Charlotte site services · 2026 rankings
The top portable toilet and fence rental companies in Charlotte
Hillandale has been engaged by a top 25 private equity firm to acquire and scale portable sanitation and temporary fencing businesses in the Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and Wilmington MSAs.
If you own one of these businesses and would consider selling or partnering, we would like to hear from you. Every conversation is confidential.
How the list is built
Companies are grouped by estimated fleet size in portable units (2,000+, 1,000+, 500–1,000 and under 500) and ranked within each tier by public review volume. The list covers portable restroom, restroom trailer and temporary fence rental operators actively serving Charlotte and the surrounding metro, from local owner-operators to regional and national fleets with a Charlotte branch.
There are no paid placements or sponsored positions. Fleet sizes are estimates and move over time; this is a September 2026 snapshot and will be refreshed periodically.
Charlotte's largest operators
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Charlotte site services by the numbers
What our client is looking for
Portable sanitation and temporary fencing are route-based, recurring-revenue businesses that remain highly fragmented. That is why institutional capital is building platforms here, and why owners have more options than they did five years ago.
Businesses we want to talk to
- Portable restroom, restroom trailer, hand-wash and holding tank rental operators
- Temporary fence, barricade and crowd-control rental companies
- Headquartered or operating in the Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro or Wilmington MSAs
- Owners open to a full sale, a majority partnership with rollover equity, or growth capital to expand routes
What partnering can look like
- Liquidity today, with the option to keep a stake in a larger platform
- Capital for units, trucks, trailers and yard space
- Shared back office, routing software and purchasing scale
- Your team and your customer relationships stay in place
What is a portable toilet or fence rental company worth?
Price comes down to scale, recurring revenue and route density. Construction versus event mix, customer concentration, fleet age and owner involvement move a specific company up or down inside these ranges.
Under $1M EBITDA
Most owner-operated fleets at this size. Multiples sit at the low end when the owner runs routes personally, revenue leans on a few contractors, or units and trucks are near end of life.
$2M–$5M EBITDA
Platform scale: dense routes, a balance of construction, municipal and event work, recurring monthly contracts and a manager beyond the founder. That draws private equity platforms and strategic acquirers.
Common questions
How many portable toilet rental companies operate in Charlotte?
Dozens of operators serve the Charlotte metro, from single-truck owner-operators to regional and national fleets. The companies ranked here are the largest by estimated unit count with a verifiable public footprint.
Who is the largest portable toilet rental company in Charlotte?
See the rankings above for the current leader by fleet size.
How much do portable toilet rental companies sell for?
Owner-operated companies under $1 million of EBITDA generally trade at roughly 3x to 5x. Platform-scale businesses with $2 million to $5 million of EBITDA, recurring contracts and management depth move toward 6x to 9x. Route density and fleet condition decide where inside those bands a specific business lands.
Who is the buyer Hillandale represents?
A private equity firm ranked among the 25 largest in the US, building a site services platform across the Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and Wilmington MSAs. We share the firm's name after an initial conversation and under NDA.
Do I have to sell the whole company?
No. Options include a full sale, a majority sale where you keep equity and stay involved, or a minority investment to fund growth. The right structure depends on your goals, and we will say so plainly on the first call if we are not a fit.
Is this ranking paid or sponsored?
No. It is an independent ranking from estimated fleet size and public data, with no paid placement of any kind.
Would you consider selling or partnering?
Tell us a little about your business. Matt Hultquist will reply personally, usually within one business day. We sign an NDA before you share any financials.
Prefer to reach out directly?
matt@hillandaleadvisors.com
704-574-5659
429 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC