We’ve just launched a comparison of Atlanta portable storage providers. There’s a lot to this section of our site simply because portable storage containers are so versatile. Here are some situations where they may come in handy:

1. Temporary storage on site: If you want to move things out of your home or office and are lacking storage space, have a container delivered to a relatively flat spot in your driveway and use it as an extra garage. You can keep it there as long as you’d like.

2. Temporary storage off-site: You can also have a storage container delivered to your home and then stored off site. Climate controlled storage is even an option. Of course, you can rent climate controlled space at your local self storage center. But portable storage offers several advantages:

a. You can take as long as you’d like to load and unload the container. Just keep the container at your home as long as you require.
b. Once loaded, the portable storage container company will move it for you. No need to rent or borrow a truck.
c. No need to pack and unpack the truck for each move.

3. Local moves: If you are moving within Atlanta, consider using portable storage as an alternative to renting a truck. In addition the advantages listed above, the cost of using portable storage containers for local moves may be competitive with renting a truck, particularly if the move will require more than a few days.

4. Long distance and overseas moves: Once you’ve packed it, the container can be shipped across the country or, in some cases, overseas. Container companies usually need a location close to the area where you are moving to in order to service this area. Most of the larger national players have locations across the country and, if you are moving to a metropolitan area, your will likely have a number of options.