Guard Shacks for Rent
Mobile Modular Portable Storage offers portable guard shack rentals in two sizes to match your site's security requirements. Our guard booth containers come standard with HVAC and insulation, with electrical and security features already installed. Each unit is ground-level, so your security personnel are positioned to manage access from day one.
Rental plans run on 30-day billing cycles. Whether you need a temporary guard shack rental for a short-term project or a longer-term security guard shack rental for an ongoing operation, Mobile Modular Portable Storage delivers on time using our own fleet of trucks.
Features of Our Guard Shack Rentals
Climate Control
All units come standard with R-11 insulation on the walls and ceiling, plus heating and air conditioning
Visibility & Security
Our container offices are outfitted with security bars on the windows, HASP locks, and locking door handles
Accessibility
All guard shack containers are delivered at ground level with forklift pockets for repositioning.
Guard Shack Sizes Available for Rent
With portable guard shack containers in 10-foot and 14-foot sizes, Mobile Modular Portable Storage can match the unit to your site footprint and security needs. Both sizes come ready to use with standard features installed.
10' Guard Shack Container
Although these are our smallest available units for rent or purchase, they offer 563 cubic feet of storage space.
Dimensions
Exterior dimensions:
10' 0" L x 8' 0" W x 8' 6" H
Interior dimensions:
9' 4" L x 7' 8" W x 7' 10" H
Tare weight:
4,000 lbs.
Max payload:
34,500 lbs.
Max weight:
38,500 lbs.
Capacity:
563 cf
*Storage and office sizes and dimensions may vary slightly.
14' Guard Shack Container
These moderately sized offices are great as entry or exit posts, field offices, or meeting rooms on remote or outdoor job sites.
Dimensions
Exterior dimensions:
14' 0" L x 8' 0" W x 8' 6" H
Interior dimensions:
13' 6" L x 7' 4" W x 7' 6" H
Tare weight:
4,600 lbs.
Max payload:
44,264 lbs.
Max weight:
44,300 lbs.
Capacity:
743 cf
*Storage and office sizes and dimensions may vary slightly.
Accessories and Upgrades for Your Guard Shack Rental
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Industries That Use Guard Shack Rentals
A portable guard shack rental works anywhere site access needs to be monitored and controlled. Security personnel across these industries rely on our units:
Site supervisor posts and entry control at active job sites. Compact footprint works in tight site layouts during all project phases.
Security checkpoints at refineries, processing plants, and hazardous material storage yards where controlled access is required around the clock.
Vendor check-in stations, quality control posts, and shift supervisor offices positioned at facility entry points.
Access control stations for vehicle and personnel entry at bases, municipal facilities, and utility yards.
Ground-side security coordination, staff check-in points, and access monitoring near restricted areas.
Facility entry monitoring during construction, campus expansions, or high-security medical operations.
Parking enforcement, loss prevention stations, and security posts at distribution centers and high-traffic retail properties.
Why Choose Mobile Modular Portable Storage for Your Guard Shack Rental?
When you rent a guard shack from Mobile Modular Portable Storage, you get a unit that is ready to work the day it arrives. Our delivery specialists handle placement using our own fleet. No third-party scheduling. No surprises on the delivery day.
We have placed guard shack containers at petrochemical facilities, construction projects, military access points, and commercial sites across the country. Our team works with you on site prep requirements before delivery, so your security personnel can take their post without delay.
Optional Protection Plans for Added Peace of Mind
Protect your investment with our comprehensive Protection Plans. Guard shacks often operate in exposed, high-traffic environments, which is why Mobile Modular Portable Storage offers an optional Loss Damage Waiver to help reduce financial risk. This waiver covers damage from events such as fire, storms, vandalism, and third-party incidents during your rental period, providing 24/7 protection for the length of your lease.
For added peace of mind, you can also choose Contents Insurance, which covers the value of items stored inside your unit. While the Loss Damage Waiver helps limit liability for structural damage, Contents Insurance adds an extra layer of security for what’s inside. Together, these low-cost options offer practical, reliable protection—though they are not a substitute for traditional insurance. Be sure to review your coverage options before delivery.
Guard Shack Rental FAQs
A guard shack rental is a short-term or long-term lease of a portable security station built inside a steel shipping container. These units come with HVAC, insulation, electrical wiring, and security features installed, and are delivered to your site ready for use. Guard shack rentals are available in 10-foot and 14-foot sizes to match different site layouts and access control requirements.
Guard shack rental pricing depends on your location, unit size, rental duration, and any upgrades. Mobile Modular Portable Storage uses 30-day billing cycles with no long-term commitment required for short-term deployments. Request a quote for current rates in your area.
The 10-foot guard shack provides 80 sq ft with security bars on windows and high-security lock boxes. It works well for compact access points and attendant stations where space is limited. The 14-foot guard shack offers 112 sq ft, three windows for 270-degree visibility, a 125-amp panel box, and motion-detector lighting, making it the better choice for active security checkpoints that require broader site coverage and equipment support.
Yes. All guard shack rentals from Mobile Modular Portable Storage run on 30-day billing cycles. Temporary guard shack rentals for construction projects, event security, and seasonal operations are common use cases. Return the unit when your project wraps.
A portable guard booth is another name for a portable guard shack rental. Both terms refer to a prefabricated security station built inside a steel container, delivered to your site on a flatbed truck, and set up at ground level. Portable guard booths and guard shacks serve the same function: providing a protected, climate-controlled post for security or access control personnel.
Construction, petrochemical, manufacturing, government, military, airports, healthcare, and retail. Any facility with a controlled entry point where security or access monitoring personnel need a permanent post benefits from a mobile guard shack rental. The 14-foot unit with 270-degree visibility is most common in industrial and access control applications.
