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Septic Backup or Sewer Repair: Getting a Temporary Toilet Fast
When the septic backs up or the sewer line is dug up, the house bathroom is out of use until the repair is done. A porta potty on the driveway the same day keeps the household going.
How fast can I get a porta potty when my septic fails?
A porta potty can be on your driveway the same day anywhere in St. Lawrence County when you call by 12 PM, Monday through Saturday. Calls after noon get the first run the next morning. Have your address, the spot and a phone number ready.
How long will I need it?
Most septic pump-and-repair jobs take one to five days. A leach-field or tank replacement can take two to four weeks. A monthly rental with weekly service covers both, and billing stops on the day you ask for pickup.
Where should it go so it does not get in the repair crew’s way?
Place the unit on the driveway, away from the septic tank, the leach field and the excavator’s path. Ask your septic contractor where they will dig before delivery. Keep it within 25 feet of where our truck can park.
What does a temporary toilet cost during a septic repair?
A temporary toilet during a septic repair costs from $175 for a 28-day cycle with weekly service, plus delivery from $75 within 25 miles of Potsdam and 8% sales tax. Same-day delivery adds a rush fee from $85. If the repair finishes early, call for pickup and billing stops on that date.
Should I add a hand-wash station?
Add a hand-wash station if the kitchen sink is also out of use, or if young children will use the unit. If the kitchen still works, a standard unit with sanitizer is enough.