What Is Temporary Fence Rental?
It's a chain link barrier system you rent instead of build. Panels stand freely on rubber feet, no digging, no concrete. Crews clip them together into a straight run or a full perimeter loop, then pull them back out when the job wraps. Burbank Porta Pros sets up chain link temporary fence panels for construction fencing, crowd lines and property security, and swaps panel counts as a jobsite grows. A single day rents in the 30 to 75 dollar range per panel, which covers most driveway and yard jobs. Bigger footprints, like a full commercial lot or a multi-day film set, need a walk-through first so the crew can count linear feet and plan gate placement. Pair fencing with temporary power pole or light tower rental if the site runs after dark. Anyone comparing it against permanent fencing should know this: temporary panels go up in an afternoon and come down just as fast, which is the entire point when you've got a 90 day construction window or a three-day festival footprint in Burbank.
How Much Does Temporary Fence Rental Cost?
A standard chain link temporary fence panel runs 30 to 75 dollars per day, and most Burbank jobs land near the middle of that band once delivery is factored in. Longer jobs usually negotiate a flat rate per linear foot instead of a daily per-panel number, so ask for that if your fence stays up more than a couple of weeks. Delivery is a separate line, and most delivery fees for site equipment in this market fall between 100 and 500 dollars depending on distance and how many trucks it takes. If you're already renting a construction dumpster rental or a porta potty rental for the same site, ask about combining trips since it can trim the delivery cost on both.
| item | duration | typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| chain link fence panel | day | 30 to 75 dollars |
| site delivery fee | day | 100 to 500 dollars |
| site delivery fee | week | 50 to 150 dollars |
Compare that against the full temporary fence cost breakdown before you commit to a panel count, since gate hardware and wind-rated bases can shift the total.
Why Rent Chain Link Temporary Fence Panels Instead of Buying?
Because most jobs need the fence for weeks, not years. A construction project in Burbank might need a perimeter for 90 days, then never again. Buying panels means storing them afterward, and storage isn't free. A storage container rental or a spot in a 20ft storage container costs more over a year than most short jobs ever needed the fence for in the first place. Renting also means the panels show up already inspected and in working shape, with the pins, feet and gate hardware included. If a panel gets bent or a gate latch breaks, that's a swap call, not a repair job on your own equipment. For crews juggling roll-off dumpster rental, a mobile office trailer rental, and a fence line all on the same lot, renting keeps everything on one delivery schedule and one point of contact instead of three separate purchases to track and eventually offload.
Temporary Fence for Rental House and Residential Jobs
Landlords use temporary fence panels around a rental house during renovation, demolition, or when a pool or foundation is exposed and needs to stay off-limits. It's also common around a home renovation porta potty setup, keeping the whole work zone, toilet included, behind one barrier so neighbors and kids stay clear. A short residential run, say enclosing a backyard or a driveway, usually needs fewer than a dozen panels and rents at the lower end of the daily band. If the property sits near a sidewalk or the street, placement needs a look at the lot line, and Burbank property owners should confirm setback expectations with the city before panels go up along any public-facing edge. Burbank Porta Pros can walk a rental property with you and mark where panels make sense against gates, driveways and existing fence lines.
What Sizes Do Temporary Fence Panels Come In?
Standard chain link temporary fence panels are 6 feet tall, which is the size used on most construction and event jobs in this market. Panels connect edge to edge with clamps, and a crew can build a straight run or turn corners to close a full loop around a site. Taller or privacy-screened panels exist for jobs that need visual blocking, like a film set restroom rental zone that needs to stay out of a shot, or a demolition site where dust and debris need to stay contained per the housekeeping expectations in OSHA 1926.25. Gates come in single-panel walk-through width or wider double-panel vehicle gates, and the gate count should get decided before delivery, not after, since retrofitting a gate into a finished run means pulling panels back apart.
Do I Need a Permit for Temporary Fencing in Burbank?
Maybe, and it depends on where the fence line sits relative to the sidewalk, street or property line. Placement that touches the public right of way typically needs sign-off from the city, and that's not something to guess at. Confirm with Burbank before delivery day, especially for jobs along a street frontage or near a crosswalk. This is the same conversation worth having for any porta potty permit requirements or dumpster permit requirements question, since equipment sitting in the right of way usually falls under the same city review. Burbank Porta Pros can tell you what's needed based on the address and layout, but the actual approval comes from the city, not from us.
How Long Can I Rent Temporary Fence Panels?
As long as the job needs. Day rentals cover quick jobs, like a one-day event perimeter or a weekend shoot. Week and month terms suit construction sites, where the fence stays up for the life of the project. Rates typically drop per day as the term stretches out, which is why a three-month construction fence line rarely gets billed at the daily rate the whole way through. If your job scope changes, panels can be added or pulled mid-rental, useful on sites like a festival restroom rental footprint that grows from a single stage to a full grounds layout over a few days. For barricade needs beyond straight fencing, like crowd lanes or ADA-compliant accessible routes through a venue, pair fencing with a crowd control barrier rental instead of stretching chain link where a movable barrier does the job better.
Where Does Burbank Porta Pros Deliver Temporary Fencing?
Straight to the jobsite, anywhere in Burbank and the nearby cities this crew already services. West Hollywood sits about 10.2 miles south, Beverly Hills about 12.0 miles southwest, and both get regular fence and sanitation deliveries from the same routes used for porta potty rental in West Hollywood and porta potty rental in Beverly Hills. Culver City is farther out at roughly 23.1 miles south, and Alhambra and Monterey Park sit east at about 18.0 and 19.6 miles respectively, both covered through the service areas page. A delivery truck needs a clear approach to unload panels, similar to the 60 feet of straight clearance a roll-off truck needs behind it, so tight alleys or narrow driveways should get flagged ahead of time. Search "temporary fence rental near me" and you'll usually land on a company running the same truck routes as your porta potty or dumpster vendor, which is worth checking since combined deliveries save a trip charge.
Do temporary fence panels need concrete footings?
No. Standard chain link temporary fence panels stand on their own weighted feet, no digging or concrete required. That's the entire advantage over permanent fencing. Crews set them straight on pavement, dirt or gravel, and pull them back up the same way when the job's done.
How many fence panels do I need for my site?
It depends on your perimeter's linear footage, since each panel covers a fixed width. A residential yard might need eight to twelve panels, while a full construction lot could need fifty or more. Burbank Porta Pros can measure your site and give an exact count before delivery.
Can I rent fencing for just a weekend?
Yes, weekend terms work well for events, film shoots and short residential jobs. Weekend pricing runs as a flat rate rather than a per-day multiple, and it's worth asking for that rate directly instead of booking two separate daily terms back to back.
Does temporary fencing come with gates?
Yes. Single-panel walk gates and wider double-panel vehicle gates are both available, but the count needs to be set before the crew builds the run. Adding a gate afterward means partially disassembling a finished perimeter, so plan gate locations at the walk-through.
Is chain link the only fence option?
Chain link is the standard and most common option for construction and event perimeters. Privacy screening can be added to chain link panels for sites that need visual blocking, such as a demolition zone or a film set that needs to stay out of view from the street.
What happens if a fence panel falls or gets damaged?
Call for a swap. Rented panels are inspected before delivery, and a damaged or knocked-over panel gets replaced rather than repaired onsite. Wind and heavy foot traffic are the most common causes, so sites in open lots may want extra base weight built into the layout.
Can fencing go around a portable restroom setup?
Yes, and it's common on job sites that pair a portable restroom rental or restroom trailer rental with a secured perimeter, especially where the public shouldn't wander into an active work zone. It also keeps ADA-accessible units, which fall under ADA Standards 213.2, reachable but contained.
How far in advance should I book temporary fencing?
Book as early as the site plan is set, ideally one to two weeks out for construction jobs and longer for large events. Last-minute requests get filled when panels are available, but a request a quote call early gives the crew time to count linear footage and plan the delivery route.
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