Shipping Container Offices

Space is a luxury in the home and it’s not always possible to convert the spare room or extend the house to create an office space.

This is why many remote workers are choosing to ditch the kitchen table (and all of its distractions) and set up their portable offices in the garden.

In using old shipping containers, you can help put a stop to container waste while also creating a bespoke office space that is exactly as you need it.

And the best thing? You may not need planning permission to install one on your land!

Office containers have many benefits, which makes them incredibly popular for those who need a replacement for traditional brick-and-mortar offices. These benefits include:

• Being highly cost-effective

Container conversions can be relatively low-cost, you can avoid many of the expenses associated with traditional building methods (e.g. laying foundations), and if you decide to move house, you can simply take the structure with you.

• Practicality

You can create somewhere to work long-term, without impacting the footprint of your home.

• Full customisation

All converted shipping containers can be fitted with a range of internal and external features, so your workspace is tailored to your specific needs perfectly.

• A low-maintenance, long-lasting structure

Thanks to their primary function, shipping containers are designed to be robust and weather-proof.

• Increased security

As a fully secure unit, converted offices are difficult to burgle or vandalise.

• Eco-friendliness

Saving shipping containers from being wasted reduces the associated carbon footprint and is better for the environment.

• Increased convenience

Shipping containers don’t always need planning permission, so you can place them nice and close to home – perfect if it’s raining!

From humble shipping containers to a luxury working environment, we can help to utilise the space in your garden and create the ideal home office or studio for your needs – all without exceeding your budget.

As a team of skilled engineers, we have 30+ years of experience in designing, creating, and installing shipping container office conversions. So, whether you’d just like a space for your desk or need a high-tech structure to impress your clients, we can bring your container office vision to life.

Further information on shipping container home offices can be found in our blog. And if you have any questions or would like to discuss your specific requirements, you’re always welcome to get in touch. Either give us a call on 0870 240 9405 or send an email to sales@gapcontainers.co.uk and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.

Most of our customers enjoy the fact that their shipping container office can be placed at the end of your garden, giving an additional room away from the hustle and bustle of the main house. It also means you don’t have to set up any equipment to work and put it away again on a day-to-day basis – saving you time, too!

Plus, container offices can be customised in any way you like. You could choose to keep things simple, with a basic desk and internet connection or you could go for an all-singing-and-dancing structure, with multiple high-tech features and impressive aesthetics. It’s entirely your decision and just depends on your specific requirements.

Here at Gap Containers, we offer a diverse range of internal and external fixtures and fittings that mean your container office can be tailored to meet your needs. Whatever you require to do your job, just let us know and together we can create the perfect shipping container office for your property.

To find out more about our great service or delivery, feel free to call us on 0870 240 9405.

In most cases, no. Shipping container offices don’t have any foundations and are technically classed as a temporary building – therefore, planning permission isn’t usually required.

There are a few circumstances in which you may need to apply to the local authority first, including if:

• You live in a conservation area or a listed building
• The design is particularly big

Such cases are very rare and permission is quickly granted, but we always recommend contacting your local planning office to check beforehand, as failure to obtain planning permission when you need it can result in fines.

Want to know more? Email us at sales@gapcontainers.co.uk for help with everything from design to purchase and delivery.

This depends on several factors, including the size of the container office and the internal and external finishes that are chosen. The bigger the transformation, the more it will cost.

But rest assured, here at Gap Containers, we strive to make our container office prices as competitive and affordable as possible. We can work to any budget and, compared to the cost of a home extension or renovation, they’re an incredibly cost-effective and worthwhile investment.

For a bespoke quote based on your specific project, contact our office team on 0870 240 9405 or fill in our contact form and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.