Did you know that using shipping containers to store items can cost as low as half the price of budget self storage units in Perth?

ABC Containers offers low cost, convenient and secure self storage containers for the short or long term punter. Whether you are downsizing, moving home or office or need to warehouse excess goods we have attractive packages for personal, commercial storage and industrial storage requirements.

Self Storage Perth

Roughly half the price of a traditional Perth self storage unit

CCTV monitored, drive-in access facility at Bibra Lake

Mobile storage: we deliver a container to you, then collect it once packed

Sizes from 6ft through to 40ft, new build to as-is condition

For personal, commercial and industrial storage needs

Self storage in Perth does not have to mean paying full price at a traditional storage facility, and it does not have to mean packing a trailer and driving across town either. Container-based self storage solves both problems at once, and if you have never looked at it as an option, it is worth understanding how it actually works before you sign up for anything.

ABC Containers runs container-based self storage from a low-crime, CCTV-monitored facility at Bibra Lake, with drive-in access. There is also a mobile storage option, where a container is delivered to your own site for packing, then picked up and stored securely, which suits anyone who would rather pack at home than load a truck. Container storage generally works out at around half the price of traditional Perth self storage facilities, for personal, commercial, and industrial use.

Storage units earn their keep once they’re set up right. Fit shelving into the units and boxes stop sliding, with packing supplies staying sorted rather than buried under more boxes before something is moving in. That’s the difference between clearing space for a renovation and just shifting more boxes into a bigger space.

Condition matters too. New build and premium units suit stock moving between climates or seasons, while a B grade or as-is option suits hardier gear at a lower cost. Either way, the units stay easy to open, so nothing sits packed away between one moving day and the next.

Facilities set up for shelving and insulation beat a home shed, and the facilities suit both short stays and long-term stock. Before you shop elsewhere, compare these facilities and packing space beyond size, and skip the shop around, or shop online, once you’ve seen the condition options in person. Ask about vehicle access too: not every vehicle handles a tight yard laneway, and a bigger vehicle needs more room than a small one.

Get in contact by phone, or contact us by message if a call isn’t convenient, so the team can contact you back with the right unit and the right space for whatever you’re packing.

Self Storage Using Shipping Containers In Perth

Secure container-based self storage facility with drive-in access in Bibra Lake.

The idea is simple: instead of renting a room inside a storage building, you get a secure steel container, either kept at the Bibra Lake facility or delivered to your own site. It is a practical option whether you need somewhere for household items during a move, business archives, or industrial stock that just needs to be out of the way.

Steel units hold their shape through Perth’s heat and any wet season, keeping boxes and stock dry without extra upkeep. Because units can be relocated, moving them to a new site later doesn’t mean repacking the boxes from scratch; the whole container travels as one piece. Delivery by a single vehicle usually covers it, so there’s no second vehicle trip once units settle on site, and no need to shop around for separate transport, or shop twice once the container is positioned.

For household boxes after a moving job, or several units spread across an industrial site, the setup adapts as plans change. Anyone still weighing it up can shop this against a traditional facility, check vehicle access before the first delivery, and let moving day sort itself out with one vehicle and the right units already in place.

On-Site Storage At The Bibra Lake Yard

Storing at Bibra Lake means your container sits inside a monitored, drive-in access facility, so it stays secure without you needing to manage security yourself. It suits anyone who wants their storage handled at a dedicated site rather than sitting on their own property.

Drive-in access also means you are not stuck waiting for someone to bring your container to a loading dock. You can get to your own storage directly, load or unload at your own pace, and head off again, which makes a real difference if you need to get in and out regularly rather than just once at the start and end of the storage period.

Mobile Self Storage, Delivered To Your Door

The mobile model flips that around: the container comes to you, gets packed at your own pace, then is picked up and taken to secure storage. It is a straightforward way to store household goods during a renovation, or business stock without needing your own secure space on site.

This suits people who would rather not load a trailer and drive across Perth to fill a storage unit. Instead, the container sits in your driveway or on site for as long as you need to pack it properly, then it gets collected and taken to secure storage, with none of the back and forth a traditional storage unit usually involves.

Access Hours And Security At The Storage Facility

Security at the Bibra Lake facility includes CCTV monitoring and drive-in access, giving peace of mind whether you are storing personal belongings or commercial stock for an extended period.

CCTV monitoring across the storage facility
Drive-in access, so you load and unload at your own container
Bibra Lake yard location, described as low-crime
Mobile pack-up option if you’d rather not visit the yard

Self Storage Pricing In Perth

Here is the main reason container storage is worth a look:

Storage type
Typical price position
Traditional Perth self storage unit
Full price
Container-based storage (ABC Containers)
Roughly half the price

That price gap adds up quickly over a few months of storage, which is exactly why container storage suits longer-term needs as well as short-term gaps.

Traditional Perth self storage

ABC Containers self storage

Illustrative comparison based on ABC Containers pricing being roughly half a traditional Perth self storage unit.

Business, Industrial, and Personal Storage Options

Customer accessing a private storage container directly from their vehicle.

Self storage covers a wide range of needs, including:

  1. Personal and household storage during a move or renovation.
  2. Business archives and documents that need to be kept but are not needed daily.
  3. Industrial and commercial stock or equipment storage.

Container Size And Condition Guide

Size
Often suits
6ft
Small personal storage, tools and boxes
8ft
Household overflow, smaller renovation jobs
10ft
Larger household storage, small business stock
20ft
Bigger household moves, business or trade stock
40ft
Bulk industrial or commercial storage
Condition
Best for
New build / Premium A grade
Stock sensitive to weather or condition changes
B grade / As is
Hardier gear at a lower cost, all wind and watertight

Short Term Versus Long Term Storage

Whether you need storage for a few weeks during a move, or an ongoing arrangement for business stock, the container storage model flexes to suit both, without locking you into a facility built only for one or the other.

Storing Vehicles, Boats, and Bulky Goods

Bulky items that will not fit into a standard storage unit, larger equipment, extra stock, or oversized household goods are exactly where a full container makes more sense than a small storage locker.

A shipping container gives you the full floor space and height of a standard steel box, rather than a subdivided room with awkward corners and a low door. That makes loading and unloading bulky or irregularly shaped items considerably easier than fighting them through a narrow storage unit doorway.

Self Storage Versus Traditional Storage Units

Comparison between container storage and a traditional indoor self storage facility.

The main difference comes down to price and flexibility. A traditional storage unit is a fixed room inside a facility. A container gives you a full, secure steel box, at roughly half the price, with the added option of having it delivered to your own site rather than driving your things across town.

There is also a simplicity to container storage that a lot of people appreciate once they have tried it. There is no shared corridor, no lift, and no need to book access during limited opening hours, just your own container, accessible on your own terms.

Delivery And Pick Up Across Perth And WA

The mobile storage model covers delivery to your site for packing, then pick up once you are done, with the container taken to secure storage at Bibra Lake. This removes the need to hire a truck or trailer yourself.

Getting A Free Storage Quote

Step
What happens
1. Enquire
Contact ABC Containers with what you need to store and for how long.
2. Get a quote
Receive a free quote covering storage and any delivery.
3. Pack and store
Have the container delivered for packing, or store on-site at Bibra Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions About Self Storage

Is container storage cheaper than a traditional storage unit?

Yes, generally around half the price of a traditional Perth self storage unit.

Can a container be delivered to my house for packing?

Yes, the mobile storage option delivers a container to your site, then picks it up once packed.

Is the Bibra Lake facility secure?

Yes, it is CCTV monitored with drive-in access.

Can I store business stock as well as personal items?

Yes, options cover personal, commercial and industrial storage.

Is there a minimum storage term?

Both short-term and long-term storage are available, so it can flex to suit your situation.

Ready To Free Up Some Space?

Need somewhere secure to store your gear? Get in touch with ABC Containers for a free storage quote, or share this page with anyone else in Perth weighing up storage options.