How can I find a discounted Portable Classroom for my school or church?

Call your local school district and ask if there are any used portables for donation or sale at a discounted price.

How can I find a used modular church building for sale near me?

Call your local churches, non-profit organizations, and private schools and inquire about existing modular buildings that may no longer be needed. Many organizations have modular buildings that can be relocated and remodeled at reasonable costs.

What details should I have ready when I call a portable classroom supplier for prices?

Some of the details may be difficult to nail down before speaking with an experienced supplier, so do your best to know how much space you need, what the layout and finishes need to look like, if you need bathrooms or not, if you want to rent or buy, and when you need the portable up and operational. Also, be prepared to discuss building permission. In most cases, you will be required to have a permit and be fully in compliance with State and Federal regulations to legally use a portable on your property.

Find Discounted and Donated Portable Classrooms

Here are 2 immediate steps to locate used Portable Classrooms, Modular Church Buildings, and Modular Offices at discounted prices or as donations.

1.) Contact your local school districts and inquire about their used portable classrooms, or call me (Matt Banes) directly at the Modular Building Helpline (800) 806-7485.

2.) Complete the Portable Classroom Locator form below and see if your local modular building supplier has affordable used portable classrooms for you to buy or rent—or at least compare prices and shop smart.

Understanding the Portable Classroom Market: Insights from the Field

Every month, public school districts, private schools, and churches reach out, searching for portable classrooms available for sale or rent at discounted prices. At the same time, many schools and churches contact us to remove, sell, or donate high-quality used portable classrooms. Often, this happens because they’re preparing to bring in new portable classroom trailers or have recently completed permanent construction and no longer need the temporary units. If your organization is exploring solutions to add classroom space or remove used portables, this article provides valuable insights and resources to help you address your needs quickly and cost-effectively.

For example, today, I received a call from a contractor who is responsible for removing twenty-four 24′ x 40′ portable classrooms from a school campus in Riverside County, California. A few days ago, I took another call from a large Atlanta, Georgia church with a 36′ x 60′ modular classroom with bathrooms and a private teacher’s office that is no longer needed for its preschool program.

Here's how to find discount or even donated portable classrooms for your school, church or business

In some cases, a school district or church will simply donate its modular buildings to another organization in need of space—this leaves only the costs for the removal, transportation, and setup. In other instances, the portables can be purchased for a very affordable price or financed by a reputable leasing agency. At iModular.com, we can help customers at both ends of the spectrum.

For those of you searching for a portable classroom, modular daycare building, or maybe even a modular church building, I suggest that you do one of two things:

In some cases, a school district or church will simply donate its modular buildings to another organization in need of space—this leaves only the costs for the removal, transportation, and setup. In other instances, the portables can be purchased for a very affordable price plus the one-time charges for relocation and installation at the new site. At iModular.com, we are able to help customers at both ends of the spectrum.

If you are in a situation where you need to remove one or multiple portables from a site, be prepared to answer the following questions:

A.) How many portable classrooms will need to be removed?
B.) Is the site easily accessible for trucks and work crews?
C.) Is there a schedule with a date for when the portables must be totally off the site?
D.) What condition are the portables in?
E.) Do you have the original purchase agreement, titles, and manufacturer’s information?

Portable Modular Classrooms — Finding a used modular for your school or church just got easier. Call the iModular Help Line at (800) 806-7485.

Do you need classroom space but don’t know what it will take to use a portable modular classroom on your campus? Start with the iModular.com Modular Classroom Planning Guide.