Shipping container sheds

While it may sound unusual, steel shipping containers are actually a fantastic alternative to a traditional garden shed.

This is because they:

• Are structurally sound

Originally manufactured for transporting goods across the seas, a used shipping container features a robust steel construction – and can have a lifespan of over 20 years, even if exposed to the elements.

Using Corten steel and other hardwearing materials, you can be sure each garden shipping container shed will provide secure and safe garden storage for years to come – without having to worry about it deteriorating, rotting, or growing mould over time.

Have plenty of space

Garden storage shipping containers offer a large loading capacity and are designed to hold many tonnes of cargo. As such, there is plenty of space for the average collection of garden equipment, including outdoor furniture and lawnmowers.

Plus, with the addition of storage solutions like heavy-duty racking or shelving, it’s very easy to store large items like bikes and garden furniture alongside smaller items, including children’s play apparatus, balls, BBQ essentials, and more.

• Don’t usually require planning permission

Unlike other buildings, placing a shipping container shed in your garden is usually covered under permitted development.

While it’s always worth checking with your particular council, this can mean you don’t normally need planning permission to install a shipping container shed of any kind, including flat-pack containers.

A container shed storage space brings a wide variety of benefits for those looking for an alternative to traditional wooden sheds, including:

• No self-assembly is required – even flat pack containers repurposed to be a shipping container garden shedare pre-fabricated on our site before they are delivered directly to your chosen location.
• Your container shed can easily last for 25+ years with little to no maintenance.
• A garden container is low-maintenance and durable – wave goodbye to summers spent applying wood treatment!
• They improve security in your home and are very difficult to vandalise or burgle per square foot compared to a wooden shed.
• They offer an eco-friendly option – helping to stop the waste of used shipping container stock in the shipping industr
• Shipping containers can be fitted with various internal and external features – including adding windows and electrical hook-ups, to customise it to your
• They’re cost-effective and excellent value for
• Heavier items, like ride-on mowers, expensive tools, and filled boxes, can be safely secured without concerns about damage.

Need a sturdy backyard shed to keep all those expensive garden tools safe? Want a secure home for your new mountain bike? Or just fancy having a personal hideout, man cave, or a yoga and meditation room?

Whatever it is you have in mind, our experts can make your shipping container shed a reality.

Gap Containers is a UK-leading company for bespoke container conversions. We have over 30 years of experience in this field and, as a fully integrated skilled team, can successfully design and implement a shipping container shed conversion. Whether it’s from flat pack containers or used shipping containers, we can tick all the right boxes.

To get a quote for a shipping container shed, you’re welcome to get in touch at any time. Either call us on 0870 240 9405 or fill out our enquiry form on your screen and we’ll respond as soon as possible.

As experienced and skilled contractors, our team can use a wide range of containers to craft your garden container – including flat pack units and end-of-life refrigerated units.

Each of these shipping container units remains strong, sturdy, and secure, bringing excellent peace of mind to homeowners who need a space for those outdoor essentials.

Plus, with easy access and a range of storage options, including bespoke shelving and UK delivery, creating a space to suit you couldn’t be easier.

If you require any further information, reach out to our friendly and experienced office staff today by calling 0870 240 9405 or filling in our enquiry form – we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Worried your container shed won’t be delivered unless you live in the right area?

Worry not – with multiple depots and storage facilities throughout the UK that we deliver from, we can supply a container shed to your site no matter where you are nationwide.

Just be sure to let us know of any hazards or obstacles, like overhead power lines or narrow roads, ahead of time and ensure you have a slab foundation in place, so our drivers can plan a suitable delivery route that includes the space requirements needed for a safe drop-off.

Find out more about our container delivery here and if you have any questions, feel free to give us a call on 0870 240 9405.