Shipping Container Delivery to a Residential Property
What you need for a shipping container delivery to a residential address: truck clearance, a level base, access, permits and placement.
Quick answer
Yes, containers can be delivered to a home. A tilt-bed truck needs 100 feet of straight clearance for a 20ft container and 120 feet for a 40ft, plus a firm, level spot with no low wires or branches. Check local zoning or HOA rules before ordering.
Most home deliveries use a tilt-bed truck that slides the container off its bed onto the ground. Getting a smooth delivery mostly comes down to three things: enough room for the truck, a firm path to drive on, and a level place to set the container down.
Customers prepare their own site unless they pay Outback to do it. In-stock units are delivered in about 8–15 business days (1–3 days handling + 7–12 days transit).
Residential delivery checklist
Guide by Outback Shipping Containers.
| Requirement | 20ft container | 40ft container |
|---|---|---|
| Straight-line clearance | 100 ft | 120 ft |
| Access width | About 10–12 ft | About 10–12 ft |
| Overhead clearance | 14 ft (15 ft high cube), clear of wires and branches | 14 ft (15 ft high cube), clear of wires and branches |
| Base | Level gravel, piers, ties or a slab | Level gravel, piers, ties or a slab |
| Tight sites | Crane or side-loader can be arranged | Crane or side-loader can be arranged |
| Delivery cost | Standard free; express tilt-bed $350; flatbed $450 | Standard free; express tilt-bed $350; flatbed $450 |
Common questions
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