CS Containers vs
Cleveland Containers is the UK's largest independent container supplier with 15 depots nationwide. CS Containers is smaller and personally run by Phil Cambridge — direct contact, no call centre, and strong pricing on South East England deliveries. Which suits you depends on your location and how much you value personal service.
| Factor | CS Containers | Cleveland Containers |
|---|---|---|
| UK locations | Kent yard (Bexleyheath) | 15 depots nationwide |
| Contact | Phil directly — 020 8226 0007 | National sales team |
| Container sales | Yes | Yes |
| Container hire | Yes | Yes |
| Bespoke conversions | Yes — Phil builds in-house | Limited conversion capability |
| SE England delivery | 1–3 days, competitive pricing | Variable by depot |
| North of England | 3–5 days (partner haulier) | Strong — multiple northern depots |
| Scotland | 4–7 days | Better coverage — Edinburgh/Glasgow depots |
| Price | Competitive — Phil sources direct | Standard market rates |
| Online ordering | Call or quote form | Online ordering available |
You're in or near South East England. If you're in London, Kent, Essex, Surrey, or Sussex, Phil's Bexleyheath yard is well-placed for competitive delivery costs and fast turnaround. No need for a depot network when you're already local.
You want to speak to the person doing the job. When you call 020 8226 0007, Phil picks up. He sources the container, arranges the delivery, and knows your order. Not a sales rep reading from a screen.
You need a bespoke conversion. Offices, classrooms, cafés, welfare units — Phil builds these in-house. If conversions are the reason you're looking at containers, CS Containers is the specialist.
You prefer to negotiate rather than use a fixed checkout. Phil gives you a real quote based on what you actually need — size, grade, delivery site. If there's flexibility in your spec, he can often find a better option.
You're in Scotland or Northern England and need a fast local delivery. Cleveland's multi-depot network means they can deliver quickly from a depot closer to your site. Phil delivers UK-wide but uses partner hauliers for long-distance — Cleveland's local option is a genuine advantage in those regions.
You prefer an online ordering system. Cleveland has built an online checkout experience. If you want to select, pay, and book without a phone call, that model suits some buyers.
You need very large volumes quickly. A 15-depot operation with a large fleet can fulfil large multi-container orders with more logistics flexibility than a single-yard operator.
Cleveland are bigger, with more depots and more online convenience. That's a genuine advantage if you're far from Kent or want an online checkout. CS Containers is smaller, more personal, and generally better value in the South East — Phil's sourcing relationships mean he can be competitive on price without the overhead of 15 depots.
If you want to talk to the person who'll deliver your container rather than a sales team, call Phil on 020 8226 0007 or browse our current prices first. If you're in the North and want a local depot, Cleveland are a legitimate option worth getting a quote from.