{"id":30975,"date":"2026-10-13T13:54:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/all-containers.de\/?p=30975"},"modified":"2026-10-13T13:54:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:54:40","slug":"preparing-ground-container-delivery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/all-containers.de\/en\/preparing-ground-container-delivery\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prepare the ground for container delivery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; module_class=&#8221;acp-root&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"acp\">\n<header class=\"acp-hero acp-hero--short\"><img width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LEFT-REAR.jpg\" class=\"acp-hero__img\" alt=\"How to prepare the ground for container delivery\" sizes=\"100vw\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LEFT-REAR.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LEFT-REAR-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LEFT-REAR-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LEFT-REAR-480x360.jpg 480w\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"acp-wrap\">\n<div class=\"acp-crumbs\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"acp-kicker\" style=\"color:#ffb4ab\">Guide<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>How to prepare the ground for container delivery<\/h1>\n<div class=\"acp-meta\"><span>All-Container guides<\/span><span>2 min read<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"acp-article\">\n<div class=\"acp-wrap acp-wrap--narrow\">\n<div class=\"acp-article-body\"><pee>A smooth delivery starts with well-prepared ground. A container that sits level opens easily, does not twist and lasts for many years.<\/pee>\n<h2>1. Choose a level, stable spot<\/h2>\n<pee>The ground should be as level as possible and must not give way under the weight. Avoid areas where water collects.<\/pee>\n<h2>2. Put support under the corners<\/h2>\n<pee>The container rests on its four corners. Usually 4\u20136 concrete blocks or slabs, laid level, are enough. No poured foundation is needed for storage.<\/pee>\n<h2>3. Check truck access<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A passable access road for the delivery truck.<\/li>\n<li>Room next to the unloading spot (with crane unloading, also for the stabilisers).<\/li>\n<li>No power lines or branches above the work area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4. Think about the doors<\/h2>\n<pee>Leave space in front of the doors so they open fully and you can load goods easily.<\/pee>\n<h2>5. Send us photos<\/h2>\n<pee>Before delivery, a few photos of the site and the access road help us choose the right truck and avoid surprises.<\/pee> <pee>See also: <a href=\"\/en\/planing-montage-and-logistic\/\">container transport and installation<\/a>.<\/pee><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"acp-sec acp-sec--tight\">\n<div class=\"acp-wrap\">\n<div class=\"acp-cta\">\n<div class=\"acp-cta__inner\">\n<div>\n<h2>Need a container?<\/h2>\n<pee>Call us or request a quote online. You get one offer for the container, transport and placement.<\/pee><\/div>\n<div class=\"acp-btns\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"acp-btn acp-btn--primary dialog-action\" data-open-dialog=\"dialog-request-quote\" data-request-type=\"quote\">Request a quote<\/button><a class=\"acp-btn acp-btn--ghost\" href=\"tel:+491743359726\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 3h3.5l2 5-2.5 1.8a12 12 0 0 0 6.2 6.2L16 13.5l5 2V19a2 2 0 0 1-2 2A17 17 0 0 1 3 5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2z\"\/><\/svg>+49 174 3359726<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"acp-sec acp-sec--soft\">\n<div class=\"acp-wrap\">\n<div class=\"acp-head\"><span class=\"acp-kicker\">Guide<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"acp-h2\">More useful guides<\/h2>\n<pee>All guides are on the <a href=\"\/en\/guides\/\">Guides<\/a> page.<\/pee><\/div>\n<div class=\"acp-grid\"><a class=\"acp-card\" href=\"\/en\/20ft-vs-40ft-container\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"acp-card__img\"><img width=\"980\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/40-980x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"20 ft vs 40 ft container: which one to choose\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 1080px) 50vw, 380px\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/40-980x1024.jpg 980w, https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/40-480x502.jpg 480w\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"acp-card__body\">\n<h3>20 ft vs 40 ft container: which one to choose<\/h3>\n<pee>Dimensions, volume, transport cost and space needed: a practical comparison of 20 ft and 40 ft shipping containers.<\/pee><span class=\"acp-link\">Read the guide<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"acp-card\" href=\"\/en\/one-trip-cargo-worthy-iicl-containers\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"acp-card__img\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sets-5-1-1024x888.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"What one-trip, cargo-worthy and IICL mean for containers\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 1080px) 50vw, 380px\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sets-5-1-980x849.jpg 980w, https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sets-5-1-480x416.jpg 480w\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"acp-card__body\">\n<h3>What one-trip, cargo-worthy and IICL mean for containers<\/h3>\n<pee>A simple guide to shipping container grades: one-trip (almost new), IICL, cargo-worthy and storage-grade containers.<\/pee><span class=\"acp-link\">Read the guide<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"acp-card\" href=\"\/en\/container-permit\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"acp-card__img\"><img width=\"789\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC03622-789x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Do you need a permit for a container in Germany?\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 1080px) 50vw, 380px\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"acp-card__body\">\n<h3>Do you need a permit for a container in Germany?<\/h3>\n<pee>When a container on your land may need a building permit in Germany: use, size, duration, the state building code and which documents we provide.<\/pee><span class=\"acp-link\">Read the guide<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<nav class=\"acp-sec acp-sec--tight acp-related\" aria-label=\"See also\">\n<div class=\"acp-wrap\"><span class=\"acp-kicker\">See also<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"acp-pills\">\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/container-rental\/\">Container rental<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/shipping-container-prices\/\">Container prices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/faq\/\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/about-us\/\">About us<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/mobile-space-storage-solutions\/\">Shipping containers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/planing-montage-and-logistic\/\">Transport and installation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/guides\/\">Guides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>GuideHow to prepare the ground for container deliveryAll-Container guides2 min readA smooth delivery starts with well-prepared ground. A container that sits level opens easily, does not twist and lasts for many years. 1. Choose a level, stable spot The ground should be as level as possible and must not give way under the weight. 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