Frequently asked questions

Yes. There's no charge to you and no obligation to buy or rent.

No. We connect buyers and renters with independent container suppliers. They quote you, and you deal with them directly.

Suppliers that deliver to your ZIP and carry what you asked for. We only share your request with suppliers for the purpose of quoting it.

It depends on local stock and the supplier's truck schedule. Put your timeframe on the form so suppliers know what you need.

For household items or a small job, a 20 ft usually works. For equipment, a lot of inventory, or anything tall, look at a 40 ft or 40 ft high cube.

Many suppliers let you visit the yard or will send photos of the actual unit. It's worth asking, especially for used and as-is containers.

Some cities, counties and HOAs have rules about containers on a property. Check with your local building or zoning office before delivery.

Containers are built from weathering steel and made to live outdoors. Used units can have surface rust. A level base and some airflow go a long way.

Yes. A supplier or a hauler with a tilt-bed truck can pick it up and drop it somewhere else. Expect a separate delivery charge.

Buy new (one-trip) if appearance matters or you plan to convert it. Used cargo-worthy or wind and water tight units are usually the better value for plain storage.

Many suppliers allow a yard visit or send photos of the actual unit. Ask for photos of the doors, floor, roof and corners.

Sometimes, sometimes not. Ask each supplier to list the container price and delivery fee separately so quotes are easy to compare.

Some suppliers offer one, often longer on new units. Terms vary, so ask for it in writing.

Many suppliers rent month to month, sometimes with a minimum term. Ask about the minimum and how billing works if you end early.

Usually you do, and it's often charged both ways. Ask for both fees on the quote.

Usually not without permission. Some suppliers rent units that already have shelving, roll-up doors or other features.

Some suppliers offer it. Ask how much of each payment goes toward the purchase price and what happens if you stop paying.

The container is considered structurally sound enough to carry freight again. It's a step above wind and water tight.

For most plain storage, yes. It should keep weather out, though it won't look new.

A new container that made a single trip with cargo from the factory before being sold.

It depends on the container length and the truck. A tilt-bed needs a long, straight run, often roughly twice the container's length or more, plus overhead clearance. Ask your supplier for their exact requirement.

Not usually. Firm, level ground with gravel, pads or ties under the corners is enough for most storage use.

Drivers can usually set it where the truck can reach. Mark the spot and which way the doors should face.

Container prices change often and vary a lot by location. Any number we posted would be wrong for many readers. Quotes for your ZIP are the reliable way to know.

Ask for delivery, taxes, and any fuel or access surcharges on the quote. A good supplier will list them up front.