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Valleyview for Business

Shipping Containers for Business,Built Around Yours.

Custom branding & decaling, special builds, lease-to-own options and fleet pricing — commercial container solutions for companies across Interior & Northern BC, from our yard in Kamloops.

Branding & decals

Your logo, your colours, fleet-wide.

Custom builds

Offices, workshops, retail & more.

Lease to own

Monthly payments, yours at the end.

Fleet pricing

Volume discounts on multi-unit orders.

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Your brand, on steel

A container that advertises while it works

Every branded container is a 160-square-foot billboard at your jobsite, yard or storefront — working 24/7 in front of every customer and passerby. We paint in your colours and apply your logo, name and contact info in exterior-rated vinyl built for BC sun, rain and snow.

  • Custom paint in any factory RAL colour
  • Logos, lettering & full-side graphics
  • Consistent branding across your whole fleet
  • Quoted per design — send us your logo to start
What we do for businesses

Commercial container solutions

Buy, lease to own, brand or build — one local supplier for every container your operation needs, delivered anywhere in BC.

Flagship service

Custom Container Solutions

Offices, pop-up shops, cold storage and one-of-a-kind builds — design your container in the configurator and we'll build it in our Kamloops yard. Dedicated use-case pages, published modification pricing, and turnkey modular homes built from containers.

Design yours
Matching fleet of containers ready for custom paint and decals

Make it yours

Branding & Decaling

Turn your container into a billboard. Custom paint in factory RAL colours, vinyl decals, logos, phone numbers and full fleet branding — applied to last in BC weather.

  • Custom RAL colour paint
  • Vinyl decals & cut logos
  • Fleet-consistent branding
  • Weather-rated finishes
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20ft shipping container site office with windows and personnel door — custom container build BC

Built to spec

Modifications & Pricing

Site offices, workshops, mobile retail, pop-up shops, equipment housings — we modify containers with doors, windows, insulation, electrical, shelving and partitions.

  • Roll-up & personnel doors
  • Windows, vents & insulation
  • Electrical, lighting & heat
  • Shelving & custom interiors
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Own it monthly

Lease to Own

Need the container but not the upfront hit? Lease 20' and 40' containers on straightforward monthly payments that build to full ownership — it works on your site from day one and it's yours at the end.

  • Predictable monthly payments
  • Construction-site ready
  • Delivery included in quote
  • Pay out the balance anytime
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Volume pricing

Fleet & Bulk Sales

Outfitting multiple sites or yards? Multi-unit orders get volume pricing, coordinated delivery across BC, and consistent specs and colours across your whole fleet.

  • Multi-unit discounts
  • Coordinated BC-wide delivery
  • Matching specs & colours
  • One invoice, one contact
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Who we serve

Trusted by industries across BC

From jobsites in Kamloops to camps in the Peace Country — businesses across Interior & Northern BC run on our containers.

Construction & Trades

Secure tool cribs, site offices and material storage that move with your jobsite.

Agriculture & Ranching

Feed, seed and equipment storage that's rodent-proof and weatherproof, delivered to rural properties.

Retail & E-commerce

Inventory overflow, seasonal stock and branded pop-up retail at a fraction of warehouse cost.

Forestry, Mining & Energy

Rugged storage and modified units for remote camps and resource operations across Northern BC.

Municipalities & Institutions

Fleet purchases, parks & rec storage, emergency preparedness caches — with simple procurement.

Logistics & Distribution

Yard storage, cross-dock overflow and branded containers for staging and last-mile operations.

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How it works

Simple for you, handled by us

1

Tell us what your business needs

Storage, a branded unit, a custom build, or a whole fleet — call or send the form and we'll scope it with you in plain terms.

2

Get a clear, itemized quote

Container, modifications, branding and delivery, each priced line by line in CAD. No hidden fees, ever.

3

We build, brand & deliver

Work is done at our Kamloops yard, then delivered by tilt-deck truck anywhere in Interior & Northern BC.

FAQ

Business container questions

For businesses

Can you brand a container with our company logo?

Yes. We do custom paint in factory RAL colours plus vinyl decals and cut logos — company name, phone number, website, full wraps. Branding is quoted per design and applied with exterior-rated materials that hold up in BC sun and snow.

Do you offer lease-to-own shipping containers in BC?

Yes. We offer 20' and 40' containers on lease-to-own terms — straightforward monthly payments that build to full ownership. Delivery is quoted up front, and you can pay out the remaining balance at any time.

What kind of special builds can you do?

Common builds include site offices, workshops, tool cribs, pop-up retail and equipment enclosures. Modifications include roll-up doors, personnel doors, windows, ventilation, insulation, electrical and lighting, shelving and partitions. Every build is quoted to your spec.

Do you offer volume pricing for multiple containers?

Yes. Multi-unit and fleet orders get volume pricing, plus coordinated delivery across BC and consistent specs and colours across all units. Tell us the quantity and locations and we'll quote the full package.

How fast can you deliver to a job site?

It depends on the unit you choose and how far your site is from our Kamloops yard. We confirm the delivery date with your quote, and modified or branded units add build time that we also confirm before you commit.

Can you invoice our company and work with procurement?

Yes. We work with business buyers, municipalities and institutions regularly — itemized quotes, invoicing and the documentation your procurement process needs.

Should our business buy containers outright or use lease-to-own?

It depends on whether your business would rather pay once or spread the cost. Buying outright means paying the quoted price, typically in full before delivery unless other arrangements are agreed in writing. Lease-to-own puts a 20ft or 40ft container to work on your site while monthly payments build to ownership, with the payment, term and delivery set out in one up-front quote. Valleyview does not rent containers. Say which option you’re weighing, and how many units you need, when you request a quote.

What should a business include when it asks for a container quote?

Give the company name the quote and invoice should be made out to, how many containers you need, the size and condition of each, and every delivery address with notes on access. Add whether you’re buying outright or asking about lease-to-own, any branding or modifications, when you need each unit on site, and any format your purchasing process requires. The quote then itemizes the container, modifications, branding and delivery line by line in Canadian dollars.

Can we get a container quote for budgeting or purchase approval before we commit?

Yes. Quotes are free, and requesting one doesn’t commit your company to anything; an order is confirmed only when Valleyview accepts it and issues an invoice or confirmation. Quotes are typically valid for 30 days from issue unless the quote says otherwise, and prices can change, so ask for an updated quote if approval takes longer. The quote is itemized and can be formatted for a procurement review or a council meeting.

Should a business choose new or used containers?

Choose by where the container will sit and who will see it. A used cargo-worthy container is inspected and wind and watertight, and its dents and surface rust don’t matter for yard, job-site or inventory storage. A new one-trip container suits customer-facing sites, branded units and builds where looks matter, because its walls are straight and take paint well. Both are listed in the catalogue with current price ranges, plus tax and delivery.

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How much room is there for our logo and graphics on a container?

A standard 20ft container gives you roughly 160 square feet of side panel for paint, cut vinyl logos, lettering and contact details, or full-side graphics. The design drives the price, so say whether you want a few decals or full coverage when you ask for a quote. Branding is applied at the Kamloops yard before delivery. Rules on signs and placement vary, so check with your local government, and your landlord if you lease, before a branded unit goes out front.

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Can we use the same lock setup on every container our company owns?

Yes. Businesses running several units across sites can standardize the security hardware through Valleyview’s commercial program. A welded steel lock box over a puck lock is the usual setup for job sites and rural yards, and a crossbar adds a second layer where tools or machinery sit unattended. Valleyview can quote welding a lock box onto each unit before delivery, so tell it which locks your company uses and how many units need the same setup.

Which containers suit yard storage, cross-dock overflow or staging for a logistics business?

It depends on how often you load and what you load. A 20ft double-door container opens at both ends for pass-through loading and high-turnover stock. A side-door container opens along one full long wall, so any item can be reached without moving the rest. A 40ft high cube gives the most volume in the lineup, about 2,690 cubic feet, for palletized overflow. Any of them can be branded for staging areas, and Valleyview can suggest a mix for your loading pattern.

Can our containers move with us from one job site to the next?

Usually, yes. A container keeps its corner castings, so it lifts back onto a tilt-deck truck and sets down on the next site, and a site office travels with its framing, insulation and wiring in place once your electrician disconnects the feed. Ask Valleyview whether it can move each unit; a move is quoted like a delivery, by distance and site access. Every new site needs firm, level ground and a clear approach, and check that site’s rules with the local government before the move.

Do you supply refrigerated containers for restaurants, breweries and other food businesses?

Yes. Valleyview sells a 20ft refrigerated container used for restaurant and food-service cold storage, breweries and beverage storage, farm produce and cut flowers. It needs 3-phase power on site, typically 460V, and your electrician installs the outlet and makes the final connection, so confirm your electrical service before ordering. Shelving, a secondary man door and temperature monitoring are quoted per design. Check any storage rules that apply to your product before you load it.

Cold storage containers
Can you build to our engineer’s or architect’s drawings for a commercial project?

Yes. A full set of drawings is a workable starting point, and where a permit calls for engineered, stamped drawings, the build follows them; on offices and other occupied builds, Valleyview coordinates those drawings as part of the project. Valleyview doesn’t certify enclosures for hazardous-location or dangerous-goods use, but if your engineer specifies a classified area, it builds to those drawings. Send the drawings with the site address so the work can be reviewed and quoted.

Can our invoices list each container’s serial number for our asset records?

Yes. Ask for it when you request the quote. Valleyview provides formal invoices and, for projects that need them, container serial numbers and delivery confirmation for each site. Every container also carries its own owner code and serial number, four letters and seven digits, stamped on the doors and repeated inside, so record it with your purchase documents and photos of the unit. If your accounting or asset register needs a particular format, say so at the quote stage.

Do you supply business containers outside the Interior and Northern BC?

Yes. Valleyview delivers across British Columbia from its Kamloops yard, including Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, the Sea-to-Sky, the Okanagan, the Kootenays, the Cariboo and the North, and deliveries to Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast and the Gulf Islands are ferry-served. Every delivery is quoted by distance and site access, so for a multi-site order, list every address in your quote request and each one is priced to the site it is actually going to.

Can our team design a business build in the Container Studio before asking for a quote?

Yes, one container at a time. The Container Studio lets you choose a 10ft, 20ft or 40ft high cube, place a personnel door and up to two sliding windows, and pick framing, insulation and power, with a running estimate before tax and delivery. Branding, roll-up doors, extra openings, shelving and fleet quantities aren’t studio options, so add them when Valleyview follows up on the design you send. Nothing is ordered inside the studio.

How the studio works

Sizes & specs

How many square feet is a shipping container?

A 20ft container gives about 150 square feet of usable floor inside and covers 160 square feet of ground outside. A 40ft, standard or high cube, gives about 300 square feet inside and covers 320 square feet. A 10ft covers 80 square feet. Use the outside area for lot coverage and the outside length and width for setbacks when you check with your local government, and the inside figure when you plan shelving, pallets or a layout.

New & used containers

How does Valleyview inspect a container before selling it?

Each container is checked against a set list before sale: the doors and seals, looking for daylight around the gaskets; the roof and seams for pinholes; the floor for soft, swollen or soaked boards; the corner castings for bends or impact damage; exterior rust; and the CSC plate and unit number. Valleyview then gives an accurate condition description, so ask for the notes on any unit you’re quoted. You can run the same checks yourself when you look at a unit.

Prices

How much does a used 40ft shipping container cost?

A used 40ft standard-height container is listed at $3,300–$3,600 plus tax and delivery, and a used 40ft high cube is listed at $3,500–$4,000. Both are cargo-worthy units, inspected and wind and watertight before they’re sold. The standard 40ft holds about 2,390 cubic feet, and the high cube, a foot taller, about 2,690. Delivery is quoted separately, and a 40ft needs more room on the route and at the drop spot than a 20ft.

Buying & paying

Do I have to pay in full before the container is delivered?

Usually, yes. Under Valleyview’s terms, full payment is typically required before delivery unless other arrangements have been agreed in writing. Late payments may incur interest charges and can delay delivery, so plan to settle the balance before the delivery date you’ve arranged. If you need a different arrangement, raise it at the quote stage and get it confirmed in writing.

Delivery

Can I choose which way the container doors face when it’s delivered?

Usually, within what the truck can reach. Decide before delivery day which way you want the doors to face, include it with your site details when you ask for a quote, and confirm the exact placement and orientation with the driver on arrival. The truck backs in on a straight line and can’t turn while the container comes off, so the spot and the door direction have to suit that approach. If you’re unsure, send photos of the spot first.

Preparing your site

Does a 40ft container need more site preparation than a 20ft?

It needs the same kind of preparation over a longer spot. The ground still has to be firm, level and well-drained, with support under the four corner castings, but on a 40ft those corners sit about 40 feet apart end to end, so check the whole length for soft or low spots and take more care getting all four level with each other. The truck needs more room too: at least 110 feet of straight, clear length including the container’s final spot, against 72 feet for a 20ft. It also needs more overhead room while the deck tilts, so ask for the height your site needs when you book.

Owning a container

How long does a shipping container last?

There is no fixed number of years. How long a container lasts depends on its foundation and drainage, how much weather and salt air it sees, whether it was new or used when you bought it, and how well it is maintained. A solid, level, well-drained base is the biggest single factor. After that, keep the roof clear, treat rust as it appears and look after the door seals.

Permits & bylaws

How much does a container permit cost, and how long does approval take?

Valleyview cannot give a number for either, because neither is Valleyview’s to control. Review time depends on your municipality or regional district and on whether the application is complete the first time. Permit fees are set locally and are not part of Valleyview’s quote, and neither are energy advisor, septic design or connection fees. On a custom build, the quote lists what engineering coordination it includes. Ask the building department about fees and review time before you plan your schedule.

Custom builds

What does a custom build’s published starting price include?

The catalogue price of the base container plus each modification listed on that package at its published menu rate, in Canadian dollars before tax and delivery. Anything a package lists as quoted per design, such as heat, finished walls or shelving, is not in that figure. You can add or swap modifications, and each change is priced line by line from the same menu the yard quotes and invoices from.

Packages and price menu

Business & lease-to-own

What does the monthly payment on a lease-to-own container depend on?

It depends on the container’s size and condition and on where it’s being delivered. Payment amounts aren’t published on the website, so ask for a lease-to-own quote with the size you need and your delivery location. Valleyview quotes the monthly payment, the term and delivery together as one itemized package, so you see the actual numbers for your container and site before you commit.

Uses

Can a container be used at an off-grid property or remote cabin?

Yes. Off the grid, a container works as lockable storage or a small workshop, and the questions are power, moisture, frost and security. The basic electrical package is roughed in for your electrician to connect to a generator or solar setup. Vents or desiccant control condensation in a unit closed up for long stretches, closed-cell foam under the floor suits frost-heave ground, and a lock box over a puck lock is the usual rural setup. Describe the road in when you ask for a delivery quote.

Still have a question? Call (778) 694-4050 or see the full FAQ.

Commercial shipping containers in British Columbia

Valleyview Containers supplies commercial shipping containers across BC — bought outright or on lease-to-own terms — from our yard in Kamloops. Businesses use our 20', 40' and high-cube sea cans as jobsite storage, tool cribs, site offices, workshops, branded pop-up retail and secure inventory overflow. Every container is inspected, wind & watertight, and delivered by tilt-deck truck to your site.

Need it to carry your brand? Our container branding and decaling service puts your logo, colours and contact info on every unit — a working billboard at your jobsite or storefront. For special builds and modifications, we add roll-up doors, personnel doors, windows, insulation, electrical and custom interiors to your spec. If paying cash up front doesn't fit, lease-to-own containers spread the cost into monthly payments that build to full ownership. And for multi-site operations, fleet and bulk container sales bring volume pricing and coordinated delivery across BC.

We deliver business containers to Kamloops, Kelowna, Prince George, Williams Lake, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Cranbrook, Fort St. John and every community in between — anywhere in Interior & Northern BC. Browse containers for sale, check current inventory, or call for a free business quote.

For business

Let's outfit your operation

One branded unit or a fleet of fifty — tell us what your business needs and we'll quote it clearly, build it right, and deliver it on time.

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