Rent a shipping container with a simple phone call

Jane on May 26, 2020

Rent a shipping container with a simple phone call

Did you know that it’s actually very easy to hire a container from Billie Box? If you’ve never hired one before, or you’ve had trouble in the past, you might be unsure about future container hire. We’re here to show you how renting a container from Billie Box can be accomplished with a few simple steps, starting with a phone call.

Reasons to rent a shipping container

Are you renovating your home? Require storage space for your business? Hosting an event such as a festival or market? Whatever the reason, a shipping container can easily solve your storage problems.

Shipping containers are resilient and weatherproof. They spend most of their lives carrying goods from one side of the Earth to another in all types of weather conditions. Therefore, they need to be tough in order to protect their contents!

Did you know that shipping containers can also deter thieves? Not only does it keep your stored items out of site, we also supply our containers for hire with lock boxes, which you can use with a padlock to deter thieves with bolt croppers. 

Shipping containers can be easily delivered and taken away with the right equipment. We have a list of depots across England, and can arrange delivery and collection nationwide from £195.00 plus VAT each way.

How to rent a shipping container

It’s in fact very easy to rent a shipping container from us! All you need to do is:

  1. Call us on 0800 121 7388 or 01473 557409 with your name, postcode, the size of the container and any accessories you require, and your rental period.
  2. We will then email you with a free quote.
  3. Once you have agreed to the quote, we’ll create a ‘hire agreement’ and invoice you for the first 26 weeks’ rental, accessories, delivery and collection charges, plus VAT. We also ask you to set up a standing order for all future payments. This form will be sent to you with the hire contract.
  4. When you have paid the first invoice, we will make the delivery and offload arrangements.

Find out more details about container hire here.

What kind of shipping container do I need?

Wondering what kind of shipping container you need? Well, it depends on how much you’re storing. A standard container size is 20ft (L) x 8ft (W) x 8’6” (H). This will usually fit the household goods of a one-to-two-bedroom apartment.

If this doesn’t sound like enough space, we also rent 40ft (L) x 8ft (W) x 8’6” (H) and 40ft (L) x 8ft (W) x 9’6” (H) containers.

Interested in hiring a container? Do not hesitate to contact Jane today on 0800 121 7388 or 01473 557409.

Secure 20ft shipping containers to buy

Jane on June 19, 2014

Billie Box offers a number of 20ft shipping containers with different configurations for sale with nationwide delivery.

20ft Shipping Container Variations

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20ft shipping containers

20ft Long x 8ft Wide x 8ft 6in High standard storage container: Double doors on one 8ft end only (Second hand or new)
Second hand sea container
Example of a Second hand sea container (approx. 12 years old)

20ft shipping container External dimensions:

19 ft  10in Long (6.04 m) – 8 ft wide (2.43 m) – 8 ft 6 in high (2.59 m)

20ft shipping container Internal dimensions:

19 ft 4 in Long (5.89 m) – 7 ft 8 in wide (2.33 m) – 7 ft 10 in high (2.38 m)

Door opening dimensions:

7 ft 6 in wide (2.28 m) – 7 ft 6 in high (2.28 m)

Weights

Tare weight = 2,230 Kg (4,920 lbs)

Max Gross weight = 30,480 Kg (67,200 lbs)

Cubic Capacity = 33.1 cubic meters (1,170 cubic feet)

Specification: Corten steel walls, ceilings and double doors with a 25mm marine-treated plywood floor.

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20ft shipping containers – Tunnel (also known as double doors)

20ft Long x 8ft Wide x 8ft 6in High Tunnel container: Double doors on both 8ft ends (New)
New 20ft tunnel sea container (double doors at both 8ft ends)

20ft Tunnel container External dimensions:

19 ft  10in Long (6.04 m) – 8 ft wide (2.43 m) – 8 ft 6 in high (2.59 m)

20ft Tunnel container Internal dimensions:

19 ft 1 in Long (5.81 m) – 7 ft 8 in wide (2.33 m) – 7 ft 10 in high (2.38 m)

Both end door opening dimensions:

7 ft 6 in wide (2.28 m) – 7 ft 6 in high (2.28 m) (2 sets of double doors)

Specification: Corten steel walls, ceilings and 2 sets of double doors with a 25mm marine-treated plywood floor.

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20ft shipping containers – Hi cube

20ft Long x 8ft Wide x 9ft 6in High Hi Cube container: Double doors on one 8ft end only (New)
New (once used) 20ft hi cube sea container

20ft Hi cube External dimensions:

19 ft  10in Long (6.04 m) – 8 ft wide (2.43 m) – 9 ft 6 in high (2.89 m)

20ft Hi cube Internal dimensions:

19 ft 4 in Long (5.89 m) – 7 ft 8 in wide (2.33 m) – 8 ft 10 in high (2.69 m)

Door opening dimensions:

7 ft 6 in wide (2.28 m) – 7 ft 6 in high (2.28 m)

Weights

Tare weight = 2,220 Kg (4,894 lbs)

Max Gross weight = 30,480 Kg (67,200 lbs)

Cubic Capacity = 37.09 cubic meters (1,310 cubic feet)

Specification: Corten steel walls, ceilings and double doors with a 25mm marine-treated plywood floor.

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20ft shipping containers – Opensider

20ft Long x 8ft Wide x 8ft 6in High Opensider container: Double doors on one 8ft end and one 20ft side (New)
New 20ft Opensider shipping container

20ft Opensider External dimensions:

19 ft  10in Long (6.04 m) – 8 ft wide (2.43 m) – 8 ft 6 in high (2.59 m)

20ft Opensider Internal dimensions:

19 ft 4 in Long (5.89 m) – 7 ft 8 in wide (2.33 m) – 7 ft 10 in high (2.39 m)

Door opening dimensions:

7 ft 6 in wide (2.28 m) – 7 ft 6 in high (2.28 m) – 1st set of double doors

18 ft 10 in wide (5.74 m) – 7 ft 6 in high (2.28 m) – 2nd set of double doors

Specification: Corten steel walls, ceilings and double doors with a 25mm marine-treated plywood floor.

Many of our customers purchase the standard 20ft shipping container. We do also sell the other types of containers e.g. Opensider, tunnels etc. to many different industries. Our customers include construction, private individuals, farmers, sports clubs, schools, NHS, private hospitals, landfill sites, serviced offices, self stores, tyre firms and many more.

Have a look at the other sizes and accessories we offer:

10ft Long shipping container

40ft Long shipping container

Container Accessories

So call today for more information and our latest prices. Freephone 0800 121 7388 or 01473 557409

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