A 20ft storage container in Chesapeake, VA runs roughly 8.5 feet wide, about 8.5 feet tall, and 20 feet long, holding around 1,170 cubic feet. Empty weight lands near 5,000 pounds. Chesapeake Porta Pros places these units on construction sites, retail lots, and home renovation jobs across the city, often alongside a temporary power pole or a run of chain link temporary fence for the same project.
A standard 20ft storage container measures 20 feet long by 8 feet wide by 8.5 feet tall on the outside, with slightly less clearance inside once you account for the corrugated steel walls. Empty weight sits around 5,000 pounds for most steel units, though cargo capacity can push the loaded total well past that once you fill it with tools, fixtures, or household goods during a home renovation project. If you're comparing sizes before you commit, the 40ft storage container doubles the length but keeps the same width and height, so hallway and gate clearance stays the same either way. Chesapeake job sites with tight lot lines tend to prefer the 20ft footprint because it fits into spaces a 40 footer can't reach, the same way crews sizing a 10 yard dumpster rental look for the smaller box on a cramped lot. Before delivery, check your access route the same way you would for a roll-off dumpster rental, since both deliveries need a straight, clear path for a large truck.
Monthly rental pricing for secure storage units in this size class typically falls between $100 and $250, based on measured rental data. Longer terms usually bring the per-month rate down, and delivery fees are billed separately depending on distance and site access.
| Duration | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $100 - $250 |
Ask about combining a container with other construction site services to streamline delivery scheduling, and check the dumpster rental cost page if a roll-off is going out on the same trip. If you need pricing broken out further, the storage container rental cost page covers delivery fee ranges in more detail. Renters comparing a container against a mobile office trailer rental should note that a 20ft mobile office container with trailer setup costs more than a bare storage box, since it includes flooring, insulation, and often a small HVAC unit. For short jobs, a storage container rental booked by the month still beats renting a fenced yard, though a crowd control barrier rental can secure a smaller footprint for less.
Cold storage units exist in the market for perishable goods, catering operations, or job sites needing climate control for materials sensitive to heat. Availability and specs on refrigerated units vary by supplier and were not part of the pricing data we pulled for standard dry containers, so confirm current cold storage inventory and rates directly with Chesapeake Porta Pros before you plan around one. If refrigeration isn't required, a standard dry 20ft unit handles most construction, event, and household storage needs without the added mechanical cost, similar to how a standard porta potty rental covers most jobs without upgrading to a deluxe flushable porta potty. Pair a storage container with a temporary fence rental around it if the site holds valuable equipment overnight, and consider a light tower rental nearby if the container sits in a low-visibility corner of the lot. Chesapeake sites near Norfolk, about 22.6 miles north, or Virginia Beach, 24.2 miles northeast, often coordinate container delivery alongside dumpster and fencing drops on the same trip to cut down on separate site visits.
Placement matters as much as the unit itself. Keep the access route clear the way OSHA 1926.25 requires for general jobsite housekeeping, and leave enough turnaround space for the delivery truck, since drivers need clearance similar to the 60 feet of straight approach recommended for roll-off dumpster rental drops, a detail worth checking against the porta potty placement guide too. If your Chesapeake property has soft ground or a sloped driveway, flag that when booking, the same way you would for an event restroom rental drop on grass. Crews sometimes stage a container next to a portable restroom rental or handwashing station rental so workers have everything in one corner of the lot instead of scattered across the site.
Empty, a standard 20ft steel container weighs around 5,000 pounds. Loaded weight depends entirely on what goes inside, so heavy equipment or dense materials can push the total significantly higher. Confirm ground conditions at your Chesapeake site before delivery, especially on gravel or unpaved lots.
Most units measure 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, and roughly 8.5 feet tall on the exterior. Interior space is slightly smaller due to wall thickness. That footprint fits into tighter urban lots better than the longer 40ft storage container option, much like how dumpster sizes and dimensions vary to match a smaller lot.
Yes. A mobile office container includes flooring, wiring, and often climate control, built for workers to occupy rather than just store materials. See mobile office trailer rental for that option if your Chesapeake crew needs an onsite workspace instead of bare storage.
Monthly rates for standard units typically run $100 to $250 based on measured rental data. Delivery fees are separate and depend on distance from Chesapeake Porta Pros to your site.
Cold storage availability varies and wasn't part of our verified pricing data. Contact Chesapeake Porta Pros directly to confirm current refrigerated unit inventory before you plan a job around one.
Yes. Chesapeake Porta Pros delivers 20ft storage container across Chesapeake 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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