Top 3 Reasons to Rent Storage Containers

October 19, 2022

MacKenzie Anderson

Storage containers are an excellent way to keep belongings secure. Often used for moving items (especially long-distance), they are a versatile alternative to storage units. Manufacturers and retailers commonly use storage containers for more than just transport or personal storage. This article explores their uses and the top three reasons they make a great option.


Storage Containers vs. Storage Units

Most people have heard of storage units, which are facilities where you can rent a space to store items long-term. This is usually in a single location alongside many other secured storage units.


Storage units are confined to a single off-site location by their nature. That means you have no control over where your belongings will be kept. If you need frequent, easy, or unforeseen access, off-site storage units quickly become a pain.


Storage containers are a bit different. They are made to be transported. Most storage container rental companies deliver the container to your home so that you can pack your belongings into it, either to store right on your property or to transport elsewhere.

Why Rent a Storage Container?

So why should you rent a storage container, especially when compared to other options? The following three reasons should be motive enough to consider renting one in the future:


Easy Setup & Transport

You can place storage containers practically anywhere. You don’t require any foundation as they can be stored directly on the ground. Receiving and setting up your storage container is easy, and you have many options for where to place it. You can rent them for as long as you like and they can be moved wherever you go.


Storage containers are also made to transport items, which makes moving a breeze. Once your items are in the container, it’s quick and simple to load them onto a moving truck.


Quick Access

Because storage containers are made for at-home storage, you can quickly access your belongings. You won’t have to drive to a storage facility or worry about the security of your possessions. Storage containers are secure and durable — and they are within mere footsteps of your door. This combines the best elements of professional storage with keeping items at home. For many people, this provides a unique peace of mind.


Various Sizes Available

Storage containers free up space in the home for comfortable living space. Most homes and businesses have limited storage space since structures aren’t typically designed for large-scale storage needs.


While most storage units are one of a few standard sizes, there is much more variety in storage container sizes. These can accommodate everything from small personal belongings to huge items like furniture, professional equipment, machinery, and more.


Where Can You Rent Storage Containers?

LePage and Sons is a local trash pickup service that also offers storage container rentals to Cambridge, Isanti, St. Francis, Ramsey, and Andover. We’ll deliver it right to you, whether it’s at your home, work, or cabin. Each storage container rental, made of weather-resistant steel, withstands Minnesota’s harsh weather conditions.


Ready to simplify your life? Call / Text • 763.757.7100 or visit our website to request a quote today.

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