Portable storage buildings are portable buildings that are used for storage purposes. Portable buildings are buildings that can be carried or moved from one location to another. Portable storage buildings are particularly useful for seasonal storage needs; they can help avoid the expense of setting up a permanent storage shed. Moreover, utilization of these buildings does not entail losing yard space on a permanent basis.

Portable storage buildings are available for both domestic and commercial applications. For example, a portable storage building can used in houses for storing clothes and even electrical and communication equipment, while commercially, these buildings can be used for storing construction equipment. Portable storage buildings can be used as premium home storage or for starting or adding to a storage business. Relocating these structures is made easy with a forklift and a pallet jack. Most of the portable storage buildings are made with galvanized steel or aluminum to withstand the rigors of nature, particularly heavy rains, high-force winds, hurricanes, and blizzards.

Cost advantages to using portable storage buildings have made them an attractive option. Construction costs are lower since there is no need to provide a concrete base. A few inches of gravel would be a sufficient base on which to locate a portable storage building. Also, receiving permission to locate a portable building is less cumbersome than obtaining the same for permanent structures. Most portable storage buildings are safe and strong and require minimum maintenance. Since portable buildings are treated as personal property, most owners of such buildings benefit, since they can write-off the cost against taxes over a seven-year period.

Portable storage buildings are available for buying, renting, and leasing. Prices for any of these options differ by size. Many of the portable storage buildings also come under the do-it-yourself category of products, especially in the case of portable storage for domestic use.