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Flat Pack Construction Guide

You are only 8 simple steps away from constructing a highly versatile anti-vandal steel storage container or site office!

  • With just a socket set and a screw driver our range of flat pack containers can be put together in less than 60 minutes. All fixtures and fittings are included in the kit

  • Once fabricated, these units provide high levels of anti-vandal security, whilst offering much greater flexibility and value for money.

  • If you need any technical support during the construction of the flat pack unit, one of our staff will be more than happy to help

Weights:

  • 2m - 271kg
  • 3m - 351kg
  • 4m - 421kg

For safe and easy assembly we recommend using the "one person per metre" rule for the job.

Watch our quick tutorial video!

The Flat Pack Store - Assembly Instructions

Step 1

The container arrives flat pack for easy delivery to even the trickiest of locations.

Step 2

Unload the panels. They are light enough to be carried by hand to your chosen place of assembly.

Step 3

Fix all the panels into the base.

Step 4

Secure by fitting the holding screws in place.

Step 5

Time to put the roof on -just lift and slide.

Step 6

The container is secured by 4 lifting rods and screws.

Step 7

Secure the floor and door furniture with the nuts and bolts provided.

Step 8

Your container is now complete. Stand back and admire your handywork with a well deserved cup of tea!

The Flat Pack Site Office

Step 1

The cabins arrives in flat pack form, and can be moved into difficult to reach areas either as a whole or in individual panels.

Step 2

Unpack the cabin in the position you wish to assemble it.

Step 3

Align and bolt in the four corner posts.

Step 4

Line up into the grooves and slide in the wall, door and then window panels.

Step 5

Now you can fit the ceiling retention bars, lining up the fixing holes on the wall panels with the fixing holes on the retention bars.

Step 6

Slide on the ceiling panels.

Step 7

Manoeuvre the roof cap into position and click into place to secure.

Step 8

Well done! Your cabin is now complete and ready to kit out for use.

A FULL SET OF DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS IS INCLUDED WITH EVERY SELF ASSEMBLY PRODUCT

If You Have Any Questions

If you have any questions regarding the above, please don't hesitate to contact us by phone or email.

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.
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"The container is in situ and it is as new, just perfect. Your driver was amazing and made sure everything was spot on before he left. A company opposite us has four on site and ours makes them look very secondhand indeed. Thanks again. We have already had so really good comments and without doubt, if asked, we will give them your details."Alligator Dynamic Drapes
9th October 2024
order - a New 'once used' 16ft Container
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"Friendly, supporting, knowledgeable and kept us up to date."Aurora Severnside
6th September 2024
order - a 4m Flat Pack Containers
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"No issues from our order. From initial enquiry, drawings and plans to delivery, all went perfectly. Sales Team were very helpful and made changes from the original concept design to meet our own requirements without hesitation, would highly recommend to others."Bob Gardner, North Air
4th September 2024
order - a 10ft ModiBox Office
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"The flat packs we purchased (4 in total over two purchases) are very good quality, solid, spacious and blend into our outdoor space nicely."From The Vineyard School
28th August 2024
order - a 2m Flat Pack Containers
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"The delivery driver was excellent - courteous and professional. As it said on the website, our container was fully in place in under an hour after starting its installation - excellent."Torthorwald Community Council
25th August 2024
order - a 4m Flat Pack Container
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"I was very pleased with all the aspects of your service and will use you again."Sample Building Services Ltd
26th July 2024
order - a 20ft builders grade container from our Clearance page.
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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.
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ISO Cert No. 13586-QNS-001
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