Commercial Storage Containers

How Much is a Portable Storage Container for Businesses?

Both big and small business owners crunch numbers to ensure they stay within their operating costs. 1-800-PACK-RAT understands the needs of our commercial clients, which is why we offer competitive pricing to ensure businesses of all types and sizes can have the storage they need when and where they need it. 

The overall cost for portable storage containers varies depending on a number of factors. Those factors include:

• The total number of containers needed
• Size of the container(s)
• Timing of your order
• Delivery date selection
• Transportation to and from our storage facilities
• Seasonality
• Add-ons for additional services

Factors That Affect Commercial Storage Container Costs

When compared to PODS® and other storage competitors, we offer lower rates and additional benefits, including:

• All-steel containers to prevent water absorption
• Barn-style doors on most containers for greater security and won't jam in the event of a contents shift
• Our containers offer more storage and packing space giving you more for your money

To learn more about our commercial storage containers, contact 1-800-PACK-RAT today to speak to a moving and storage specialist or go online to get a free quote.

What Different Sizes of Commercial Storage Containers Does 1-800-PACK-RAT Offer?

1-800-PACK-RAT provides commercial clients portable containers in a variety of sizes to fit your business’ needs and budget.

• 8-Foot Containers

Ideal for smaller moving and storage needs, our 8-foot business storage containers hold about 1-2 rooms of furniture and are roughly the same size as an 8’ x 8’ storage locker. This 8-foot container can hold up to 4,000lbs worth of contents to provide 404 cubic feet of packing room.

• 12-Foot Containers

Ideal for medium-sized local moves and storage, our 12-foot commercial containers hold 2-3 rooms of furniture and can be compared to a 10’ x 10’ storage room. With more space than the 8-foot container, the 12-foot container can hold up to 6,000 lbs worth of contents, allowing for up to 620 cubic feet of storage space.

• 16-Foot Containers

Ideal for on-site storage, local moving, and even long-distance moving, the 16-foot container holds 3-4 rooms of furniture and can be compared to a 10’ x 15’ storage room. Similar to the 12-foot storage container, the 16-foot can hold up to 6,000 lbs worth of contents and allow for up to 830 cubic feet of packing room.

All of our containers are made of all-steel, including the frames, walls, and doors for durable protection that keeps your items safe and secure from the elements and potential theft. We feature barn-style doors and ground-level loading to provide more packing space and eliminate the need to carry your belongings up and down any dangerous ramps and reduce the chance of a door jam.

We’ll deliver your portable storage containers right to your door so that you can pack or store at your own pace and keep it on your property. Or, you can arrange to have your container moved to one of our secure nationwide facilities without the need to rent a truck to drive your container around town yourself.

16-foot Container	12-foot Container	8-foot Container
Typically holds 3-4 rooms of furniture	Typically holds 2-3 rooms of furniture	Typically holds 1-2 rooms of furniture
About the size of a 10’ x 15’ storage room	About the size of a 10’ x 10’ storage room	About the size of an 8’ x 8’ storage room
Holds up to 6,000 lbs of contents	Holds up to 6,000 lbs of contents	Holds up to 4,000 lbs of contents
830 cubic feet	620 cubic feet	404 cubic feet

What Are Business Storage Units Used For?

Our portable storage units are perfect for big and small businesses. Business storage containers offer several uses, from storing your construction materials as a contractor to having additional space for inventory overflow or seasonal goods for retail shops. There’s no limit to what your business can do with a portable business storage unit.

With our commercial storage solutions, you can:

• Store inventory, equipment, machinery, tools, and more
• Perform inventory of your items and store overflow and seasonal merchandise
• Prepare shipment orders
• Pack and store items for a relocation
• Store files, documents, and archives

What Types of Businesses Use Our Portable Storage Containers?

Any type of business can benefit from portable storage containers, especially if you need to move your office or are looking for a way to get additional storage without paying more for a larger warehouse, office, or building. Our customers come from a variety of industries, including:

Restoration

Restoring a home or building isn’t easy, especially when you don’t have an area to store all of your furniture and equipment. With our secure, on-site commercial storage solutions, you can have always accessible storage wherever you need it when performing a home restoration project.

Contractors

Construction space is always a necessity. While you may be able to watch your equipment when you’re working on a home or building, you’ll need a safe place to store it when you're done for the day and to keep it safe from any weather. Store your materials securely on-site for easy access and avoid driving back and forth from an off-site storage area.

Retail

Having the right inventory when you need it most is important for any retail business, but you can’t use your store floor as storage. With our storage solutions, you can maximize your retail space and keep the items that you need out of sight so that your customers can browse your shop easily. You can also store items that you only have in demand seasonally, such as winter clothing and equipment or holiday essentials<.

Healthcare

Running out of space due to inventory can mean turning away patients when they need you most. Our healthcare storage solutions can help ensure your equipment isn’t taking up necessary hospital space while still being safely accessible at your location.

Restaurants

With portable storage solutions, your restaurant can undergo renovations or store items on-site without worrying about shipping inventory, furniture, and fixtures to and from another warehouse. Keep your operation running no matter what the situation may be.

Education

Universities can’t afford to use dorms, classrooms, or buildings that the students need to store university supplies, including band and sports equipment, extra furniture, classroom materials, and more. Instead, portable storage solutions provide you with all the space you need and better access than renting a storage unit nearby.

You can also use our containers for events, such as football games and welcome weekends, to store important inventory like tents, promotional items, and more.

Small-to-Medium Sized Businesses

Sometimes the office can get a little disorganized from having too many supplies and not enough cabinets. Your office supplies need to be nearby, but they don’t have to take up space in your offices where you meet with your important clients. Instead, use an on-site storage solution to ensure that your office stays clutter-free and safe for your employees.