Last updated: November 11, 2026
This policy explains what delivery costs, how long it takes and what your site needs on delivery day. It matches what you see at checkout.
In short: we deliver locally, nationwide and internationally from Sacramento, California. Delivery is a flat rate per unit based on your region and the size of the unit, shown at checkout before you pay. Orders are handled in 1–3 business days after payment clears.
Delivery rates
Delivery is charged per unit at the flat rate for your region and the unit size below. The same rates are calculated automatically at checkout when you enter your delivery address. There are no fuel surcharges, per-mile add-ons or freight invoices after delivery.
| Delivery region (from Sacramento, CA) | Small units 10ft, 8x10, booths, flat pack | Standard 20ft – 30ft | Large 40ft, homes, pools | Trailers towed delivery | Typical arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Metro | $350 | $395 | $550 | $250 | 2–6 business days |
| Northern California | $595 | $695 | $950 | $450 | 3–7 business days |
| Central & Southern California | $1,195 | $1,395 | $1,895 | $850 | 3–8 business days |
| Western States | $1,950 | $2,295 | $3,095 | $1,395 | 4–9 business days |
| Mountain & Southwest | $3,395 | $3,995 | $5,395 | $2,395 | 5–11 business days |
| Midwest, South & East | $5,950 | $6,995 | $9,450 | $4,195 | 7–15 business days |
| Alaska & Hawaii | $5,525 | $6,500 | $8,775 | $5,850 | 16–33 business days |
| Canada | $5,095 | $5,995 | $8,095 | $5,395 | 9–23 business days |
| Europe & Asia (ocean freight) | $6,795 | $7,995 | $10,795 | $7,195 | 24–52 business days |
Rates are per unit and include tilt-bed placement (US) or delivery to the destination port (international). Sacramento Metro covers ZIP codes 956xx–958xx; Northern California covers 940xx–955xx and 959xx–961xx. We deliver to the US, Canada, Europe and Asia. Duties, import taxes and destination port charges for international orders are paid by the buyer.
Where we deliver
- Sacramento and Northern California – our core local service area, served by our own delivery partners.
- All 50 US states – by tilt-bed truck in the contiguous US and by ocean freight to Alaska and Hawaii.
- Canada – by truck with cross-border customs paperwork.
- Europe and Asia – by ocean freight from the Port of Oakland to your nearest destination port. Inland delivery from the destination port can be quoted on request.
We do not currently ship to Africa, Mexico, Central or South America, or Oceania, or to countries under US trade sanctions (including Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea and Syria).
How long delivery takes
- Order handling: 1–3 business days after your order is confirmed and payment has cleared (2–7 days for export orders, to prepare shipping documents).
- Transit: see the typical arrival times in the table above.
These are estimates, not guaranteed dates. Weather, road conditions, carrier and vessel schedules and site access can affect timing. We contact you before dispatch to arrange a delivery window.
International orders
International rates cover freight to the destination port. Import duties, taxes, customs clearance and destination port charges are paid by the buyer. We provide the commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading. Please contact us before ordering if you need delivery beyond the port.
How your container arrives
Containers are delivered on a tilt-bed trailer. The bed tilts and the container slides onto your prepared spot. Standard delivery includes tilt-bed placement only – it does not include crane or forklift lifts, placement on piers or foundations, rooftop placement or moving the unit after it is set down. If you need lifting equipment, arrange it separately and tell us in advance so we can coordinate.
What your site needs
- Ground: level, firm and well drained. Compacted gravel, concrete or railroad ties work well; soft lawn, mud, sand and slopes do not.
- Approach: a straight, clear path in line with the placement spot – about 75 ft for a 20ft container and up to 100 ft for a 40ft container.
- Overhead: around 14 ft of clearance along the entire approach, free of power lines, branches and eaves.
- Width: gates and turns at least 12 ft wide.
- Someone on site: an adult to direct the driver and confirm the placement and door direction.
If you are unsure whether your site is suitable, contact us before ordering – we are happy to review photos.
If delivery cannot be completed
If no one is on site, the ground cannot safely support the truck or container, or the approach is blocked, the driver may be unable to complete delivery. In that case the unit returns to the yard and a re-delivery charge applies to cover the additional trip. We will confirm the amount in writing before rebooking.
Inspection and transit damage
Please inspect your container before the driver leaves. Note any transit damage on the delivery paperwork and contact us within 48 hours with photos. Do not sign the delivery off as clear if it is not. Damage reported promptly is resolved under our Refund & Returns Policy.
Permits and local rules
You are responsible for confirming that the container is permitted at the delivery address, including any city, county or HOA rules. In California, requirements vary by jurisdiction; check with your local planning or building department before delivery.
Questions
Big Bear Containers Inc.
2108 N St Ste N, Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone: (279) 272-6346
Email: info@bigbearcontainersinc.com
