Step 4: Select Your Preferred Delivery Method

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Let's finish up your estimate by picking your preferred delivery method below.

Multiple Delivery Options to Choose From

Choosing the right delivery method ensures a smooth and hassle-free experience. Regardless of your delivery method, a firm, dry ground, gravel or concrete pad is encouraged. There are three primary delivery methods: Tilt-Bed Delivery,Flatbed Delivery, and Pick-Up Delivery.

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Tilt-Bed Delivery

A convenient and popular choice for those who do not have unloading equipment. The truck tilts the bed and slides the container onto the ground.

Key Benefits:

  • No additional equipment required for unloading
  • Simple, quick & efficient delivery
  • Ideal for homeowners, small businesses & job sites

Considerations:

  • Need at least 2.5x the length of the container for delivery
  • A 20ft Container needs at least 60ft of clearance to place & drop off the container
  • A 40ft Container needs at least 120ft of clearance to place & drop off the container
  • Height requirements are at least 14ft clearance for trees & bridges  

Total price for Container and transport based on your location in *

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Flatbed Delivery

A cost-effective and efficient option for customers with the necessary equipment (forklift and cranes) to unload the container.

Key Benefits:

  • Lower delivery costs compared to other methods
  • Quick & efficient transport
  • Suitable for locations with adequate unloading equipment

Considerations:

  • Requires your own forklift or crane on-site to unload
  • Best for large-scale projects with professional handling equipment
  • Need at least 50ft - 60ft clearance to drop off the container or 2.5x the container length
  • Height requirements are at least 14ft clearance for trees & bridges  

Total price for Container and transport based on your location in *

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Pick-Up at Depot

Customers with their own means of transportation and trailers retrieve the container from the depot, providing flexibility and control.

Key Benefits:

  • Cost-effective for those with transport capabilities
  • Flexible scheduling for pick-up
  • Ideal for repeat buyers or those with access to a hauling partner or truck

Considerations:

  • Requires a truck & trailer and understanding of container clearance
  • Must comply with local transportation regulations
  • Understanding of the depot process is needed
  • Patience is recommended  

Total price for Container and Pick-up based on your location in *

Watch Our Delivery Guide Video

Selecting the best delivery option depends on various factors, including site accessibility, available equipment, and budget. Whether you opt for the affordability of flatbed delivery, the convenience of tilt-bed delivery, or the flexibility of pick-up delivery, our team is here to ensure a seamless experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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  • At Eveon Containers we do not offer the ability to choose the of color of your used container. Our used containers are stored in large, packed depots and high stacks. These stacks are built up of the same type of container and with different kinds of colors. When your container is taken from the stack, it will be first one available.

  • Containers are specifically designed to be resistant to wind and water, ensuring they remain durable and protected from harsh weather conditions like strong winds, heavy rainfall, and impacts from transportation vehicles. At Eveon Containers, we thoroughly inspect and guarantee that all containers we sell are wind and watertight, in accordance with our Container Quality Guarantee.

  • Eveon does not sell modified or refrigerated containers. We focus on selling decommissioned (used) 20ft, 40ft and 40ft High Cube shipping containers.

  • Your journey with Eveon Containers is about to begin. Here's what to expect in terms of your container's delivery timeline:

    1. Order and payment: Once you've placed your order and your payment is successfully processed, you will receive a confirmation email from Eveon. This email will include the confirmation, invoice, and details of our driver.
    2. Confirmation delivery date & time: Within 48 hours of placing your order, our driver will call you to confirm the delivery date and time and address any further questions or provide information about the delivery. We understand that your schedule matters, and we do our best to accommodate it.
    3. Check delivery requirements: In preparation for delivery, please ensure that your location is suitable. You can find detailed information on how to prepare in our Delivery Guide, where you can also download a handy checklist.
    4. Delivery day: Upon delivery of your container, you and the carrier will inspect the container's quality and identify any discrepancies immediately by completing the Container Inspection Form. You can find more information about this process here.