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Icard, North Carolina Emergency Refrigerated Container Rental and Leasing
Need cold storage in Icard, North Carolina before the weekend? Reliable Refrigerated Container Rental Solutions provides refrigeration trailer rentals, refrigerated container leasing, and walk-in freezers for businesses and institutions in Burke County, including Hickory and Lenoir. Short-term rentals cover a failed cooler or a seasonal peak, while longer leases support renovations and construction schedules. Hospitals, schools, restaurants, caterers, and food distributors rely on us for delivery and setup. Call 888-385-6182, any hour, or request a quote for your Icard project.
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Rental terms at a glance
- One week or monthly; no single-day rentals. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- We can deliver within 48 hours, depending on location and equipment. GPS tracking is possible on request.
- Setup takes about 1 hour for most refrigeration units and 5 hours for kitchens and dishwashing.
- A quote covers equipment, delivery, and setup. An inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Refrigeration Rental Options in Icard, NC
Icard is a smaller community in Burke County, where one cooler failure can leave a grocery, school cafeteria, or restaurant without cold storage and no nearby backup. Typical customers in Icard include hospitals, nursing homes and care facilities, and food processors.
Choose by how long and how much. For a short emergency, a walk-in refrigeration trailer is usually the faster setup. For months of storage or a large inventory, a cold storage container in 20, 24, or 40 feet gives more room. Our 20-foot units are listed at 15°F for coolers and -5°F for freezers.
For a Icard site, plan a level area, a clear route for a tow vehicle, and 220V single-phase power (40 to 60 amps for our 20-foot units). If power is limited, a container with a generator set may be the answer. We confirm placement and power before delivery.
Rental equipment available in Icard
Refrigerated containers
Starting from $995 / month
Specifications by quote
Refrigeration trailers
Starting from $995 / month
20 ft units listed at 15°F and -5°F
Mobile kitchens
Starting from $4,995 / month
24 to 40 ft; equipment varies by size
Dishwashing trailers
Starting from $4,995 / month
22 to 38 ft; 220V, 150 to 300 amps
Who needs cold storage in Burke County
The Census Bureau’s 2022 County Business Patterns counts 143 restaurants and drinking places, 26 nursing and residential care facilities, and 25 grocery stores in Burke County. That puts it 17th for private hospitals and 32nd for nursing and residential care facilities among North Carolina’s 100 counties. Hospitals stand out here. Food service and supply rooms cannot lose cold storage.
| Business type | Establishments | Rank in North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| restaurants and drinking places | 143 | 34th of 100 |
| nursing and residential care facilities | 26 | 32nd of 100 |
| grocery stores | 25 | 37th of 100 |
| hotels and other lodging | 15 | 40th of 100 |
| food manufacturers | 6 | 33rd of 100 |
| private hospitals | 3 | 17th of 100 |
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns, 2022. Counts are private-sector establishments with paid employees and leave out public hospitals and schools. Each is a potential Icard customer for refrigeration rental.
Cold Storage Planning in Icard
1. Past emergencies and recovery needs
FEMA lists 13 federally declared major disasters that included Burke County, North Carolina. The most recent are Tropical Storm Helene (tropical storm, declared September 28, 2024, disaster 4827); Tropical Storm Eta (severe storm, declared March 3, 2021, disaster 4588); Covid-19 Pandemic (biological, declared March 25, 2020, disaster 4487). When an event like that interrupts power or closes a building, a refrigerated trailer or container can protect stored food and supplies while repairs are made. Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, checked November 2, 2026.
2. Major construction
A warehouse, school addition, or plant built anywhere between Icard and Hickory, about 8 miles away, can outrun its permanent refrigeration. A leased container or trailer fills the gap until the building is ready. This is an example of the need, not a statement that we serve a particular project.
3. Major renovation
Picture a hospital in Icard that rebuilds its food-service area. A refrigerated container and a dishwashing trailer could keep patient meals moving through the construction. This is a scenario, not a past job.
4. Emergency equipment access
For a Icard emergency, North Carolina Emergency Management coordinates at the state level and the emergency management office for Burke County at the local level. Our deliveries are our own: we plan the route, the gate, and the power with you, and we do not claim any official staging route.
5. Local rental costs
A rental here begins at $995 per month for a refrigerated container or walk-in trailer. Mobile kitchens and dishwashing trailers begin at $4,995 per month. Distance to Icard, power, temperature, and term decide the quote we confirm before anything ships. See the price list or request a quote.
Refrigeration Rentals Near Icard
We rent refrigeration near Icard in Hickory, Lenoir, Newton, Conover, Morganton, and Lincolnton, and across North Carolina.
More about Burke County, or browse all North Carolina locations.
Why Choose Reliable Refrigerated Container Rental Solutions in Icard
Reliable cold storage matters most when conditions are worst: a breakdown on a holiday weekend, a storm outage, or a renovation that has to finish on schedule.
Accelerated Deployment
We can deliver within 48 hours, so product moves into cold storage before it is lost.
24/7 Emergency Service
Phones are answered any hour, including nights, weekends, and storm warnings.
End-to-End Project Support
One team helps size the unit, plan power and placement, and arrange delivery and setup.
Flexible Rental Solutions
Rent for a week or by the month, and extend if the repair or project runs long.
Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment
Stainless interiors and commercial condensing units built for daily loading.
Experienced Logistics Coordination
We plan the truck route, placement, and power connection before delivery.
Why clients trust us: we answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, can deliver within 48 hours, rent to commercial and industrial customers across Texas, Florida, Georgia, and the rest of the South, and confirm price, power, and placement before delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to place a refrigerated unit in Icard?
Sometimes. Health, building, fire, and temporary-use rules vary by city and county and by how the unit is used. Check with the Icard or Burke County building or health department early, and tell us your site so we can plan around it.
How much does a refrigerated container rental cost in Icard?
Refrigerated containers and walk-in refrigeration trailers start from $995 per month. The final price depends on the size, temperature, power or generator needs, delivery distance to Icard, and rental length. Request a quote and we confirm it before anything ships.
How quickly can you deliver a refrigerated container to Icard?
We can deliver within 48 hours, depending on your location in Burke County, North Carolina and the equipment you need. For an emergency, call 888-385-6182 any hour and say that a unit has failed. An inquiry does not reserve equipment, so we confirm availability and the delivery window first.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Icard?
Requirements vary by unit. Our 20-foot medium-temperature and low-temperature units are listed at 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps, with a NEMA plug. Tell us what power your Icard site has and we confirm the right unit before delivery.
Request a Refrigeration Rental Quote for Icard
Tell us where the unit is going, what needs to stay cold, your start date, and how long you need it. Include the power available and how a truck can reach the site, and we can give you a firm number faster.
- Project city, state, and ZIP code
- Container, trailer, kitchen, or dishwashing unit
- Cooler or freezer temperature
- Start date and rental length
- Electrical service and truck access
Phone: 888-385-6182 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)