How We Ship Your Container Pool To Your home address
At Midwest Container Pools, we’re committed to making the process of shipping and delivering your container pool as seamless as possible. Whether you’re across the street or across the country, we take care of the logistics to ensure your pool arrives in perfect condition. From loading your pool at our shop to coordinating delivery at your site, here’s how we handle the entire process.
Step 1: Loading Your Container Pool on a Flatbed Trailer
The journey begins at our shop, where your container pool is carefully prepared and loaded onto a flatbed trailer. Each container pool weighs around 6,500 pounds, which is lighter than most people expect for such a substantial structure. While it’s a hefty load, it’s not overly cumbersome, which allows for easier transport and unloading at your destination.
To ensure your container pool is securely fastened for transport, we use heavy-duty straps and take extra precautions to protect it from the elements while it’s on the road. Once the pool is properly secured, it’s ready to begin its journey to your home or business.
Step 2: Hauling Your Pool Across the Country
Once the container pool is loaded, the driver heads out on the road, traveling from our Midwest location to wherever you are. We’ve delivered container pools to customers all over the country, and our trusted network of drivers ensures that your pool arrives safely and on time.
During transit, the pool remains on the flatbed trailer, with frequent checks to ensure that everything stays secure. Our team communicates with both the driver and the customer to keep you informed about the progress of your delivery and the estimated arrival time.
Step 3: Unloading Your Container Pool
When your container pool reaches its destination, there are a few different ways we handle the unloading process, depending on your specific needs and available equipment. Because each container pool weighs around 6,500 pounds, unloading isn’t as challenging as it might seem, but it still requires the right approach.
Here are the three main options for unloading your pool:
Option 1: Customer-Provided Equipment
Some customers have the necessary equipment on-site to unload the container pool themselves. This might include a forklift, loader, or other heavy machinery capable of lifting and moving the pool into place. If you have the right equipment and experience, this can be a quick and efficient option for unloading.
Option 2: Tow Truck Assistance
For sites that don’t have unloading equipment, we sometimes hire a tow truck to assist with the process. A tow truck can be used to slide the container pool off the trailer and gently lower it to the ground. This is a straightforward solution that works well for many customers, especially those in residential areas where cranes or heavy machinery might not be easily accessible.
Option 3: Crane Service Setup
In certain situations—such as when the pool needs to be placed in a specific spot on your property or when the terrain doesn’t allow for sliding it off—we help coordinate a crane service to lift the container pool off the trailer and position it exactly where it needs to go. A crane is ideal for precise placements, such as when the pool needs to be set into a pre-dug area or onto a foundation.
While coordinating a crane service may take some extra planning, our team works with local crane operators to ensure the process goes smoothly. We’re experienced in working with cranes, so we can help guide the setup and placement to ensure your pool is installed perfectly.
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Step 4: Final Placement and Installation
Once the container pool is unloaded, the final step is to position it where you want it. Whether you’re installing the pool as an above-ground feature or integrating it into a more elaborate landscape design, we make sure the pool is securely in place and ready for the next stage of installation.
From there, you or your local contractor can handle the necessary hookups for electricity and plumbing, and your pool will soon be ready to enjoy!
At Midwest Container Pools, we take pride in delivering high-quality container pools to customers across the country. Our shipping process is streamlined, flexible, and designed to accommodate a variety of unloading scenarios. Whether you have equipment on-site or need assistance with a tow truck or crane service, we’re here to help every step of the way.
Contact us today to learn more about our container pools and how we can get one shipped to your location!
