A 20ft storage container runs about 20 feet long, 8 feet wide and 8.5 feet tall, and empty units generally weigh in the low thousands of pounds depending on build. Richardson Porta Pros stocks them for job sites, moves and inventory overflow, priced inside the same storage container rental cost band as our other boxes.
Weight varies by construction, wall gauge and whether it is a standard dry box or a cold storage container with insulation and refrigeration gear bolted in. A refrigerated 20 footer carries more dead weight than an empty dry unit because of the compressor and lined walls. That matters for delivery trucks maneuvering into a Richardson driveway or tight lot, and it matters for what the ground underneath can support once the box is loaded with tools, stock or furniture. If you are also renting a 40ft storage container for the same project, expect the delivery truck to need a comparable clear approach. We ask about surface type on every quote so the driver is not surprised on arrival. Our storage container rental page breaks down both sizes side by side if you are still deciding between the 20 and the 40.
Inside, you are working with roughly 20 feet of length and 8 feet of width, enough for pallets, appliances, construction materials or several rooms of household goods staged during a renovation. Contractors doing a home renovation often pair one with a roll-off dumpster on the same driveway, one box for keeping materials dry, one for hauling debris out. Retailers use them for seasonal overflow. Event planners in Richardson sometimes rent one alongside a restroom trailer or a cluster of standard porta potties so equipment and supplies stay secured overnight. If your load needs office space rather than just storage, ask about a mobile office trailer instead, since a 20ft mobile office container with trailer setup adds desks, lighting and sometimes a 200 amp service connection depending on the unit.
Placement on a public street or right of way needs confirming with the City of Richardson before delivery. We have not verified a specific ordinance number for container placement, so do not take our word as the final rule. Call the city or check with Richardson Porta Pros before the delivery truck shows up, since the same driveway clearance concern that applies to roll-off dumpster placement often applies here too. Homeowners associations in some Richardson neighborhoods add their own restrictions on top of city rules, so a quick call saves a reschedule. If your project also needs temporary fencing around the container for site security, we can quote both together.
| unit | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| storage container | month | $125 |
Storage containers price by the month here, not by the day or week, since most renters keep one on site for a full project cycle. Compare that to a 20 yard dumpster or 30 yard dumpster if debris removal is the actual goal rather than storage. For nearby jobs, we deliver into Murphy, about 8.5 miles northeast of Richardson, and into Sachse, roughly 10.3 miles east, on the same truck routes we run for containers inside city limits.
A 20 footer suits a single-room renovation, a small retail overflow, or a contractor storing tools and fixtures on one job. If you are clearing out a whole house or running a larger commercial project, size up to a 40ft storage container instead. We walk through both sizes on every request a quote call.
Yes, refrigerated 20 footers are available for catering, event food service or short-term cold inventory needs. They run heavier than a standard dry box, so confirm ground surface and delivery access with us ahead of time, the same way we check clearance for a roll-off dumpster delivery.
Most Richardson renters keep one for a full month or longer, matching the monthly pricing structure. Shorter rentals are possible for moves or short renovation windows. Ask us directly and we will price it against your actual timeline.
Some 20ft mobile office and storage configurations come chassis mounted for towing, others are set down on blocks and stay stationary for the rental term. Tell us which you need when you call, since delivery equipment differs between the two.
A storage container is a sealed box for goods and materials. A mobile office trailer adds windows, HVAC, desks and often that 200 amp electrical service for job site staff. Pick based on whether you need storage or workspace, and ask us if your project might need both.
Yes. Richardson Porta Pros delivers 20ft storage container across Richardson and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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