Most storage customers start by comparing 20 ft and 40 ft containers. A 20 ft container is easier to place on tighter sites and still gives meaningful storage. A 40 ft container gives more capacity, but needs more delivery room and a better access path. If height matters, ask about high cube options.

One-trip containers are newer, cleaner, and usually better for customer-visible sites, long-term ownership, or future modifications. Used containers are cargo-retired units with normal dents, scuffs, surface rust, old markings, and repairs. They are popular when secure storage matters more than appearance.

Shipping containers are designed as weather-resistant steel boxes with cargo doors, seals, steel corrugations, and marine-grade flooring. For any specific unit, the practical question is condition: doors, seals, floors, roof, and whether ventilation or blocking is needed for the use case.

The delivered price depends on branch inventory, container condition, delivery distance, equipment, site access, timing, and selected options. A quote lets us confirm the right unit and landed price before you commit.

Container pricing changes by location, year, condition, availability, delivery distance, destination fees, and market conditions. Shipping containers are a commodity, so costs can move quickly. A delivered quote gives you the real landed price for the nearest branch, current inventory, and the site where the container is going.

Product images may be representative unless a specific unit number and unit-specific photos are confirmed. If exact colour, cosmetic condition, or a particular container number matters, tell us before the quote is finalized.

Rental availability changes by branch and season. Standard rental requests are usually for 20 ft and 40 ft storage containers, with offices, modified units, specialty units, mini containers, and high cubes available by request when inventory allows.

Rental charges are normally billed by the unit and by the rental term shown on the rental agreement. If you only need a short rental, ask for the current minimum and pickup timing before booking.

A signed rental agreement and payment authorization are required before dispatch. Photo ID is required except for corporations with approved credit. Site photos may be requested when access, placement, or surface conditions need review.

Unless the rental agreement says otherwise, rental charges begin on the delivery date. For offices, modified units, specialty containers, or reserved inventory, rental charges may begin when the rental is booked and inventory is reserved.

Sometimes, but it needs to be discussed early. If a buyout price is negotiated at the beginning and an available-for-sale unit is sent on rental, eligible rent and pickup credits may apply as agreed. If a TCG rental fleet unit is sent, it may need to be swapped with sale inventory before purchase.

Contact us before you need the unit picked up. We ask for notice so pickup can be scheduled, the unit can be empty and accessible, and any final charges or paperwork can be handled cleanly.

Most standard container deliveries use a self-unloading tilt trailer. The truck backs into position, tilts the trailer, slides the container off, and drives away. Specialty equipment may be required for certain sites or placements.

For standard tilt delivery, tell us whether the cargo doors should face the front of the truck cab or the back of the trailer. For specialty or side-opening containers, customers may also talk in terms of driver side or passenger side. Clear door direction helps avoid expensive rework.

Plan for a straight access path, turning room, and overhead clearance from trees, wires, signs, and building overhangs. A 40 ft container generally needs much more straight-line room than a 20 ft container. If the site is tight, send photos before dispatch.

Firm, level ground is best. Gravel, concrete, packed yard, timbers, pads, or blocking can help keep the container level and help doors operate properly. Customers should have blocking or pads ready, or ask us to quote them if needed.

Yes whenever possible. The best deliveries happen when the customer or an authorized site contact is present or reachable, understands the placement plan, and can confirm access before the driver unloads.

Tell us about gates, tight turns, slopes, mud, snow, fences, curbs, trees, overhead wires, underground utilities, soft ground, concrete, asphalt, landscaping, and anything the truck or trailer could contact.

Pre-engineered mods are repeatable builds such as GLO offices, site shacks, tool cribs, lunch rooms, change rooms, and HAZMAT storage. They are more structured than a napkin sketch, with known specs, options, and quoting paths.

Yes. Common modifications include man doors, windows, roll-up doors, vents, electrical, insulation, HVAC, shelving, lock boxes, framing, paint, and specialty access. The right scope depends on the container, use case, code expectations, and timeline.

Newer one-trip containers are usually preferred for offices, branded builds, and projects where appearance or long-term value matters. Used containers can still work for many practical upgrades, but condition should be confirmed before major modification work.

Timing depends on scope, materials, drawings, fabrication schedule, approval steps, and delivery. Simple add-ons can move faster; offices, HAZMAT units, and custom builds need a more complete quote and production schedule.

Sometimes. Offices, modified units, and specialty containers may be rentable only by request and inventory availability. Ask us to confirm the branch, rental term, site access, and whether a sale or rental path makes more sense.

Yes. The site includes parts such as vents, lock boxes, doors, windows, framing kits, shelving, power pass-throughs, and other container-specific accessories. Some parts are fulfilled through Container Modification World.

Check the product fitment details and confirm container size, install location, wall or door style, and any required cut location before ordering. If compatibility is unclear, contact us with photos before buying.

Some parts can be supplied only, while others may be quoted as part of a modification or shop install. Tell us the container location, photos, and what you want the part to solve so we can route it properly.

Parts return eligibility depends on the part, condition, order status, and supplier terms. Custom, special-order, installed, damaged, or compatibility-missed parts may not be returnable. Review the buying and rental guide or contact us before ordering if fitment is uncertain.

Containers are generally not change-of-mind returnable once a unit has been reserved, prepared, released, picked up, dispatched, delivered, modified, or otherwise committed to an order. That does not remove rights for a confirmed mistake, material misdescription, approved specification issue, or covered defect.

Often, yes, but it is not a return or refund. Buybacks and trade-ins are negotiated based on current wholesale market pricing, container condition, ownership, location, pickup feasibility, and whether the unit is empty and suitable for resale.

The current public guide is available online and can be printed or saved as a PDF from the website. It explains delivery, placement, rentals, purchase options, returns, buybacks, and related customer expectations in more detail.

Use the contact page and choose the closest location and inquiry type. Sales, rentals, mods, parts, and support requests can then be routed to the right team with the right branch context.