Side Door Shipping Containers
Containers Direct are industry leading experts in creating side door containers.
Modifying shipping containers for side doors
Using new shipping containers and used shipping containers, we create an aperture in the side, into which we fit a new door. Our S1 door type is the preferred side door option. Made from flat instead of corrugated steel panels they are much lighter and therefore better for frequent use - you don't have to wrestle with them every time you need access to your storage! For additional peace of mind, we can add on compressed door seals to give a full watertight seal. We give our clients the choice of keeping the original end door, or replacing it with an end wall. See our article Shipping Container Wall Build to find out how we do this.Add more doors into the mix
A choice of door types
As well as our S1, we also offer our premium S3 container door to be fitted in the side. These come with an extra locking arm and a rubber seal. Or for customers who need a different style of access, we can also fit a personnel door or roller shutters which give more space for loading/unloading, especially if using forklifts. For more on our different door types, see Types of Shipping Container Doors .
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Contact our sales team for your no obligation quote, including delivery!Curtain-Siders
Need full side access but want to keep costs down? Where security is not an issue, curtain-siders can provide cheap, full side-access by the simple means of removing one side of the container and replacing it with a heavy-duty, PVC coated polyester fabric. This material has a lacquered gloss finish and UV protection on both sides. It is extremely hardwearing and well suited for use in extreme weather conditions. Curtain-siders are quick and easy to open and don't take up much space.
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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.
"The delivery person was great. Helpful and jolly."Knowlands
20th November 2024
Ordered a 3m Flat Pack Store Container
"A great service and quality product. Everything went to plan and we are very happy with the outcome, thanks!"Day's Rental
15th November 2024
Ordered a Used 12ft Container
"Excellent service from all concerned from start to finish. Communications from order to delivery was excellent. The instructions were straight forward and easy to follow. From start to finish it took us about an hour to have it up, secured and ready to use."Bruce Graham
14th November 2024
Ordered a 3m Flat Pack Store Container
"Just wanted to say a big thank you for your seamless and professional customer service when looking after me when purchasing my container."Kerry, Salon On The Hill
13th November 2024
Ordered a Used 20ft Container
"Thank for a seamless supply of our container. Great communication from the office and fantastic helpful delivery chap."Andover Bathroom Collection Ltd
7th November 2024
Ordered a Used 12ft Container
"Excellent, friendly staff & very easy ordering process. EXCELLENT, thank you!"StairBox
22nd October 2024
Ordered a Used 40ft Container
Committed to Quality
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
ISO 9001:2015