Shipping Container Conversions
The Benefits of Container Conversions
Shipping containers are renowned for their qualities of strength, security, longevity and portability, making them an ideal structure from which to construct buildings for many uses at a cost that beats that of traditional buildings. Used 20ft shipping containers and used 40ft shipping containers represent excellent value for money as a starting point for container conversions. Our converted shipping containers are versatile, modern and durable, and cover a wide variety of purposes from pop-up shops to animal shelters. As well as creating bespoke conversions we also hold standard shipping container conversions in stock, such as basic offices and chemical stores.
Our Container Projects
Shipping container offices provide a flexible workspace anywhere from your back garden to construction sites. Site offices can be permanent or temporary structures which can be relocated. Portable offices are low cost compared to traditional office buildings as a "one-off" outlay with no ongoing rent and can be tailored to your requirements with a range of features.
Shipping containers can be used as the building blocks for housing equipment and technologies for industry and engineering. From plant rooms to laboratories, testing facilities, boiler houses, exhibition units and water treatment equipment, we've cleverly adapted shipping containers to incorporate very specific features our clients require for their specialist operations.
Pop-up shops made from converted shipping containers are becoming increasingly popular as a way to set up a mobile retail unit. From elite brands like Nike and Superdry, to small artisanal vendors, shipping container shops represent a quick, low-cost, mobile and eye-catching way to serve customers on the go. Add your own signage or ask about our decals.
Gym containers allow you to work out or train privately in your garden, skipping the queues and scrap your membership fees. Portable gyms are also popular for commercial use, or set up as a franchise with a design to reflect your branding. For personal trainers, a home gym can give you freedom and flexibility to work from home, and your clients the privacy they desire.
When standard 8ft wide containers are too narrow for your requirements we can join them together to create an extra wide shipping container. This can be 16ft wide or 24ft wide, or even 32ft! Joined up shipping containers are popular for creating spacious shipping container garages, offices, classrooms and clubhouses, made in our own workshop and joined together on site.
Shipping container garages usually need to be at least 10ft wide. Our most popular container for car storage is the CarTainer®, a 10ft wide new build container, with bespoke sizes of up to 12ft wide also available. For double garages and beyond we create shipping container garage conversions by joining up containers, using either new builds or standard 8ft wide shipping containers.
Capitalise on the growing trend of using a converted shipping container to take your catering business to places traditional cafes and bars can't reach. Whether it's a coffee trailer, hot dog stand, burger van or a gourmet kitchen and bar, pop up catering units attract attention, capitalise on passing trade in popular tourist spots, and can go on the road for the summer festival circuit. 
Shipping container workshops are robust, portable and can be adapted to fit specialist requirements of your trade, such as ramps, tool racks, work benches and shelving. Portable workshops can be moved from one site to another with relative ease and can be partitioned to include storage space or welfare facilities such as a kitchenette, toilet and washing facilities.
Come to us for your new build shipping container. We are one of the top manufacturers of new build containers in the UK which we construct to a high standard for strength, security and quality. We build to any size and specification and will take on any bespoke design. Many of our clients opt for a new build if they require an extra wide container, but we also build narrow shipping containers under 8ft wide. 
Attract the birds and bees with a conservation friendly roof! A shipping container with a living roof not only promotes biodiversity but once installed and thriving looks delightful too. An eco-friendly roof is a popular addition on shipping container classrooms, as part of outdoor learning and conservation programmes. Green roofs are easy to install, low maintenance and help with water drainage on the container.
For bunded chemical storage a shipping container chemical store meets COSHH regulations for keeping hazardous substances. Robust, secure and leakproof they are widely used on farms, and in workplaces for diesel storage, flammable materials, pesticides, fertilizer, and paints and oils. Our flat pack chemical stores feature a sumped base and suspended floor grate and are quick and easy to relocate between sites.
See our real-life case studies of shipping container conversions undertaken at Containers Direct. These include our standard designs for shipping container offices, garages and catering units, along with unique creations such as pop-up bars, stages, exhibition stands, a catwalk, cheese-making factory and a science laboratory. Let us know what you need from a shipping container and we will endeavour to produce it!Why choose Containers Direct?
Containers Direct are industry leading specialists in shipping container conversions with a reputation for cutting edge innovation, delivering projects on time and providing first class customer care. We have worked on a wide variety of container conversion projects from bespoke site offices to pop-up shops, working with big brand names like Superdry to the local self-starters, like Coffi Camlan Garden Centre in Snowdonia. We have undertaken high-end engineering work for the MOD and worked with clubs and charities delivering bespoke budget workshops and offices. We have that much confidence in our converted shipping containers that our main office is, of course, a building constructed from eleven joined containers and some of our workshops are built from joined up used 40ft shipping containers!
Should you choose Containers Direct to deliver your conversion project you will be assigned your own Account Manager, based on site here at our Conversion Depot, who will manage the project from the design and CAD phase, through to production. We look forward to working with you in helping achieve the best outcome and value for money. To view some of the wide variety of work we produce why not browse our Case Studies, where you can see a whole range of converted container projects. We undertake work for all budgets, ranging from the big and bold to smaller budget-friendly conversions from used 10ft shipping containers and beyond.
Request a Quick Quote!
Contact our sales team for your no obligation quote, including delivery!Shipping Container Projects - Our High End Container Conversions
View our most engaging container conversions, undertaken for some of our biggest clients. From joined up containers and boiler houses, to wood cladding and big brand names; Containers Direct have the experience and quality you can trust.
Take a look at some of the most engaging work we have undertaken in
recent years. With detailed pictures, a step by step guide and a deep
insight to many projects, our case studies cover a range of applications.
Case Study of the Month
20ft workshop with steel workbench - CS102755
We provided 2 x mobile workshops for the end user Balfour Beatty, the international construction and engineering giant that builds anything from homes to our high speed railway infrastructure. These portable workshops are based on our standard WorkBox® design, with optional extras that include an additional door and a package of internal features - an extractor fan, steel worktop and workbench.One of the advantages of using a shipping container workshop is their portability - for large scale companies working on projects across multiple locations, it's easy to relocate the workshop from site to site.
Just some of the clients we've worked with...
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Testimonials
As a long established and reputable shipping container company, we want to instil confidence in our customers that we can deliver on our promises, and provide high quality products and service.But don't just take our word for it, see for yourself what our past and present clients have to say about Containers Direct.
"You clearly run an extremely professional business. Every element went as planned and you were on hand to answer any questions or queries. Thank you."Mab Lane Primary School
14th February 2025
order - a 'Once-Used' 20ft Container
"The overall experience of ordering and specifying the container was very good. The sales and transport staff kept me informed at all times."Cura-Terrae
11th February 2025
order - a 20ft DryBox Container
"Cory was very helpful, as was Hannah with the delivery details. The delivery driver also took time to ensure the container was in the correct position - very helpful!"Ben Halliday, 24-7 Electrical services
4th February 2025
order - a New 'Once-Used' 16ft Container
"Always great service from Containers Direct, especially from Cory. The delivery driver is very friendly and skilled at getting the containers in the tightest and most awkward positions."Susan Ryan, Highfields College
31st January 2025
order - a Used 10ft Container
"Everything from start to finish, first class!!!"Wentworth Garden Centre
21st January 2025
order - a New 'Once-Used' 20ft Container with S4 Roller Shutter Doors
"I am going to single out Hannah in transport as having an excellent phone manner and great communication skills. I messed up on the confirmed delivery date and she supported me with organising alternatives. Brilliant. Gary at D.Smith Specialist Transport was also first rate and very helpful on site. Great service and communications all round. By the way, the containers are spot on too. Thank you."Steve Millburn, FM Conway Ltd
17th January 2025
order - two 'Once-Used' 40ft Containers
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Committed to Quality
We are ISOQAR Approved; certified to the ISO standard relating to Quality Management Systems, demonstrating our Company's commitment to quality. We are also members of MakeUK who champion and celebrate British manufacturing and manufacturers, and member of the Container Self Storage and Traders Association; an international organisation representing the interests of Container Self-Storage Operators, Traders and Innovators.
ISO Cert No. 13586-QNS-001
ISO 9001:2015
