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Southwest Mobile Storage is a family-owned shipping container business founded in 1995. Our strength for more than 25 years comes from the specialized knowledge and passion of our people, along with serving over 24,000 commercial, construction and residential customers. Our facility and expertise in maintaining, manufacturing, and delivering corrugated steel containers is unrivaled in the industry.
While the rental side of our business is regional with branches throughout the Southwest, our container sales and modification operations are nationwide and becoming global. Thornton, CO offers a wide selection of portable offices and mobile storage containers you can rent, buy or modify.
Our experts in container rental, sales and customization are committed to providing you the highest quality and best experience from service to delivery - our reputation depends on it.
Whether your need is for storage, office space, moving, multi-purpose or custom use, we've got your back. Here's how:
We bring your storage container to you for convenient, easy access at your home, business or jobsite. Plus, you'll get more choice in storage space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of a pod or add on building, saving money and energy.
Not enough room to keep a storage container at your business, home or construction site? No problem - we can store it for you. Plus, you get 70% more space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of public storage units.
Need a permanent storage solution for your business, residence or construction? We sell new and used shipping containers in many sizes with a variety of add-ons. Or customize a container to your specific storage needs with our certified fabrication experts.
Take your time packing with our moving containers. We'll deliver to your business or home and pick it up whenever you're ready to move. So, you don't have to stress about moving or making multiple trips in one day, like if you rented a moving truck.
Our moving container solutions ensure the long-distance move of your home or business is highly efficient and affordable throughout the southwest. In fact, we usually cost 20%-40% less than full-service movers.
We understand move-in and move-out dates might be different. We can store your moving container at our highly secure facilities until you're ready to move to your new home or business location, and you can conveniently access it at any time.
Whether you need a workspace, conference room, or other office requirement, our ground-mounted mobile offices meet any and all of your business needs. Plus, it's faster and easier than building additions.
If you need your shipping container to serve multiple uses, such as office-storage combos, breakrooms and even utilities, we've got you covered. We'll modify a custom container to fit your business needs and bring your business to the next level
We'll create a custom container to fit your unique needs anywhere in the US. With our container modification expertise, we make any idea a reality. From pop-up stores to multi-story structures, our unrivaled facilities and fabrication experts do it all.
With Southwest Mobile Storage, you get much more than a POD or typical Conex box. You also get high security, unparalleled service and unmatched container modification expertise and facilities. No other company offers that much.
Shipping containers and storage containers come in a range of sizes. The most common external lengths are 20ft and 40ft with a width of 8ft. ISO Containers are typically 8ft 6in tall, but high cube containers are 9ft 6in tall. We also have steel containers in a variety of sizes from 10ft long to 45ft long to rent or buy, and we can modify shipping containers into any size you want.
Having flexible storage containers options is important, but security is crucial to protect your peace of mind and your possessions.
At Southwest Mobile Storage, we don't believe in leaving things to chance. We want you to rest easy knowing your inventory, documents, tools, equipment and other items are safe 24/7. That is why we equip SMS high-security slide bolt locking systems and lockboxes on our entire fleet of rental freight containers.
Contact us to speak with a helpful, friendly representative to better understand our full range of capabilities. We are happy to answer any questions you have, go over pricing and set up a time and place to deliver your Conex box. Our quotes are 100% free and you are under no obligation to pay for your consultation.
When you own a business or manage one, it's crucial to have efficient, affordable ways to store inventory and supplies, whether it's to grow your business or adapt to changes in the market, like the many caused by the pandemic.
Renting storage containers to keep at your business eliminates the cost and hassles of sending your staff to offsite storage facilities. Steel containers with roll up doors make storing and retrieving items faster and easier. Auto repair shops and other businesses that need easy access throughout the workday to secure storage for tools, parts, equipment or supplies find renting shipping containers to be the best solution for their business storage needs. Southwest Mobile Storage has your back.
Renting portable offices gives your business more workspace, breakrooms, pop up stores, security booths and more, without the cost and red tape associated with constructing building additions. Plus, a steel storage container fits neatly into one parking space and provides much stronger security than Pods and way more convenience than self-storage units.
If you have a specific need, we can modify shipping containers to build whatever you need to grow your business. Whether it's a portable workspace to run your business, like a pop-up container bar, or a durable facility for scientific research, like a container laboratory, or even a container gym, our unrivaled fabrication facility and modification experts got you covered. Our full-time, in-house staff of certified welders, engineers, electricians, carpenters and painters have over 500 years combined experience modifying thousands of container projects for just about any business use you can imagine.
With an extensive in-house staff and 90,000 sq ft container modification facility, we're able to deliver consistently high quality and work on multiple projects simultaneously for a fast turnaround.
Other companies don't have the facility, staff or resources to modify shipping containers and will outsource the work to various shops who may not have the special experience or tools needed to modify the right way.
You can rest assured knowing your custom container is safe in our hands. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications through every step of the process.
Renting a moving container from us makes your move much less stressful because you won't have to rush to pack your whole house into a moving truck in one day. Instead, you can take your time packing over the course of a month.
Our ISO shipping containers are weatherproof and come with vault-like security, so you don't have to worry about theft or damage to your belongings.
You won't get that level of security from U-Haul or other moving truck companies.
Renting a storage container at your home keeps your belongings close and gives you convenient 24/7 access, so you're always able to retrieve the contents of your container when you need to.
We know move in and move out dates don't always line up. We can store your packed rental container at our secure facility until your new home is ready.
With our mobile storage containers for rent in Thornton, CO, you can save up to 40% when compared to full-service long-distance movers, while gaining more flexibility in your schedule.
We know your needs may change suddenly. With our extensive inventory and variety of sizes of portable offices and shipping containers to rent, buy or modify in Thornton, CO, we provide fast service and the best value possible so it's easy for you to get whatever you need when you need it.
Renting storage containers and portable offices from us gives you more flexibility when it comes to your schedule and options. If you don't have enough space at your current location or simply would prefer offsite storage, you can keep your rental storage and office containers at your location or ours - whichever is most convenient for you. You also get more options to choose from when it comes to size and features, like portable offices with divided rooms for private meetings or office/storage combos for storage and office space in one container. All while costing a fraction of the price of a pod or self-storage facility.
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You can also buy new or used freight containers from us and choose from a variety of add-ons, including lights, electricity, doors and windows. Or fully customize a shipping container to save time, money and energy by skipping the expensive, lengthy process of constructing building additions. We can modify a Conex box into whatever you can imagine for any use you need, from construction tool cribs to office buildings, monitoring stations, mobile communication towers and much more. The possibilities are endless.
You'll never face hidden fees or surprises with us. We give you transparent billing up front at the best prices.
With us, you get a reliable, dedicated point of contact, who keeps you updated every step of the way. You can rest assured knowing you'll always get what you need, when you need it.
No other company has the breadth and depth of staff and experience that we do when it comes to modifying shipping containers. Our certified welders, engineers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and painters have more than 500 years of combined experience in fabricating custom steel containers.
We prorate your rent by the day after the first 28-day billing cycle, so you don't have to pay for a full month when you only have your mobile containers and offices for a few days.
While other companies may be able to do small container modifications, most don't have an in-house fabrication staff or 90,000 sq ft fabrication facility like we do. As a result, they outsource the work on your custom container, so you don't know who's actually building it.
Rest assured knowing your modified shipping container will be built to the highest quality standards. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors check every step of the fabrication process to ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications.
Whether you're in need of a storage container for your commercial business, a portable office for your construction site, or a moving container for your home, our process is simple and straightforward.
Choose the mobile storage solution that works best for your needs. In this step, you will let us know the number of containers you need, their sizes and what types of doors to equip.
Let us know if you would like to add any of our rental options, like a folding table or shelving.
Choose from padlocks, puck locks and other enhanced security options. All of our storage containers come standard with dual-locking, vault-like security.
You can expect standard delivery within 3-5 days of your order. If you need expedited delivery, we will do everything in our power to accommodate your needs.
Do you need to keep your shipping container at our location? Prefer to have our team deliver your packed container to a location of your choice? Let us know, and we'll be by your side to work out the logistics.
Let our team know where we should deliver your mobile storage container for rent in Thornton, CO. Be sure to let us know if there are any special conditions that might prevent our drivers from entering your chosen destination. Before you schedule your delivery, let us know which direction you would like the doors of your container to face.
Our drivers can deliver your storage container Monday-Friday, between the hours of 6AM and 2PM local time. Our two-hour delivery window is the most precise in the industry. If you desire another delivery time outside of our standard delivery options, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. As a courtesy, our driver will call you at least 30 minutes before they arrive at your drop-off destination.
Before we deliver your Conex box, prepare your delivery area by ensuring that there are no low overhangs, arches, wires, trees or any other obstacles that could interfere with your delivery. It's a good idea to mark the space where you would like your steel container placed.
When our driver arrives, they will back our truck into the space where you would like your shipping container placed. Once we arrive, we will ensure that your container is delivered safely and securely. If placed on asphalt or pavement, we will use wood dunnage pads to make sure your ground surface is protected and the container is level.
More pickleball is coming to the Denver metro area.Chicken N Pickle, a hybrid restaurant and bar with pickleball courts, plans to build a new location in Thornton at the southeast quadrant of Interstate 25 and West 144th Avenue. The new location is on a parcel of land directly south of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers....
More pickleball is coming to the Denver metro area.
Chicken N Pickle, a hybrid restaurant and bar with pickleball courts, plans to build a new location in Thornton at the southeast quadrant of Interstate 25 and West 144th Avenue. The new location is on a parcel of land directly south of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.
“We want to be in cities that are growing, that are active, and it fits a lot of the types of things that we're looking for. So the community was great. The city was amazing to work with. So it checks a lot of boxes for us,” CEO Brad Clarke said.
The business, which opened its first location in Kansas City, Missouri in 2016, is also working on selecting a second location in the Denver area, but has not selected a site yet. While Clarke said the first Chicken N Pickle is located in more of an urban part of Kansas City, the company has since been selecting more sites outside of city centers, but he’s keeping his options open for Denver.
Locations across the country now include Wichita and Overland Park, Kansas; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and San Antonio, Grand Prairie and Grapevine, Texas. The company is also working on developing six more locations in Arizona, Missouri, Texas, Nevada and Indiana.
At the Thornton location, guests can expect to find multiple bars and dining areas on the main flor and rooftop. In addition to two outdoor pickleball courts and six indoor courts, Chicken N Pickle will also have cornhole, ping pong and other games for guests. The space is big enough for guests to host parties and corporate events, Clarke said.
Prices for renting a pickleball court at Chicken N Pickle range from $30 an hour to $45 an hour at peak times.
“We love to think of our space as kind of the funnest backyard that you just don't want to leave,” Clarke said.
Chicken N Pickles usually employ between 150 to 200 people, Clarke said. The company plans to start construction on its new Thornton location later this year be open for business next summer. As the company is on a clip of opening between five and 10 locations per year across the country, the Denver metro area could be seeing even more than two locations, according to Clarke.
“I wouldn't say that we're going to be completely done at two, but two for sure is what we want to have out there,” he said.
In addition to Chicken N Pickle, Camp Pickle is underway on two locations in the Denver area, one in Centennial and one at Fox Park.
For the first time in 63 years, the walls of Universal Music in Thornton are starting to look bare. But to understand the store's impact on the community, you have to know its owner's love story.Jim and Mildred Patterson have been married for 68 years."That's a long time!" said Jim, who was a professional drummer. His wife Millie plays viola. The couple met while performing for President Eisenhower in Denver in 1955."They brought Jim up from Texas and we met because of Mamie," Millie laughed, "we...
For the first time in 63 years, the walls of Universal Music in Thornton are starting to look bare. But to understand the store's impact on the community, you have to know its owner's love story.
Jim and Mildred Patterson have been married for 68 years.
"That's a long time!" said Jim, who was a professional drummer. His wife Millie plays viola. The couple met while performing for President Eisenhower in Denver in 1955.
"They brought Jim up from Texas and we met because of Mamie," Millie laughed, "we met through music and music's been very important in our life."
In 1960, the couple opened Universal Music, a shop where they not only sell instruments, but rent them to local schools and students, repair them, and offer lessons.
"It's a lifetime. It's a long time, our two babies Jamie and Gary were babies when we started the store and now they're senior citizens," said Millie.
Everyone in the family has been bit by the music bug, down to great-grandchildren Charlotte and Bodhi.
"I play piano," said Bodhi.
"I play flute and piano," said Charlotte.
"Aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, you name it. Everybody in the family worked in the store at some point," said Jim and Millie's daughter, Jamie Brown.
The store's generational legacy is also felt by its customers.
"We're both teachers, and we'll get the grandchildren of children we taught coming into the store," said Millie.
But as the store turns 63 and Jim turns 90, Universal Music will close its doors.
"So now it's time, we're closing up and gonna retire," said Jim.
The Pattersons are cutting prices, hoping to sell everything in the store. They're also helping students who rent from them will buy their instruments.
"It's really great because the people are coming, they're getting their instrument, we've marked them down so far just to give back to this community that's taken care of us all these years. Sixty-three years is a long time," said Millie.
The store is set to close on July 15 but may stay open longer if there are still items left. The Pattersons will still own the building and plan to rent it out.
As for the couple? They won't be settling down anytime soon. Millie plays competitive volleyball and Jim runs. They also love to travel, and of course, enjoy music together.
"I'm gonna be glad to get him back, he's gonna be mine now," said Millie.
Olivia Young is a reporter at CBS News Colorado. Read her latest reports or check out her bio and send her an email.
The city of Thornton has become one of the first in Colorado to go after the manufacturers of firefighting foam that it believes is the cause of contamination in its water that it will cost millions to mitigate.The lawsuit has been filed against a long list of manufacturers who produced firefighting foam that contains PFAS, an acronym for perfluoroalkyl substances, that has been getting into water supplies in places like Thornton."The science really has been pointing to the kinds of chemicals that were used in the manufact...
The city of Thornton has become one of the first in Colorado to go after the manufacturers of firefighting foam that it believes is the cause of contamination in its water that it will cost millions to mitigate.
The lawsuit has been filed against a long list of manufacturers who produced firefighting foam that contains PFAS, an acronym for perfluoroalkyl substances, that has been getting into water supplies in places like Thornton.
"The science really has been pointing to the kinds of chemicals that were used in the manufacture of the firefighting foam," said Adam Stephens, a deputy city attorney.
Thornton's testing has found PFA levels well above the EPA's advisory levels, which were lowered last year to 0.02 parts per trillion.
"What they didn't tell the consumers," said Stephens, "is that these were persistent chemicals that stuck around in our environment and our bodies."
The chemicals have been blamed for a long list of potential health problems including cancers, reproductive issues and developmental issues in children. Considered at greater risk are women who are pregnant or nursing and young children. Thornton found levels of several dozen parts per trillion in some of its supply and has shut down some of its wells. It is now looking at designing a system that will filter out the chemicals.
"This lawsuit is about recouping the cost that it's going to take the city of for and to remove this these chemicals from our water sources," said Stephens.
The state of Colorado has been asking and helping communities test their water. The State says of 400 water system tests since 2020, about a quarter showed detectible levels of PFAS. That has many of the affected systems considering how to fund removing the contaminants when the EPA puts into place this year its required maximum levels.
"There's a lot of costs involved in this, and it should not be borne by the communities in which these are now found," said Stephens.
Colorado has worked with both systems and people with private wells. In places like Fountain, Security and Widefield near Colorado Springs, foam used at Peterson Air Force Base is believed to have caused high PFA levels in well water. The military helped remediate the cost of alternate sources of water or reverse osmosis filtering that removes the contamination.
Still other communities are not directly affected, but still could have to deal with the problems caused by cleaning PFA contamination.
"I think there are 29 different components of PFAs that we may have to test for," said Aurora Water spokesman Greg Baker.
There are additional similar compounds not being tested. Aurora Water has low levels of PFAs due in large part to the fact that its treatment facility just happens to have the type of carbon filtration that filters it out. But Baker wonders what is coming as the EPA looks at setting its standards.
"Now they can test down to parts per trillion with a 't' and some of the health advisory levels from the federal government are having us at parts per quadrillion," Baker said. "What does that mean? We don't know what that means and we can't test to that level. So how do you treat to that level?"
Even if Aurora does not have to change its practices, it could be affected by other water utilities changing theirs.
"They have to install it, the cost of that. We're all competing for the same resources as well," he said in reference to keeping its carbon filtration systems operating.
Pointing out that testing shows PFAs in human blood, he wondered about effects, saying decisions about appropriate levels should be carefully weighed.
"We have to react to the science and not the emotion in this case," Baker said. "Let's remove it from the environment, then we don't have to treat for it."
Alan Gionet is a reporter for CBS News Colorado. Read his latest reports or check out his bio and send him an email.
This is the fourth King Soopers store in Thornton, and the first with the large-scale Marketplace format.THORNTON, Colo. — King Soopers is unveiling its 12th Marketplace store in Colorado on Wednesday.The new 124,000-square-foot store is located at 13525 Quebec St. in northeast Thornton. It includes Murray's cheese shop, sushi station, Starbucks, pharmacy and a selection of home and lifestyle merchandise like apparel, dinnerware and small appliances. There's also a King Soopers gas station.This is the fourth King S...
This is the fourth King Soopers store in Thornton, and the first with the large-scale Marketplace format.
THORNTON, Colo. — King Soopers is unveiling its 12th Marketplace store in Colorado on Wednesday.
The new 124,000-square-foot store is located at 13525 Quebec St. in northeast Thornton. It includes Murray's cheese shop, sushi station, Starbucks, pharmacy and a selection of home and lifestyle merchandise like apparel, dinnerware and small appliances. There's also a King Soopers gas station.
This is the fourth King Soopers store in Thornton, and the first with the large-scale Marketplace format, which sells clothes and home goods in addition to groceries. It's the 12th Marketplace store in Colorado.
The company said the store will employ more than 250 people. It also includes an indoor mural by local artist Tom Ward.
A grand opening celebration will be held starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, the company said. After that, the store will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
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