WWT · Budget
20ft Wind & Watertight
| Ext L×W×H | 20' × 8' × 8'6" |
| Grade | Used · WWT |
| Doors | Swing-out cargo |
| Condition | No leaks, guaranteed |
$915Pay at delivery
Delivery
As fast as 24 hrs
Local yard · Port of Houston
Shipping Containers & Conex Boxes for Sale in Houston, TX
New one-trip and used cargo-worthy 20ft, 40ft and high-cube containers, stocked locally and delivered across Greater Houston in as little as 24 hours. Inspect your box on arrival — you pay at delivery, never before.
Payment
Pay at delivery
Warranty
5 & 20-yr structural
Coverage
150-mi radius
In stock now
New & Used Shipping Containers for Sale in Houston
Every unit is wind and watertight with heavy-duty locking doors. Prices below are the container price — delivery is quoted by ZIP code, and free self-pickup from our yard is available.
Used · Cargo-Worthy
20ft Standard · Used CW
| Ext L×W×H | 20' × 8' × 8'6" |
| Grade | Used · Cargo-worthy |
| Warranty | 5-yr structural |
| Best for | Home & site storage |
$1,095Pay at delivery
Used · Cargo-Worthy
40ft Standard · Used CW
| Ext L×W×H | 40' × 8' × 8'6" |
| Grade | Used · Cargo-worthy |
| Warranty | 5-yr structural |
| Best for | Bulk & fleet storage |
$1,465Pay at delivery
Used · Cargo-Worthy
40ft High-Cube · Used CW
| Ext L×W×H | 40' × 8' × 9'6" |
| Grade | Used · Cargo-worthy |
| Warranty | 5-yr structural |
| Best for | Extra-height storage |
$1,555Pay at delivery
New · One-Trip
20ft Standard · New
| Ext L×W×H | 20' × 8' × 8'6" |
| Grade | New · One-trip |
| Warranty | 20-yr structural |
| Best for | Long-term & resale value |
$2,250Pay at delivery
New · One-Trip
40ft High-Cube · New
| Ext L×W×H | 40' × 8' × 9'6" |
| Grade | New · One-trip |
| Warranty | 20-yr structural |
| Best for | Offices & conversions |
$3,480Pay at delivery
Know before you buy
One-Trip vs. Cargo-Worthy vs. Wind & Watertight
The grade moves the price more than the size does. Here is the honest difference between the three grades we stock.
Budget
Wind & Watertight
An older box that still seals completely — no leaks, solid floors, working doors. Expect surface rust and dents. The right call when the container will do a job, not win a beauty contest.
From $915 · 20ft
Best value
Used · Cargo-Worthy
Certified structurally sound for shipping, wind and watertight, backed by our 5-year structural warranty. The workhorse grade for Houston storage, jobsites and small business inventory.
From $1,095 · 20ft
Premium
New · One-Trip
Made one ocean crossing, arrives looking factory-new, and carries our 20-year structural warranty. The standard choice for offices, conversions and anything customer-facing.
From $2,250 · 20ft
Want the full breakdown? Read the container grades guide, or call (713) 519-0879 and tell us what you are storing.
Built for the Gulf Coast
What Houston Puts in a Conex
Storage that survives hurricane season
Corten steel walls and a gasketed door hold up to wind-driven rain far better than any wood shed — a big reason coastal counties keep a conex box on the property year-round.
Jobsite offices & tool lockup
Contractors across Houston's build-out use 20s and 40s as on-site lockup, cutting theft and the daily haul of tools. Renting works well for shorter projects.
Backyard offices, studios & conversions
The 40ft high-cube is the standard shell for a converted home office — the extra foot of headroom is what makes insulated ceilings work.
Cold storage & special cargo
We also stock refrigerated reefer containers and open-top units for equipment that loads by crane.
150-mile radius
Container Delivery Across Greater Houston
We own our inventory and stock it locally near the Port of Houston, so most orders deliver in as little as 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Our veteran drivers specialize in exact-spot placement.
Google Reviews
What Houston Says About Ironwood
Real feedback from real container deliveries across Greater Houston.
Tom R.Houston, TX
★★★★★
“We recently had two 40ft cargo-worthy shipping containers delivered to our Houston warehouse. They looked fantastic for used units. Our order was placed Monday and they delivered them Tuesday morning.”
Ramon M.Livingston, TX
★★★★★
“Excellent communication, great job delivering and putting it in the location I wanted it to live. Overall very impressive job and pleased!”
Morgan M.Angleton, TX
★★★★★
“If anybody is looking for a good quality container this company has great prices, fast and efficient with their services and delivery.”
Reviews shown are from verified Ironwood customers. See every rating on our Google Business Profile.
Straight answers
Shipping Container FAQs
How fast can you deliver a shipping container in Houston?
Often within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. We own our inventory and stock it locally near the Port of Houston, so most orders placed in the morning can be delivered the next business day anywhere in our 150-mile delivery radius.
What is the difference between a conex box and a shipping container?
Nothing — they are the same steel box. “Conex” is the older military term (from CONtainer EXpress) that stuck around the Gulf Coast, while shipping container, cargo container and sea can all describe the same ISO-standard unit. Read the full explanation in our conex vs. shipping container guide.
How much does a shipping container cost in Houston?
Our used containers currently start at $915 for a 20ft wind-and-watertight unit, cargo-worthy units run $1,095 to $1,555, and new one-trip containers run $2,250 to $3,480 depending on size. Delivery is quoted by ZIP code, and you pay at delivery after inspecting your container.
Do I need a permit or HOA approval to put a container on my property?
It depends on where you are. The City of Houston, each surrounding municipality and unincorporated Harris County all set their own rules for accessory structures — and in most Houston-area subdivisions the HOA deed restrictions are what actually matter. See our Houston permits and HOA guide for the full checklist.
Do you require a deposit before delivery?
No. You inspect the container when it arrives and pay at delivery. Never pay a deposit to any container seller sight-unseen — it is the most common container scam in Texas, and it is the reason we structure payment this way.
What do I need to prepare before my container arrives?
A reasonably level spot, overhead clearance free of low wires and branches, and enough straight-line room for the truck — roughly 60ft for a 20ft container and 100ft for a 40ft. Set the container on blocking such as railroad ties or concrete blocks rather than bare dirt. Full detail is in our delivery and site prep guide.
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(713) 519-0879Mon–Fri · 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM CST
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