You should expect to pay around $2,000 to $4,500 to buy a used shipping container in Chicago. Pricing depends on container grade/condition (more on that below), size of the container and any features or customizations.

You should expect to pay around $100 to $150 for delivery in the Chicago area. Some price quotes bundle in delivery charges, while some break it out. If it's not broken out, make sure to ask whether it includes delivery or if it's an additional charge. Schedule a delivery to one of the local neighborhoods, including:

Albany Park | Archer Heights | Armour Square | Ashburn | Auburn Gresham | Austin | Avalon Park | Avondale | Belmont Cragin | Beverly | Bridgeport | Brighton Park | Burnside | Calumet Heights | Chatham | Chicago Lawn | Clearing | Douglas | Dunning | East Garfield Park | East Side | Edgewater | Edison Park | Englewood | Forest Glen | Fuller Park | Gage Park | Garfield Ridge | Grand Boulevard | Grand Crossing | Hegewisch | Hermosa | Humboldt Park | Hyde Park | Irving Park | Jefferson Park | Kenwood | Lake View | Lincoln Park | Lincoln Square | Logan Square | Loop | Lower West Side | McKinley Park | Montclare | Morgan Park | Mount Greenwood | Near North Side | Near South Side | Near West Side | New City | North Center | North Lawndale | North Park | Norwood Park | O'hare | Oakland | Pottage Park | Pullman | Riverdale | Rogers Park | Roseland | South Chicago | South Deering | South Lawndale | South Shore | Uptown | Washington Heights | Washington Park | West Elsdon | West Englewood | West Garfield Park | West Lawn | West Pullman | West Ridge | West Town | Woodlawn |

Metal storage containers are very secure. They are built with very high strength, durable 12 gauge steel and can be equipped with advanced locking systems as well. Your things will be kept safe from weather and climate as well as all containers are wind and waterproof. Containers are built to withstand freight shipping across oceans, with corrosive salt water and rough storms.

No, we offer ocean shipping containers for storage. Some companies like PODS offer portable storage containers and moving services where you load a container and then they move it to another location. If you want to move an empty container, your local supplier can coordinate that.

If you are purchasing a steel container in Chicago then you can add many customizations and modifications including:

• Windows and skylights
• Electrical lighting
• HVAC / air conditioning
• Advanced locking systems
• Paint
• Interior shelves and racks and organization
• Different door types (roll up, swinging)
• Flooring
• Additional doors
• Ventilation

If you are renting, you will most likely not be able to make any modifications, but you may be able to rent a modified storage container in Chicago.

It's usually recommended that you are there for delivery so that the conex container can be placed exactly where you want it. You also need to make sure the ground is flat and firm where you want to put your container. Most people put containers on pavement, gravel, dirt or grass. You also need to make sure that there's enough clearance for the delivery truck to access the location.

One trip containers (commonly referred to as new), cargo worthy (active CSC plate), WWT wind and water tight, as is, Grade A, Grade B, and Grade C. Grade B are the same as WWT which aree guaranteed to be wind and water tight. WWT containers will keep out water, dust, rodents and everything else, ensuring that your items are stored safely. Almost all used shipping containers will have some rust and dents, this is completely normal and doesn't negatively affect secure storage. You can repaint your container with high quality marine paint if you'd like it to look better.

There are tons of different ways that customers use steel storage containers in Chicago, here's just a few:

• Agriculture / Farming
• Auto Storage
• Cargo Storage
• Emergency Shelters
• Fire Training Facilities
• Firework Stands
• Freight Shipping / Storage
• Guard Shacks
• Inventory Storage
• Jobsite/Construction Site Storage
• Medical Records Storage
• Ranch/Farm Equipment & Supplies Storage
• Record Storage
• Residential Moving & Storage
• Sports Equipment Storage
• Ticket Stands
• Tool Storage

No, they are both referring to the same thing. Large metal containers that are used for outdoor storage go by many different names, including:

• Shipping Containers
• Conex Boxes / Conex Containers
• Sea Containers / Ocean Containers
• Freight Containers
• Portable Storage Containers / Portable Storage Units
• Cargo Containers
• Steel Storage Containers
• On Site Storage Containers
• ISO Containers
• Mobile Storage Containers