You prepare your site for a container delivery by choosing a firm, level spot, clearing a straight approach the truck can back into, and checking that nothing overhead, like power lines or branches, blocks the drop zone.
Why preparation matters
Storage containers are delivered on a tilt-bed or roll-off style truck that slides the unit off the back and onto the ground. A few minutes of prep before delivery day means a faster drop, a level container, and no surprises. Use the checklist below to get your site ready.
Delivery-day checklist
- Choose a firm, level spot, compacted gravel, concrete, or hard-packed dirt all work well
- Clear a straight approach the truck can back into without tight turns
- Allow roughly two to three times the container's length of open space for the truck to position and tilt
- Check overhead clearance, no low power lines, branches, eaves, or signs above the drop zone
- Remove vehicles, equipment, and loose obstacles from the path and placement area
- Mark exactly where you want the container and which way the doors should face
- Make sure the ground is dry enough to support a truck; very soft or muddy ground can be a problem
Picking the right surface
Containers sit best on a level, well-draining surface. Gravel and concrete are ideal because they keep the unit off wet ground and make the doors easy to open. On grass or dirt, a few patio blocks or timbers under the corners can keep things level and prevent settling.
Think about door direction
The doors are on one end of the container, and once it is set down it will not be easy to spin around. Decide in advance whether you want the doors facing the house, the road, or the open yard so you can load and unload the way you work.
Access and clearance
Give the driver room. Delivery trucks are built close to the Texas legal limit, under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 621 a commercial vehicle may be up to 102 inches (8.5 feet) wide, so gates, fences, and parked cars along a narrow drive matter more than people expect. A clear, straight shot to the drop spot is far easier than a tight, winding approach. Look up as well as around, overhead wires and tree limbs are the most common day-of surprise.
We will walk you through it
Not sure your site will work? That is what we are here for. Learn more about our delivery and pickup service, see the areas we serve, or contact us and we will help you plan placement.