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.
Price depends on size, type (standard, High Cube, double door, side opening), how many you need and where it's going. Because we supply from the nearest of our 12 UK depots, we give every customer a fixed written quote with delivery included, so there are no surprises. Call 01453 701368 or request a quote online.
Our prices are quoted excluding VAT, which is added at 20%. Your written quote shows the VAT and the total clearly.
Call 01453 701368, WhatsApp us, or use our quote form. To give you an accurate price quickly, tell us: the size and type you need, how many, your delivery postcode, whether you want to buy, hire or lease purchase, and any access issues at the site.
With stock held across 12 UK depots, most deliveries are completed within 10 working days of written order confirmation. If you need a container urgently, call us - we can often do faster from depot stock.
For outright purchases, payment is due in full by bank transfer before delivery. Hire and lease purchase customers pay for delivery upfront and will be billed on the month following delivery for the first instalment, then monthly.
Tell us as soon as possible, changes are usually easy until the haulier is booked.
Yes. We offer volume pricing for multi-unit orders, and delivering several containers on one trip can lower transport cost per unit. We supply storage operators, contractors and businesses across the UK. Ask us about ongoing supply agreements.
No. We only supply new one-trip containers, for sale and for hire. That means no hidden rust, dents or previous cargo contamination, and a much longer working life than a used unit.
No, we do not offer a tour of depots as these are extremely busy environments and are not open to the wider public.
We deliver across mainland England, Scotland and Wales from 12 depots: Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Doncaster, Felixstowe, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newport, Scotland and Southampton.
Delivery to UK mainland addresses will be quoted from your nearest depot. Remote or restricted-access sites may need a specialist vehicle, which we'll price before you order.
Deliveries are made by HIAB (crane) lorry, which needs to park within about 6m of where the container will sit. As a guide: allow roughly 3.5m height clearance for 8ft and 10ft units and 4m for 20ft and 40ft. Keep the lift path clear of trees, cables and signs. A 40ft delivery vehicle is around 12m long and needs a clear, straight route in. The lorry's stabiliser legs also need firm ground either side.
Often, yes. A HIAB can lift over walls, hedges and fences as long as the lorry can park close enough and nothing overhead blocks the lift. The further the container has to reach, the less the crane can lift, so larger units need the lorry closer. Send us photos of the access and placement spot and we'll confirm before booking.
Yes. 40ft containers need a larger vehicle, a clear straight approach, and a firm, level area of at least 12.5m x 2.6m. If access is tight, two 20ft containers can be an easier alternative.
The area must be firm and level: concrete, compacted hardcore, tarmac or paving all work. Allow at least 6.5m x 2.6m for a 20ft and 12.5m x 2.6m for a 40ft. On softer or uneven ground, set railway sleepers or concrete pads under the four corners so the container sits level and air can circulate underneath. Leave around 2m in front of the doors so they can open fully.
Tell us when you book, and mark the spot if you can. The direction the lorry can approach from affects which way the doors end up, so we'll check this with you in advance.
Yes, or someone who can show the driver exactly where the container goes. Offloading usually takes under an hour once the lorry is on site. We'll give you a delivery date and the driver will call ahead.
If the driver finds the site isn't accessible or ready, we'll rebook the delivery; a re-delivery or waiting charge may apply. Sending photos in advance is the best way to avoid this.
Only with a licence from your local council's highways department, similar to a skip permit. You'll need to arrange this before delivery; we'll give you the dimensions for the application.
Yes. We can relocate a container to a new site or collect it at the end of a hire, using the same HIAB delivery service. The price depends on distance and access.
Yes. Our one-trip containers are built to ISO standards for ocean freight and are wind and watertight when delivered. Rubber door seals keep rain out, and vents high on the side walls let air circulate to reduce condensation. For damp-sensitive contents, we recommend moisture absorbers, pallets to keep items off the floor, or an insulated/lined conversion.
A one-trip container is built in the factory, loaded with cargo once for its voyage to the UK, then emptied and released into our depot network. It has never been in the shipping-line or hire fleet, so the steel, paint, seals and floor are in near-new condition and it comes with a valid CSC safety approval plate. Expect a working life of 20+ years with basic care.
We stock 6ft, 8ft, 10ft, 20ft and 40ft containers, plus High Cube and double door versions. Each size page lists external and internal dimensions, door opening, tare weight, payload and capacity.
A High Cube is 1ft (about 30cm) taller than a standard container: 9ft 6in externally instead of 8ft 6in. The extra headroom suits tall machinery, racking and conversions such as offices or workshops. We supply 20ft and 40ft High Cubes.
A standard container has doors at one end. A double door (or "tunnel") container has doors at both ends, so you can load from either side or drive through. A side-opening container has doors along one long side, giving full-width access - ideal for retail, events or bulky stock. Multidoor units split the interior into separately lockable sections.
The CSC plate is a safety approval plate required under the International Convention for Safe Containers. It confirms the container is approved for international transport and shows its weights and manufacture date. Our one-trip containers arrive with a valid plate. For static storage on your site, a CSC plate isn't legally required.
Yes - one-trip containers come with a valid CSC plate and can be used for shipping. We supply the container only; you'll need a freight forwarder to arrange the shipment.
Very little is needed. Keep it level, clear leaves and standing water from the roof, grease the door hinges and locking bars once or twice a year, and touch up any deep scratches with paint to stop rust. Check the door seals occasionally.
A closed-shackle padlock fitted inside a lock box gives the best protection, as bolt cutters and grinders can't reach it. Our containers come with a lock box fitted, and we can supply lock boxes for any size. You'll find suitable padlocks here.
Yes. Containers can be secured to a concrete base using ground anchors or brackets fixed at the corner castings. This deters theft of the whole unit and adds stability on exposed sites.
We recommend it. Once a purchased container is delivered, it's your responsibility, and contents are never covered by us. Hire and lease purchase customers are usually asked to insure the container for the length of the agreement.
Often not for short-term or temporary use, but it depends on how long it stays, where it goes and what it's used for. A container kept permanently in one place can count as a building. Garden placements may fall under householder permitted development, but a standard 2.59m-high container exceeds the 2.5m limit within 2m of a boundary. Conservation areas, National Landscapes (AONBs), listed buildings, and containers used as offices or living space are more likely to need consent. Rules differ in Scotland and Wales. Always check with your local planning authority before ordering; we're happy to share dimensions and drawings for your application.
Often, under householder permitted development, provided it isn't in front of the house, doesn't cover more than half the garden, and is used for purposes incidental to the house (such as storage). A standard container is 2.59m high, so it must sit more than 2m from any boundary to stay within the 2.5m height limit. Listed buildings, conservation areas and National Landscapes (AONBs) have tighter rules. Check with your local council if unsure.
Yes. Temporary buildings needed for construction work are generally allowed while the work is ongoing, as long as they're removed once the project is complete.
Not usually for a container used only for storage. Converted containers used as offices, workshops or living space may need building regulations approval (for insulation, electrics, fire safety and ventilation). Check with your local building control team.
Possibly. A container kept in one place for business use for a sustained period can be assessed for business rates by the Valuation Office Agency. Short-term site use usually isn't. Check with the VOA or your accountant.
Three years. Because our hire fleet is made up of new one-trip containers, we specialise in long-term hire rather than short-term rental.
Yes. We can agree a purchase price at the start of your hire, so you can buy the container at any time after delivery. You can also switch to a lease purchase agreement.
With hire, you pay for the use of the container and we keep ownership. With lease purchase, you spread the cost over typically four or five years and own the container after a final agreed payment.
Yes. We offer hire and lease purchase on single containers as well as multi-unit orders, for businesses and individuals.
It can be, as payments may be treated differently from a one-off capital purchase. Ask your accountant how it would work for your business.
We'll send our sales, hire or lease purchase terms with your written quotation so you can review them before ordering. Ask the team if you'd like a copy in advance.
Yes. We convert new 20ft and 40ft containers to your specification, including windows, personnel doors, insulation, lining, electrics, heating, lighting and shelving. Every project starts with a consultation and a detailed quotation.
Lock boxes, shelving and racking, ground anchors, ventilation, and anti-condensation paint or lining. See our container accessories page.
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