Shipping Containers for Sale and Rent in Allen, TX
New and used 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers delivered across the Allen area. Your container ships from the yard nearest to you, with one delivered price and one point of contact.
Buying a container in the Allen area
Heat and storms set the terms for a container in Allen. Steel sitting in a Texas summer sun holds warmth for hours, and FEMA's National Risk Index puts Collin County in the top tenth of US counties for how often heat wave events occur. That fact shapes where you place the box, how you shade it and how you vent it. Work through it in order. First, walk the drop spot and confirm the ground is firm and level. Next, pick a size and a grade that match what you plan to store. Last, send your ZIP code with the size and grade you want, and one person checks stock at the yard nearest that ZIP, books tilt-bed or flatbed delivery and sends one delivered price. You deal with that same person from quote to drop-off. Customers in Fairview, Parker, Lucas, Plano, McKinney, Murphy, Frisco and Richardson can request a delivered price the same way: send a ZIP code along with the size and grade you need.
Our containers come in 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube sizes, new (one-trip) or used. When you ask for a price, we match the size and grade you want to the yard closest to your ZIP code, so your container travels the shortest distance, and send you one delivered price. You deal with one person from quote to drop-off.
Tilt-bed or flatbed delivery
Most people choose tilt-bed delivery: the truck tilts its bed and slides the container straight onto your pad, so you need no equipment. If you have a forklift or crane on site, we can send the container on a flatbed instead and you unload it. How delivery works.
How people use shipping containers in Allen
Three uses come up in this region. Jobsite storage covers remodels and construction, keeping tools and materials locked and dry - see jobsite storage. Business and inventory storage handles overflow stock and equipment - see storage. Home storage carries a household through a move or a renovation - also under storage.
Keeping a container in good shape in Allen
FEMA puts Collin County in the top quarter of US counties for how often hail events occur per square mile. Hail can dent and chip a container, so check the roof and paint after big storms. Add vents to manage condensation, and recheck the pad after heavy rain.
Local conditions to plan for
Humidity and condensation
Warm, humid air condenses on cool steel. Roof or wall vents, a few moisture absorbers and keeping stored things off the floor on pallets protect what is inside.
Storms and anchoring
A container is heavy but can still shift in extreme wind or flooding. Ground anchors or tie-downs are common in storm-prone areas, and some local rules require them for certain placements.
Placement rules
Rules for containers on private property are set by your city or county, and sometimes your HOA or deed restrictions. Some places treat a container like a shed; others have rules on size, placement, screening or how long it can stay. Check with your local planning or zoning office before delivery. See container rules in Texas for what we found on official state sites.
Sizes we deliver around Allen
- 20ft standard container: 20' L x 8' W x 8'6" H
- 40ft standard container: 40' L x 8' W x 8'6" H
- 40ft high cube container: 40' L x 8' W x 9'6" H
- 10ft container: 10' L x 8' W x 8'6" H (availability varies, ask us)
Your price in the Allen area
Container prices move with the size and grade you pick, what is in stock at the yard nearest to you and the distance to your site. Tell us your ZIP code and how to reach you, and you'll see the delivered price for your exact address. We usually reply within 1-2 business hours.
- Container and delivery in one price
- Tilt-bed (set on the ground) or flatbed (you unload)
- Nothing is ordered until you approve it
Delivery checklist
- A straight, clear approach: roughly 60 to 100 ft for a 20ft, 100 to 150 ft for a 40ft
- About 12 ft of width, and no low wires or branches overhead
- Firm, level ground at the drop spot, ideally gravel or blocks
How delivery works · Site prep
Renting instead of buying
Need storage for a few months, a move or a job in the Allen area? We also rent containers by the month, delivered by tilt-bed and picked up when you're done. Rentals are quote-based: ask for a rental quote with your ZIP code and we'll confirm availability with it.
Tell us your ZIP code and what you need, and you'll get the delivered price for your address.
Get your priceQuestions people ask
Can I buy or rent a shipping container in Allen?
Yes. Containers are available for sale and for rent. Send your ZIP code and the size and grade you want, and one person checks stock at the yard nearest that ZIP and sends a delivered price. Rental details, including what fits your project, come with the quote.
How long does delivery take in Allen?
Timing depends on the size and grade you choose and on yard availability for your ZIP code. Your quote covers the details for your order, so you know what to plan around.
What is the difference between a 20ft and a 40ft container?
A 20ft container measures 20' L x 8' W x 8'6" H outside and suits home and farm storage or a small jobsite. A 40ft container measures 40' L x 8' W x 8'6" H outside and suits bulk storage, equipment or a larger jobsite. The 40ft holds roughly twice the length, so check your drop spot and approach before choosing.
Is a high cube container worth it?
A 40ft high cube measures 40' L x 8' W x 9'6" H outside, a foot taller than a standard 40ft. That extra height helps with tall items, shelving and a workshop fit-out. If you do not need the height, a standard 40ft covers bulk storage well.
Get your price in the Allen area
Start with your ZIP code. A real person checks stock at the yard nearest to you and sends the price for your container delivered to your site. We usually reply within 1-2 business hours.