Shipping Container Rentals & Sales

Secure Shipping Container Storage Solutions for Vancouver Island

Pacific Group Developments provides shipping container rental and sales services throughout Vancouver Island, serving construction contractors, renovation projects, moving needs, and long-term storage requirements. For over 30 years, we’ve delivered reliable, secure storage solutions that come to your location—whether that’s a residential property in Oak Bay, a construction site in Langford, or a commercial development in Duncan.

Why Choose Shipping Containers for Storage?

Unlike traditional storage units that require you to drive to an off-site facility, our shipping containers come directly to your property. This provides immediate access whenever you need to retrieve tools, materials, or belongings without the hassle of traveling to a storage facility and dealing with access hours or restrictions.

Key Advantages:

Security: Heavy-gauge steel walls, roof, and floor construction makes shipping containers virtually impenetrable. Secure locking mechanisms protect valuable tools, equipment, inventory, and materials from theft and vandalism. For construction sites in particular, containers provide peace of mind that expensive equipment remains safe overnight and during weekends.

Weather Protection: Rubber door seals and weather-tight construction keep moisture, rain, snow, dust, and pests completely out. Your stored items remain dry and protected regardless of Vancouver Island’s wet winter conditions. Proper ventilation prevents condensation buildup that can damage tools, electronics, and sensitive materials.

Convenience: Position containers exactly where you need them—in your driveway during renovations, on your construction site for daily tool access, in your yard during moving, or on your commercial property for inventory storage. No driving to storage facilities, no restrictive access hours, and no monthly facility fees.

Flexibility: Short-term rentals for projects or moves, long-term rentals for ongoing storage needs, or purchase options for permanent solutions. Rental terms accommodate schedule changes and project delays without penalty.

Cost Effectiveness: Competitive rental rates often cost less than traditional storage units, especially for long-term needs. When you factor in eliminated travel time and fuel costs to off-site storage, containers deliver significant savings.

Container Sizes & Specifications

We offer shipping containers in multiple sizes and heights to match your specific storage requirements:

10-Foot Containers:

• Storage Capacity: 80 square feet (585 cubic feet standard / 640 cubic feet high-cube)
• Dimensions: 10 feet long × 8 feet wide × 8’6” high (standard) or 9’6” high (high-cube)
• Best For: Compact residential projects, tight spaces, small renovation storage, limited tool and equipment needs, urban properties with restricted access
• Access: Double doors at one end provide 7’8” wide × 7’5” high opening (standard) or 8’5” high opening (high-cube)

20-Foot Containers:

• Storage Capacity: 160 square feet (1,170 cubic feet standard / 1,280 cubic feet high-cube)
• Dimensions: 20 feet long × 8 feet wide × 8’6” high (standard) or 9’6” high (high-cube)
• Best For: Residential renovations, small construction projects, moving storage, single-family tool storage, equipment protection
• Access: Double doors at one end provide 7’8” wide × 7’5” high opening (standard) or 8’5” high opening (high-cube)

40-Foot Containers:

• Storage Capacity: 320 square feet (2,390 cubic feet standard / 2,660 cubic feet high-cube)
• Dimensions: 40 feet long × 8 feet wide × 8’6” high (standard) or 9’6” high (high-cube)
• Best For: Large construction sites, commercial contractors, extensive material storage, multi-family projects, commercial inventory
• Access: Double doors at one end provide 7’8” wide × 7’5” high opening (standard) or 8’5” high opening (high-cube)

Construction Features:

• Corrugated steel walls and roof for maximum strength and durability
• Marine-grade plywood or bamboo flooring capable of supporting heavy loads
• Forklift pockets for easy repositioning on larger sites
• Corner posts and bottom rails engineered for structural integrity and stacking
• Proper ventilation to prevent moisture buildup while maintaining weather-tight seal
• Heavy-duty locking bars with provisions for padlock or specialized container locks

Common Applications for Container Rentals

Construction Site Storage:

Contractors throughout Vancouver Island rely on our shipping containers to secure valuable tools and equipment on job sites. Power tools, welding equipment, generators, surveying instruments, and materials remain safe from theft and weather damage. Containers eliminate the need to load and transport tools daily, saving significant time and reducing wear on equipment.

Site supervisors and project managers appreciate the convenience of on-site storage for plans, permits, safety equipment, and job supplies. Containers can serve as temporary site offices, providing secure document storage and a dry workspace for administrative tasks.

Renovation & Remodeling Projects:

Homeowners undertaking major renovations face the challenge of protecting furniture, appliances, and belongings from construction dust, paint, and potential damage. Our containers positioned in driveways or yards provide convenient, secure storage steps from your front door.

Unlike moving items to an off-site storage facility where they’re out of sight and require travel to access, containers on your property let you retrieve items whenever needed. This is particularly valuable during phased renovations where you might need to swap out seasonal clothing, access archived documents, or retrieve kitchen appliances during different project stages.

Moving & Downsizing:

Moving between properties often involves timing gaps where you need temporary storage. Rather than paying for multiple months of storage unit rentals and making repeated trips to load and unload, our containers come to you. Load at your own pace, and the container travels with you or remains on-site until your new property is ready.

Estate transitions and downsizing situations benefit from the flexibility of on-site containers. Sort through belongings without time pressure, and keep items secure and accessible throughout the process.

Long-Term Commercial Storage:

Businesses use our containers for inventory overflow, archived records, seasonal equipment, and supplies. Rather than paying ongoing monthly storage facility fees, purchase or long-term rental of containers on your commercial property provides cost-effective storage with 24/7 access.

Landscaping companies store equipment and supplies, contractors maintain inventory at central yards, and retail businesses handle seasonal merchandise—all with the security and convenience of on-site container storage.

Professional Delivery Throughout Vancouver Island

One of the most important aspects of container rental is reliable delivery and placement. Our experienced delivery team has been serving Vancouver Island properties for over 30 years, navigating everything from tight urban driveways to remote construction sites.

Delivery Service Includes:

Site Assessment: We discuss your property layout, access routes, and container placement options before delivery day. This ensures we bring the appropriate delivery vehicle and plan the safest, most efficient placement.

Precise Positioning: Our drivers are skilled at positioning containers in challenging locations—narrow driveways, sloped yards, tight parking areas, and construction sites with limited maneuvering room. We place containers exactly where you want them, oriented for optimal door access and workflow.

Property Protection: We take care to avoid damage to driveways, lawns, and landscaping during delivery and pickup. When necessary, we use plywood or other protection under container corners to distribute weight and prevent surface damage.

Timing Coordination: Deliveries are scheduled around your project timeline, move dates, or business needs. We understand that timing matters and coordinate accordingly.

Service Area:

We provide shipping container delivery throughout:

• Greater Victoria (Victoria, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, Saanich)
• Saanich Peninsula (Sidney, North Saanich, Central Saanich)
• Westshore Communities (Langford, Colwood, View Royal, Metchosin, Sooke)
• Cowichan Valley (Duncan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan)
• Surrounding areas from Victoria to Duncan and beyond

Contact us to confirm delivery availability for your specific location. We’re happy to discuss unique delivery challenges or remote site access.

Rental vs. Purchase Options

Rental Programs:

Our rental programs offer maximum flexibility with no long-term commitment. Short-term rentals work well for renovation projects, moving situations, or defined-duration construction projects. Long-term rentals provide cost-effective ongoing storage without the upfront investment of purchasing.

Rental pricing is transparent with no hidden fees. You pay for the rental period, delivery, and eventual pickup—that’s it. Extensions are simple if your project timeline changes or you discover ongoing storage needs.

Purchase Options:

For customers requiring permanent storage solutions, purchasing a container often makes economic sense. After 12-18 months of rental costs, ownership begins to pencil out favorably. Containers on your property become a permanent asset, eliminating recurring rental expenses.

We sell containers in various conditions:

• One-Trip Containers: Nearly new containers that made a single shipping voyage, then retired from cargo service. These offer like-new condition at a fraction of new manufacturing cost.
• Used Containers: Structurally sound containers with cosmetic aging from cargo service. These provide reliable, weather-tight storage at the lowest cost.
• Modified Containers: Custom modifications available including additional doors, windows, ventilation, shelving, or lighting for specialized storage or workshop applications.

All containers we sell are inspected for structural integrity, weather-tight seals, and secure locking mechanisms. Delivery is included throughout our service area.

Serving Vancouver Island for Decades

For over 30 years, Pacific Group Developments has been Victoria BC’s trusted partner for construction services and equipment rentals. We’re locally owned and operated with deep roots in the Vancouver Island community and construction industry.

Our container rental customers range from large commercial contractors working on multi-million dollar developments to homeowners storing belongings during their first renovation project. Regardless of project size or rental duration, everyone receives the same professional service, quality equipment, and transparent pricing.

Our Commitment:

• Quality Equipment: Well-maintained, structurally sound containers with weather-tight construction
• Fair Pricing: Competitive rates with transparent pricing and no hidden fees
• Professional Service: Reliable delivery, responsive communication, and convenient pickup
• Flexible Terms: Short-term and long-term rentals with accommodations for schedule changes
• Local Expertise: Over 30 years of Vancouver Island experience and community relationships

Getting Started with Container Rentals

Starting a shipping container rental is simple. Contact Pacific Group Developments by phone or email to discuss your storage requirements:

1. Discuss Your Needs: Explain your storage situation—construction site security, renovation project, moving storage, or long-term needs. We’ll help determine the appropriate container size and height option.

2. Site Planning: We’ll discuss delivery location, property access, and container placement. We can answer questions about space requirements, surface preparation, and any site-specific concerns.

3. Schedule Delivery: Choose a delivery date that aligns with your project timeline or move date. We coordinate timing to ensure the container arrives when you’re ready to use it.

4. Load & Use: The container is yours to load and use immediately upon delivery. Take as much time as you need—there’s no rush.

5. Schedule Pickup: When storage needs are complete, call us to arrange pickup. We remove the container and transport it from your property, leaving the area clean.