Est. 1999 · 30+ years trading12 UK depots · Nationwide delivery
Common questions on container dimensions, delivery, planning, security and ownership. If your question isn't covered here, get in touch — we'll come back to you within one working day.
Our standard fleet colour is dark cobalt blue (RAL 5013), and our depot stock is painted in this finish. If you need a different colour for branding or site requirements, we're happy to source containers to spec.
We use a UK-wide network of hauliers running HIAB-equipped lorries that lift the container directly into position on your site. We'll always ask about access and ground conditions before booking — the ground must be firm enough for a heavy vehicle to drive on. If access is complex, you can send photos for the haulier to assess remotely, or we can arrange a paid site visit.
Common restrictions are limited HIAB access, overhead cables, narrow approach roads, soft ground, and pedestrian traffic. We'll cover all of these in the pre-delivery check. For sites with significant access challenges, photos in advance or a site visit are the fastest way to confirm a clean delivery.
Yes. Our containers are built to top industry specifications for ocean cargo, with durable rubber seals on the double doors and vents on the upper side panels to prevent condensation. They're designed to keep their contents dry through years of outdoor use.
Our containers are one-way-trip units — used once to ship cargo from our Chinese factory into the UK, then cleaned and delivered into our depot network. They've never been in hire-fleet circulation, so the paint, structure and CSC certification are all factory condition.
Full specifications in imperial and metric are on each container page — 6ft, 8ft, 10ft, 20ft and 40ft, plus High Cube and double-door variants. You'll find external and internal dimensions, door opening, payload, tare weight and capacity on each.
ISO marine shipping containers are built to international standards: a welded steel profile frame, corrugated steel walls, a marine plywood floor on steel cross members, and double doors at one end that open a full 270°. The ISO standard is what allows the same container to move between ships, trucks and trains worldwide.
Every container has a built-in padlock fitting on the door handles. For higher-security applications we strongly recommend adding a lock box — a steel shroud that fits over the locking mechanism so the padlock can't be reached by bolt cutters or grinders. We can supply lock boxes on request.
Yes. If a container sits on uneven ground, the door frame twists and the doors won't open and close cleanly. If your site isn't level, the standard fix is railway sleepers or four concrete blocks under the corner castings — that lifts the container clear of the ground and gives you a stable base.
Containers are generally classed as temporary structures because they don't have foundations, so they usually fall outside planning permission rules. There are exceptions — sensitive locations (conservation areas, AONB, listed-building curtilage), long-term placements, and commercial-use installations may need consent. We always recommend a quick check with your local council if there's any doubt.
Three: outright purchase, long-term rental, or lease purchase. Outright is a single payment from the depot closest to you. Rental runs on a three-year minimum commitment. Lease purchase is typically structured over five years with a single final payment to take ownership, and we'll shape the term and buyout to fit your cashflow.
We have standard terms for rental, lease purchase and general sales. You can read the full set on our terms and conditions page.
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