A Step-By-Step Guide For Choosing Your Containers For Sale UK

A Step-By-Step Guide For Choosing Your Containers For Sale UK

Containers For Sale - Find the Best Deals on Shipping Containers

Find the top containers for sale in the UK from a variety of suppliers. You can find regular cargo-worthy 20ft containers, or 40ft high cubes, you'll find them here.

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Shipping Containers

Containers for sale are sturdy and secure. They provide an affordable way to create additional storage space in your home or business. They are available in a variety of sizes and can be connected by using link kits to create larger storage areas. They are perfect for outdoor use, as they protect goods from rain and other elements of weather. Examine the condition of the shipping container and choose the best size for your needs prior to buying. You can select the high-cube container which is higher than standard containers and offers more storage space.

Shipping containers have become the most popular choice for a variety of applications because of their flexibility and portability. Steel containers are waterproof and windproof and can be transported securely on any kind of transport. They can be loaded with cargo on the back of truck in the Far East, lifted onto trains and transported across the sea to arrive at their destination on UK shores. Then, they can be transferred to a customer's site, where they can be taken off and used for an office, shed, workshop or whatever else the owner wants to do with them.

Buyers can choose between buying a new container, or a second-hand container. The second-hand containers are less expensive and will provide years of service if kept in good condition. Alternatively, you can select a new container with a warranty which will provide you with peace of heart and provide more value for your money. They will also have more value for resales and are typically equipped with new double doors which makes it easier to access your belongings.

Prices for containers vary, so it's important to keep up-to-date with the latest market trends. For example, in London, a 20ft cargo-worthy container costs around $2,000.  find more  can also purchase 40ft high cube containers for around $1,820 in Leeds or PS1,775 in Southampton.

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Storage Containers

The incredible strength and durability of shipping containers make them a great storage device. They are also great for conversions, from container offices to gyms and homes that are bespoke. The team at Containers Direct work with second-hand shipping containers that have been reclaimed from their former lives on the international shipping fleet, and give them a new lease on life as storage containers that have been repurposed or transformed into something completely new. Their warehouses are equipped with standard and high-cube shipping containers in a 'one-trip' condition. They are all watertight and windproof and come with double doors at the other end, and are inspected to ensure that they conform to ISO specifications and have no major dents or holes.

Converted Containers

Shipping containers are increasingly being repurposed to serve a broad variety of new applications. These robust and secure structures originally intended for life in the sea, can be quickly and easily altered to fit a wide range of new applications, while minimizing the impact on budgets. Container conversions are a flexible alternative to construction of traditional projects. They can be used for everything from a shipping container home gym to an office.

Converted shipping containers are perfect for pop-up shops and catering units, offering an affordable, attractive solution that can be transported to places where traditional bars and cafes aren't able to reach. From high street favourites to artisanal sellers and mobile retail stores, these spaces are quick to set up and simple to relocate.


Containers Direct offers a variety of custom-built shipping containers that can satisfy your needs. Our team will work closely to bring your vision to reality whether it's a basic shell or a fully-equipped workshop with insulation, electricals and welfare facilities. This is evident in our excellent customer service and high levels of repeat business. We use the most up-to-date software for CAD to design and construct all modifications on our own. This means that we can offer a fast and cost-effective service.