What Are the 20ft Storage Container Dimensions and Weight?
Interior footprint runs close to 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, 8.5 feet tall on a standard steel unit. Empty, a 20ft storage container weighs in the range most steel dry units carry, though exact weight depends on gauge and condition, so ask Chicago Porta Pros for the spec sheet on the specific unit before you plan a crane pick or a weight-restricted delivery site. If you are stacking gear inside, check the storage container rental cost page for how weight and duration affect the invoice. Compare it against a 40ft storage container if your Chicago project needs double the run. Most customers renting for a garage gut or a home addition also end up needing a home renovation porta potty on the same driveway, so plan the layout for both units before delivery day.
How Much Does a 20ft Storage Container Cost in Chicago?
Monthly rental for general dry storage falls between 100 and 250 dollars, typical around 125, based on measured data across 7 rental points. That is the container alone; delivery is a separate line.
| item | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| storage container | month | 125 |
| delivery fee | month | 172 |
Delivery fees for site services in Chicago run from 120 to 420 dollars monthly depending on distance and access, per measured data across 16 rental points. A driveway in Oak Lawn, 11.1 miles south of Chicago, or a lot in Elmhurst, 18.0 miles west, both fall inside a normal delivery radius, but confirm placement with Chicago Porta Pros before the truck rolls. If your Chicago site needs the container longer, check storage container rental for full duration options, or ask about a mobile office trailer rental if you need a desk inside instead of shelving.
Can I Get a 20ft Mobile Office Container With Trailer Delivery?
Yes. Chicago Porta Pros delivers 20ft units on a flatbed trailer, and a roll-off style delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to set the container without dragging it across a curb or a landscaped edge. That clearance number matters most on tight Chicago lots, alleys behind storefronts, or narrow construction driveways where the truck has one shot at placement. Mobile office conversions with power and a door add cost over a bare steel box; ask about that upgrade separately from a 20ft storage container quote. Some customers combine a mobile office with a temporary fence rental around the storage yard, and many add a handwashing station rental nearby if crews are working the site daily. A 20ft cold storage container with refrigeration is a different unit entirely and priced apart from dry storage; say so up front when you call.
If your job also needs debris removed, pair the container with a roll-off dumpster rental or check dumpster sizes and dimensions to size it right. Construction crews juggling a 20ft container often need a construction dumpster rental on the same lot, plus a porta john rental for the crew. For anything event-related instead of construction, see event restroom rental or the service areas page for coverage past Chicago proper, including Downers Grove 19.2 miles west and Hammond 21.4 miles southeast.
How much does a 20ft storage container weigh?
Empty weight varies by steel gauge and condition, and Chicago Porta Pros can pull the exact spec sheet for the unit assigned to your order. Loaded weight depends entirely on what you put inside, so tell the dispatcher what you are storing before delivery.
What are the 20ft storage container dimensions?
Standard interior space is close to 20 feet long by 8 feet wide by 8.5 feet tall, giving about 1,170 cubic feet. Door swing and floor bracing vary slightly by manufacturer, so ask for exact clearance if you are loading pallets or machinery.
How much does a 20ft storage container cost per month?
Monthly rates for dry storage run 100 to 250 dollars, typical 125, based on 7 measured rental points. Delivery is billed separately, and distance from Chicago changes that fee.
Can I get a 20ft cold storage container?
Refrigerated units exist but are a distinct product from dry storage, with different mechanical requirements and pricing. Call Chicago Porta Pros and specify cold storage so the quote matches the right unit.
Does Chicago Porta Pros deliver with a trailer?
Yes, delivery is flatbed trailer service, and the truck needs roughly 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to set the container safely. Tight alleys or narrow Chicago lots should mention access limits when booking.
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