High-Rise Restrooms & Handwashing for Construction Sites
On a high-rise build, asking your crew to ride down 20 floors every time they need a restroom isn’t a hygiene problem — it’s a productivity problem. Our high-rise restroom and handwashing units are engineered to go where the work is: lifted by crane, rolled into a construction hoist, or staged on any floor where your crews are working. Engineered for safe vertical placement. Built for the realities of an active build.
When You Need High-Rise Units
Standard porta-potties aren’t built for vertical transport. Their footprint is wrong for elevators, they lack proper lift points for crane attachment, and the labor cost of moving them between floors usually exceeds the cost of renting the right unit in the first place. High-rise units make sense whenever:
Your project is a multi-story commercial, residential, or mixed-use build
Crews are working multiple floors above grade and ground-level restrooms add real time to every break
The site uses a tower crane or construction hoist that can move units vertically
Stairwells aren’t yet finished or aren’t practical for restroom access
You’re working on a bridge, overpass, roof, ship, barge, or other elevated or hard-to-reach jobsite
Underground or below-grade work where standard delivery isn’t possible
Three Unit Types, One Problem Solved
Different projects need different solutions. We rent three unit configurations for high-rise work, each designed for a specific scenario.
Crane-Lift Sling Units ("Flyable" Units)
Sometimes called “flyable” units in the field, these porta-potties come with a steel sling lift assembly permanently attached to the top of the unit. The sling connects to your tower crane or mobile crane the same way any other piece of construction equipment would, and the unit is lifted safely to any floor — or lowered below grade for tunnel, basement, and underground work.
What makes a crane-lift unit different from a standard porta-potty:
Permanently attached steel sling lift assembly engineered for vertical transport
Reinforced top and frame designed to handle crane lift loads
Lift points positioned to keep the unit level during transport
Standard interior — non-flushing toilet, urinal, toilet paper, hand sanitizer
Full-size footprint with privacy and room for crews wearing tools and PPE
Insider Units (Elevator-Fit)
Once your construction hoist or material elevator is up and running, you have a faster, simpler option than crane-lifting every time you need to relocate a restroom. Insider units are compact, wheeled porta-potties built specifically to fit inside a construction hoist. Roll the unit in, send it up, roll it out, lock the casters, done.
What makes an insider unit different:
Slimmer footprint engineered to fit standard construction hoist cabs
Four heavy-duty lockable casters for easy in/out and stable placement
Reduced height in some configurations for hoist clearance
Built for the rough handling of an active jobsite
Easy for your crew to relocate as work progresses up the building
Sling + Handwashing Combo Units
The biggest time-killer on high-rise work isn’t the restroom break itself — it’s everything that comes with it. Sending a crew member down to handwash defeats the whole point of having a restroom on the working floor. Our sling + handwashing combo units solve both problems in a single rental: a crane-lift-ready unit with an integrated handwashing sink so workers can clean up on the same floor they’re working on.
What’s included:
Steel sling lift assembly for crane transport
Standard toilet and urinal
Integrated handwashing sink with fresh water reservoir
Soap and paper towel dispensers, refilled at every service
Self-contained water — no plumbing hookup required
Same vertical transport flexibility as our standard sling units
Which Unit Is Right for Your Project?
Many high-rise projects use a combination — for example, crane-lift sling units during the early structural phase before the construction hoist is operational, then insider units once the hoist is up and running. We can stage your inventory across the phases of your build so the right unit is on the right floor at the right time.
High-Rise Restrooms Are a Productivity Decision
Here’s the math nobody runs until they have to. A crew working on the 18th floor of a build under construction. Twenty workers. Each one takes a 10-minute round trip down to the ground-level porta-potty whenever they need a restroom. Two trips per worker per day, conservatively. That’s 400 minutes of lost time per day — nearly seven hours — and that’s before you account for the elevator queue, the conversation in line, and the broken focus when they come back.
A high-rise unit on the working floor cuts that round trip to under a minute. On a build that runs for 12 to 24 months, that math compounds into real money — and a happier crew that doesn’t dread bathroom breaks.
OSHA, Compliance, and Crew Safety
High-rise units count toward OSHA 1926.51 toilet requirements the same way standard porta-potties do — and on a build with limited ground-level access, they may be the only practical way to hit those minimums on every working floor. A few compliance considerations to keep in mind:
Crane-lift operations should follow your site’s standard rigging and lift procedures — our sling assemblies are engineered for the load, but the lift itself is the crane operator’s call
OSHA requires handwashing facilities for many trades and tasks; our combo units satisfy this requirement on the working floor without a separate handwashing station
Service records are documented and available for compliance audits and safety reviews
ADA-accessible options are available for public-sector projects requiring accessibility on all floors
Service and Rental Terms
High-rise rentals run on the same long-term billing model as our other jobsite units — 28-day cycles, with service frequency scaled to your crew size and usage. Service includes pumping, cleaning, sanitizing, restocking supplies, and refilling fresh water in combo units. When it’s time to service a high-floor unit, we coordinate with your site team on whether to lower the unit for ground-level service or service it in place, depending on access and your project’s preference.
At pickup, we coordinate with your crane operator or hoist crew the same way we did at delivery.
Where We Deliver
We deliver high-rise units across NW Oregon and SW Washington, with strongest coverage on commercial construction in downtown Portland, the Pearl District, South Waterfront, the Central Eastside, and the Vancouver waterfront. From our operational hubs in Portland, Sherwood, Hillsboro, and Molalla, we can reach most active high-rise sites in the metro within typical delivery windows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a crane-lift porta-potty?
A crane-lift porta-potty (also called a sling unit or “flyable” unit) is a portable restroom with a steel sling lift assembly permanently attached to the top, allowing it to be safely lifted by a tower crane or mobile crane to any floor of a high-rise construction project — or lowered below grade for tunnel and underground work. It’s engineered specifically for vertical transport on construction sites.
What's the difference between a sling unit and an insider unit?
A sling unit is built for crane transport — it has a steel sling on top and is lifted vertically by the tower crane. An insider unit is built to fit inside a construction hoist or material elevator — it’s slimmer, wheeled, and rolled in and out of the hoist car. Many high-rise projects use both: sling units early in the build before the hoist is operational, and insider units once the hoist is running.
Do you offer high-rise units with built-in handwashing?
Yes. Our sling + handwashing combo units include both a toilet and an integrated handwashing sink in one unit. This is especially valuable on high-rise builds where sending workers down to the ground-level handwashing station defeats the purpose of having a restroom on the working floor.
How high can a crane-lift porta-potty be raised?
The maximum height depends on your crane’s capacity, reach, and rated load at that radius — not the porta-potty itself. Sling assemblies are engineered for the load of the unit, but the practical lift height is the crane operator’s call. We’d recommend confirming the lift plan with your crane operator before scheduling delivery.
How do you service a porta-potty on the 20th floor?
Depending on site preference and access, we either lower the unit by crane to ground level for service and then return it to its floor, or service the unit in place if conditions allow. We coordinate timing with your site team so service doesn’t conflict with active crane operations.
Can a standard porta-potty be lifted by crane?
It shouldn’t be. Standard porta-potties are not engineered with reinforced lift points or sling assemblies, and lifting them with a crane risks damage to the unit, spills, and serious safety hazards. If you need a portable restroom on an elevated floor, rent a unit that’s built for the lift.
Do high-rise units count toward OSHA toilet requirements?
Yes. They count toward OSHA 1926.51 toilet ratios the same way standard porta-potties do. On builds with limited ground-level access, high-rise units may be the most practical way to hit those minimums on every working floor.
How many high-rise units does my project need?
The OSHA baseline is roughly one toilet per 20 workers, but high-rise builds typically benefit from more frequent placement — one unit per working floor with active crews is a common standard, especially on builds 10+ stories tall. Call us with your floor plan and crew distribution and we’ll recommend a setup.
How long does a high-rise rental usually run?
Most high-rise projects rent for months or years — well beyond the standard 28-day billing cycle. We have units on active commercial high-rise builds with rentals stretching into multi-year contracts. Service frequency and unit configuration may shift as the project progresses, and we adjust the schedule with you.
How It Works
Step 1: Contact Us
Reach out and let’s talk about your project needs. We promise not to talk crap.
Step 2: Choose Your Units
Pick the porta-potties that suit your site. From basic to deluxe, we’ve got the loo for you.
Step 3: Schedule Delivery
We’ll drop the units at your site, and we won’t leave you in the lurch.
Step 4: Enjoy Hassle-Free Service
We handle all the maintenance, so you can focus on the big jobs, not the dirty ones.
Step 5: Easy Pickup
When you’re done, we’ll swoop in and take them away. No mess, no fuss.Tell us about your event or job site and we’ll send a fast, accurate quote with the right options for your needs.