Rent or Buy Shipping Containers in Plano, TX
Texas State Modular rents and sells converted shipping containers for Plano businesses, builders, and event hosts. We turn steel conex boxes into finished offices, restrooms, guard booths, and storage rooms. Then we deliver each one and set it up.
We are locally owned and operated, with our yard at 9120 Sally’s Way in Alvarado. When you call, you talk to someone in the Metroplex, not a corporate call center. See recent units in our photo gallery of finished projects.
Shipping container rental or purchase in Plano
The same unit is available on either term. Match the term to how long you need the space.
- Rent for a set window, like a tenant finish-out, a campus renovation, or a four-day festival. We collect the unit when you are done.
- Buy when the space becomes part of your property. An owned conex unit stays useful for over 25 years with minimal maintenance, and it can move with you later.
Budgeting a rental? Our breakdown of Texas rental costs covers the sales tax, delivery, and setup that sit on top of the base rate.
Conversions and add-ons for Plano sites
Each build starts with the job the unit must do. Common add-ons:
- Electrical outlets and interior lighting
- Heating and air conditioning
- A half-bath with plumbing
- Windows placed for daylight or a clear view of the gate
- Walk-through or roll-up doors
- ADA-compliant decks, ramps, and steps
Browse container conversion ideas from across Texas. Need a layout drawn from scratch? Start a custom modular build.
Conex offices, restrooms, and security booths in Plano
- Conex office units are ground-level offices. Real estate teams use them to show new developments and run on-site sales.
- Conex restroom units are climate-controlled, with flush toilets, LED lighting, and non-slip floors.
- Guard shacks and security booths serve corporate gates, retail parking lots, and HOA entrances.
- Modular break rooms keep a crew cool and fed on long builds.
- Secure storage gives you lockable steel space for tools and materials.
Sales offices, trim levels, and larger buildings
Some Plano sites face customers, not just crews. On those sites, the finish level matters.
- Our mobile office fleet comes in three trim levels: standard job site, mid-level, and upper-level sales office.
- Upper-level trim adds a coffee bar and a nicer interior. Builders use these units to meet clients on site. The 12 x 48 sales office is one example.
- Modular buildings stand alone or attach to a building you already have.
- Mobile office trailers come in 8-, 10-, and 12-foot widths.
Weighing a container against a trailer? Our side-by-side guide covers space, security, and access. See every unit in the in-stock modular fleet.
Plano areas and the units that fit them
Plano covers about 72 square miles in Collin and Denton counties. It had 285,494 people in 2020, the ninth most in Texas. The west side and the older east side need different units.
Legacy and west Plano (75024)
Toyota Motor North America’s 100-acre headquarters sits at SH 121 and Legacy Drive, beside the Legacy West mixed-use district. The Dallas North Tollway and SH 121 both run through this area.
Many sites here are office campuses with gated entries. A security booth fits a visitor gate. A conex office can serve as a project office during a campus renovation.
The US 75 corridor and Collin Creek
Plano’s early growth followed US 75, according to the city’s director of special projects. The former Collin Creek Mall site on US 75 is being rebuilt as a 100-acre mixed-use district with homes, retail, and offices.
Big rebuilds like this need a place to lease or sell before the new buildings open. A sales office or a conex office can fill that gap.
Downtown and east Plano (75074)
DART’s Silver Line opened on October 25, 2025, with Plano stops at 12th Street and Shiloh Road. The 12th Street station sits at 12th Street and K Avenue, a short walk from historic downtown.
On small downtown lots, a ground-level unit skips the long ramp a trailer needs.
Farther east, Oak Point Park at 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway hosts the Plano Balloon Festival each September. A multi-day event like that is a good fit for a rented conex restroom unit.
Delivery and site prep in Plano
Units ship from our Alvarado yard, and the distance to your site sets the delivery cost.
US 75 runs north to south through the city. The Dallas North Tollway serves the west side, SH 121 crosses the north, and the Bush Turnpike runs along the south. Tolls on these roads rise with axle count, so ask for a delivered price.
A conex unit rests at grade with no foundation. A level pad of compacted gravel or concrete keeps doors and windows aligned.
Commercial sites here often mean setting a unit in a working parking lot. Plan for:
- The truck’s approach and turning room inside the lot
- Overhead limits like light poles, canopies, and trees
- Fire lanes and required parking that must stay open
- The electrical run, plus water and sewer lines for a restroom
We look at your site before delivery. Our general contractor services also cover site prep, foundations, parking lots, and utility hookups.
Plano permits for field offices and temporary buildings
Plano’s Building Inspections department issues permits and takes questions at buildingpermits@plano.gov.
- Section 15.300. Plano’s zoning ordinance covers field offices and other temporary buildings in this section. Each zoning district table points to it.
- Planned Developments. The city notes that property in a Planned Development can carry different rules.
- HOA covenants. The city also advises checking deed restrictions, which can add limits on top of city code.
We handle permit acquisition as part of our turnkey general contractor services.
What we build in Plano
We build commercial units: offices, sales offices, restrooms, break rooms, guard booths, and storage. We do not rent moving pods, so a pod company is the better call for a household move.
Why Plano teams work with Texas State Modular
- Finish options. Three trim levels run from a basic job site unit to a sales office.
- A single contact. One project manager handles planning through setup.
- Full contractor scope. Design, permits, utilities, ADA ramps, and canopies stay with one team.
- Resale and trade-in. We help you sell, consign, or trade in equipment you already own.
- Flexible terms. Rent the unit now, or buy it outright.
Working south of Plano too? Our Dallas shipping container page covers that side of the Metroplex.
Plano shipping container FAQs
Do you deliver shipping containers to Plano?
Yes. Plano is in our delivery area, and we serve the rest of the Metroplex from our Alvarado yard. Your price depends on the distance from the yard.
What permits apply to a temporary office in Plano?
Plano covers field offices and temporary buildings in Section 15.300 of its zoning ordinance. Planned Development and HOA rules can add more. We handle permit acquisition for you.
Can a unit go in a retail or office parking lot?
Often, yes, with the owner’s consent and city approval. The unit needs a level spot, truck access, and clear fire lanes. We review the site first.
Do you offer sales offices for new developments?
Yes. Our upper-trim sales offices add a coffee bar and an upgraded interior. The fleet lists a 12 x 64 sales office as well as the 12 x 48.
Can I rent a restroom unit for a multi-day festival?
Yes. We rent conex restroom units short term for festivals, concerts, and weddings. We bring the unit, set it up, and stay on call if it needs service.
How soon can a unit arrive in Plano?
That depends on the unit and the work it needs. In-stock units are quickest. Call with your date and we will give you a timeline.
Plan your Plano unit
Tell us the address, the use, and your dates. We will recommend a unit and quote both rent and purchase.
Reach us at (214) 304-3416, toll free at (888) 943-8663, or you can also request a free quote online.