FAQ

Containers arrive on a tilt-bed truck, which slides the container off the back. That means the truck needs a straight, level run at the drop point:

• 20ft container: 110 feet of straight clearance from the drop point
• 40ft container: 130 feet of straight clearance from the drop point

The truck needs at least 15 ft of height to drive, at least 22 ft of height along the entire unloading path, and at least 10 ft of width. Low utility lines, tree limbs and roof overhangs can stop a delivery. If you are unsure, describe the approach when you ask for a quote so it can be reviewed before anything is scheduled.

Watch a delivery: container delivery video.

Price depends on the size, grade and condition you choose, on what is in stock, and on the distance and access to your address, so there is no single statewide number. The starting prices on this site name the grade and the city they apply to. For your address, the quote form or a phone call gets you a written quote with delivery details.

Warranty runs by grade: one-trip units carry a 10 year structural and 10 year no-leak warranty, cargo worthy and wind and water tight units carry a 5 year structural and 5 year no-leak warranty, and economy units carry a 1 year roof leak warranty. The warranty travels with the grade you buy, so if warranty length matters to you it is worth comparing grades before you compare prices.

We sell containers. We do not rent them. Rent-to-own runs through a third-party partner, My Container Rental, and spreads the payments until you own the container. Our rent vs buy guide walks through when each path makes sense.

As of September 30, 2026, pricing starts at $2,152 for a 20ft Wind and Water Tight container delivered in Lexington. The written quote carries the delivery details.

It depends on where the parcel is and on how the container will be used. Kentucky's Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction publishes the adopted code information. Local planning and zoning rules operate through the framework in Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 100. Ask the planning and zoning office for the parcel's city or county before delivery or conversion work.

Louisville Metro's official shipping container page says the project must meet the Land Development Code and that foundations, openings, roofs, interior finishes, utilities and related work must be documented before a building permit is issued.

Ask the Lexington Fayette Planning Office how the proposed container and use fit the parcel's zoning, then ask Building Inspection about the building permit path. Lexington publishes the zoning ordinance and accessory structure guidance.

Bowling Green says its Building Division reviews permits and plans for code compliance, while Planning and Design reviews development plans and permit applications for access, drainage, infrastructure and traffic.

Container One says a 20ft container needs 110 feet of straight, unobstructed space and a 40ft container needs 130 feet. The truck also needs at least 10 feet of width, 15 feet of height to drive in and 22 feet of height along the unloading path. Timing depends on location, payment, weather, availability and site access, not a fixed public delivery window.

The landing area should be level, firm and able to support all four corner castings. Compacted gravel, concrete or sound timbers can work for storage when drainage is handled. Wet pasture, soft shoulders, steep grades and uneven blocking need attention before delivery.

A 20ft container is easier to place on a narrow lot, farm lane or Appalachian approach. A 40ft gives more floor length when the site has the required straight run and landing area. A 40ft high cube adds interior height for racks and tall equipment. The right answer depends on what you are storing and what the truck can safely reach.

One-Trip, Multi-Trip, Cargo Worthy, Wind and Water Tight and Economy. Refrigerated units are inspected and tested before delivery. Ask about their warranty terms before you buy.

Rent-to-own is available through a third-party partner. The monthly payments build toward ownership under the agreement, so ask for the complete terms before choosing it.

• One-trip: made one loaded ocean crossing. Clean floors, intact paint, close to new.
• Cargo worthy: certified fit to carry cargo at sea. Structurally sound, cosmetically used.
• Wind and water tight (WWT): inspected to confirm the doors seal, there are no holes, and the interior stays dry. Surface rust, paint wear and minor dents are normal.
• Economy: the lowest grade we sell. Weathered, and priced accordingly.

For a grade-by-grade walkthrough, see the container condition guide.

It depends on what the container is for. If it is going to be seen, lived in, or converted, the clean interior and intact paint save real work later and the 10 year structural and 10 year no-leak warranty is the longest available. If it is going behind a shed to hold equipment, a wind and water tight unit does the same job for less.

We offer 20ft standard, 40ft standard and 40ft high cube containers, plus modified containers and refrigerated units in 20ft and 40ft.

Personnel doors, roll-up doors, windows, vents, skylights, electrical wiring and a panel, LED lighting, insulation, spray foam, HVAC, shelving, workbenches and exterior paint. Insulation and HVAC choices depend on the climate the box will sit in: Kentucky has a humid mixed climate. A bare steel box heats quickly in summer, while winter temperature swings and damp air make ventilation, level support and a sealed insulation assembly important.

A reefer has a refrigeration unit built into one end. It runs on a 460V 3-phase supply, or a compatible generator where 3-phase power is not available, and holds anywhere from -25 degrees F to +70 degrees F. The walls are insulated as part of the original build, not retrofitted.

A container rests on four corner castings, so each corner presses hard on a small patch of ground. In Kentucky that ground can be limestone, clay, alluvial soil or gravel. Rural approaches can also be steep.

For temporary placement: Set the container on firm, level bearing at all four corner castings. Compacted gravel, concrete or sound timbers can work for storage when the site drains and the supports stay even. Keep the doors clear of standing water and do not assume a pasture is ready for a loaded delivery truck after rain.

For permanent placement or a conversion: Have the local code official and a qualified design professional determine the foundation, anchoring, drainage and structural changes. Louisville Metro's shipping container guidance specifically calls out foundations, openings, roofs, insulation, utilities and professional analyses before a building permit is issued.

Frost depth: Site-specific; confirm the applicable foundation and frost protection requirements with the local building official for the parcel.

Kentucky sites range from paved urban lots to gravel farms and steep mountain properties. The common practice is to make the landing surface level and firm, then verify that each corner carries evenly through wet weather and seasonal movement.

At a minimum, make the placement area level and firm, and clear debris, rocks and brush out of the way. Confirm the straight run the truck needs, and look up for lines and limbs. Soft ground can delay a delivery: a loaded truck can sink, so the driver may wait for the ground to dry. Describe the site in your quote request so it can be reviewed before delivery is scheduled.

The box itself is corrugated Corten steel. The lock is the weak point, so use a hidden shackle lock, sometimes called a puck lock, inside a lockbox welded over the handle. Ask whether the selected unit has a lockbox fitted.

The recurring signs are a price far under the market, a seller who will not let the container be seen or photographed, payment demanded by wire transfer or crypto, no verifiable business identity or contact route, and pressure to decide today. A real dealer will give you a phone number, answer questions before payment, and put the quote in writing.