Container Specs
Can you deliver the container to my site, and how soon?
Yes, no problem, we use transport companies who have crane trucks and swing lifters,
that offer us a discounted price, which is passed onto the customer. Normally we
can have your container on site the next day, if not, the following day.
Will a container fit on my site?
We can Google earth most properties from our office and confirm if our truck can
deliver. The general rule is to allow 3mtrs in width, and check for overhead power
and phone lines, also your soffit and roof overhang. In some cases, the trucking
company will send a representative to view and measure your site, be careful to
watch for soft ground...
What size are the containers?
20 Feet General
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40 Feet General
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External Height
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8'6" (2.59), Interior 2.39
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External Height
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8'6" (2.59), Interior 2.39
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Length
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20ft (6.05), Interior 5.90
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Length
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40ft (12.19), Interior 12.04
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Width
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8ft (2.44), Interior 2.35
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Width
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8ft (2.44), Interior 2.35
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Weight
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2.2 tonne
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Weight
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4.3 tonne
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Cubic Capacity
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33 cubic metres
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Cubic Capacity
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67.5 cubic metres
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E.Q.C. or Insurance Claims
If you have a claim, we will give you a quotation for the hire details and either
send it direct to your insurer, or you, and once approved, providing we have the
case managers details and claim number, we will send all accounts direct to them,
until their responsibility terminates.
Do I require any permits or consents?
Normally not, as the container hire is always temporary, but if it interferes with
a neighbour or shared access etc. you should seek approval from those involved.
As for placing on the road side, then you must get permission from the local council,
which normally is not a problem.
Do containers sweat or condensate?
No. But you must ensure goods stored are dry when placed into the container; the
worst offenders are lounge suites and mattresses which do absorb moisture.
How secure are containers?
They all have provision to place a sturdy lock on all 4 locking bars, but the left
hand door cannot be opened until the right door is open. Some containers come with
a factory lock cover box. We have never had a break in reported to us.
Are they clean...?
All containers go through a stringent survey on their return to the depot, which
includes cleanliness and are steam cleaned inside and out, if required... The survey
includes all under structure, and thorough inside and out, for impact damage where
leaks could appear. All doors and locking bars are inspected to ensure the doors
are easy to open and close.
What about returning the hire container?
Just phone us and the container will be "off hired" from that day, then we arrange
the transport people to pick it up and return to the depot, normally it will be
the next day.