What to do if my shipping container gets damp should be a rare question. After all, shipping containers are built to carry goods safely across the world’s oceans, enduring extreme weather and rough handling whilst keeping their contents secure and shielded from the elements.

‘Can I bury a shipping container?’ is a question that pops up surprisingly often here at Upminster Containers. On paper, it sounds brilliant; purchase a ready-made steel box, dig a hole, drop it in, job done. However, in reality, burying a standard shipping container is rarely safe, unlikely to be compliant, and almost never as […]

If you’re looking for a safe and cost-effective way to store your car, motorbike, or caravan; the idea of using a shipping container as a garage might already be on your radar. And it’s no surprise why. Shipping containers are strong, weatherproof, and a much cheaper option than building a brick garage.

When it comes to placing a shipping container on your land for storage, a workspace, or a full container conversion, one of the first practical questions that comes up is: ‘Do I need a foundation for a shipping container?’

Whether you’re running out of space at home or expanding a small business; using a shipping container as an extension is becoming an increasingly popular, and cost-effective option in homes across the UK.

Whether you’re running a business from home or simply looking for extra storage space; a shipping container can be a secure, and cost-effective solution. However, before you arrange a delivery there’s one big question people often ask us here at Upminster Containers: ‘Can I put a shipping container on private land?’ The short answer is […]

If you’ve got agricultural land and you’re thinking about ways to make it more efficient, practical, or productive, a shipping container might seem like a great solution. Whether you’re planning to use it as secure storage for machinery, a place to keep animal feed dry, or even convert it into a mobile office or workshop, […]

Thinking about placing a shipping container next to your house but unsure about the rules? We’ve gathered together some things that you need to know, whether you plan to use it as an office, shed, garage, extension, or storage space.

Are you hosting an outdoor event which needs top quality toilet and shower facilities? Or perhaps you’re managing a construction project and want to provide your team with on-site sanitary units they can use during work?

Is a converted shipping container a good option for a fast-food business? If our recent experience is anything to go by, then the answer seems to be a resounding ‘yes’!