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Containers for Shipping

Shipping storage containers are a common site throughout the UK today, not for shipping uses particularly, but for storage. If you are out and about and keep your eyes peeled you will see these mighty fabrications utilised for almost every purpose from secure building supply storage to a makeshift team room for construction workers, they really are everywhere. They are not there just to look nice but to fulfil a real practical need. The hassles of planning permission and so on have made these old shipping containers a viable and cheaper alternative to permanent fixtures and as a result are grabbing the attention of thousands more people each month. Of course if the need does arise they can still be used for their intended purposes but the average person does not generally find the need to transport a container load of goods to some far off corner of the world. The real attraction of these units is that they can be converted for almost any use; workshops, secure stores, laboratories and even canteens are just a few uses that our massive range of second hand shipping containers have been utilised for in the past 6 months alone. Whatever your needs, you can virtually guarantee that these multipurpose fabrications will fulfil their purpose and fulfil it well. If you have any questions regarding the product or services we provide please do not hesitate to contact us. LC Ltd - the only firm worth visiting when looking for steel shipping containers for sale.

Not just for Shipping

The reasons for the unprecedented demand for used shipping containers is not entirely clear but their popularity can, in part, be attributed to word of mouth recommendations from currently satisfied owners/renters. The uses that these seemingly innocuous 40ft shipping containers can be utilised for is almost endless, they have even been seen taking on the role of the humble garden shed! You may laugh but these units provide a lot more security than your average garden shed and are a more than adequate deterrent to any nocturnal predators with unscrupulous intentions. Put yourself in a potential burglar’s shoes, what would you rather try and break into, a flimsy wooden garden shed or a super strong and secure 20ft shipping container? There really is only one answer. Providing the unit is fully locked with an industrial sized padlock or similar any would be intruders would certainly think twice, if not three times before trying to break in. Another deterrent to any would be burglar is the noise that these units generate when subjected to any undue force, if you didn’t want to attract any undue attention to yourself the last thing you would want to do is try and break into one of these mini fortresses. Aside from the obvious security benefits all our standard shipping containers, both new and used, are 100% wind and water tight. Call us today and take the first steps in making your storage more secure.

Shipping Container Sale

The biggest problem most people encounter when trying to source one or more ISO shipping containers is which supplier to choose from. There are a wealth of suppliers out there especially on the internet whose products and services vary wildly in terms of quality. If you should find a supplier whose prices are considerably cheaper than anyone else you find, we would advise you to proceed with caution. These really cheap units are usually cheap for a reason, a lack of overall quality. Some of these units could have been bought at a very cheap price from a shipping company and are basically only fit for the scrap yard. It is not uncommon for people to order what they think is an ideal storage unit only to find out that they have been sold a big rusty box, this will not happen in your dealings with LC Ltd. We are committed to providing our customers with the best quality units that money can buy and are rightly proud of our ever growing number of repeat customers. In order to retain our clients’ custom time and again we realise that our products and the overall service we provide must be faultless in everyway and as a result put the customer at the core of our day to day business. If you are not in the position to buy one of our storage units and require the container for a relatively short period of time we also offer a competitive range of prices for short term rental.

Affordable Storage

Our converted shipping containers rental service is currently attracting unprecedented enquiries from a number of sectors including the events and construction industry. We offer competitive rates for short to mid term rental of our units and this option is becoming increasingly popular for those facilitating at trade shows or outdoor exhibitions, not only do they make the ideal storage unit but also provide a handy shelter or tea room when the famously unpredictable British weather rears its ugly head. Another area where we have seen increased demand for our rentals service is the construction industry, these units are particularly ideal for shorter construction periods and work out to be much better value than an outright purchase. If your enquiry is trade related and you require more than one unit, either on a rental or sale basis, please contact our business to business team for details of the competitive rates available as well as payment terms. When calling our B2B team please give a brief outline of your requirements and we will endeavour to provide a tailor made solution for your exact requirements. Upon ordering one of our shipping containers UK we can usually deliver your unit within 3 working days, the only exception being if you require a large number of new units which understandably make take a little longer. Whatever your requirements, trade or residential, you have arrived at the right site and if you can find a more comprehensive source of storage solutions we would be very surprised to hear it. LC Ltd - The home of shipping container hire.

Portable and Effective

There is surely no other storage unit that can compete with shipping containers south, these units really do encompass a range of qualities that simply cannot be found in more permanent fixtures. No planning permission, no foundations to dig and the fortifications of a maximum security jail, what more could you ask for? Our skilled engineers are able to convert these units for almost any use and if you are under the impression that they would not be suitable for your intended purpose please call us, you may be pleasantly surprised. For examples of how our refrigerated shipping containers can be adapted please see the relevant page on our website. Schools and the educational establishment in general is another area where we are experiencing unprecedented demand and although our units are no substitute for a well equipped classroom they do provide a more than adequate temporary solution if building or refurbishment work renders the fixed classrooms unusable for any period of time. They are also utilised by schools that wish to use a secure form of storage for their sports equipment and do not have the necessary space inside the premises. To sum up, our shipping container conversions are suitable for a plethora of purposes in a multitude of differing sectors, if you have any enquiries as to their suitability for your particular purpose please contact us and our sales team will provide you with some relevant advice and shipping container sale recommendations if required.

Shipping and so much more

If you require any further reassurance as to our credentials please feel free to contact us for a selection of our client testimonials. As they say ‘you are only as good as your last customer’ and this is a well worn phrases that we wholly concur with. We are sure that you will find dealing with us a stress free service at an affordable price, the ultimate storage solution delivered to your door, what more could you ever ask for? The first step is to give us a call or drop us an e-mail outlining your requirements and one of our team will be able to provide a range of varied options for your perusal, only when you are completely satisfied will we push things forward and discuss payment and delivery details. As previously mentioned we pride ourselves on the level of customer service we offer to our clients so if you are unsure about any aspect of our service please tell us and we will explain in easy to understand terms. There is no substitute for good advice and when you buy shipping containers from us that is exactly what you will get, no industry specific jargon, no baffling small print, just accurate and relevant advice from a team of seasoned professionals. If you are in the export business, we of course also supply containers for shipping, simply give us a call and we will drop off the container for you to fill, when you have done this we will transport your container to the port of your choice, please call us for further details.

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