Questions, answered properly

We sell four grades. One-trip (new) units have made a single loaded voyage from the factory and look essentially new. Cargo-worthy (CW) units are certified fit for international shipping and carry a valid CSC plate. Wind and watertight (WWT) units are structurally sound and sealed against weather but are no longer shipping-certified — the best value for static storage. As-is units have known faults that we list individually. Every listing states its grade.

If appearance matters, the container will be modified, or it will be visible to customers, buy one-trip. If it will hold tools, stock or equipment on a yard or farm, a wind and watertight used unit does the same job for roughly 40–55% less. Both last decades when placed on a level base that drains.

A high cube is one foot taller — 9 ft 6 in externally against 8 ft 6 in — giving about 8 ft 10 in of internal height. That extra foot is what makes insulation, a finished ceiling or stacked racking practical, so high cubes are the usual choice for offices, workshops and habitable conversions.

Yes. You are welcome to inspect any unit at the depot holding it. Book a viewing with our sales team and we will confirm the address and a time. For remote buyers we will take and send fresh photographs of the specific unit on request.

Containers arrive on a tilt-bed truck that needs room to slide the unit off. Allow roughly 18 m of straight clearance for a 20 ft unit and 30 m for a 40 ft unit, a firm level approach about 4 m wide, and 5 m of overhead clearance. Soft ground, mud, snow and low branches are the usual reasons a delivery fails. See our Shipping and Delivery Policy.

From cleared payment: 2–5 business days within Manitoba, 3–10 days to Saskatchewan and northwest Ontario, 4–9 days to Alberta, 6–13 days to British Columbia and Quebec, and 8–21 days to the Maritimes and Newfoundland. Territories and remote sites are quoted individually. Modified units add the fabrication time shown on the listing.

Nothing — delivery is free to every province and territory in Canada. The price on the listing is the delivered price, with no freight added at checkout and no minimum order. The only extras are crane placement where a tilt-bed truck cannot reach the spot, and redelivery if a delivery fails because of site conditions. We quote both in advance.

Often yes, and it is the buyer's responsibility. Many Canadian municipalities require a placement, siting or temporary structure permit, and rules differ sharply between urban and rural zoning. Check with your municipality before ordering — and with your condominium board, landlord or HOA if one applies.

A level, firm, draining base. Compacted gravel, concrete pads, concrete blocks or railway ties at the corners all work well. The goal is to keep the steel off wet ground and the frame level so the doors stay square. A container that sits on soft or uneven ground will eventually rack, and the doors will stop closing cleanly.

Containers are built from COR-TEN weathering steel, designed for years at sea in salt spray, so Canadian winters are well within tolerance. Surface rust is cosmetic. Keep the unit off wet ground, clear snow from the roof so meltwater drains, and touch up deep scratches, and a container will last 25 years or more.

Sealed steel boxes can sweat when warm moist air meets cold steel — "container rain". Roof vents, desiccant, and insulation all control it. If you plan to store anything moisture-sensitive, ask us about vents or a spray-foam insulation package when you order.

By bank transfer (EFT or wire) or Interac e-Transfer. Account details are issued with your invoice. Stock units are paid in full before dispatch; modified units take a 50% deposit to begin fabrication with the balance before dispatch. Approved commercial and government accounts can request net 30 terms. Full detail is in our Billing Terms.

No — prices are shown excluding tax. GST, HST, PST or QST is calculated at checkout from your delivery province and shown as a separate line on your invoice, along with our GST/HST registration number.

We work with equipment finance partners for commercial purchases. Tell our sales team your requirement and we will put you in touch. Leasing is available on larger fleet orders.

Yes. We fit personnel doors, windows, roll-up doors, vents, insulation, electrical packages, HVAC, shelving, partitions and custom paint. Send us a sketch or a description of what you need and we will quote it. Modified units are built to order and cannot be returned once fabrication begins.

Converted containers are used for cabins, offices and secondary suites across Canada, but habitable use is governed by your local building code and zoning bylaw, and generally requires engineered drawings, insulation, egress and a permit. Talk to your municipality first — then talk to us about the conversion.

Cancel any time before dispatch for a full refund less committed freight. Report transit damage or a unit not as described within 48 hours of delivery and we repair, replace or refund in full. Change of mind on an unmodified stock unit within 14 days is accepted less return freight and a 15% restocking fee. Custom and modified units are non-returnable. Full detail is in our Return and Refund Policy.

Walk all four sides and the roof line, open and close both doors, check the seals, and step inside with the doors shut to look for daylight. Note anything wrong on the delivery paperwork before you sign and photograph it. A clean signed receipt makes a later transit-damage claim very hard to pursue.