How Much Does Light Tower Rental Cost?
Pricing depends on whether you need a diesel light tower rental or a solar light tower rental, plus how long the job runs. A short driveway job or emergency callout costs less per day than a multi-week construction schedule, but longer terms bring the daily rate down. Delivery is a separate line item, and it scales with distance, so a site near Fort Carson, 19.0 miles south, costs more to reach than one inside city limits. Pair a light tower with temporary power pole service if the site also needs a metered feed, and add temporary fence rental if the lit area needs to stay secured overnight. Most Colorado Springs contractors bundle lighting with construction site services rather than order it alone, since delivery trucks are already on site for roll-off dumpster rental and portable restroom rental anyway.
| item | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| light tower | 30-75 | - | - |
| delivery fee | 100-500 | 50-150 | 120-420 |
Rates above reflect fence-category pricing since dedicated light tower data is limited; ask Colorado Springs Porta Pros for a firm number on your dates.
Do I Need a Diesel or Solar Light Tower?
Diesel towers run longer between refuels and handle bigger job sites, which is why most construction light tower rental orders in Colorado Springs default to diesel. Solar towers work better where noise and fumes matter, like near occupied buildings or overnight residential work tied to home renovation porta potty jobs. A portable light tower rental generator setup also needs GFCI protection under OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii), same as any temporary power on a construction site. If your job already runs a light tower rental alongside night shifts, check OSHA 1926.56(a) for minimum illumination intensities by area type, since that standard is what most inspectors reference when they ask if your site is lit enough. Crews using paints or coatings under artificial light still need washing facilities per OSHA 1926.51(f)(1). General jobsite toilet counts fall under OSHA 1926.51(c)(1), unrelated to lighting but usually ordered together.
Where Do You Deliver Light Towers Near Me?
Colorado Springs Porta Pros delivers light tower rental near me searches across the metro, from Manitou Springs, 10.2 miles west, to Monument, 17.1 miles north. Roll-off deliveries need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, and light towers move on similar trailers, so the same driveway or lot access rules apply. Sites near Security-Widefield, 9.8 miles south, or Fountain, 18.2 miles south, typically see the delivery fee climb with distance. Pair lighting with handwashing station rental and portable toilet rental for night crews, and if the project needs fencing around the lit zone, see temporary fence cost for that separate rate. Check our service areas page for full coverage.
How much does a portable light tower rental cost per day in Colorado Springs?
Daily rates run 30 to 75 dollars depending on fuel type and tower size. Delivery adds 100 to 500 dollars depending on distance and job scope. Ask about weekly and monthly terms since longer rentals typically lower the effective daily cost.
What is the difference between diesel and solar light towers?
Diesel towers burn fuel and run longer per tank, suited to big construction site services jobs. Solar towers run quieter, without fumes, better for residential-adjacent or event restroom rental type overnight setups.
Can I rent a light tower for just a weekend event?
Yes. Weekend rentals work well for festival restroom rental sites, concert restroom rental grounds, or a wedding restroom rental that runs into the evening. Ask for a weekend rate when you request a quote.
Do light towers need a permit in Colorado Springs?
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city; we have not verified a specific permit rule for light towers. Check with the city before placing one on a street or sidewalk. See porta potty permit requirements for the related sanitation permit process.
How many light towers does my job site need?
It depends on square footage and the illumination levels required under OSHA 1926.56(a). Contact Colorado Springs Porta Pros with your site layout for a placement recommendation, similar to how we size units using how many porta potties do I need.
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