Storage Container For Hire Havering

Rely on Shipping Containers of London for superior container hire in Havering. Our extensive inventory and dedicated service guarantee the perfect storage solution.

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Rent Storage Containers in Havering

Shipping Containers of London provides shipping containers for rent and sale in the London Borough of Havering. We serve a diverse client base, from logistics companies in Rainham’s industrial corridor to homeowners in Romford needing temporary renovation storage.

Our steel containers offer immediate, secure protection for tools, stock, and furniture. We deliver directly to your site using specialist crane trucks.

Container Hire in Havering

We offer flexible container rental terms suitable for construction projects, school storage, and business overflow. Our fleet comprises wind and watertight units, inspected before every delivery to ensure quality.

Hire Terms: We require a minimum rental period of 8 weeks. You pay a collection deposit upfront, which covers the transport cost to remove the container when you finish. This ensures a simple, transparent end-of-contract process.

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Select Your Container Size

Choosing the right size is critical for site access and storage capacity. We stock the standard ISO sizes used in global shipping.

20ft Shipping Containers

The 20ft container fits in a standard car parking space (20ft long x 8ft wide). It is the most common choice for residential driveways and smaller commercial sites. It holds about 1,170 cubic feet of goods.

40ft Shipping Containers

The 40ft container offers double the capacity (approx. 2,350 cubic feet). It is ideal for large construction sites or warehousing needs in areas like Rainham or Hornchurch. Note that delivery requires significant straight-line clearance (approx. 100ft).

Security and Construction

Our containers are built to withstand the rigours of international shipping. They provide a fortress for your goods against theft and the British weather.

  • Corten Steel: The walls and roof are made from weathering steel (Corten). This alloy resists rust and maintains structural strength for decades.
  • Lock Boxes: We fit a steel lock box to the cargo doors on all hire units. This shroud protects your padlock from bolt cutters and angle grinders.
  • Marine Plywood Floor: The 27mm thick floor is treated to resist rot and pests, capable of supporting forklifts and heavy machinery.

Hiab Delivery to Havering

We deliver using Hiab trucks equipped with hydraulic cranes. The driver lifts the container from the vehicle and places it on the ground. We can lift over fences and low walls, provided the truck can park parallel to the drop zone.

Site Requirements: The ground must be hardstanding (concrete, tarmac, or compacted hardcore). We cannot offload onto grass or soil as the 15-tonne truck will sink. You must ensure there are no overhead cables interfering with the crane arm.

Public Roads: We cannot offload containers onto public roads or pavements without prior council approval and permits.

Review our Delivery Guidelines to confirm your site is suitable.

Planning Permission in Havering

Shipping containers are generally considered temporary structures and often do not require planning permission. However, regulations apply if the container is in place for a long period, is visible from the road, or is in a conservation area. We recommend checking with the Havering Council Planning department for specific advice.

Buy a Shipping Container

If you require permanent storage, buying a container is a cost-effective investment. We sell new (one-trip) and used containers in Havering. You can modify purchased units for offices, canteens, or workshops. View our Sales in Havering options.

How quickly can you deliver to Havering?

We usually deliver within 3 to 5 working days. As we have depots serving East London, we can sometimes offer faster turnaround times. Call us to check current availability.

Do I need to prepare the ground?

Yes. The container must sit on a level, hard surface. We recommend using paving slabs or railway sleepers under the four corners. If the ground is not level, the doors may rack (twist) and become difficult to open.

Are the containers waterproof?

Yes. We guarantee all our containers are wind and watertight. We inspect the roofs and door seals before dispatch. To prevent condensation damage to sensitive goods, consider using moisture traps.

Can I choose a specific container?

For new (one-trip) containers, units are virtually identical. For used containers, we can often provide photos of the specific unit allocated to you so you can check its condition before delivery.

Can you deliver to residential addresses?

Yes, provided there is sufficient access for the Hiab truck. The truck needs a width of roughly 9ft and substantial length. We cannot drive onto soft driveways or lawns.

A few of our Trustpilot reviews.

Amazing Service

Jeremy and the Team were very easy to work with. extremely quick to respond to our needs and the overall delivery was spot on. The container supplied was brand new and exceptionally clean, ready for our items to be stored safely and securely.

What a refreshing experience

What a totally, refreshingly, brilliant company to deal with. They do what they say they will do at a time they say they will do it. Completely up front about everything: quality, cost, delivery etc. Nothing hidden. They accommodate the customer as far as humanly possible and their communications are spot on. I wish more companies were like this one.

20' x 8' Container Delivery

The service from this company was excellent. We were working to tight deadlines and Jeremy was incredibly prompt in his communication, from the initial quote to the follow up email, to check everything had been received. He phoned the haulier and arranged a delivery around our schedule and Andy (the driver), kept us informed, so we knew exactly when he was arriving.

A professional company, that I would recommend highly.