20 foot shipping containers are a secure and sensible solution when you need more storage, but don't want it to take up too much space. They can easily hold a car, small boat, jet skis, snowmobiles, etc. Essentially, they are the size of a one-car garage stall. If you are concerned about how a metal box will look near your home or cabin, we can paint your container with custom colors. A used container with a fresh coat of paint can look suitable in a yard or on a lot.
Containers of this size can also be useful for businesses that have temporary, recurring, or long-term storage needs. Some customers use them for outdoor storage and temporarily turn 20 foot containers into record and document storage after a flood or other disaster. You can also easily add a logo or sign to advertise on your container.
If you are exporting your 20 foot container, we can make sure your container is cargo-worthy and surveyed. Cargo-worthy is a specific condition where the container must meet specific structural specifications, so that the container can handle the rigors of international shipping. In addition to having the container in cargo-worthy condition, you will need a survey, which is a certificate showing the container is in cargo-worthy condition. We can also handle the survey for you.
If you plan on building with your container, we recommend either the cargo-worthy condition with the survey or a one-trip/”new” container with the survey. The survey is set up for shipping, but it shows that the container is structurally sound which may be helpful with potential permitting and zoning departments.
