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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 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.
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"Superb product." Andrew Ramsden-Young
11th April 2026
order - a 4m Flat Pack Store Container
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"Service was very professional." Castle Acre Village Hall
6th April 2026
order - a 3m Flat Pack Store Container
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"I had an excellent experience with containers direct. From my first contact with Cory to delivery of my container and the skill and ingenuity of my delivery driver, the whole experience was handled with care and kindness. I shall definitely be using the company again if I need another container. Thank you." Kath Leader
2nd April 2026
order - a Used 20ft Container
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"It was all great; communication was super, driver was fab and very patient, even getting the quote in was quick an easy. No faults, would recommend and use again. Thank you to all those involved in my transaction - Cory, Hannah and driver Steve, and anyone else in the background who is part of the process!" Brymbo Heritage Trust
27th March 2026
order - a 3m Flat Pack Store Container
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"This was the first time we have ever bought a container and you made the process simple and straight forward. From selection and payment, down to the delivery, all very easy! Great work guys!" Gareth Richards - TPT Fire Maintenance Ltd
25th March 2026
order - a Used 15ft Container
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"Good communication; Cory was very knowledgeable and always responded promptly via email." Idverde Ltd
21st March 2026
order - a Used 8ft Container with Electrics & Durbar Flooring from our Clearance Page
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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-QMS-001
MakeUK Member – Supporting British Manufacturing
Container Self Storage and Traders Association Member
JOSCAR Registered Member
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