National Portable Storage Association

Storage types

Mobile office containers and trailers

A mobile office is a finished workspace built in a container, a storage trailer, or a modular building and delivered to your site. It arrives insulated, wired, and ready to use. Choose one for a job site, a sales office, a special event, or a permanent headquarters.

Container office at the NPSA trade show
Quick facts from NPSA members
Types offered by members
Converted storage container, storage trailer, or modular building
Standard features
Full insulation, finished interior walls, flooring, electrical wiring and lighting, a personnel door, and a window
20 ft office footprint
The space of a standard sized parking spot
Repositioning
With just a forklift
Customization options
Paint, extra windows, doors, shelving, custom furniture, ventilation, partition walls, and exterior awnings or ramps

What is a mobile office and why use one?

A mobile office is finished off site and delivered at your location ready to go. You can take your entire office with you and never worry about going through the time and hassle of realtors, brokers, landlords, inspectors, and renovations ever again. They are also perfect for sites that have limited space, are awkwardly situated, or are unsuitable for commercial construction. For example, a 20 ft mobile office only takes up the space of a standard sized parking spot and can be repositioned with just a forklift.

Which type of mobile office should I choose?

NPSA members offer several different types of mobile offices in order to best meet your needs. Depending on your unique needs and budget, you can choose between a mobile office converted from a storage container, a storage trailer, or a modular building. Each option has distinct benefits depending on your specific needs. A mobile office container is perhaps the simplest and quickest option since it can be placed directly on the ground, but other mobile office options give you more size options and greater flexibility in customization and aesthetic appearances. For a side-by-side look, read container, trailer, or modular office.

What comes standard, and what can I customize?

Each type of mobile office comes standard with full insulation, finished interior walls, flooring, electrical wiring and lighting, a personnel door, and a window. Mobile offices can also be customized to meet almost any requirement you have for your mobile office. Customization options for your office include paint, extra windows, doors, shelving, custom furniture, ventilation, partition walls, and exterior awnings or ramps. One popular customization option for a mobile office is adding a partition wall and extra door to create a mobile office and storage space.

Can I use a mobile office long term or for events?

Mobile offices have both temporary and permanent applications. They function just as well when used as the permanent headquarters of your business as when used on a construction job site, as a mobile sales office, or as a base of operations for a special event like the Super Bowl or the Kentucky Derby. Contact one of our NPSA members today in order to get started.

How to get a quote

NPSA is a trade association. Its member companies rent and sell mobile offices. Send a quote request and it goes to member companies near you, or search the member directory yourself.

Questions

Mobile offices: common questions

What is a mobile office container?

It is an office finished off site and delivered to your location ready to go. A container office is perhaps the simplest and quickest option because it can be placed directly on the ground. Trailer and modular options give more size choices and more flexibility in customization and appearance.

What comes standard in a mobile office?

Each type comes standard with full insulation, finished interior walls, flooring, electrical wiring and lighting, a personnel door, and a window. Ask your provider to confirm the exact package, including heating and cooling, before you order.

How much space does a mobile office need?

A 20 ft mobile office only takes up the space of a standard sized parking spot. That makes it a fit for sites with limited space, awkward layouts, or ground that is unsuitable for commercial construction. A forklift can reposition it.

Can I customize a mobile office?

Yes. Options include paint, extra windows, doors, shelving, custom furniture, ventilation, partition walls, and exterior awnings or ramps. One popular choice is a partition wall and an extra door, which creates an office and a storage space in one unit.

Can a mobile office be permanent?

Yes. Mobile offices have both temporary and permanent uses. They work as the permanent headquarters of a business, on a construction job site, as a mobile sales office, or as a base for a special event. Check local permit and zoning rules for long-term placement.

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