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Ball Containers — new and used shipping containers

FAQ

Questions we answer before a truck is booked

Prices, sizes, grades, and what the driver needs from you. Edit every answer in the dashboard.

Selection guide

How much does it cost to buy a shipping container?+

A used 20 ft wind-and-watertight box is usually the lowest dry-storage price. One-trip, high cube, 40 ft, refrigerated, and office builds cost more, in that rough order. Delivery is a separate line because miles and site access change it. Call or send the quote form for a figure that includes your city.

Where can I get a container delivered?+

Sales can be scheduled to addresses the truck can legally and physically reach. We need a firm, level set spot and a straight path from the street. Rentals are limited to the areas you list on the Rentals page.

What are the dimensions of a shipping container?+

Standard dry containers are 8 ft wide. Lengths we quote are 10, 20, 40, and 45 ft. Exterior height is 8 ft 6 in on a standard box and 9 ft 6 in on a high cube. Interior sizes are on the size guide and on each product.

What types of containers do you sell?+

Dry cargo, high cube, roll-up door, double roll-up, personnel-door, full side open, open top, insulated, refrigerated, office, guard shack, concession, and car-storage builds. Modifications can be added to a shell you already own if we can schedule the shop.

What is the difference between new, one-trip, and used?+

One-trip means a single loaded voyage and a clean shell. Used wind-and-watertight is sound for storage and will show dents. Cargo-worthy is inspected for freight. As-is is discounted and described before you buy. We do not use those words interchangeably.

Will a forklift fit inside?+

A standard pallet jack will. A forklift depends on mast height, the door opening, and the floor rating. Open-side containers are the straightforward way to load with a forklift along the full floor. Tell us the machine and we will check the door.

What does the driver need on delivery day?+

A clear width for the truck, no low wires over the path, a solid place to set the box, and someone on site who can say yes or no. Soft ground, slopes, and tight turns are the usual reasons a set gets refused. Mention them on the quote.

Can you add air conditioning?+

Yes, on an insulated container, with a mini-split sized to the room. Reefers are different: they are factory cold boxes with their own three-phase machine, not a window air conditioner.

Do refrigerated containers need special power?+

Yes. Reefers run on three-phase power, commonly 230V or 460V depending on the unit. We write the voltage on the quote. Your electrician makes the site connection.

Can I modify a container into an office?+

Yes. A typical office package is insulation, liner, personnel door, windows, lights, outlets, a finished floor, and HVAC. Restrooms need a water and waste plan from the site before we price plumbing.