Shipping containers are categorised as temporary relocatable buildings and for many applications they do not need planning permission. However, if they are to be placed in a sensitive area or are to be in location long-term then planning permission may be required. Planning authorities always say that it is best to enquire if permission is required.
We can provide you with a competitive price evaluation for containers that have been converted and that you would like to sell. We would require photos of the unit, both internally and externally, to see what condition the conversion is in. Read more about our container buy back scheme here.
We cannot put a definitive timescale on container conversions as all conversions are different. We can provide a timescale after our container conversion team have seen what the project entails. We will check stock availability and manufacturing time to provide you with a manufactured date for your project.
It is best to site a container on a dry level surface such as concrete, tarmac or paving but this is not always possible. It follows that a damp, soft and uneven surface is the worst type of surface. It is most important that the surface is level so that the doors open and close correctly. The weight of a shipping container is borne through its corners and therefore spacers such as paving stones or timbers can be placed under the corners to level the container even on very uneven ground where different numbers of paving stones or timbers can be used for each corner. Shipping containers are very versatile and are of very strong construction and will sit satisfactorily even on non-ideal surfaces such as grass for many years.