Steven Rental Works · Rental planning guide · September 28, 2026
The size of the unit is only one measurement
A caller asked whether a roughly four-foot unit could travel through an alley into the backyard. The important follow-up was how the delivery and service equipment would reach it. A toilet’s width does not establish the clearance needed by a vehicle.
Walk the entire approach
Start where the vehicle can stop and follow the route to the intended position. Measure the narrowest gate opening. Note corners, steps, loose ground, slopes, overhead wires and branches. Take clear photos to discuss with the rental team through an agreed channel.
Do not copy a truck clearance or hose distance from a different customer’s order. Those values depend on the assigned equipment and the actual approach.
Choose the spot with service and pickup in mind
The unit needs a firm, level base, room for the door and a usable approach for people. It also needs to remain accessible for pumping and collection. An empty unit that can be moved into a garden may not be removable the same way after use.
Arvada neighborhood details worth sharing
For an Olde Town property, explain whether access is from an alley or the street. For a sloped lot toward western Arvada, identify the flatter position rather than assuming the driver can place equipment anywhere. In a subdivision with shared space, confirm property or HOA permission.
Can delivery happen while you are out?
Discuss unattended delivery if the location is accessible and the position is unambiguous. Mark it with a cone or sign and provide a reachable contact. Share sensitive gate instructions directly with the team, not in the website form.
Prepare a backup
If the backyard route is unsuitable, consider an approved front or side-yard location with safe access. Agree on the alternative and any privacy concerns before dispatch. Confirm pickup access too; parked cars should not block the route when the event is over.
Describe your access conditions when requesting a quote.