Flat Pack Construction Guide
You are only 8 simple steps away from constructing a highly versatile anti-vandal steel storage container or site office!
- With just a socket set and a screw driver our range of flat pack containers can be put together in less than 60 minutes. All fixtures and fittings are included in the kit
- Once fabricated, these units provide high levels of anti-vandal security, whilst offering much greater flexibility and value for money.
- If you need any technical support during the construction of the flat pack unit, one of our staff will be more than happy to help
Weights:
- 2m - 271kg
- 3m - 351kg
- 4m - 421kg
For safe and easy assembly we recommend using the "one person per metre" rule for the job.
Watch our quick tutorial video!
The Flat Pack Store - Assembly Instructions
Step 1
The container arrives flat pack for easy delivery to even the trickiest of locations.
Step 2
Unload the panels. They are light enough to be carried by hand to your chosen place of assembly.
Step 3
Fix all the panels into the base.
Step 4
Secure by fitting the holding screws in place.
Step 5
Time to put the roof on -just lift and slide.
Step 6
The container is secured by 4 lifting rods and screws.
Step 7
Secure the floor and door furniture with the nuts and bolts provided.
Step 8
Your container is now complete. Stand back and admire your handywork with a well deserved cup of tea!
The container arrives flat pack for easy delivery to even the trickiest of locations.
Unload the panels. They are light enough to be carried by hand to your chosen place of assembly.
Fix all the panels into the base.
Secure by fitting the holding screws in place.
Time to put the roof on -just lift and slide.
The container is secured by 4 lifting rods and screws.
Secure the floor and door furniture with the nuts and bolts provided.
Your container is now complete. Stand back and admire your handywork with a well deserved cup of tea!
The Flat Pack Site Office
Step 1
The cabins arrives in flat pack form, and can be moved into difficult to reach areas either as a whole or in individual panels.
Step 2
Unpack the cabin in the position you wish to assemble it.
Step 3
Align and bolt in the four corner posts.
Step 4
Line up into the grooves and slide in the wall, door and then window panels.
Step 5
Now you can fit the ceiling retention bars, lining up the fixing holes on the wall panels with the fixing holes on the retention bars.
Step 6
Slide on the ceiling panels.
Step 7
Manoeuvre the roof cap into position and click into place to secure.
Step 8
Well done! Your cabin is now complete and ready to kit out for use.
A FULL SET OF DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS IS INCLUDED WITH EVERY SELF ASSEMBLY PRODUCT
If You Have Any Questions
If you have any questions regarding the above, please don't hesitate to contact us by phone or email.
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.
"This is our 2nd container ordered from you guys. Cory has always been very helpul, quick at getting us the information we need and getting the order over the line and delivered."Scitek Consultants Ltd
15th August 2025
order - a New 'Once-Used' 20ft Container
"Cory (Sales) was very helpful, friendly and prompt with responses to my questions about the container. Steve (Delivery driver) contacted us on the delivery day with an estimated arrival time and was equally friendly and helpful during the delivery. Excellent service throughout."Sue
14th August 2025
order - a 3m Flat Pack Store Container
"Communication with Cory from the off was great! I was made aware at every stage of the process what was happening and when. We paid extra for a AM delivery which came on time and was a smooth and simple process. Thanks for all your help!"Kayleigh - Best Day Ever Venues
13th August 2025
order - a Used 10ft Container
"Communication was excellent from start to finish and the transport company that you used were brilliant. The two drivers who came were really helpful and very good at what they do."Stephen Tweddall
12th August 2025
order - a CarTainer 2016 (20ft x 16ft Double Container Garage)
"Cory was great. We ordered 2 containers within a week of each other and he managed to get the second loaded with the first delivery which means that these will be ready for use wen school returns. The delivery driver is lovely, very friendly and polite. I have recommended you to other services within our group should they need a container."Nicola Toole - Aurora Woodlands School
12th August 2025
order - a 3m Flat Pack Store Container
"Neil and the team are great we have over 10 flat pack containers on site now and will definitely get more. I always recommend to other schools. Steve the delivery driver has delivered to us many times always very friendly and polite, nothing is ever to much of a ask."Samuel Cody School
11th August 2025
order - a 3m Flat Pack Store Container
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We are ISOQAR Approved; certified to the ISO standard relating to Quality Management Systems, demonstrating our Company's commitment to quality. We are also members of MakeUK who champion and celebrate British manufacturing and manufacturers, and member of the Container Self Storage and Traders Association; an international organisation representing the interests of Container Self-Storage Operators, Traders and Innovators.
ISO Cert No. 13586-QNS-001
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