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Buy Commercial Containers

When your business needs to expand quickly, buying storage containers and mobile offices is the perfect solution.

It not only eliminates having to go through the hassle and expense of adding onto your existing building, but it also allows you to quickly and efficiently respond to your changing needs.

Our portable offices and storage containers for sale fit any business need, whether it’s commercial, nonprofit, government, healthcare or education.

This is how buying containers from us helps you:

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HOW IT WORKS

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Check Out Our Showyards

See and feel containers before you buy in the Phoenix, Tucson, San Diego, Los Angeles or Denver areas.

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Determine Security Needs

All of our storage containers come standard with dual-lock vault-like security.

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Choose Your Container Type

Determine how many containers and what sizes, types and doors you need

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What’s Your Timeframe

Standard delivery is within 3-5 days of order. If you need it sooner, we’ll do our best to accommodate. 

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What Options Do You Need

Select what add-ons, accessories and utilities you need.

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Delivery

Consider what conditions your roads are in, what direction the doors should face, and any barriers that will prevent our drivers from entering the property.

Commercial Containers to Buy

When buying shipping containers, the first consideration is determining whether a WWT, refurbished or one-trip fits your needs and budget. WWT containers are a good value. They are wind-resistant and water-tight and typically under 10 years old. Refurbished containers are a better value. They are spot-grinded, primed and repainted with a high-grade industrial enamel and come wind and watertight with a standard 4 bar, 8 cam locking system. One-trip (new) containers are the best value as they only made one cargo trip. ISO shipping containers are not manufactured in the US so this is the newest possible option to buy. 

Standard Storage Containers To Buy

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Buy Options

Doors

Cargo Removal/Replacement

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Remove original cargo doors to replace with your choice of personnel or roll up.

Personnel

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For internal use, when open access is not preferred.

Roll Up

SMS Roll Up Doors

For frequent loading and unloading. Or if open access is preferred.

Partitions

Steel

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Divide and create additional rooms inside your containers.

Wood

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Affordable, simple way to partition your containers.

Hollow

SMS Mobile Storage Partition

For frequent loading and unloading. Or if open access is preferred.

Windows

Basic

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Provides décor, ventilation, natural daylight and outside visibility.

Skylight

SMS Mobile Storage Skylight Modification

Provides natural daylight without the need for electricity.

Security Bars

SMS Mobile Storage Secure Window

Increases security & prevents window break-ins.

Add-ons

GORILLA RACKS

SMS Mobile Storage pipe racks

Adjustable, riveted shelves to organize tools and equipment.

Pipe Racks

SMS Mobile Storage Pipe racks

Adjustable racks to keep pipes or other round materials secure.

Desk Top

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This easy built-in provides extra workspace.

Custom Paint

SMS Custom Painted Containers

Choose your color and we can also add your logo.

Folding Plan Table

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Save space with this convenient fold-down.

Accessories

Packing Blankets

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Adjustable, riveted shelves to organize tools and equipment.

Dolly Ramp

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Makes it easier to move things in and out.

File Cabinet

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Easily store personal items and organize documents.

Puck Lock

SMS Mobile Storage Puck Lock New

Hidden shackle of this lock can’t be cut or pried, providing greater security.

Padlock

SMS Padlock with Keychain

Visible shackle provides security but not as much as a puck lock.

Utilities

Wind Turbine

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Adds ventilation and prevents condensation.

Spray Foam Insulation

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Provides temperature and moisture control as well as reduces noise.

Lights & Electric

SMS Wall Outlet

Breakers, power outlets, switches & fluorescent light fixtures.

HVAC

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All of our portable offices and storage/office combos, including split bays, come with insulated walls and HVAC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you relocate units for me after I buy a container from you?

We can pick up and relocate any storage containers and mobile offices you or your business owns if you need to move them at a later date. Contact us for a quote.

Do you buy back containers?

We generally buy back used shipping containers depending on unit condition, our inventory and the current market.

Do you offer a guarantee on your shipping containers for sale?

When you buy a shipping container from us, we offer a six month warranty on new one-trip and refurbished containers and a one year warranty on modified containers.

Am I able to view storage containers before I buy?

Check out our ISO containers for sale at any of our container show yards in Phoenix, Tucson, San Diego, Los Angeles and Denver areas. You’ll get to see different types of shipping containers for sale we offer, helping you choose the right container for your needs.

How much is a new one-trip container?

The price of a new container depends on many factors, like your location, our current availability, market rates and the buy options you choose to add. Plus, whether you want to modify it or not. One-trip containers are the best value as they only made one cargo trip so they're the newest possible option to buy.

 

Get a Quote or contact the branch closest to your delivery location for new one-trip container prices.

How much does a used container cost?

Used container prices depend on your location, available inventory, global and regional market rates and any buy options you add. Plus, the condition of the container and whether you want to modify it or not. We offer wind and watertight (WWT) and refurbished containers for sale. WWT containers are a good value as they're weather-resistant and typically under 10 years old. Refurbished containers are a better value. They're WWT, spot-grinded, primed and repainted.

 

Get a Quote or contact the branch closest to your delivery location for used shipping container prices.

How delivery Works

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