Kerkstra Portable Restroom Services

What Kerkstra Portable Restroom Services does

Kerkstra Portable Restroom Services, Inc. is a family-owned portable sanitation company founded in 1962 and headquartered at 8507 48th Ave, Hudsonville, Michigan, serving the greater Grand Rapids, West Michigan, and Southwest Michigan markets with 11–50 employees. The company rents portable restroom units — ranging from standard 1-stall plastic units and ADA-compliant units to a fleet of more than twelve named luxury restroom trailers (including the 10 Stall Fortress, 8 Stall Citadel, 3 Stall Villa, 3 Stall Rustic, 2 Stall Farmhouse, and shower-equipped Master Bath variants) — as well as construction-specific Crane Rack and Roller Units, GAP-compliant agricultural units, hand-washing and hand sanitizer stations, water fill systems, and holding tanks. It is also one of a small number of US operators offering modular pod-based vacuum restroom technology that scales to 50 connected units / 100 toilets, plus a patented drinking water delivery system operated under the Kerkstra Water Solutions sub-brand (acquired from Millbrook Water Co., formerly a division of J&H Oil Co.) and replacement parts distribution for Five Peaks Portable Restrooms.

Kerkstra's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: customers submit quote requests through the company website or call a single published phone number, and the company manages delivery, placement, servicing, and pickup with its own fleet and crews. The company serves six primary customer segments — special events, weddings, construction, agriculture, government/municipal, and sports events — with a value proposition anchored on cleanliness, regulatory compliance (OSHA, ADA, USDA GAP), 24/7 maintenance capability at large events such as Electric Forest, and a premium/upscale aesthetic for wedding and VIP use. Pricing is predominantly quote-based across an extensive catalog, with limited public price disclosure (e.g., hand-washing station at $200/unit). Revenue is generated primarily through rental contracts (short-duration events and longer-term construction/agriculture deployments), supplemented by replacement parts sales and managed water delivery services.

The business is privately held with no disclosed venture or private equity backing, no public ticker, and no parent company. Marketing is conducted through a content-rich website, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), email newsletter, and a strong base of customer testimonials displayed on-site. The company maintains a working careers page and active social presence but discloses no public revenue, funding, or M&A activity beyond the completed Millbrook Water Co. acquisition.

Name

Kerkstra Portable Restroom Services

Legal name

Kerkstra Portable Restroom Service, Inc.

Website

https://kerkstraservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kerkstra Portable Restroom Services is a family-owned, Hudsonville, Michigan-based portable sanitation company renting standard units, luxury restroom trailers, vacuum restrooms, and specialty construction and GAP-compliant units to events, weddings, construction, agriculture, government, and sports customers across West and Southwest Michigan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Portable Sanitation Services

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Portable Toilet Rental & Servicing (BPALAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Portable Restroom & Sanitation Rentals (Restrooms, Handwashing Stations) (HSACAFAH)

Keywords

• Portable restroom rentals
• Luxury restroom trailers
• Construction site sanitation
• Event portable toilets
• Mobile sanitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hudsonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Portable Restroom Rentals: Core revenue stream from renting portable restroom units to customers for events, construction sites, agricultural operations, and government projects. Includes standard units, luxury trailers, vacuum restrooms, and specialty units. Pricing is quote-based and rental duration varies from single events to long-term project rentals.
2. Replacement Parts Sales: Sale of replacement parts for Five Peaks Portable Restrooms. Kerkstra supplies replacement parts including toilet seats, door latches, ventilation screens, and other components to maintain portable restroom units.
3. Water Solutions Delivery: Water delivery services through Kerkstra Water Solutions, providing drinking water systems for businesses using a patented sealed valve delivery system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kerkstra Portable Restroom Services rents, delivers, services, and picks up portable sanitation units across West Michigan. The portfolio spans standard portable restrooms, ADA-compliant units, GAP-compliant agricultural units, crane-rack and roller units for high-rise construction, hand-washing and sanitizer stations, and a fleet of luxury restroom trailers (2-10 stalls) with climate control and upscale interiors. The company also operates modular vacuum restroom pods scalable to 50 connected units and offers drinking water delivery through Kerkstra Water Solutions and replacement parts for Five Peaks portable restrooms.

Product overview

Kerkstra Portable Restroom Services offers a comprehensive portfolio of portable restroom solutions and related services primarily serving the greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan area. The product lineup consists of two main categories: Luxury Restroom Trailers (portable trailers with upscale interiors ranging from 2-10 stalls) and Standard Portable Restrooms (ground-level units for construction and events). Luxury trailers include named models such as the 10 Stall Fortress, 8 Stall Citadel, 3 Stall Classic Elite, 3 Stall Lodge, 3 Stall Master Bath & Shower, 3 Stall Villa, 3 Stall Rustic, 3 Stall Estate, 2 Stall Estate, 2 Stall Rustic, 2 Stall Farmhouse, and 2 Stall Master Bath & Shower. Standard units include Standard Portable Restroom, Handicap Accessible Unit, Standard Portable With Outside Sink (GAP-compliant), and mobile options like Double Unit on Trailer and Single Unit on Trailer. Construction-specific products include Roller Units and Crane Racks. Accessory offerings include Hand Sanitizer Stations, Hand-washing Stations, Water Fill Systems, and Holding Tanks. The company also offers specialty Vacuum Restrooms with modular pod technology, Water Solutions (drinking water delivery service acquired from Millbrook Water Co.), and Replacement Parts for Five Peaks portable restrooms. The company serves diverse market segments including events, weddings, sports, construction, agriculture (GAP compliance), and government/municipal projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kerkstra Water Solutions: Drinking water delivery system acquired from Millbrook Water Co., providing water bottle alternatives for businesses.

Products and services

• 10 Stall Fortress Luxury Restroom Trailer
• 8 Stall Citadel Luxury Restroom Trailer An 8-stall luxury restroom trailer with modern upscale cottage interior accommodating up to 700 guests. Men's side has 2 stalls, 1 urinal, and 1 sink; women's side has 5 stalls and 2 sinks. Features slate gray walls, white cabinetry, distressed wood panel floors, steel exterior, and heating or air conditioning options.
• 3 Stall Classic Elite Luxury Restroom Trailer A 3-stall luxury restroom trailer with basic style interior accommodating up to 200 guests. Configurable as 1 male-2 female or 2 male-1 female. Features air conditioning or heat option, hot and cold running water, flushable toilets, and low-level exterior lighting.
• 3 Stall Lodge Luxury Restroom Trailer A 3-stall luxury restroom trailer with hardwood interior accommodating up to 300 guests for 8-10 hours. Configurable as 1 male-2 female or 2 male-1 female. Features gray vinyl walls, custom maple flooring, circular overhead lighting, air conditioning or heat option, and standard garden hose hook up or onboard water holding tank.
• 3 Stall Master Bath & Shower Restroom Trailer A 3-stall restroom trailer with complete modern bathroom interior accommodating up to 500 guests. Each stall includes 1 shower, 1 toilet, and 1 sink. Features hot and cold running water, flushing toilets, and air conditioning.
• 3 Stall Villa Luxury Restroom Trailer A top-of-the-line 3-stall luxury restroom trailer with modern, contemporary interior accommodating up to 300 guests. Configurable as 1 male-2 female or 2 male-1 female. Features vinyl wood flooring, dark oak cabinetry, full sinks with soap and mirrors, discrete rubbish chute, low-level exterior lighting, and air conditioning and heat.
• 3 Stall Rustic Restroom Trailer A 3-stall restroom trailer with country farmhouse vintage style. Features cream vinyl walls with distressed wood cabinetry, trim, and flooring. Configurable as 1 male-2 female with air conditioning or heat option and onboard hot and cold running water.
• 3 Stall Estate Luxury Restroom Trailer A 3-stall luxury restroom trailer with modern gray walls, cabinetry, woodgrain flooring, and marble countertops. Accommodates up to 300 guests with 1 male and 2 female stalls, each with separate entrance. Includes toilet, sink, and urinal in male stall, plus 105-gallon water tank.
• 2 Stall Estate Luxury Restroom Trailer A 2-stall luxury restroom trailer with charming cottage-style interior accommodating up to 200 guests. Men's stall includes 1 urinal, 1 flushing toilet, and 1 sink; women's stall includes 1 toilet and 1 sink. Features warm gray walls, wood flooring, and optional heating and air conditioning.
• 2 Stall Rustic Restroom Trailer A 2-stall restroom trailer with chic barn-themed interior featuring cream vinyl walls with distressed wood cabinetry, trim, and flooring. Accommodates up to 200 guests. Women's stall has toilet and sink; men's has toilet, sink, and urinal. Includes low-level exterior lighting and air conditioning.
• 2 Stall Farmhouse Restroom Trailer A 2-stall luxury restroom trailer with compact design and farmhouse-style interior, suitable for smaller events.
• 2 Stall Master Bath & Shower Restroom Trailer A 2-stall restroom trailer with master bath and shower facilities, including shower, toilet, and sink in each stall.
• Standard Portable Restroom A standard 1-stall portable restroom with spacious interior cabin, sleek rugged style, non-slip floor, coat hooks, shelf, and 3-roll paper holder. Basic portable toilet unit for construction and event use.
• Handicap Accessible Unit (ADA-Compliant) A completely ADA-compliant 1-stall portable restroom with ground-level accessibility and roomy interior, suitable for families with small children. Meets handicap accessibility requirements for government and public events.
• Standard Portable Restroom with Outside Sink (GAP-Compliant) A 1-stall standard portable restroom with exterior attached sink for GAP compliance. Includes bilingual signage, spill chart, emergency spill response plan, service record, unscented soap, hand sanitizer, paper supplies, and routine maintenance. Meets agricultural GAP compliance requirements.
• Double Unit on Trailer (Mobile GAP-Compliant Restroom) A 2-stall mobile portable restroom unit on a trailer for convenient placement. GAP-compliant with mobile capabilities, spill chart, bilingual signage, service record, unscented soap, hand sanitizer, paper supplies, and routine maintenance.
• Single Unit on Trailer (Mobile GAP-Compliant Restroom) A 1-stall portable restroom unit on a trailer for convenient placement. GAP-compliant and mobile for flexible placement at construction and agricultural sites.
• Roller Unit (Construction High-Rise) A portable restroom unit with lockable wheels for easy transport in construction elevators. Ideal for high-rise job sites with toilet on inside and urinal on back.
• Crane Rack Unit (Construction High-Rise) A crane-liftable portable restroom unit for elevated construction sites. Features adjustable arm that can be raised or lowered, both legs attached for secure lifting, and easy mobility.
• Hand Sanitizer Station A hand sanitizer dispensing station with alcohol-based gel that kills 99% of most common germs. Meets OSHA requirements.
• Hand-washing Station A standalone hand-washing station allowing 2 people to wash hands simultaneously. Features soap and hand towel dispensers and a foot pump for easy operation. Rental price: $200/unit. Kills 99% of most common germs and meets OSHA requirements.
• Water Fill System A 250-gallon capacity water system with pressurized pump to supply office trailers with running water.
• Holding Tanks Waste holding tanks that can be connected to increase volume capacity for portable restroom waste management.
• Vacuum Restrooms (Modular Pod System) Luxury mobile vacuum restrooms using modular pods that connect seamlessly for scalability. Each unit consists of 2 separate stalls with private entrances, vacuum toilets, and sinks. System can expand to 50 connected units providing 100 vacuum toilets. Eco-friendly with significantly less water usage, enhanced sustainability, no splash toilet zone, and odorless operation. Suitable for music festivals, VIP events, community events, and disaster relief.
• Kerkstra Water Solutions (Drinking Water Delivery)
• Replacement Parts (Five Peaks Portable Restrooms) Replacement parts for Five Peaks Portable Restrooms including toilet seats, door latches, ventilation screens, and other essential components to maintain unit quality and functionality. Kerkstra is the authorized parts supplier for the Five Peaks brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Luxury Restroom Trailers accommodate from 200 to 900+ guests depending on model
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Five Peaks Portable RestroomsminorOthersKerkstra is the proud supplier of replacement parts for Five Peaks Portable Restrooms. Kerkstra stocks and sells replacement parts including toilet seats, door latches, ventilation screens, and other components to maintain Five Peaks restroom units. This relationship positions Kerkstra as an authorized parts supplier for the Five Peaks brand.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Construction Rentals: National portable restroom and temporary site services provider focused on construction. Directly comparable on construction-segment units (OSHA-compliant, ADA-compliant) and competes for the same general contractor customers as Kerkstra.
• Five Peaks Portable Restrooms: Smaller portable restroom operator for which Kerkstra is the authorized replacement parts supplier. Directly comparable product category and overlapping end customers in the portable sanitation rental market.
• PolyPortables: Portable restroom manufacturer and service provider offering standard, ADA, and luxury trailer units. Directly comparable to Kerkstra's product mix and serves overlapping event, construction, and government end markets.
• Royal Restrooms: Specialty provider of luxury portable restroom trailers for upscale weddings, corporate events, and VIP occasions. Directly competes with Kerkstra's luxury trailer line on the high-end event segment.
• Satellite Industries: Manufacturer and operator of portable restrooms and sanitation products including vacuum restroom systems. Directly comparable on product technology (vacuum units) and rental operations, though with a much broader geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Honey Bucket: Mid-size regional portable toilet and temporary fence rental company serving the Pacific Northwest. Closely comparable to Kerkstra in scale, business model, and product mix, though operating in a different US region.

Others

• Millbrook Water Services (J&H Oil): Former parent of the Millbrook Water Co. business that Kerkstra acquired. Related to Kerkstra Water Solutions through the M&A transaction and provides a reference point for the acquired water-delivery business line.

Broad incumbents

• United Site Services: Largest national provider of portable restrooms, temporary fencing, and site services with a fleet in the tens of thousands of units. Overlaps directly with Kerkstra's construction, event, and government segments but operates at a much larger national scale.
• Waste Management (Portable Services): Waste Management operates portable sanitation as part of its broader national waste services portfolio, with substantial fleet and pricing power. Overlaps with Kerkstra on construction and event rentals while bundling waste collection services that smaller regional operators cannot match.

Emerging players

• BLU3 Portable Restrooms: Smaller portable restroom rental operator offering standard and specialty units for events and construction. Comparable in product category and customer mix though typically at a smaller scale and more limited service area than Kerkstra.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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