Frequently Asked Questions

• On-site storage: a weather-tight unit placed on your property for anytime access.
• Secure off-site storage: load once and we store your locked unit at our Apex storage yard, with redelivery when you’re ready.
• Portable moving: pack at your pace and we deliver the same locked unit to your next address.

Steel exterior, plywood interior, roll-up door with dual locks, and pre-installed tie-downs. For full specs, see Unit Details.

Our storage units are 8′ × 16′ × 8′, which are smaller than standard shipping containers. However, they are comparable in height and width, making the storage pod a versatile option for local storage and moving needs. View full container details.

Yes. Availability varies. See used containers for sale.

You can rent the storage unit for as long as you need. Rentals are billed on a monthly basis, and the agreement will renew automatically each month unless you cancel.

We service both residential and business customers. Most of our residential customers use the units for temporary storage or moving, while businesses like renovators, contractors, and apartment complexes frequently utilize our services.

No. You are responsible for insuring items stored in the unit. Packman Mobile Storage does not insure contents and is not liable for damage or loss. Check with your homeowners, renters, or business policy about off-premises coverage.

Do not store hazardous materials, explosives, flammable substances, fuels, chemicals, perishable goods, live animals, or illegal items. For high-value items, we recommend proper insurance coverage.

Yes. Schedule access daily 7 am to 9 pm, or request redelivery.

• On-site storage: $149/mo + Delivery & Pickup Fee $200
• Off-site storage: $199/mo + Delivery & Pickup Fee $400
• Portable moving: $149/mo + Delivery & Pickup Fee $300

Prepay and save: 20% (3 months) or 34% (6 months).

Distance: includes up to 20 miles each way; $4 per mile after.

Yes. One month minimum. After that, continue month-to-month with no long-term contract.

Prepaid plans are billed in one payment; monthly plans bill each month.

If you need additional handling or relocations of your storage unit, we charge $100 per handling.

If your payment is not received by the due date, you will incur a 15% late fee. If the balance is not paid within 10 days, additional administrative fees may apply, and access to your unit may be restricted.

Call or book online and we’ll collect the container promptly — no extra hauling or repacking needed.

We deliver throughout Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Apex, and nearby North Carolina communities. View the full service area list.

Deliveries within our Raleigh–Durham service area are usually completed the next business day, subject to availability.

We deliver on a rollback truck. The container rides on low-profile wheels and is rolled off into place for precise positioning.

Yes. Someone should be on site to confirm the spot and ensure access is clear at both drop-off and pickup.

Most standard driveways work. Any clear, level, hard surface such as a driveway, parking pad, or job-site pad is ideal. Placement on grass is possible but the weight may leave impressions or cause sinking on soft ground.

Plan for approximately 40 to 45 feet of straight clearance for the truck to position the unit, about 10 feet of width along the approach, and about 10 feet of vertical clearance to avoid low branches and wires.

• Clear vehicles, debris, and low-hanging branches or wires.
• Choose a level, hard surface whenever possible; consider ground-protection boards on new asphalt or lawns.
• Open gates, secure pets, and mark the exact spot for placement.

No. Please contact us to arrange a professional relocation if you need the container moved.

Yes. For local storage and moving in the Raleigh–Durham area, Packman offers a similar container service with local scheduling, next day delivery in most cases, and straightforward pricing.

Yes. We provide a local alternative for short-distance storage and moves with simple, competitive pricing.

Yes. Packman serves Raleigh–Durham with comparable mobile storage and moving services at local rates.

Yes. With Packman you do not need to rent or drive a truck. Load once at your pace and we handle transport and placement.