Preparing for a shipping container delivery in Atlanta GA? Use this local guide to avoid common problems and ensure smooth delivery to your site.
Atlanta’s hilly terrain, red clay soil, and humid subtropical climate make proper site preparation a must for smooth container delivery. With frequent rain, dense neighborhoods, and historic properties, a little planning goes a long way to avoid delays and damage.
Container doors getting stuck from uneven surfaces
Rain pooling beneath units on soft Georgia clay
Delivery trucks blocked by narrow driveways or tree limbs
Units sinking or tilting after heavy storms
Damage to lawns, sidewalks, or underground utilities
Atlanta’s famous red clay is prone to erosion and softness after storms. If your drop site isn’t level and compacted, your container could shift and cause door issues.
Atlanta’s older neighborhoods and winding drives can make delivery tricky. Make sure the truck has:
Room to reverse and tilt
No low-hanging magnolia branches or power lines
A stable surface for drop-off — avoid soft lawns or steep slopes
To prevent sinking and settling, especially in wetter parts of the state:
Lay 3–4″ of gravel over landscape fabric
Use concrete pads, stone pavers, or even railroad ties
Avoid bare dirt or soft turf whenever possible
Lay landscape fabric to block weeds and moisture
Add 3–4 inches of gravel for drainage and load support
Use a board and level to check your base is flat
Clear at least 10–12 feet of access space for delivery trucks
💡 Pro Tip: Georgia clay expands and contracts. Gravel helps containers stay level and reduces erosion around your site.
Landscapers: 20ft WWT containers to store mowers and tools securely
Construction Crews: 40ft units for temporary jobsite warehouses
Farmers & Ranchers (Greater Atlanta Area): 40ft HC rodent-proof boxes for feed and machinery
Residential Customers: Backyard workshops, garages, or storm shelters
Developers: On-site material storage or pop-up retail space near BeltLine or Midtown
🔧 Need modifications? We offer secure lock boxes, shelves, lighting, insulation, and custom doors.
We help customers all over the Atlanta metro every day.
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From Midtown to Marietta, Buckhead to Decatur, Your Steel Storage delivers containers throughout the Atlanta metro — fast and reliable.
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