We have 10ft modular pop-up storage containers available in Oakland, California (as of October 2026). They are steel storage units you can buy two ways: as a kit you build yourself (it takes two people and no forklift) or fully assembled and ready for you to pick up in Oakland. As a kit, a pop-up fits places a delivered shipping container cannot reach: side yards, back lots, retail stockrooms and tight job sites. And because the units are already in Oakland, getting them to a site in the Bay Area is a short local move instead of a long haul.
Request a quote on 10ft pop-ups in Oakland or call (888) 471-9099. Tell us how many you need and where they are going.
Two ways to buy: kit or fully assembled
- Kit. The unit comes as panels and frame parts for you to build on site. It takes two people and no forklift, so it can go into a backyard or behind a shop where a truck cannot reach.
- Fully assembled. The unit is built and ready for you to pick up in Oakland. Tell us what vehicle you are bringing when you order, and we will confirm the pickup details.
What a 10ft pop-up container is
A pop-up container, also called a modular or flat-pack container, is a storage unit made of corrugated steel wall, roof and door panels on a steel frame. It ships flat and is put together where it will be used, or you can buy it already assembled. The 10ft length is the popular size in our modular pop-up range, which also comes in 7ft, 13ft, 16ft and 20ft lengths, with Standard and XL widths. For backyard and small-business ideas, see our guide to modular pop-up containers.
The units in these photos have double swing doors on one end with recessed locking handles, corrugated steel walls and roof, and forklift pockets in the base, so an assembled unit can be moved with a forklift.
Standard or Heavy Duty
Lummid’s pop-up containers come in two builds. Ask which build is in the Oakland batch when you request a quote.
- Standard. Self-assembled corrugated steel with forklift pockets, a secure locking system and a floor load capacity of 250 kg/m² (about 51 lb per square foot). A good fit for tools, bikes, seasonal stock and household storage.
- Heavy Duty. Built with 0.9mm to 5mm steel and a floor load capacity of 550 kg/m² (about 113 lb per square foot). Stackable and linkable, with shelving kit options and a wind rating of up to 172.5 km/h (119.6 mph).
10ft pop-up vs 10ft shipping container
Both give you about a 10ft storage footprint, but they solve different problems.
| 10ft pop-up container | 10ft shipping container | |
|---|---|---|
| How you get it | As a kit you build (two people, no forklift) or fully assembled for pickup in Oakland | Delivered as one welded steel box |
| Equipment needed | No forklift or crane to build the kit | Tilt-bed truck, forklift or crane to set it down |
| Best for | Backyards, stockrooms and job sites with tight access | Sites with open truck access, or boxes that must travel loaded |
| Shipping cargo by sea or rail | Built for storage on site | CSC-plated 10ft ISO units and bicons can ship loaded |
If the box has to ship loaded or carry a CSC plate, look at 10ft ISO containers and 10ft bicons. If access is the problem, a pop-up is usually the simpler answer. And if you have room for a full-size box, we also supply standard 20ft and 40ft shipping containers.
Before you order: a site and permit checklist
- Ground. Plan a level, firm base such as a compacted gravel pad or concrete, so the frame sits square and the doors close properly.
- Access. For a kit, the panels need a clear path from the street to the spot where the unit will stand, plus working room around it for assembly.
- Permits. Rules for small storage structures vary by city. In many California cities a one-story detached storage structure of 120 square feet or less does not need a building permit, and a 10ft unit’s footprint is well under that, but zoning setbacks, HOA rules and any local rules on containers still apply. In Oakland, check with Oakland Planning and Building (its zoning hotline is listed there) before you order.
- Wind. On exposed sites, ask about the Heavy Duty build, which is rated for winds up to 119.6 mph.
- More space later. Heavy Duty units are linkable, so you can start with one 10ft unit and add another when you need more room.
How to order from Oakland
Send us the quantity, kit or fully assembled, the build (Standard or Heavy Duty) if you know it, where the unit is going, and your timing. We will confirm what is available in Oakland, the price, and how the units get to your site. Need a different length? The same range comes in 7ft, 13ft, 16ft and 20ft.
Get a quote on 10ft pop-up containers or call (888) 471-9099.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a crane or forklift? No. The kit takes two people to build and no forklift. If you would rather skip the build, buy it fully assembled and pick it up in Oakland. The forklift pockets are there if you want to move an assembled unit later.
What sizes are there besides 10ft? 7ft, 13ft, 16ft and 20ft, with Standard and XL widths. See the full modular pop-up container range.
Can I buy several for a business or several job sites? Yes. Lummid supplies pop-ups and standard shipping containers wholesale. Tell us the quantity and the sites when you ask for a quote.
