Shipping Container Rental in the UK: Everything You Need to Know

Jane on May 2, 2024

It is important to choose the right container rental partner with the expertise and knowledge to guide you through the container rental process. Billie Box has been trading for over 12 years now and we offer 20ft and 40ft containers on a rental basis. 

Renting a shipping container from Billie Box in the UK is one of the easiest things you can do. By renting a container you keep your costs down to a minimum and our whole package is like a Plug-in-and-go set-up.

Billie Box knows what they are doing when it comes to renting out shipping containers.

By using Billie Box’s container rental services you will find it is a smooth operation and we can have a container or a batch of containers on site within 1-2 weeks.

Billie Box has the knowledge and expertise to assist you with your container rental. Rest assured we have got your back.

Understanding Container rentals

What is a container rental?

It is when a 20ft or 40ft shipping container is delivered to your door with a HIAB vehicle and positioned on your land so you can use it for secure site storage. This container will be rented to you for an arranged period of time.

Types of containers

We supply a variety of 20ft and 40ft shipping containers for site storage on a rental basis. 

The standard units are fitted with one set of double doors on the 8ft end. Here is our standard container rental price list.

There are other units available for hire, for example, 20ft or 40ft Hi cube (9ft 6in high instead of standard 8ft 6in high) 20ft Opensider units (double doors on 1 x 20ft side and double doors on 1 x 8ft end only) and 20ft or 40ft Tunnel units (they have a set of double doors on both 8ft ends).

Other variations are subject to availability and can be priced accordingly.

Flexibility and Convenience

If you are renting a container on your site, then the convenience of storing right beside your home or business is perfect. Your goods are right there. No time wasting or fuel costs to use a van collecting and picking up goods off site.

If you are setting up a ‘Self store’ where you place a number of containers on your land and then offer container rental to your customers, you might want different sizes and configurations that can slot into small or larger unusable areas of your site.

Also with self store sites you can take a couple of units at a time and just keep adding when you have more funds to build your business.

The security of these units means you can just lock and leave with our high security padlocks and lockbox. Here is a video showing you how you can lock your container.

You can rent a container for a short term – for example, 6 months – or a long term, depending on your requirements.

Benefits of Renting containers

  • Cost Effective – renting containers can be more cost-effective than purchasing outright, especially for short-term or temporary needs.
  • Reduced risk of maintenance – renting eliminates the need for upfront investment and reduces the risk of maintenance and depreciation.
  • Scalability and adaptability allow businesses to adjust their inventory based on demand fluctuations. If you don’t need a container then you can just send it back. If you need more containers, you can add to your inventory very easily.

Why choose Billie Box?

  • We have expertise and experience in the container rental industry for over 12 years. Not only that, Jane, Clare and Matt have a combined knowledge of 60 years’ experience in the industry. We know what we are doing.
  • Quality Assurance: All containers that leave our depot are checked over by experienced surveyors and repaired wherever necessary, so when you get a container from us you know it will be suitable for your storage needs.
  • Customer Service: Our reviews say it all really; we have over 200 Google and website reviews that will show you that we do right by our customers. We guide you through the container rental process with minimum fuss, making your life as easy as possible.

How to get started

  • All you need to do is call us on 0800 121 7388 to discuss your requirements with our team of experts. Our team will work with you to get the right rental solution for you.
  • We will then send you a quote to offer you our best container rental rates.
  • Once you have decided you would like to order, then you just need to click on the ‘place an order’ link in the quote.
  • Once we receive your order, we will prepare and send you an invoice for the first 26 weeks’ rental, delivery, collection and accessories, hire contract, and standing order form (for future payments) along with our Ts+Cs and FAQs.
  • Once we receive your first payment then we arrange a mutually agreed delivery and installation date. 
  • On the day of the delivery, our driver will call you or your site contact 1 hour before the ETA and then deliver.
  • We will also call you after your delivery to ensure you are happy with our service.
  • Super Easy experience for you.

Conclusion

Call us today on 0800 121 7388 for a quote or chat. Or click on this link to GET a Quote. 

We offer a friendly and knowledgeable container rental service. Call us for a chat today on 0800 121 7388. Jane, Clare and Matt are here to help you.

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.

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