Shipping Containers for Sale and Rent in Charleston, SC

Buying a container in the Charleston area

New one-trip containers were shipped once and look close to new. Cargo-worthy containers are used but were judged structurally fit to carry cargo when inspected. Wind and watertight containers are retired from shipping and cosmetically worn, but sealed against wind and rain when inspected. All three keep things dry; they differ in looks, structure and price. Next, send your ZIP code and a short list of what you need. A real person checks stock at the yard nearest that ZIP for the size and grade, books tilt-bed or flatbed delivery and sends one delivered price. You deal with one person from quote to drop-off, so keep that list handy before you start. 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube are the standard sizes. A 10ft unit fits tight spaces but availability varies by area, so ask about it when you request your price.

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.

What Charleston weather means for a steel container

FEMA's National Risk Index puts the Charleston area in the top tenth of US counties for how often hurricane events occur. In hurricane season, from June 1 to November 30, plan how the container is anchored and keep the doors latched.

FEMA's National Risk Index puts the Charleston area in the top quarter of US counties for how often heat wave events occur. Steel gets very hot in the sun, so light paint, vents and shade help keep contents safe. Add vents to manage condensation, set the container on a firm, level pad, and check the pad after heavy rain.

Common container uses around Charleston

Three uses come up across the Charleston area. Farm, ranch and equipment storage suits farm and ranch work. Secure storage on large lots and rural properties fits the spread-out pattern of the area, where many properties have room on site for a container. Workshops and tool storage fits workshop use, and jobsites fit jobsite storage. Pick the one that matches your plans and check the uses section for the rest.

Shipping containers for sale and rent in Charleston

Grades follow the same three options. New one-trip containers were shipped once and look close to new. Cargo-worthy containers are used but were judged structurally fit to carry cargo when inspected. Wind and watertight containers are retired from shipping and cosmetically worn, but sealed against wind and rain when inspected. Compare the three on the new vs used guide, then send your ZIP code and requirements to get one delivered price.

First pick your size and grade. Then check placement with your city, county or HOA and confirm your drop spot and approach. Last, send your ZIP code and what you need through the quote form or the pricing page, and one person takes it from there to drop-off.

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 South Carolina for what we found on official state sites.

Sizes we deliver around Charleston

• 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)

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 Charleston 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.