On your site · In a depot · Short or long term
Storage container hire can keep furniture, equipment or stock at your premises. Choose a container delivered to your site, or self-storage where you take your goods to a provider's premises. Compare the size, access and total cost for your dates and postcode.
With delivered hire, you arrange a suitable location for the container on your land. With depot self-storage, the container stays at the provider's premises. Decide which arrangement suits your goods and how often you need access before requesting quotes.
A container delivered to you
Your goods stay close to where you use them. Plan the container location, lorry access and door opening.
Space at a professional's premises
You bring your goods to a container placed at the centre. Look for a convenient location for your journeys and opening hours.
Hire rates are quoted by the provider for the size, dates and location you need; this page does not publish a verified UK rental price sample. For a delivered container, give your postcode and site access details. A container purchase price does not describe a monthly storage service.
For delivery to your site, itemise hire, outward and return transport, lifting, positioning and any cleaning or repair charges. For depot storage, itemise the space, access terms, transport of your goods, insurance and any administration charges. Request the total including applicable VAT and confirm the minimum charge and notice period.
Prepare my storage hire quoteMeasure the bulkiest items and estimate the packed volume. Keep space to access goods you will need to retrieve during the hire.
33.1 m³Typical internal volume, before storage
For storing furniture, equipment or stock. Keep a walkway if you need to retrieve items regularly.
67.7 m³Typical internal volume, before storage
For a larger need. Check available space and loading organisation along the whole length.
76.3 m³Typical internal volume, before storage
To add height. Check door clearance and the height of items, including packaging and support.
The geometric volume is not fully usable once furniture, packaging and walkways are added. For a compact size, side opening or special dimensions, choose 'Other size' and describe your needs.
| Dimension | 20ft Dry1CC / 22G1 | 40ft Dry1AA / 42G1 | 40ft High Cube1AAA / 45G1 | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External lengthDetermines the footprint and transport size. | 6.058 m6,058 mm | 12.192 m12,192 mm | 12.192 m12,192 mm | ISO 668 |
| External widthIdentical across Series 1, regardless of length. | 2.438 m2,438 mm | 2.438 m2,438 mm | 2.438 m2,438 mm | ISO 668 |
| External heightThe only thing 'High Cube' means: 305 mm more. | 2.591 m2,591 mm | 2.591 m2,591 mm | 2.896 m2,896 mm | ISO 668 |
| Door opening widthCheck the clear door opening against the load and handling equipment; it can be smaller than the internal width. | 2.340 m2,340 mm | 2.340 m2,340 mm | 2.340 m2,340 mm | typical |
| Door opening heightConfirm the clear door height before loading; sufficient internal height alone does not establish that an item will pass through the doors. | 2.278 m2,278 mm | 2.278 m2,278 mm | 2.585 m2,585 mm | typical |
| Internal volumeGeometric volume, before stowage and securing. | 33.1 m³ | 67.7 m³ | 76.3 m³ | typical |
| Internal floor areaCalculated from the typical internal dimensions above. | 13.9 m² | 28.3 m² | 28.3 m² | typical |
Interior dimensions, floor area, volume and openings are typical reference points. Request the specification sheet for the model offered, taking into account any modifications.
Door clearance must be checked with the item, its packaging and handling equipment. For heavy equipment or racking, ask for the allowable load and its distribution on the floor.
Request a total with the same dates, the same size and the same services. Ask for a distinction between included services and additional costs.
Hire charges + return transport + offloading and siting + options and end-of-hire services.
Describe the address, access and location. Ask about billing dates, extension rate and cleaning or reinstatement conditions.
Hire charges + transport of your goods + optional services and insurance to be confirmed.
Confirm access, minimum billing period, notice period and any admin or exit fees. Also allow for journeys needed during the hire.
Manage the deposit separately: it is a cash advance if refundable, not necessarily a final cost. Check the return conditions.
Show the gate, bends, height obstacles and desired location. Have the vehicle access, handling, supports and door clearance validated by the relevant parties.
Describe goods sensitive to moisture, temperature or dust. The supplier will be able to specify the container features and suitable equipment.
Ask for a clean interior, suitable floor and working doors. On handover, note the condition, seals and any signs of water ingress with the hire company.
A standard container does not guarantee controlled temperature or humidity. State your constraints so that insulation, ventilation and monitoring of the interior conditions can be specified.
Condensation depends mainly on the humidity present and temperature variations. Ask for details on the measures planned for your goods and their monitoring during storage. Ventilation, insulation and moisture absorbers address different situations; no single piece of equipment proves that sensitive goods will be kept in the right conditions.
Tailor the request to the value and nature of the stored goods.
Check that the contract covers your goods and the intended use. A 'secure' mention alone does not specify the insurance cover.
Do not treat an ordinary steel storage container as an approved chemical store. Before booking, disclose fuels, aerosols, gas cylinders or other hazardous goods and check the provider’s restrictions. Give the assessor the product safety data, quantities and proposed handling; a lock and ventilation grilles alone do not establish a safe arrangement.
At work, dangerous substances require assessment and suitable controls before the activity starts. Consider incompatible materials, leaks, ventilation, ignition sources, fire spread, emergency arrangements and access. Great Britain uses DSEAR 2002; Northern Ireland has separate DSEAR 2003 risk-assessment requirements. Health hazards need assessment as well as fire and explosion risks. The required store, separation and equipment depend on the substances and location; this guide does not assign a universal storage quantity or separation distance.
A container located in a depot is itself a form of self-storage. To compare with a unit inside a building, look at the practical conditions of use.
Opening hours, parking, distance between vehicle and hired space, any floor level and handling equipment.
Useful dimensions, height, opening, moisture protection and conditions suitable for your goods.
Rent over the planned period, transport of goods, services, insurance, notice period and entry or exit fees.
There is no volume or duration that makes one option systematically cheaper. Compare offers for the same contents and period.
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