Planning events can be stressful for many reasons; from finding the right venue to selecting a caterer your guests will love. If you are hosting a larger event, portable restrooms are likely a factor as well. Luckily, our team is here to take the guesswork out of event planning. In this blog, we cover the top five factors to consider when ordering portable restrooms.
Headcount
Knowing how many people will be in attendance is essential. Once you know how many people to expect, you can start planning and deciding how many units you need.
If your event includes an RSVP or the attendance number could vary, provide the supplier with the total number of guests invited or an estimate so you can ensure you’ll have enough bathrooms for everyone.
If it is a public event and the total number of people is difficult to determine, use past attendance numbers to help you narrow your estimate. Sometimes, adding a 10% buffer will help ensure there are enough bathrooms. For first-time events, overestimate to be on the safe side. Remember, you can never have too many portable bathrooms, but you can definitely have too few!
Date
Another critical step is deciding on a date for your event. It’s always best to pick a preferred date and a backup date when checking vendor availability. Consider any holidays or local events around the date and check with attendees to ensure there are no conflicts when setting the date.
Duration
Know how long your event will be. For extended events, portable restrooms may need to be serviced. This includes emptying waste tanks and refilling supplies like toilet paper and hand sanitizer to keep units ready for continued use. Many assume that portable restroom service is only needed for multi-day events like a weekend music festival. However, day-long events or events with fewer units may also need this maintenance. Talk with your portable restroom provider and ask them to make a recommendation for your event.
Location
Figuring out where your event will be held is vital to securing a portable restroom supplier. Some companies only serve certain states, counties, or metropolitan areas. For instance, we have different service areas for porta potties and luxury restrooms. Our restroom trailers travel further than our standard porta potties, making their service area wider.
Some portable bathroom providers will travel outside their regular service areas for an additional fee to cover transportation costs.
Amenities
Knowing which amenities are necessary for your event will help you determine which type of unit will be the best fit. Standard porta potties work well for events where a simple toilet is required. However, luxury portable restrooms are better when additional features are required. These restrooms include heat/AC, running water, interior lighting, and other benefits.
Are you looking to rent portable restrooms for an upcoming event? Look no further! Kerkstra Portable Restroom Service Inc. provides portable restroom service across Michigan and luxury portable restrooms for all the states surrounding the Great Lakes. Take a look at our mobile restroom trailers and request a quote today!