A 20ft storage container runs roughly 20 feet long by 8 feet wide, about 8.5 feet tall, and holds around 1,170 cubic feet of gear, tools or inventory. Lexington Porta Pros rents them by the month, delivered to your jobsite or driveway, with pricing landing in the same band as our other storage container rental options, and if you also need a 20ft storage container versus a bigger box compared side by side, our team can walk through it when you request a quote.
Empty, a standard steel 20ft box weighs somewhere in the neighborhood of a few thousand pounds depending on gauge and condition, and that matters for the truck and driver dropping it off. What matters more to most Lexington customers is what you load into it. Pack it with construction materials or dense inventory and total weight climbs fast, which is why placement on stable, level ground counts. If your site is soft or sloped, ask about setup before delivery day, the same way we check ground conditions before dropping a temporary fence rental or a restroom trailer rental. For projects that also need debris hauled off rather than stored, our roll-off dumpster rental page covers that side of the job, and dumpster weight limits explains load thresholds if you are choosing between a container and a dumpster.
Twenty feet of length gives you room for pallets, appliances, seasonal inventory or a full renovation's worth of fixtures pulled out of a house mid-remodel. It is the size most Lexington contractors reach for when a 40ft storage container is more than the job needs but a garage will not cut it, and it works well next to a construction dumpster rental staged for the same cleanup. Compare both sizes on our storage container rental cost page before you commit. If you are storing tools and materials on an active build, pair the container with our construction site services so restrooms and fencing show up the same week, and add a handwashing station rental or portable sink rental if the crew needs washup near the storage area. Some crews also use a smaller unit as a 20ft cold storage container for temperature-sensitive materials; ask when you request a quote whether that option is available for your job.
Yes, and it is a common ask for Lexington builders who want a lockable office and a storage box on the same lot without renting two separate deliveries. A mobile office trailer pairs naturally with a 20ft container: one holds paperwork, plans and a desk, the other holds materials and tools, and many of the same crews add a standard porta potty rental or an ada accessible porta potty nearby for the office trailer. See mobile office trailer rental for that combination, and if the site also needs power run to the office, check temporary power pole before delivery so the electrical side is sorted ahead of time.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| month | $100 | $125 | $250 |
Monthly is the standard term for storage containers in Lexington, similar to how a monthly porta potty rental works for restrooms on the same site. Longer jobs, like a multi-month renovation or a warehouse overflow situation, tend to land toward the typical mark rather than the high end. For a full breakdown against other container sizes, our storage container rental cost guide walks through what pushes a quote up or down.
Book as soon as you have a start date, especially during peak renovation and construction season, the same way we advise booking a home renovation porta potty early for remodel jobs. Lexington sees steady demand from both residential remodels and commercial builds, and container availability tightens fast when several jobs book the same week.
Placement rules vary by property type and whether the container sits in a driveway, yard or the public right of way, so this needs confirming with the city before delivery. Check our porta potty permit requirements page for related guidance, or read the dumpster permit requirements page for a comparable case, or ask us directly when you request a quote.
A 20ft container fits most single-project storage needs, while a 40ft storage container roughly doubles capacity for larger renovations, whole-house moves or commercial inventory. Site access matters too: longer containers need more clearance to place, much like a roll-off dumpster rental needing clear approach room for the truck.
Some units can be configured as a 20ft cold storage container for perishable goods or temperature-sensitive materials. Availability depends on current inventory, so mention this need when you call so we can confirm before booking.
Yes. We regularly deliver to Nicholasville, 15.3 miles southwest, and Versailles, 15.7 miles west, along with other towns near Lexington. Check service areas for the full list or ask when you request a quote.
Yes. Lexington Porta Pros delivers 20ft storage container across Lexington 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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