What Counts As An Emergency Rental?
A cracked holding tank on a job site. A restaurant grease trap backing up on a Friday night. A septic line failing before a weekend wedding. These are the calls that cannot wait for a normal delivery window. Kendall Porta Pros treats any situation where sanitation has stopped working, not just where it's inconvenient, as an emergency. That covers emergency septic service, grease trap pumping, and fast-turn delivery of a standard porta potty rental or an ADA accessible porta potty when a site suddenly needs more capacity than planned. Under OSHA 1926.51(c)(1), a construction crew needs one toilet for every 20 workers or fewer, and a site that grows past that ratio overnight is functionally an emergency even if nothing broke. We also send out emergency shower trailer units for disaster response or crew housing where plumbing failed. Kendall sees its share of storm-driven calls, and having a vendor who answers the phone at odd hours matters more than the paperwork. If you are not sure whether your situation qualifies, call anyway. We would rather turn away a non-emergency than leave someone without a working restroom.
How Fast Can You Deliver In Kendall?
Most emergency orders in Kendall go out same day, sometimes within a few hours depending on the unit and the address. Delivery fees for rush service run higher than a scheduled drop, typically landing in the $100 to $500 range depending on distance and timing, with weekend and after-hours calls priced at the top of that band. A roll-off delivery, if debris cleanup is part of the emergency, needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so tell our dispatcher what the driveway or lot looks like before the truck rolls. We serve Kendall directly and also reach Pinecrest 3.5 miles east, Palmetto Bay 5.6 miles southeast, and South Miami 6.2 miles northeast on the same emergency schedule. Coral Gables sits 7.9 miles east and Cutler Bay 8.6 miles south, both within normal rush range. For a full list of areas we cover, see our service areas page. If your address falls near one of those towns, say so when you call. It helps us route the closest truck instead of the nearest depot.
Emergency Pricing At A Glance
| Service | Duration | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard porta potty | Day | $150 |
| Standard porta potty | Weekend | $250 |
| ADA accessible unit | Day | $230 |
| Septic pumping | Day | $250 |
| Septic pumping | Weekend | $100 |
| Restroom trailer | Day | $800 |
| Rush delivery fee | Day | $150 |
These are typical figures pulled from measured rentals, not quotes. Actual cost depends on unit type, how far out the address is, and how fast you need the truck there. For a breakdown by rental length, see porta potty rental cost or porta potty rental per day. If the emergency turns into a longer job, ask about switching to a monthly porta potty rental rate instead of paying daily rush pricing the whole time.
Do You Handle Emergency Septic And Grease Trap Calls?
Yes. A residential septic tank is typically pumped every 3 to 5 years under normal conditions, but a tank that backs up outside that schedule needs a same-day response, not a wait-and-see. We run septic pumping service and septic tank cleaning calls on an emergency basis, and pricing for a rush pump-out generally falls in the $150 to $300 day range. A grease interceptor gets pumped once fats, oils, grease and solids reach 25 percent of the liquid depth, and once a restaurant hits that point, waiting even a day can shut down the kitchen. If you are seeing slow drains, gurgling, or standing water near the drain field, our septic tank warning signs page walks through what to check before you call. For a temporary bridge while repairs happen, we also offer holding tank rental so the property keeps functioning. Kendall's older properties and its mix of restaurant and residential septic systems mean these calls come in regularly, and we keep trucks staged to answer them.
How much does emergency delivery cost compared to a scheduled order?
Rush delivery fees run from about $100 to $500 depending on timing and distance, versus $50 to $150 for a standard scheduled delivery. Weekend and after-hours emergency calls sit at the top end. The unit itself is priced the same either way; only the delivery fee changes for speed.
Can I get an ADA unit on an emergency basis?
Yes. ADA units are available for rush delivery and are priced from about $200 to $400 a day. ADA Standards 213.2 requires that at least 5 percent of a cluster of units be accessible, so plan for that ratio even under time pressure.
What if my emergency is a septic backup on a weekend?
Weekend septic pumping in Kendall typically runs $50 to $150, lower than a weekday rush call, but availability is tighter. Call as early as possible so we can slot a truck before the weekend fills up.
Do you provide handwashing stations for emergency food service situations?
Yes. 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device at washing stations, not sanitizer alone. See handwashing station rental for setup options we can deliver alongside an emergency toilet or trailer order.
Is a restroom trailer available same day for an emergency event?
Sometimes, depending on trailer availability and site access. Daily trailer rates run from about $175 to $2,500 depending on size and finish. Check restroom trailer rental or call directly to confirm same-day stock.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.