Drive Up Ground Access Self-storage Rental
Are you looking for extra storage space to store your winter sports equipment? Or you are looking for a secure storage facility to store items for your business. Our drive-up ground access self-storage rental may be the best storage solution to fulfil your storage needs; here, we will briefly introduce the service and explain why this storage option may benefit you.
Our ground access storage units are all made out of shipping containers; they are wind and waterproof guaranteed. All of our storage units come with 1-inch spray foamed ceiling for better insulation and to prevent condensation. It comes in different sizes: 7’, 8’, 10’, 20’ and 40’, to accommodate storage in different scales.
Moreover, our self-storage rentals also provide you with great convenience; we are located in a centralized area between Vancouver and Richmond, Mitchell Island, only a 25-minute drive from Downtown Vancouver. Our ground access storage units are located on a driveway; you can park your vehicle next to your storage unit and start loading/unloading. In addition, most of our storage units offer 24/7 access, so you do not need to rush. You are always welcome to come after hours if necessary.
In terms of security, our storage facility is surrounded by wired fences. All of our storage units have lockboxes installed, which helps prevent bolt cutters. Furthermore, we have 24/7 CCTV monitoring to ensure that our customer’s belongings are securely stored.
Visit our website to see the rate we offer for our storage unit rentals. Feel free to contact us or give us a call at 1-800-561-9530 to check the availability of these storage units.
Sea-Can Delivery and Offloading Requirements
If you are looking for extra storage and would like to rent a sea-can to be delivered to your site, our on-site sea-can rental will be the best option for you as we offer delivery to our customer’s location. In terms of sea-can delivery, two types of trucks have offloading capabilities: Crane and Tilt deck trucks. Each type of truck has its offloading requirements, and we will choose the kind of truck to carry out the delivery depending on the condition of the customer’s site. Here we will discuss the offloading requirement for the crane truck and the tilt deck truck, so you can have a better idea of either choosing a crane truck or a tilt deck truck for delivery.
Crane truck’s offloading requirements:
- Offload is right beside and parallels the deck of the truck.
- No reach.
- No obstacle.
- No overhead power lines.
Perhaps a Crane truck's main advantage is that it does not require a lot of space to carry out the delivery, as it will lift the sea-can and lower it to ground level right beside the deck. Crane trucks are widely used for sea-can offloading in a city setting, where space is often limited.
Tilt deck truck’s offloading requirements:
- At least 60 feet of straight runway is required for offloading 20’ sea-cans or less.
- At least 100 feet of straight runway is required for offloading 40’ sea-cans.
- No obstacles.
- No overhead power lines.
The Tilt deck truck has more turning capabilities than the Crane truck, and the offloading process is more straightforward. The Tilt deck truck is a go-to option for sea-can offloading, given that space is abundant to carry out offloading.
If you are not sure about the location, you would like your sea-can to be offloaded, will fit the offloading requirements of either a Crane or a Tilt deck truck, do not hesitate to consult us. You can let us know the offloading location, and our experienced logistic team will let you know if offloading could be carried out.
On the other hand, you are always welcome to arrange your own delivery for sea-can rentals. Visit our website: LuckyBoxstorage.com or give up a call at 1-800-561-9530 for inquiries.
Trucking Rate Increase Due to Rocketing Gas Prices
If you pass by any gas station during your daily commute, you will see that the gas prices have been increasing rapidly within these 2 – 3 months. Anyone who drives a vehicle will tell you that they are spending more every time they are at the gas pump. Correspondently, businesses affected by the increase in gas prices raised the price of their services or products to cope with this situation. As we offer sea-can deliveries to our customers, our trucking operation is very well affected by the unpredictable gas prices. We will have to adjust our trucking rates in response to the increase in expense.
We are doing our best to keep the delivery rate as low as possible for our customers. As we are located between the city of Vancouver and Richmond (Mitchell Island), we have kept the delivery rate unchanged for both cities to serve our community. The delivery price is kept at the lowest possible rate for other cities.
ContainerWest Crane Truck
In terms of sea-can rentals, for every quote and rental contract, it will state the pick-up fee will be determined based on the posted transportation rates at the time of return; if a year from now, the gas prices keep on increasing, the pick-up fee will likely be more than the delivery fee we currently charge. On the other hand, if the gas prices lessened a year later, the pick-up fee will likely be less than the delivery fee we are currently charging.
We want to mention that although we are happy to arrange delivery for our customers to make the rental process more convenient, customers are always welcome to arrange their own transportation.
Beware of scams for Sea-can purchase
With numerous online platforms that offer sea-can sales, it is only sensible to look for the best deal that we can find. Given the global shortage of sea-cans, which led to higher purchasing prices, various scams circled the sea-can to purchase market. Here we will list out some advice on identifying scams online so that you do not fall into the hands of fraudulent activities.
Be careful when browsing Facebook Marketplace.
Facebook is unarguably one of the most popular online platforms in terms of social media. With Facebook Marketplace, anyone could be a seller. It is surprisingly easy to post an advertisement; the only requirement is to have a Facebook account. Scams often use sea-can companies’ names or their original photos to make their advertisements look legitimate.
The most direct way to differentiate between a legitimate advertisement and a scam is the seller’s email address. For example, if you see an advertisement using the ContainerWest name, the person you communicate with should be using a company email address: Johndoe@containerwest.com.
ContainerWest yard on Mitchell Island, Richmond BC
Request to view the sea-can before paying for it.
Like purchasing any commodity, it is only reasonable for you to view the item before deciding to pay for it, especially when you are buying a sea-can that is usually worth more than one thousand dollars. We recommend to always ask for multiple photos of the container, or to be even more secure, request viewing the container at their location.
At ContainerWest, we will always send sea-can photos to customers upon their request. Customers are always welcome to come to our yard to view the sea-can they are interested in purchasing.
ContainerWest yard on Mitchell Island, Richmond BC
Trust your instincts.
When it comes to scams and fraud, sometimes it is obvious to catch. If we are not careful, it is easy to fall for it. It is always essential to trust our instincts.
Due to the supply chain issue, the industry is currently experiencing a shortage of sea-can. As a result, the price of a regular sea-can doubled or tripled. Scammers took full advantage of this phenomenon and offered cheaper than average sea-can prices to scam people. If you see a surprisingly cheap sea-can offer, you think, “This is too good to be true!” You are probably right. Moreover, if you feel that something is wrong when inquiring about the sea-can to purchase, you should be extra cautious.
After these suggestions, we hope you will not fall victim to fraudulent activities and to always choose legitimate companies when considering purchasing a sea-can. Feel free to send us a note or call us for more information.
Sea-can storage accessories and tips
You may be loading your belongings into a sea-can storage unit and wonder how to make the loading process more efficient and better organized. There is no perfect formula for storing your belongings efficiently, as it varies among individuals’ preferences regarding storage methods. However, some accessories help you better organize your belongings, save time, and optimize your storage space. Below we outline some suggestions and tips for getting the most out of your storage services.
Let’s start with accessories:
Storage boxes
Perhaps, storage boxes are the most straightforward and easily obtainable accessory that will help you better organize your storage unit.
Storage boxes are readily available at most department stores and at relatively low prices. By placing your items in a box and stacking them, you’ll better utilize the whole volume of storage space within the sea-can.
One other tip is to label your storage boxes. You will know which package has which items in it by doing so. This will save you time and frustration when searching for that one specific thing you stored away.
LuckyBox and ContainerWest stacked containers
Pallet Rack installation
Another way to better organize your belongings and optimize storage space is to install pallet racking inside your sea-can. Although pallet racking may cost time and effort to establish and is more expensive than storage boxes, it is unarguably more durable and will last longer.
The good thing about pallet racking is that you can always customize it to make it more applicable for your storage needs; choose the number of levels you want and customize the pallet rack’s size and height.
ContainerWest yard on Mitchell Island, Richmond BC
Storage tips
As we mentioned above, there is no one perfect way to store your items in a sea-can. Each individual has their own unique needs and ways of doing things. One essential storage tip we can recommend is placing items that you will need frequent access to near the sea-can entrance. This will save you time and effort while moving things in and out of your sea-can storage unit.
Feel free to send us a note or call us for more information on how to make the loading process more efficient and better organized.
Why buy a Sea-can when you can rent one?
If you are looking for extra storage options and decide to go with a sea-can, you may be debating whether to buy a sea-can or rent one. Although to buy a container seems favorable, depending on the circumstance, renting a sea-can makes more sense compared to buying one. Here we will find out why renting a sea-can is more beneficial than purchasing one.
Less cost for short-term storage
Perhaps you are looking to store your skiing equipment or snowboards that you will only use during the fall/winter season, or you are planning to move. You would need temporary storage space for 2-3 months, to rent a sea-can will be a better option for you compared to purchasing one, as the price of renting will be lower than to buy a sea-can.
LuckyBox stacked red containers
Free space
It does not matter whether you are renting or buying a sea-can, having a sea-can at your site will inevitably take up space. With our sea-can rentals, the free space will only be occupied when you need extra storage; once you no longer need the sea-can for storage, we will arrange a sea-can pick up from your site. Alternatively, if you purchase a sea-can, regardless of needing extra storage at the time, you will always need an area to place your sea-can, which takes up free space.
Sea-can modular containers
Changeable sizes
Another advantage of sea-can rentals is the option to upsize or downsize your sea-can. If you find yourself needing more space than a standard 20’ sea-can, you always have the opportunity to return the 20’ sea-can and rent a larger sized one to fulfil your storage needs. Conversely, if you purchase a sea-can, its size is fixed, and it takes more time, effort, and money to switch to a preferable sized sea-can.
Maintenance
Although sea-cans are known for being durable, purchasing a sea-can means that you are responsible for the maintenance to make it favorable for your storage unit. With our sea-can rentals, you can always expect the best sea-can storage offers; windproof, watertight and operable cargo doors. That way, you do not need to worry much about maintenance.
With the “container crisis” and supply chain issue going on right now, the price to purchase a sea-can skyrocketed. If you wish to save costs for temporary storage, sea-can rental is the way to go.
All in all, renting a sea-can may be a more sensible option, depending on your situation and storage needs. Feel free to send us a note or call us for inquiries.
On-Demand Storage
Suppose you are looking for extra storage space but do not prefer to have a container sitting outside your home taking up space, nor do you need readily access to the stored items. In that case, On-Demand storage will be our best storage option for you. Below we describe our simple procedure for On-demand storage and demonstrate how it can suit your storage needs.
On-demand storage explained
To begin with, here is the procedure of our on-demand storage:
Step 1: Make an arrangement with LuckyBox Storage to deliver an empty container to your site.
Step 2: Take your time to load the empty container with the items you wish to store.
Step 3: Inform us that you have finished loading. We pick up the loaded container and store it in our yard.
Step 4: Confirm the address you would like us to deliver the container; we will transport your loaded container from our yard to your location.
Step 5: Unload your items from the container, and contact us when all items are unloaded. We will arrange a pick up for the empty container.
Stacked LuckyBox storage containers
Common uses for on-demand storage
On-Demand storage option works best if you know you want to store your items for a longer duration of time and you do not need frequent access to those items. This storage option is the perfect solution for someone that is moving homes.
Delivery of a LuckyBox on-demand storage container
Convenient and cost-effective
We’ll drop off an empty container at your old house; you have the convenience of having the unit right outside your door to load up. Then we stack away the container until your new home is ready to go. Once your new home is ready, we’ll drop off the loaded container to the new location and again, you’ve got the convenience of moving furniture and other items right outside your front door. This option saves time, effort, and money.
Send us a note or call us for more information how on-demand storage might suit your storage needs.
All you need to know about new and used sea-can
When you are looking to purchase a Sea-can, perhaps the first thing to think about is buying a new or a used one. As you may know, sea-cans come in a variety of sizes. However, used sea-cans also offer various options when it comes to condition of the unit. Below, we are going to talk about the different conditions of used sea-cans and the terminology associated with them.
New Sea-can
The general term for a brand new container is “one trip” or a “one tripper”.
Conditions:
- Wind and watertight
- Operational cargo doors
- Acceptable for shipping
- Minimal dents and scratches
- In perfect condition for shipping
Lucky box storage container
Used Sea-can
There are two major terms for used sea-can that describe the condition the container is in; Cargo worthy (CW) and Wind and Watertight (WWT).
ContainerWest yard on Mitchell Island, Richmond BC
Cargo worthy (CW)
- Wind and watertight
- Operational cargo doors
- Acceptable for shipping
- Some dents, scratches and repairs
- In good condition and still suitable for shipping
Wind and Watertight (WWT)
- Wind and watertight
- Operational cargo doors
- Not suitable for shipping
- Many dents, scratches and some patches from the repair
- Need to be repaired or modified to be qualified for shipping
After knowing these standard terms that describe the condition of the sea-can, it will help you better understand the container you are looking for when purchasing.
As the price of a sea-can skyrocketed during the ‘shipping container crisis’, here at LuckyBox storage, we offer storage container rentals, which may be a better option for you than purchasing a sea-can. Feel free to send us a note or call us for more information.
The importance of insulated storage containers
When it comes to storage containers, a common question we receive from our customers: Is the container insulated? This question raised an important topic regarding insulated storage containers, insulations, and their importance. Let’s find out!
Benefits of insulation.
To begin with, Insulation means a material used to lower the rate of heat transfer; it helps maintain a proper and preferable temperature. A well-insulated house should preserve the warm temperature indoors during winter and keep the house cool during summer.
LuckyBox 20′ Standard Storage container
Insulation for storage containers.
Now, why do we need Insulation for storage containers? Since storage containers are often located outdoors, exposing them to unpredictable climates, condensation inside the container is inevitable, especially during the winter and rain seasons. Insulation helps prevent condensation inside the storage container; it minimizes the moisture trapped inside the storage unit and ultimately protects your belongings from exposure to excess moisture.
LuckyBox Self-Storage container, insulated ceiling with 1-inch spray foam.
Peace of mind with LuckyBox insulated containers.
Here at LuckyBox Storage, our drive-up self-storage units all come with insulated ceilings with 1-inch spray foam, thus mitigating the risk of excess moisture exposure. This gives our customers the peace of mind knowing that their belongings are being adequately protected from the elements.
Moreover, in terms of our off-site rentals, we offer different types of fully insulated containers to fulfil your needs. Feel free to send us a note or call us for more details.
Truck Delivery: Crane and Tilt Deck
For our offsite container rentals, we rely heavily on our truck delivery, to deliver empty containers for our customers. When handling container deliveries, two types of trucks are widely used: The Crane truck (aka HIAB truck) and the Tilt Deck truck. Here we are going to define the characteristics of the two.
Crane Truck.
- Hydraulic truck mounted with crane, hooks or slings to upload and unload containers.
- Offload is right beside and parallels to the deck.
- Can carry container sizes from 8’ to 40’
- It lifts the container and lowers it to ground level when uploading and offloading.
ContainerWest Hydraulic truck mounted with crane
Tilt Deck Truck.
- Truck equipped with an operational deck to upload and unload containers.
- For a 20’ Tilt Deck truck, at least 60 feet of straight runway is required for offloading.
- For a 40’ Tilt Deck truck, at least 100 feet of straight runway is required for offloading.
- Can carry container sizes from 8’ to 40’
- It inclines the deck and “slides” the container down to the ground level when offloading.
LuckyBox tilt deck delivery truck
Container delivery in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton
Here in the Vancouver lower mainland area, we primarily use Crane trucks for container deliveries. As the Crane truck only requires minimal space to load and unload containers, The Crane truck is more appropriate to operate in a city setting with limited space than the Tilt Deck truck.
On the other hand, the Tilt Deck Truck is commonly used for container deliveries in Calgary and Edmonton locations. As the roads in Calgary and Edmonton are typically more spacious, using the Tilt Deck truck for delivery will be more efficient.
Are you looking for an off-site container rental? Feel free to send us a note or call us for more details on containers and delivery options.