10/28/2026
The #1 mistake people make when ordering a shipping container? Measuring the spot for the box, but forgetting about the delivery truck. 🚛
Here’s the quick cheat sheet before you rent or buy:
10ft (~70 sq ft): Perfect for tight yards, replacing a wooden shed, or studio moves.
20ft (~150 sq ft): The sweet spot. Holds contents of a 2–3 bedroom home or job-site tools, and fits easily in a standard driveway.
40ft (~300 sq ft): Best price per sq ft for big commercial inventory, full-house moves, or workshop builds.
⚠️ Delivery tip: A 20ft container needs ~70 feet of straight truck clearance to unload. A 40ft unit needs ~120 feet. Always check overhead wires, too!
👇 Full sizing, site prep, and pricing guide linked in the first comment!