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New Build Containers

Wider, taller, narrower! We build from scratch; we have you covered!

We are one of the few UK's top manufacturers of new build containers, which are constructed to high standards, offering strength, security and excellent quality.

Containers Direct specialise in building brand new containers. New shipping containers are made to conform to standard sizes, meaning they are exclusively 8ft wide with a maximum height of 9ft 6in. So if you are looking for a container which falls outside of these parameters, perhaps 10ft wide or 5ft wide, then building from scratch is the best solution. Typically our new build containers can be manufactured to any width between 5ft and 12ft. For wider spaces we can provide joined up containers cleverly designed to easily link together to create larger spaces.

When space is tight, we have the widest range of new build flat pack containers available, offering anything from straightforward secure storage to commercial offices and garden containers. As well as manufacturing bespoke containers for a wide range of applications, from electrical sub stations to festival stages we offer our discounted standard WideLine® and SlimLine® ranges when wider or narrower spaces are needed. In 2018 we launched the CarTainer® range which is now the UK's best selling portable container garage.

Our Most Popular New Build Container Products

Please click on the links below for more details of our most popular new build containers:

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Popular uses for new build containers

Our standard range of new container builds are also used as the structure for specialised projects, from high-end engineering applications to pop up shops to kitchen and bar conversions. If you want something unique - let us know what you need and we can build it! New build shipping containers are ideal for general purpose domestic storage, where a customised width, or height, is required. A wide range of optional extras are available to tailor your container to your requirements, such as ply lining and electrics . But often new build containers are also used as the structure for specialised conversion projects, including high-end engineering applications. We cover everything from shipping container garages to pop up shops, offices and workshops. For our many popular products we offer standardised packages, however if you want something unique - let us know what you need and we can build it!

Optional Extras

New build shipping containers are ideal for general purpose domestic storage, where a customised width, or height, is required. A wide range of optional extras are available to tailor your container to your requirements, such as ply lining and electrics.

Standard Containers

If you're looking for a standard sized container, you would find our range of new shipping containers the ideal solution. Often referred to as once-used shipping containers, they represent excellent value for money and are available from Containers Direct in whole range of lengths: both standard ISO containers and containers from 5ft to 32ft long.

Our Most Popular Once-Used Container Products

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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"From start to finish Neil was excellent; his advice and patience were first class, returning all calls and contacting us when promised. This resulted in us getting exactly what we required, even down to cutting the lead time to suit our schedule. Many thanks to Neil and all the other staff members we dealt with, who were polite and helpful at all times." A J Roofing Limited
20th November 2025
order - a Used 10ft Container
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"We are very pleased with our container. The guy who delivered it was brilliant, very skillful and professional. Many thanks" Mick
17th November 2025
order - a Used 10ft Container
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"The product (flat pack container 4m) is excellent. I already have one that I bought 18 months ago which has been secure and kept everything stored in great condition. I needed another storage container so came straight back to you. The lead time was even quicker than the previous time which was great. The delivery was slightly tricky but the driver (Steve) was cheerful and helpful and managed the job safely , even in the pouring rain at the time. Overall, great product and delivery and very satisfied." Michael Spencer
12th November 2025
order - a 4m Flat Pack Container Store
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"Great service, fantastic from start to finish. Delivery driver was absolutely brilliant and couldn't be more helpful. A real pleasure to do business with." Looe Community Academy
5th November 2025
order - a 'Once-Used' 20ft Container
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"You have proved to be excellent. You are pretty competitive and always provide a container of good quality exactly to our spec. Cory and the team have proved to be good sounding boards for ideas and able to provide lots of practical advice too." City of Edinburgh Council
24th October 2025
order - a Used 15ft Container
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"Very pleased with service, right through the process including making arrangements for an earlier delivery day." Mark Yemm - Westons Cider
24th October 2025
order - a Used 30ft 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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