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Cut Down Shipping Containers

Made to order cut down containers are one of our biggest sellers, created from standard 20ft and 40ft quality shipping containers.

New shipping containers are mainly manufactured with standard lengths of 20ft and 40ft length (width 8ft), which is perfect if you need 20ft or 40ft of storage space, but why pay more for this size if you don't want that much storage space? Cut down containers give you the freedom to choose the container YOU want.

Cut Down Containers from Containers Direct

With our large, in-house fabrication department, all work undertaken in the production of our cut down containers is of the highest quality. The results reflect over a decade of experience in the industry, and an ethos of putting quality and innovation at the forefront of our production.

A cut above the rest

Our cut down storage containers are cut down from the real deal: 20ft and 40ft shipping containers. Original shipping containers are made from robust Corten steel, to give many years of outstanding performance, where they will remain wind and watertight and highly secure.

Extra thick wall panels

Once the container has been cut down, we use 16mm gauge corrugated steel to form a new end wall. We match the corrugations to the rest of the container, so there is no compromise on strength and quality on the new wall.

Strong and secure doors

Some clients opt to retain the original container doors, but we also offer a choice of door types in place of this. For example, many clients prefer our easy-open doors designed to give smoother access, especially when the container is used for storage. If new doors are required in the build we construct them from 3mm thick steel, with locking arm and lockbox, to maintain the high level of security offered by a shipping container. We also offer the option to add watertight door seals for added protection against water ingress.

Watertight welding

We fully seam weld as standard on all cut down units to ensure there are no leaks. Common practice is to spot weld and seal cut down containers, but this method requires regular, on-going maintenance to prevent leaks appearing. This is why we opt for using a full seam weld to give our clients a superior product.


Please note: cut down containers are not suitable for shipping, stacking or lifting when loaded, and fork pockets and shipping vents are not guaranteed. Please speak to a Sales Advisor if you need these conditions, where they may recommend a Cut and Shut container.

Repainting - looking good and long lasting!

A coat of standard RAL paint can be added for the perfect individual finish to our cut down containers, although green and blue units are always in stock. Prices vary depending on container size, so give us a call to discuss! For our full range of colour options, browse through our RAL colour chart. If a container is ordered without a repaint, the welding work will be 'flashed' in a similar colour, we cannot guarantee this will be the exact same shade as the rest of the container.

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Testimonials

As a long established and reputable shipping container company, we want to instil confidence in our customers that we can deliver on our promises, and provide high quality products and service.

But don't just take our word for it, see for yourself what our past and present clients have to say about Containers Direct.
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"Excellent service and delivery was great." MSL Property Care Services Ltd
1st October 2025
order - a Used 16ft Container
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"I'd just like to say what a pleasure it has been to deal with Containers Direct. Clear, concise information and delivery details all without any hitch. Also the haulage company and driver; called me an hour before delivery, arrived bang on time, unloaded and installed within an hour. Excellent service all round." Keyworth Rugby Football Club Limited
1st October 2025
order - a Once-Used 20ft SD201 Side Door Container and a 'Once-Used' 8ft Container
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"I was very impressed with the level of service, clear communication throughout. From sales to delivery the service was spot on! Thank you!" Ben Snape - Hall and Kay
24th September 2025
order - two New 'Once-Used' 20ft Containers
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"Easy process from start to finish. The delivery driver was very friendly and skilled. All in all a pleasure to deal with." H&C Whitehead LTD
14th September 2025
order - a Used 10ft Container
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"The gentleman delivering the item was helpful, knowledgeable and professional." Storm Group
5th September 2025
order - a 4.3m Flat Pack Office Container
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"Delivery driver was very good at their job and was very pleasant to everyone on site." Concept Building Services
29th August 2025
order - a Used 10ft Container
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Committed to Quality

We are ISOQAR Approved and certified to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, demonstrating our commitment to excellence. We are also members of MakeUK, who champion British manufacturing, and the Container Self Storage and Traders Association (CSTA), representing global operators and innovators. In addition, we are registered members of JOSCAR, the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register.

ISOQAR Approved – ISO 9001:2015 Certificate No. 13586-QNS-001

ISO Cert No. 13586-QNS-001
ISO 9001:2015

MakeUK Member – Supporting British Manufacturing
Container Self Storage and Traders Association Member
JOSCAR Registered Member
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