Things to Consider When Hiring a Shipping Container in Perth

Hiring a sea container is a fantastic way of gaining extra storage if you need space for industrial storage or building site facilities. True Blue Containers offers a range of sizes and can deliver across Perth. But before you hire a shipping container, there are a few points to consider.

Do you need a flexible storage solution?

If you’re looking for a cost-effective and adaptable solution for your storage needs, True Blue can help.

Are you a growing business needing extra space?

Instead of investing in extra warehouse space, consider hiring a shipping container you can place on-site. A sea container provides additional space without a long-term commitment. Hiring a shipping container in Perth is a fast, practical solution.

Container Hire 123s

First up, shipping containers come in different sizes and types:

• standard 20-foot and 40-foot models
• specialised refrigerated models
• insulated models
• side door models.

What size do you need?

If you need to store bulky industrial machinery, a 40-foot container might be the right size.

If you need to store excess stock or household items, a 20-foot container might be a better choice.

Shipping Container: quality and features

Choosing a good quality shipping container is critical. Check the build date, wind and water tightness, and structural integrity. Need features like refrigeration? Ensure they’re included in your contract.

Why hire a shipping container for storage in Perth?

• It’s an affordable and easy way for businesses to expand storage 
• It allows consumers to access temporary storage if they are moving or renovating
• It’s an eco-friendly alternative to building
• It offers better value for money, letting you avoid the financial costs and maintenance responsibilities of building extra storage spaces.
• Allows you to move your storage as needed rather than investing in costly permanent storage solutions
• Offers flexibility for businesses with changing locations or project scopes.

How do you hire a Shipping Container?

Look for companies like True Blue Containers that have excellent reputations. Look over the deals they offer and read some customer reviews to find the best fit for you. 

True Blue Container’s experienced staff provide clear, friendly advice, so give us a call if you need help.

Get a quote

Asking for a detailed quote goes without saying. Your quote should include all potential costs, including sea container delivery and collection. Once you have the quote, ensure it falls within your budget and meets your project’s needs. 

Once satisfied, finalise the hire agreement, considering all the terms and conditions.

Delivery options

We work with you to coordinate container delivery and collection logistics. Our goal is to ensure a stress-free experience.

Ensure the site is accessible, level, and ready to handle the container’s weight. You might need permits in urban areas, so check with the local council to avoid any issues. 

Do you have enough space? Is the area large enough to accommodate a container? Containers come in several sizes including 8ft, 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft.

Is the ground in order? Shipping containers require a level surface to ensure the doors are easy to use. To prevent the container and delivery vehicle from sinking, the surface must be compacted and solid enough.

Think about truck access. Keep in mind you must also have access for the truck to deliver the container. The True Blue Containers team can help you assess what type of truck is the best for your delivery. This may be a tilt tray, side-loader or HIAB truck. 

A container can sit directly on level ground, or you can place on footings to keep the container off the ground. If you want to keep your container of the ground you can use wooden beams, poured concrete footings or a concrete slab. 

Maximise space

Take some time to plan how you’ll use the extra storage space. Our experienced team can give you advice on internal shelving and organisation to maximise space. Pre-planning helps you locate items quickly and keeps the container safe and accessible.

For example, shelving units inside the container can utilise vertical space, making accessing stored items easier and keeping the container organised.

How to hire a shipping container in Perth

The True Blue Containers method is simple.

1. Browse our gallery or contact us to discuss your container requirements.
2. Place your order.
3. Receive the initial invoice, including payment to the end of the following month + freight costs for delivery + container return.
4. Pay the hire fees monthly via credit card or EFT.

We supply 8, 10, 20 and 40-foot new and used containers with the added flexibility to ‘try before you buy.’ And if you can’t bear to part with it, you can opt to purchase your hire container at any time during the rental contract.

The full range

Choose from an array of sizes, grades and colours.

• 8′ Mini cube
• 10′, 20′ and 40′
• General Purpose
• High Cube
• Side Door
• Open Top
• Flat Rack
• Refrigerated
• Dangerous goods storage containers (AS1940-2004).

Returning your shipping container rental

Container return is simple. Once it’s clean and ready to return, contact our team to organize transport for collection. Ensuring the container is in the same state as when delivered prevents additional charges and facilitates a smooth return process.

Choose True Blue Containers for your shipping containers in Perth

True Blue Containers offer rental shipping containers in a range of sizes and grades in Perth, Australia. We’re passionate suppliers, offering top-quality storage solutions for commercial, consumer, and heavy industry requirements.

Our team members can help and advise you about undertaking container conversions or modifications if you want to modify your sea container.

With many sizes and types of shipping containers available, browse our gallery to find the right container for your project.

Send us an enquiry today or call 0477 003 432 to discuss your modification ideas.