How much does a container office cost?

Priced individually based on size + spec. The final price depends on size and specification — insulation, number of windows, electrics, and any extras such as air conditioning or a kitchenette. Call Phil for a fixed price based on exactly what you need.

Do container offices need planning permission?

Temporary use — typically under 28 days or in certain circumstances — may be exempt from planning permission. For permanent or longer-term structures you'll need to check with your local planning authority. Phil can advise based on your intended use and location.

How long does it take to build a container office?

Typically 3–6 weeks from order to delivery, depending on specification and current workload. Phil confirms your lead time when he quotes.

Can a container office be connected to mains power?

Yes. All offices are wired and ready to connect to your mains supply. You'll need a qualified electrician to make the site connection — the container itself arrives with consumer unit, sockets, and LED lighting already fitted.

Is a container office insulated?

Yes. All CS Containers office builds include insulation — walls, floor, and roof — to keep the space warm in winter and cool in summer. We use Kingspan or equivalent rigid insulation board as standard.

Is a bought container office a capital asset?

Yes. A purchased container office sits on your balance sheet as a depreciating asset. Unlike hire, there are no ongoing monthly payments. Many businesses find the purchase option more cost-effective for medium to long-term use.

Container Offices — Built & Delivered by Phil

Name: Cambridge Shipping Containers Ltd
Address: 7 Harcourt Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AQ, GB
Telephone: 020 8226 0007
Price range: ££

Quick answer

A container office is a shipping container converted into a ready-to-use workspace — insulated walls, floor and roof, LED lighting, wired sockets with a consumer unit, and a lockable personnel door as standard. CS Containers builds them to your specification, usually in 3–6 weeks, and delivers anywhere in the UK by HIAB. Each office is priced individually.

What's Included

Available Sizes

20ft Ideal for 1–4 people. Suits site offices, welfare rooms, or compact workspace.
40ft Comfortably fits 4–8 people or an open-plan layout. Popular for construction site offices.
40ft HC High-cube — extra headroom (9ft 6in interior). Better for longer-term or fitted-out workspaces.

Standard Specification

✓ Steel insulated walls, floor, and roof (Kingspan or equivalent)
✓ Personnel door with multi-point lock
✓ UPVC windows (quantity to your spec)
✓ Internal LED lighting (mains wired)
✓ Consumer unit and sockets (quantity to your spec)
✓ Internal painted walls and ceiling
✓ Vinyl or rubber flooring

Optional Upgrades

All specs are to your requirements — call Phil and he'll quote exactly what you need.

+ Air conditioning unit
+ Additional windows or rooflights
+ Kitchenette / sink
+ WC unit (welfare container)
+ Timber or composite cladding
+ Wheelchair access ramp

Priced to spec

Fitted 20ft container office. Price includes build and HIAB delivery. No hidden extras.

Call Phil: 020 8226 0007

Why Buy Outright?

If you'll need the office for more than ~12 months, buying usually works out better than hiring. Five reasons it stacks up:

✓ No ongoing monthly hire cost — one fixed price, done
✓ It's a capital asset — sits on your balance sheet and depreciates rather than being a recurring expense
✓ Built to your exact spec — not a generic hire unit shared between previous customers
✓ You can modify it any time — repaint, re-fit, change layout, add cladding
✓ Resale value — quality fitted containers hold value if you ever need to sell on

If you only need it for a few months, office container hire is the better option.

How It Works

Call Phil

Describe your intended use, size, and site. Phil will ask the right questions to spec it correctly.

Fixed Quote

Phil quotes a fixed price including delivery. No hidden extras. You know exactly what you're getting.

Build

Phil builds your container at his conversions workshop. Typical lead time 3–6 weeks depending on spec.

HIAB Delivery

Your finished container is delivered by HIAB to wherever you need it, sited exactly where you want it.

Container Office — Frequently Asked Questions

Get a Quote for Your Container Office

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Container Classrooms

Fitted for schools and education sites.

All Conversions

Offices, classrooms, cafés, kiosks and more.

Office Container Hire

Need it temporarily? Hire instead of buying.

Container Workshop

Roller shutter door, heavy electrics — built for trade use.

Garden Office

Working from home? An insulated garden room instead.

Planning Permission

When a container office needs consent and when it doesn't.

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