waterfront and the Wharf area have seen newer apartment and office construction, and the north-west neighbourhoods around American University and Tenleytown have a lot of campus and apartment work. Both kinds of job bring a crew that changes size as the structure goes up, and the units have to follow the crew. A unit that suits the first phase may be too small or in the wrong place for the fit-out phase.
The rental is written as a plan for the whole job. The count, the placement, the servicing interval, the review dates and the removal are set out together, and the plan is updated when the site or the crew changes.
- Service area
- Washington & District of Columbia
- Availability
- Call to reach a local provider
- Phone
- (888) 351-0294
Warning signs
Signs you need long-term job site rental
Review the unit's place at each phase change, and keep the route clear of the crane, the scaffold and the materials. Check the pad and the door after each season's rain, and keep the walkway for the crew clear.
- A waterfront build that enters its third season with the first unit still in the first spot
- An infill job where the crew doubles for the fit-out and the unit is serviced on the old schedule
- A campus-edge apartment project with a unit left in place after the cladding crew has gone
- A mixed-use build where a crane lift moves the path to the unit and no one re-plans the route
- A long job where the servicing visits are missed for a month because no site contact was named
Our process
How our long-term job site rental visit works
Set the phases
Write down the phases of the job, the crew size for each, and the expected length. The count and the placement are set for each phase, not only for the first.
Place for the whole job
Choose a spot that stays usable through the phases, clear of the crane, the materials and the delivery route, and check it with the site lead.
Set the servicing for the year
Set the servicing interval for each phase and for the seasons, with a site contact who reports a full or damaged unit.
Review at each phase
Review the count and the placement at each phase change, and move the unit or add a unit when the crew grows or the work moves.
Remove when the work ends
Collect the units once the last phase is finished, with the removal date confirmed with the site lead and the final servicing done first.
How is a long job different from a short one?
A long job has a crew that changes size through its phases, a site that changes around the unit, and seasons that change the ground and the use. The plan is reviewed at each change.
A short job has one plan that holds from the first day to the last. A long job needs a plan that is reviewed. The crew of the structure phase is often bigger than the crew of the fit-out, or the reverse, and the count follows the crew. The site also changes: a crane is brought in, a scaffold goes up, a delivery route is closed, and a unit that was clear on day one can be in the way by month six.
The review is written into the plan with dates, so that the change is not missed. A unit that is left in place out of habit for a year is not a plan.
Where does a long-term unit stand?
On a spot that stays usable through the phases, clear of the crane, the materials, the scaffold and the delivery route, and on private ground with the owner's consent or on the public space permit where it stands at the curb.
The best spot for a long job is the one that stays free for the whole run, which is often a corner of the lot or a side street that the site does not need. The spot is agreed with the site lead and recorded in the plan. If the site has to move the unit later, the change is agreed in writing and the permit is updated where the unit is on public space.
A unit at the curb for a long job needs the District's public space permit for the full term, and the permit's dates must match the job's dates.
How is the servicing set for a year-long job?
The interval is set for each phase, and the seasons add visits in the hot months and after the wet spells. A named site contact reports any full or damaged unit.
A long-term crew uses the unit every working day, and the visits are set to match. In the busy phases the visit may be every few days, and in quieter phases once a week. The District has hot summers and wet springs, and the servicing plan follows the season, with a visit added when the weather changes the use or the ground.
A named site contact is essential on a long job. Missed visits on a long rental are usually a communication problem, and the provider uses the contact to confirm each visit.
What happens to the unit when the crew grows?
An extra unit is added, placed to cut the walk for the larger crew, and the plan is updated to show both units and their servicing.
When a crew doubles for the fit-out, one unit can no longer serve it, and a second unit is needed close to the new work area. The added unit is placed on the plan and the permit is updated if it stands on public space. The servicing is set for both units, and the quote shows the change.
When the crew shrinks, a unit can be removed earlier than the job's end, so long as the crew is not left without a toilet.
How does the rental fit with the job's permits?
A long job's unit on the public space needs the DDOT public space permit for the full term, and a unit on private ground needs the owner's consent, with the placement shown on the site plan.
The public space permit is filed through the District's online system and shows the unit's place and dimensions. A long-term permit must match the job's dates, and an extension of the job needs the permit extended too. A unit on private ground is covered by the owner's written consent, which should be renewed when the owner changes.
The building permit for the job is separate from the restroom placement, and the inspector may ask to see the unit's place on the site plan.
What happens when the job ends?
The units are removed after the final servicing visit, with the removal date agreed with the site lead and the spot left as the permit and the owner require.
A long job ends in a rush of activity, and the units are sometimes left in place for a week after the crew has gone. The removal is booked in advance, the final servicing is done first, and the spot is checked for ground damage before the truck leaves.
The final invoice is the one in the quote, and any extra visits or moves are listed in it.
Options
Types and options for long-term job site rental
Fixed site unit
A single unit held in one spot for the length of the job, with its path and pad checked after each season's rain.
Moved unit set
Units moved two or three times as the site changes, with each move shown on the updated site plan.
District of Columbia
Why long-term job site rental is different in Washington, DC, and nearby Virginia and Maryland counties
The south-west waterfront and the Wharf area have newer apartment and office construction, with crews that change size quickly.
The north-west neighbourhoods around American University and Tenleytown have campus and apartment work that runs for several seasons.
Infill lots in Shaw and Capitol Hill can be a year or more in build, and the unit's place is reviewed when the frontage changes.
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Where we work
Long-Term Job Site Rental across District of Columbia
- Long-Term Rental in Downtown and Federal Triangle
- Long-Term Rental in Dupont Circle
- Long-Term Rental in Adams Morgan and Kalorama
- Long-Term Rental in Georgetown
- Long-Term Rental in Foggy Bottom and the West End
- Long-Term Rental in Capitol Hill and Near Southeast
- Long-Term Rental in Shaw, Logan Circle and Mount Vernon Square
- Long-Term Rental in Columbia Heights
- Long-Term Rental in Petworth
- Long-Term Rental in Cleveland Park and Woodley Park
- Long-Term Rental in Tenleytown and AU Park
- Long-Term Rental in Chevy Chase, D.C.
- Long-Term Rental in Brookland and Ivy City
- Long-Term Rental in Southwest D.C.
- Long-Term Rental in Anacostia
- Long-Term Rental in Congress Heights
- Long-Term Rental in Arlington County
- Long-Term Rental in Alexandria
- Long-Term Rental in Bethesda
- Long-Term Rental in Chevy Chase, Maryland
- Long-Term Rental in Silver Spring
- Long-Term Rental in Takoma Park
- Long-Term Rental in Hyattsville
- Long-Term Rental in College Park
- Long-Term Rental in Riverdale Park
- Long-Term Rental in Greenbelt
- Long-Term Rental in Upper Marlboro
- Long-Term Rental in Bowie
- Long-Term Rental in Brentwood, Maryland
- Long-Term Rental in Lanham
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Related
Related services
Construction Site Portable Toilets
Portable toilets for District construction crews on infill lots, rowhouse renovations and mixed-use builds, planned around frontage, alleys and the crew.
Rowhouse and Alley Placement
Portable toilet placement for rowhouse frontage, rear alleys and narrow side gaps, planned on the lot before the truck is booked.
Servicing and Cleaning
Servicing and cleaning for portable toilets across the District, with the visit interval set for the crowd, the crew, the hot summers and the wet springs.
Delivery, Placement and Pickup
Delivery, placement and pickup for portable toilets across the District and the nearby towns, with the truck route planned around streets, bridges and the placement.
Guides
Read before you book
Where do construction toilets go on a District rowhouse lot?
On a District rowhouse lot a construction toilet usually goes in a side gap, a rear yard or an alley space on the owner's consent, or at the curb under the DDOT public space permit for that frontage.
How do the District's summers and springs change servicing?
The District has hot, humid summers and wet springs, and both change how a portable toilet is serviced.
FAQ
Long-Term Job Site Rental FAQs
How long can a portable toilet stay on a District job?
For the length of the work, within the term of the permit for any public space it stands on. The quote states the rental term, and an extension is agreed in writing.
Does a long-term job need more servicing?
Often yes. The servicing interval is set for each phase and for the season, with a named site contact to report a problem.
What if the crew grows during the job?
An extra unit is added and placed to cut the walk for the larger crew, and the plan and any public space permit are updated.
Can the unit be moved during the job?
Yes, with the site lead's agreement, and the permit is updated if the unit stands on public space.
When is the unit removed?
After the final servicing visit, on a date agreed with the site lead, with the spot left as the permit and the owner require.