Second Hand Containers For Sale UK
A container purchase is usually financially and environmentally prudent. It's often cheaper than building a house, and you can move from lorry to work location in just a few days.
We offer new and used shipping containers. Our used containers are generally 9-14 years old, with a few scratches, scuffs and scratches but in good condition.
Stores
A storage unit is a perfect solution if space is the limit or you want to protect expensive items from the elements. small shipping containers for sale 's usually a choice between purchasing a brand new container or an existing one. Many new containers are delivered flat and can help reduce delivery costs and assembly time. They're still sturdy, secure and man portable in this form. They're also available in 20ft standard height and 40ft high cubes and can be joined to create larger areas of storage.
Many people believe that second-hand modal containers are damaged beyond repair. This is not the case. The majority of our storage containers used have years of use in them and are in good structural state with no major holes or rust damage.
Containers Direct works with a network that provides quality containers in the UK. They offer a wide range of container sizes as well as custom lengths. They're inspected before leaving their depots to ensure they are water tight and that there aren't any large holes or dents and that doors are functioning. They are of the highest quality and are an excellent choice for homeowners and businesses alike.
Shipping containers are strong and durable items that can be reused multiple times throughout their lifetime. While they can be sold as storage units, increasing numbers of people are opting to customize the containers after purchase to make maximum use of their potential. Some of the most sought-after uses are the garden shed, a home gym or an workshop to store equipment and tools.
Shipping containers are usually recycled at the end of their operational lives, but it's far more eco-friendly to reuse them for other uses and keep these valuable pieces of steel in circulation for as long as it is possible. This can help reduce carbon emissions from the embodied part and limit the need to further environmental damage via recycling or melting down.
Cafes
Cafes are eateries that serve food and drinks. Their cozy, casual atmospheres and flexible operating hours make them very popular. Cafes, in contrast to restaurants, tend to serve casual food like sandwiches and light meals. They can also have exhibitions of art and other cultural events that encourage community engagement. The term is distinct from the neutral "Coffee Shop" that has a broader meaning in Australia and in the UK.
Offices
You can do anything you would like with a container that you own (unlike the case if you were renting one). A lot of our customers opt to customise their containers after they have purchased them. It can be as easy or complex as adding heating and internal walls, or as easy as painting. Some even transform them into recording studios or swimming pools!
Containers Direct are the leading supplier of second hand containers for sale in the UK. We are also among the few British manufacturers of bespoke shipping containers and specialists in conversions. Our nationwide depots have a variety of containers, including those for standard offices gyms, schools, and more.
Shipping containers last a period of around twenty years, which is why it is essential to ensure they are properly maintained. This means that any holes, dents or other major areas of corrosion should be addressed prior to being used. We conduct an extensive inspection of all of our second-hand containers prior to leaving the depots. We ensure that they are wind and water secure, and that there aren't any large rust areas or holes, and that the doors are functioning. We also ensure that they are structurally sound and can be able to withstand a voyage on the high seas.
The majority of our used containers are in good condition, and we only sell the top 10-15%. Buying used can save money and help protect the environment. By reusing a container, you'll be keeping it out of the scrapyard and reducing embodied carbon emissions from its manufacture. You'll also be reusing an existing unit that has completed an expedition on the high seas and was likely to have been employed as a durable construction material during its lifetime in the shipping fleet.