Container condition checklist before you buy for a house

A quick inspection can save thousands. Take this checklist to the yard, or ask an inspector to do it, and do not skip the parts that are hard to reach.

Floor

Look for soft spots, rot and staining. Lift the flooring if you can. Check the area near the doors, where water and salt collect.

Roof

Look at the roof from inside for light, water marks and fresh paint that may hide repairs. Dents are common, but deep dents can crack the seams.

Corners and welds

Check the corner castings and the welds for cracks, flaking and repairs. Structural damage here is expensive.

Doors and seals

The doors should close squarely, lock fully and seal well. Worn gaskets are a sign of age.

Smell and residue

A strong chemical smell, or white powder on the walls, can mean treated cargo. Ask the seller what the box carried.

Paperwork

Ask for the inspection report and the CSC plate details. Read the CSC plate guide.

After the inspection, plan the layout in the UnedPod configurator and check the cost in the calculator.