Second Hand Containers For Sale UK

A container purchase is usually economically and environmentally responsible. It's typically cheaper than building a new one, and it is possible to move from lorry-to-work location in just a few days.

We have both new and used 8ft Shipping Containers containers. Our second-hand containers are usually 9-14 years old and may have some scratches and scratches but still in good shape.

Storage

A storage unit is a perfect solution if space is at the limit or you want to protect expensive objects from the elements. It is often a matter of purchasing a brand new container or an old one. Many new containers come flat-packed and can help reduce the time to delivery and assembly. In this form they're still sturdy and secure, as well as portable. These cubes are also available in standard sizes of 20ft and 40ft, and can be used in conjunction to create larger storage areas.

Many people believe that second-hand modal containers have been damaged beyond repair. It's not the case. The majority of our used storage containers have years of use remaining and are in good structural condition. They don't have any major holes or rust damage.

Containers Direct works with a network of containers that are of high quality in the UK. They are able to provide an array of container sizes, including bespoke lengths. The containers are inspected prior to leaving their depots to ensure they're watertight, there are no large holes or dents and that the doors are working. These are top quality containers and are a great choice for homeowners and businesses alike.

Shipping containers are a durable and versatile product that can be reused numerous times over the course of their life. They can be used as storage units, however increasingly, people prefer to customise the containers after purchase in order to maximise their potential. Some of the most popular uses are an outdoor shed as well as a home gym, or an workshop to store machinery and tools.

30ft Shipping Containers containers are usually recycled at the end of their useful lives, but it's more eco-friendly to reuse them for other uses and keep these precious steel objects in circulation for as long as it is possible. This will help reduce the embodied emissions of carbon and minimize the need to further harm the environment through recycling or melting.

Cafes

Cafes are an restaurant which serves food and drinks. Their cozy, casual atmospheres and flexible operating hours make them very popular. In contrast to restaurants, which typically serve formal food, cafes tend to have laid-back menu items such as sandwiches and light meals. They can also have art exhibits and other cultural events that encourage community engagement. The term is distinct from the sterile "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 the case if you were renting one). After buying their containers, many of our customers decide to personalize them. It could be as simple as painting, or as intricate as installing internal walls and heating. Some people even transform them into recording studios or swimming pools!

Containers Direct is the leading provider of second-hand containers for sale in the UK. We are one of the few British manufacturers that produce brand new bespoke shipping container and conversions. From standard offices to containers for gyms, schools Catering And Hospitality Containers much more, our depots across the country have new, used and flat pack containers in different sizes.

Shipping containers can last up to twenty years. It is essential that they are maintained. It is important to repair any holes, dents or areas of corrosion before using the container. We carry out a thorough inspection on every one of our second-hand containers before they leave the depots. We make sure that they are wind and water secure, that there aren't holes or large areas of rust, and that the doors are functioning. We also check that they are structurally sound and able to be able to withstand a voyage on the high seas.

Most of our used containers are in good working order and we only sell a small percentage of the lower 10-15% of our stock. The purchase of used containers can save you money and also help the environment. Reusing an existing container keeps it out of an empty scrap yard and reduce embodied emissions generated by its manufacturing. In addition you'll be reusing a unit that has already been on the high seas and will therefore be a durable building material during its lifetime on the shipping fleet.