Second Hand Containers For Sale UK
Containers are often a great investment, both financially and environmentally. It's often cheaper than building a new one, and you can move from lorry to work location in just a few days.
We have both new and used shipping containers. Our used containers are typically 9-14 years old with some scuffs, scratches and dents but in good condition.
Storage
Storage units are a great solution for those who need to save space or shield expensive items against the elements. The choice is usually between 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 configuration they're still sturdy and secure. They are also portable for man. They are also available in 20ft standard height or 40ft high cube options and can be joined to create larger storage spaces.
Many people believe that second-hand modal containers are damaged beyond repair. It's 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 containers that are of high quality in the UK. They are able to provide an array of container sizes and lengths, including custom 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 in good working order. These containers are of high quality and a great option for both homeowners and businesses. homeowners.
Shipping containers are durable and versatile products that can be reused several times over their lifespan. Although they can be sold as storage units but more and more customers are opting to personalize the containers after purchase to make maximum use of their potential. Some of the more popular uses include the garden shed as well as a home gym, or a workshop to store machinery and tools.
Shipping Offices And Studios Containers COG Shipping are usually recycled at the end of their useful lives, but it's more environmentally friendly to repurpose them for other uses and keep these valuable steel pieces in use for as long as is possible. This can help reduce embodied carbon emissions and limit the need for further environmental damage via recycling or melting down.
Cafes
Cafes are restaurants that serve drinks and food. Their relaxed, comfortable atmospheres and flexible operating hours make them very popular. Cafes, unlike restaurants, typically serve food that is casual, like sandwiches and lighter meals. Art exhibits and other cultural events can be scheduled to encourage community engagement. The term is distinct from the sterile "Coffee Shop" which has a more enduring meaning both in Australia and UK.
Offices
When you purchase the container (unlike renting one), it's yours to do whatever you like with. A lot of our customers opt to personalize their containers following purchase. It could be as easy or complex as adding heating and internal 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 in the United Kingdom. We are one of the few British manufacturers that manufacture custom shipping containers and conversions. From standard offices to containers for gyms, schools and more, our nationwide depots stock new, used and flat pack containers in a variety of sizes.
Shipping containers can last of around twenty years, so it is essential to ensure they are maintained. It is essential to repair any holes, dents or areas of corrosion prior using the container. We conduct an inspection thorough on all of our second-hand containers prior to leaving the depots. We make sure 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 will endure a trip on the high seas.
The majority of our used containers are in good working order and we only sell a tiny portion of the lower 10% of our inventory. The purchase of used containers can save you money and also help the environment. Reusing a container from the past will keep it from an empty scrap yard and will reduce the emissions of embodied carbon from its production. Additionally, you'll be reusing an item that's traveled on the high seas and will therefore have served as a strong building material in its time on the shipping fleet.