The Secrets of Container Hire UK

When it comes to hiring a container, you could find yourself in a veritable minefield of confusion. There are so many different types of container, so many variances in prices, so many uses they can be put to. How can you be sure that you are looking for the right type of container to suit your needs? Follow our step-by-step guide and take the guesswork out of container hire.
What type of container are you searching for?
The three main uses for containers are storage, accommodation or distribution. If you require a container for distribution, your shipping company can normally sort this for you as part of the delivery package. The only real decision you have to make is whether you need a refrigerated box or not. For storage or accommodation, you need to sort out if you could make do with second-hand boxes or if you really require brand new steel containers. This makes a huge impact on price and often a second-hand container with a new paint job can look just as impressive as a new one. For storage requirements second-hand containers normally suffice but if you require container hire for office solutions or even to house washing facilities then you would normally have to buy new and get it kitted out to spec.
What prices should you be looking at?
The sheer range of boxes means that container hire prices are difficult to gauge. It depends how you wish your container to be kitted out. But to give a ball park figure, for a standard 20 ft secure container hire for storage usage, look to pay around £100 - £120 for haulage (each way) and then a separate £10 - £15 a week hire charge. If you wish to hire long term, it might work out more cost efficient to buy the container. £500 for a basic container would normally secure you a decent box. In fact containers can provide a cheap and secure building alternative. And remember, you would only have to pay for one way's haulage!
What extras can I have with my container?
All containers are basically standard shipping container with added extras and conversions! Extra doors and windows can be added. Insulation, electrics and air-conditioning can be included for your comfort and then, the containers can be used for any of the following: offices, canteens, showers, art galleries, bars, games rooms, bike stores, an out door projections tower, a judges box for an equestrian centre, medical gas storage units, chemicals stores, tack safes, stables, market stalls, mobile body storage units, exhibition stands, changing rooms.