Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about renting a Swiftbox portable storage container — delivery, placement, storage, moving, and service area across Western Washington.
Getting Started
Call us at 206-715-7871 or request a quote online. Your local rental coordinator will confirm your delivery date, placement, and any details about your site.
Often as soon as the next day, depending on availability. You can also book up to two months ahead.
No. All Swiftbox rentals are month to month, with no long-term commitment.
Yes. No advance notice is required. Call us when you’re ready and we’ll schedule a pickup.
Delivery & Placement
About 19 feet long by 9 feet wide, with just 9 feet of overhead clearance. The box itself is 16 feet long; we just need a few extra feet to deliver it. That’s much less height than many container services need, so we can place your container in driveways, side yards, and spots with low branches or overhangs.
Driveways, gravel, and most firm, level surfaces. On sloped driveways, we use blocks to level the container. If you’re not sure about your spot, call us and we’ll walk through it with you.
No. We take detailed placement instructions when you book, so we can deliver and pick up whether you’re home or not.
Containers on private property, like a driveway, usually don’t need one. Placement on a public street may require a permit from your city, so check with them first.
Containers & Security
Our 16-foot container holds 1,024 cubic feet, about 2–3 rooms of furniture.
Yes. Swiftbox containers are weatherproof steel with an anti-condensation ceiling and built-in ventilation. Level lift loading keeps the container flat during delivery and pickup, so your belongings don’t shift.
You can use any padlock you like. We recommend a disc lock for the best security. If you need one, we can provide it for an additional fee.
Hazardous or flammable materials, such as gasoline, propane, paint thinners, and chemicals.
Check your homeowner’s or renter’s policy for coverage of your belongings. Swiftbox self-insures the exterior of the container against damage from natural events.
On-Site vs. Off-Site Storage
Yes. Keep your container on your property, or we’ll pick it up and store it at our secure facility until you’re ready for it.
Yes, by appointment. Call ahead and we’ll have your container ready.
Yes. We can move your container between your property and our facility whenever you need. A transport fee applies each time the container is moved.
Moving
No. We rent portable storage containers. We deliver the container, you pack at your own pace, and we move it wherever you need it next.
Yes. Moving is a big part of what we do. We’ll pick up your loaded container and deliver it to your new address anywhere in our service area, or store it at our facility until your new place is ready.
One Swiftbox container holds up to three rooms of furniture. Call us and we’ll help you figure out how many you need.
Cost & Payment
Simple monthly rent for a full calendar month, not 4 weeks or 28 days like some companies charge. There’s a transport fee each time we move the container, plus sales tax. For locations that require a ferry, such as Whidbey Island, ferry charges apply. Ferry deliveries may take an extra day.
All major credit cards and ACH bank transfers.
Service Area
The I-5 corridor from Bellingham to Olympia, east to the Cascades, including King, Snohomish, Pierce, Skagit, Whatcom, Thurston, and Island counties.
Yes. Ferry charges apply for deliveries that require a ferry. Ferry deliveries may take an extra day.