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.
"Always informative and look to achieve our requirements and lead times. Great communicators and they keep you updated on progress etc. Highly recommended by us!"Georgina Grace Limited
6th June 2025
order - six 3m and 4m Flat Pack Store Containers
"Excellent communication and great delivery drivers. Good product at a fair price."FM Conway Ltd
5th June 2025
order - a 'Once-Used' 10ft Container
"Excellent service from point of order. Communication was great on delivery and a thorough search of the area to make sure delivery was possible without unexpected problems. The driver was great, he rang an hour before and was pleasant and cheery on the phone."Red Kite Special Academy
29th May 2025
order - a 20ft ModiBox® Container
"Really smart container, very impressed! Excellent communication from the team throughout, able to help with any enquiries and made the process nice and smooth. Thank you!"RSPB Lake Vyrnwy
23rd May 2025
order - a Used 20ft Container Conversion
"I always recommend Neil to other schools, these containers are so much better than any shed you will ever buy."Samuel Cody School
21st May 2025
order - a 3m Flat Pack Store Container
"Communication and assistance with quoting was excellent. On the day of delivery Steve the lorry driver was extremely helpful with our containers as we had to load onto a tractor and trailer to get to site. Containers very easy to construct and instructions very clear."St Michaels Golf Club
16th May 2025
order - a 4m 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.
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