Second Hand Containers For Sale UK

The purchase of a container is typically economically and environmentally responsible. It's cheaper than building, and generally a lot faster and you can move from lorry to work area in just days.

We have both new and used 8ft Shipping Containers containers. Our used containers are typically 9-14 years old and have a few scratches, scuffs and scratches but they are in good condition.

Stores

A storage unit is the ideal solution when space is at an all-time low or you need to protect expensive items from the elements. It is often a choice between purchasing a brand new container or an existing one. Many new containers are delivered flat and can help reduce the time to delivery and assembly. In this configuration, they are still strong and secure, as well as portable for man. 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 used storage containers have years of use in them and are in good structural condition, with no major holes or corrosion.

Containers Direct works with a network of quality containers in the UK. They offer a wide range of sizes for containers as well as custom lengths. They are inspected prior to leaving their depots to make sure they are water tight and there aren't any major holes or dents and the doors are working. These Specialized Containers are of top quality and a great option for both homeowners and businesses. homeowners.

Shipping containers are a versatile and durable product that can be used many times over their lifetime. While they can be sold as storage units however, increasing numbers of customers are opting to personalize their containers after purchase to make maximum use of their potential. Some of the most popular uses include the garden shed, a home gym or a workshop to store machinery and tools.

Shipping containers are often recycled at the end of their working lives, but it's more environmentally friendly to repurpose containers for different uses and keep these valuable pieces of steel in circulation for as long as is possible. This can reduce embodied carbon emissions and limit the need to further environmental damage by recycling or melting down.

Cafes

Cafes are a type of eatery which serves food and drinks. Their cozy, casual atmospheres and flexible operating hours make them popular. In contrast to restaurants, which typically serve formal food cafes typically offer laid-back menu items such as sandwiches and light meals. Art exhibits and other cultural events can be held to promote community involvement. The term is distinct from the neutral "Coffee Shop" that has an older connotation both in Australia and UK.

Offices

You can do anything you want with a container you own (unlike if you were renting one). After purchasing their containers, a lot of our customers opt to customize them to their own specifications. It could be as easy or as complicated as adding heating and walls, or even as easy as painting. Some even turn them into recording studios or swimming pools!

Containers Direct are the leading provider of second hand containers for sale uk. We are also one of the few British manufacturers of new customized 6ft Shipping Containers containers as well as specialists in conversions. Our nationwide depots have a variety of containers, including those for standard branded offices, schools, gyms, and many more.

Shipping containers last a period of around twenty years, so it's crucial to ensure they are well looked after. This means that any holes, dents or areas of major corrosion should be addressed prior to being used. We conduct a thorough inspection on every one of our second-hand containers before they leave the depots. We check whether they are wind and water secure, that there aren't holes or large areas of rust and that the doors work. We also check that they are structurally sound and can withstand a journey on the high seas.

The majority of our used containers are in good shape and we only sell a tiny portion of the bottom 10% of our inventory. Buying used can save money and also help the environment. Reusing an old container, you'll be keeping it from the scrap yard and reducing embodied carbon emissions resulting from its manufacturing. Additionally, you'll be reusing an item that's traveled on the high seas and will therefore have served as a strong building material during its lifetime on the ship fleet.