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Shipping Container Delivery in Burlington
Get Simple Box provides fast, affordable container delivery in Burlington and across Skagit county. We deliver new and used shipping containers—10ft, 20ft, and 40ft—right to your home, business, or job site.
Explore the Right Container Delivery Method for You
We offer in-house container delivery with multiple options to fit your site. Tilt-bed trucks handle 10ft–24ft units with tight clearance. Tilt-bed trailers deliver 40ft–45ft containers or multiples. For long-distance hauls, flatbeds are the most economical. Crane trucks reach up to 25ft for tight or elevated spots.
Shipping Container Delivery Areas
– Serving Burlington and Beyond
At Get Simple Box, we provide fast and reliable shipping container delivery throughout the greater Burlington and greater Skagit County. Whether you’re renting or buying a 10ft, 20ft, or 40ft shipping container, we make it easy to get the container you need—delivered right to your home, job site, or business location.
Container Delivery to:
- Anacortes
- Arlington
- Bellingham
- Bow
- Burlington
- Clearlake
- Concrete
- Conway
- Darrington
- Hamilton
- La Conner
- Lyman
- Marblemount
- Mount Vernon
- Oak Harbor
- Rockport
Also Serving These Zip codes:
98221, 98223, 98229, 98232, 98233, 98235, 98237, 98238, 98241, 98255, 98257, 98263, 98267, 98273, 98274, 98283, 98284
Getting Ready to For your Container Delivery
Planning ahead makes your container delivery smooth, safe, and stress-free. To ensure your Get Simple Box container arrives exactly where you need it, it’s important to prepare the delivery site, check clearances, and understand space requirements.
Get Simple Box handles pickup and delivery with minimal effort required from you.
Ensure you have a suitable place for the container before delivery.
Decide on container orientation (doors facing forward or rear) for easier access.
Schedule delivery when someone is available if required.
Check local regulations or HOA rules regarding temporary container placement.
Keep a clear and safe path for delivery and unloading.
Delivery Site Checklist
Your driver will call ahead before arriving.
The truck will back into place and tilt the container onto the ground.
Once the container is set down, the driver will carefully release it in the exact location you requested.
Final adjustments may be made to ensure doors open properly and the container is secure.
Container Delivery Day: What to Expect
1. Scheduling Your Delivery
Book Your Date: Choose the delivery day when you want your container placed.
Confirm Door Orientation: Decide whether you want doors forward (toward the truck) or rear (away from the truck).
Provide Site Details: Let us know about obstacles, narrow spaces, slopes, or overhead clearance.
Upload Photos (Optional): A quick photo of your drop site helps the driver plan placement.
2. Delivery Day
Driver Arrival: The truck arrives during your scheduled window.
Site Check: The driver ensures the area is clear, level, and ready for placement.
Back Into Place: The container is carefully backed into position. For tight spots or special placements (like in Lynden, WA), a crane may be used.
Set and Adjust: One end is lowered, and the driver adjusts to ensure the container is perfectly aligned.
Finalize Placement: Container is stable on the ground; driver secures it and clears the truck deck.
Time on Site: Typically ~10 minutes if the area is clear. Longer for complex or tight placements.
Tips for a Smooth Delivery
Clear the placement area of debris and obstacles.
Confirm door orientation and site access in advance.
Be on-site or available by phone for guidance.
Have a plan for unloading your items.
When your container is delivered, the way the doors are oriented can make a big difference in how easy it is to access and use your space. Choosing between doors forward or doors rear depends on where you plan to place the container, how much clearance you have, and how you’ll be loading or unloading items. Knowing these options up front will help ensure smooth delivery and the most convenient setup for your site.
Doors Forward — Last off the trailer
- Best for tight access: Ideal when the container must be dropped in a narrow gap, beside fences, or into alleys.
- Unloading plan: Use pallet jacks or manual unload from the rear; truck acts as a shield for privacy in busy areas.
- Safety note: Crew will need room to access the rear doors after placement — confirm clearance behind the intended spot.
Tip: If you plan to unload with a forklift, tell us in advance so we can confirm rear clearance and placement orientation.
Doors Rear — First off the trailer
Doors face away from the truck and are the first unit to be removed on delivery.
- Best for open driveways: Great when you want immediate door access without walking around the container.
- Faster unloading: Drive-up or dock-style unloading is easier because doors are accessible the moment the container is set down.
- Consider truck position: The truck will be on the opposite side of the doors after placement — plan for any vehicle or equipment needed at the delivery site.
Tip: If you’re placing the container near a busy street, rear doors can give quicker access but may require additional safety cones or permits.
We will confirm door orientation at time of booking.
We always confirm door orientation when you book so our drivers arrive prepared. Use the checklist below to avoid delays on delivery day.
- Confirm placement address & photos: Upload a quick photo of the drop site when booking if you can.
- Mark obstacles: Note fences, gates, low branches, steep slopes, or overhead lines in your booking notes.
- Confirm unloading method: Tell us if you’ll use a forklift, pallet jack, hand trucks, or just carry items by hand.
Quick checklist for smoother delivery:
1) Measure clearances (width & height).
2) Make sure ground is level.
3) Remove temporary obstacles.
4) Decide door orientation and add a note at checkout.
We’ll call or text before delivery — if conditions at the site are different on arrival, our crew will coordinate with you immediately.
Our Simple Container Delivery Process
Our 4-Step Move Process is Simple and Straightforward.
Burlington Container Delivery Reviews
We’ll treat you like we’d want to be treated.
- No pushy sales techniques
- No out-of-state contractors
- No cussing or crudeness
- Helpful service offered with a smile
We focus on being local, professional, and kind. If at any point you have questions or concerns, a local manager is standing by and ready to help within 1 business day.
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Tilt-BedS
Tilt bed trucks are commonly used for delivering 40-foot containers or up to two 20-foot containers at once. They’re ideal when you need a simple and cost effective way to unload containers without cranes or forklifts. This method works best when the site has enough space for the truck to back up and safely slide the container into place.
The tilt bed trailer uses a hydraulic system to lift and tilt the bed of the truck. As the bed tilts, gravity allows the container to gently slide off the trailer and onto the ground. Once in position, the truck slowly pulls forward, leaving the container in place.
Ensure the site is flat, solid, and free of obstacles.
Allow at least 12 feet of width and 14 feet of vertical clearance.
Make sure there is enough space for the truck to pull forward and back up.
Mark the desired container placement area so the driver knows exactly where to set it down.
While tilt-bed trucks are convenient, they do have some limitations:
They require more space to maneuver than smaller delivery trucks.
Not suitable for very tight or steep areas.
Containers must be placed directly on the ground (no elevated platforms).
Ground must be firm enough to support both the truck and container weight.
Flatbed
Flatbed delivery is typically used for long-distance hauls, large job sites, or when multiple containers need to be transported at once. It’s a great option for commercial projects, construction sites, and storage yards where heavy equipment (like forklifts or cranes) is available to unload containers.
With flatbed delivery, the container is secured onto a flat trailer for transport. Upon arrival, a forklift or crane is required to lift the container off the trailer and set it in the desired location. This makes flatbed trucks highly versatile for large-scale operations, but they rely on the customer to have offloading equipment.
Arrange for a forklift or crane capable of lifting a 20ft or 40ft container.
Confirm that the offloading equipment can safely reach the delivery area.
Ensure there is a clear, stable space where the container will be placed.
Coordinate timing so your offloading crew is on-site when the truck arrives.
Requires the customer to have their own offloading equipment (not a stand-alone delivery option).
Not ideal for residential neighborhoods or tight spaces.
Additional costs may apply if cranes or forklifts need to be rented.
Containers cannot be slid directly onto the ground like with a tilt-bed.
Crane
Crane delivery is used when a container needs to be placed in a hard-to-reach area that tilt-bed or flatbed trucks cannot access. This includes urban lots, backyards, over fences, onto raised platforms, or on properties with steep slopes or uneven terrain.
A crane truck lifts the shipping container directly from the trailer and sets it down in the exact location you choose. This method provides precise placement, allowing containers to be positioned in tight or elevated spaces where other delivery methods would not work.
Choose the exact spot where you want the container placed.
Ensure the ground is stable and able to support the container’s weight.
Clear the area of overhead obstructions such as tree branches or power lines.
Provide enough room for the crane to safely set up and operate.
Crane delivery is generally more expensive than tilt-bed or flatbed options.
Requires additional space for the crane truck to set up and extend its boom.
Limited availability depending on location and scheduling.
May not be suitable in areas with low-hanging power lines or restricted height clearance.
How Much DoEs Container Delivery in Burlington Cost?
Affordable Delivery for Every Container Size
- 10', 20', or 40' options
- 10 & 20's = lower cost
- Delivery based on area
- Size & location based pricing
Delivery Fees Based
on Your Location
- Calculated from our nearest yard
- Distance + fuel = delivery fee
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Remote areas may need
special equipment - We only charge what’s necessary
Quick, Accurate Delivery Quotes
- Enter your zip code
- Pick your container size
- Quick Quoting
- No hidden fees, no surprises
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Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about shipping container delivery in Burlington, Mount Vernon, Sedro Woolley, or anywhere nearby? Here are some of the most common ones we hear.
Yes! We regularly deliver to homes, farms, and businesses across Burlington, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, and other parts of Skagit County. Just make sure there’s enough space for the truck to safely access your property.
It is recommended but not mandatory. Being on-site allows you to confirm the exact placement and door orientation of your container. If you can’t be there, just let us know in advance and provide clear placement instructions.
Absolutely! In addition to Burlington, we deliver to Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Anacortes, Stanwood, and throughout Skagit County. If you’re outside this area, give us a call and we’ll do our best to coordinate delivery.
We deliver 20 foot and 40 foot standard containers, as well as high cubes, easy-open door models, and modified units. Availability may vary, so check with our Burlington location for current inventory.
Light rain usually doesn’t affect delivery, but if conditions are unsafe (such as snow, ice, or flooding), we may reschedule for safety reasons. Our team will stay in touch to coordinate a new date.
Containers should be placed on firm, level ground such as gravel, asphalt, or compacted dirt. If the site is soft or uneven, we recommend using railroad ties, concrete blocks, or gravel pads to ensure stability.
You can request doors to face either the cab of the truck or the rear. Let us know your preference when scheduling, and our driver will make sure it’s placed correctly during delivery.
Delivery timelines depend on availability and your location, but many deliveries can be scheduled within a few business days. Contact our Burlington team for the next available slot.
Yes! Many of our deliveries are to farms and rural properties in Skagit Valley. As long as the delivery truck has a safe route and enough space to unload, we can place your container right where you need it.
Clear the path of any vehicles, equipment, or debris. Trim low-hanging branches or wires, and make sure the truck has straight access. Planning ahead will ensure smooth and quick placement.
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Get Simple Box of Burlington is your local, family-owned source for portable storage container rentals and sales in Burlington, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, and the surrounding Skagit County area. We live in the same community as you—and we’re proud to serve our neighbors with reliable, honest service. Choose from 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft shipping containers, perfect for moving, storage, remodeling, or job sites. Our containers are wind and water-tight, with short-term and long-term rental options, no hidden fees, and fast local delivery by our expert drivers. Whether you need extra space at home or on the job, Get Simple Box makes storage simple in Burlington, Washington.
Office Hours
Address:
Get Simple Box of Burlington
10941 Chuckanut Dr,
Burlington, WA, 98233
Directions:
Take Exit 231 off I-5 in Burlington, WA. We’re just north of the freeway on Chuckanut Drive, about half a mile past the Washington State Patrol office. Look for the Simple Box sign—we’re on the right.