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Matthews, North Carolina Walk-In Cooler and Freezer Trailer Rentals
A closed kitchen, a broken compressor, or a busy season can leave Matthews, North Carolina short on cold space. Reliable Refrigerated Container Rental Solutions can rent you a refrigerated container, a refrigeration trailer, or a walk-in cooler or freezer, delivered and set up for commercial and industrial customers throughout Mecklenburg County, from Charlotte, Concord, and Rock Hill. Choose a one-week or monthly rental, and add a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer if the whole operation is down. Call 888-385-6182 any hour, or ask for a quote online.
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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 Matthews, NC
Matthews has about 32,000 residents (Census Bureau 2024 estimate) and the hospitals, schools, grocers, and food businesses that come with a regional hub, any of which can lose cold storage without warning. Typical customers in Matthews include restaurants and caterers, grocery stores, and hotels and event venues.
Refrigerated container rentals fit long projects that need a lot of cold space for weeks or months, and come in 20, 24, and 40 foot lengths. Refrigeration trailers roll in, level out, and plug in as walk-in coolers or freezers. Our 20-foot units are listed at 15°F for coolers and -5°F for freezers; those are the equipment’s listed points, not a promise for every load or weather condition.
For a Matthews 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 Matthews
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 Mecklenburg County
Of North Carolina’s 100 counties, Mecklenburg County ranks 1st for restaurants and drinking places and 1st for grocery stores, with 2,885 restaurants and drinking places, 312 grocery stores, and 258 hotels and other lodging on the Census Bureau’s 2022 County Business Patterns. Restaurants and caterers stand out here. Kitchens run several walk-ins at once, so one failure can close a line.
| Business type | Establishments | Rank in North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| restaurants and drinking places | 2,885 | 1st of 100 |
| grocery stores | 312 | 1st of 100 |
| hotels and other lodging | 258 | 1st of 100 |
| nursing and residential care facilities | 204 | 1st of 100 |
| grocery wholesalers | 113 | 1st of 100 |
| warehousing and storage firms | 101 | 1st 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 Matthews customer for refrigeration rental.
Cold Storage Planning in Matthews
1. Past emergencies and recovery needs
FEMA lists 7 federally declared major disasters that included Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The most recent are Tropical Storm Helene (tropical storm, declared September 28, 2024, disaster 4827); Covid-19 Pandemic (biological, declared March 25, 2020, disaster 4487); Tropical Storm Frances (hurricane, declared September 10, 2004, disaster 1546). 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
New plants, warehouses, schools, and road projects in and around Matthews can put kitchens, break rooms, and food service on temporary power and temporary schedules. This is an example of the need, not a statement that we serve a particular project. Tell us about yours and we plan cold storage around it.
3. Major renovation
Picture a restaurant in Matthews that closes its kitchen for a rebuild. A mobile kitchen, a dishwashing trailer, and a refrigerated container at the back door could keep the doors open while the permanent kitchen is gutted and rebuilt. This is a scenario, not a past job.
4. Emergency equipment access
For a Matthews emergency, North Carolina Emergency Management coordinates at the state level and the emergency management office for Mecklenburg 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 Matthews, power, temperature, and term decide the quote we confirm before anything ships. See the price list or request a quote.
Refrigeration Rentals Near Matthews
We rent refrigeration near Matthews in Charlotte, Concord, Rock Hill, Huntersville, Kannapolis, and Gastonia, and across North Carolina.
More about Mecklenburg County, or browse all North Carolina locations.
Why Choose Reliable Refrigerated Container Rental Solutions in Matthews
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
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Matthews?
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 Matthews site has and we confirm the right unit before delivery.
Which places near Matthews do you serve?
We rent refrigeration across Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, including Charlotte, Concord, Rock Hill, Huntersville, Kannapolis, and Gastonia. If your site is somewhere else in North Carolina, call and tell us the location.
Do I need a permit to place a refrigerated unit in Matthews?
Sometimes. Health, building, fire, and temporary-use rules vary by city and county and by how the unit is used. Check with the Matthews or Mecklenburg 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 Matthews?
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 Matthews, and rental length. Request a quote and we confirm it before anything ships.
Request a Refrigeration Rental Quote for Matthews
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)