Shipping Containers for Sale and Rent in Longmont, CO
New and used 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers delivered across the Longmont area. Your container ships from the yard nearest to you, with one delivered price and one point of contact.
Buying a container in the Longmont area
Longmont winters set the terms for a container drop. FEMA's National Risk Index puts the Longmont area in the top tenth of US counties for how often winter weather events occur, and snow and ice can limit truck access to soft or unpaved approaches in winter. Sort out the pad and the approach before the truck is booked, and the drop stays simple. Container Koala sells and rents shipping containers across the Longmont area. Send a ZIP code with the size and grade you want, and one delivered price comes back.
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.
Keeping a container in good shape in Longmont
Two FEMA ratings shape how you site a box here. FEMA's National Risk Index puts the Longmont area in the top tenth of US counties for how often winter weather events occur, so snow and ice can limit truck access to soft or unpaved approaches in winter. FEMA's National Risk Index also puts the Longmont area in the top tenth of US counties for how often wildfire events occur, so keep dry brush and weeds cleared around the container where wildfire risk is high.
Beyond that, vent the box so condensation can escape, and set it on a firm, level pad so the frame stays true and the doors swing freely. The site prep guide walks through the pad.
How people use shipping containers in Longmont
Three uses come up across the Longmont area: home storage during a move or a renovation, garage overflow and seasonal storage, and jobsite storage for builders.
Home storage during a move or renovation, and garage overflow with seasonal gear, both fit a storage container.
Jobsite storage for builders suits a jobsite container that locks up tools and material.
Communities around Longmont
Customers in Erie, Lafayette, Boulder and Louisville can request a delivered price the same way, by ZIP code.
Storage through a move, garage overflow and a builder's jobsite are the common projects here. Send a ZIP code and what you need, and a real person checks the nearest yard 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. Start with a quote, and see buy and pricing for the next step.
Local conditions to plan for
Altitude, sun and swings
Strong sun and big day-to-night temperature swings drive condensation. Vents help, and good paint protects against UV and hail wear.
Freeze-thaw and snow
Frozen ground heaves and settles. A compacted, well-drained gravel pad keeps the container level so the doors keep closing properly. Avoid scheduling delivery on soft spring-thaw ground.
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 Colorado for what we found on official state sites.
Sizes we deliver around Longmont
- 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 Longmont 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 Longmont 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 Longmont?
Yes. Containers are for sale and for rent in the Longmont area. Buying suits long-term or permanent storage; renting suits a project, a move or a season, and the rental details come with your quote. Send a ZIP code and what you need, and a real person checks stock at the yard nearest that ZIP for the size and grade you want.
Is a 10ft container available in Longmont?
Availability varies by area, so ask. Send your ZIP code and a real person checks the yards that serve it for a 10ft unit. If a 10ft is tight to find, a 20ft standard is the next size up and fits many suburban driveways.
How do I stop condensation inside a container in Longmont?
Vent the box so moist air can escape, and keep the pad firm and level so the frame and doors stay true. Leave a little air space between stored items and the walls, and avoid loading damp material. Doors that seal and a steady airflow do most of the work across the seasons here.
Get your price in the Longmont 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.