Shipping Container For Sale Chelmsford
Discover a wide range of shipping containers in Chelmsford with Shipping Containers of London. Whether you need to buy or lease, our team offers expert container services.
Shipping Container For Sale Chelmsford
Buy Shipping Containers in Chelmsford
As Essex’s only city and a thriving hub of commerce, Chelmsford demands robust infrastructure support. Shipping Containers of London provides high-specification steel shipping containers for purchase and rental throughout the region. Whether you require secure site storage for a development at Beaulieu Park, an overflow solution for a logistics firm on the Widford Industrial Estate, or temporary storage for a home renovation in Writtle, we deliver the correct solution directly to your premises.
Container Sales in Chelmsford
We supply a comprehensive range of new and used shipping containers to clients across the CM postcode area. Acquiring a container provides a permanent, secure asset that can be used for storage, modification, or export.
New and Used Options
New (One-Trip) Containers: These units are manufactured in Asia and shipped to the UK carrying a single cargo load. This ensures they arrive in Chelmsford in near-pristine condition, typically sporting standard blue or green livery. They come with factory-fitted lock boxes and are the optimal choice for high-visibility locations where aesthetics matter.
Used Containers: With 10 to 15 years of experience in global trade, these units offer a pragmatic, cost-effective solution. While they may exhibit cosmetic signs of use, such as dents, surface rust, or patch repairs, we rigorously inspect every unit to ensure it remains wind- and watertight.
Standardised Container Sizes
Our fleet adheres to global ISO standards for dimensions, ensuring compatibility and ease of transport. The choice depends on your available footprint and storage volume requirements.
20ft Shipping Containers
The 20ft container fits comfortably within a standard car parking footprint (20ft long x 8ft wide). It provides approximately 1,170 cubic feet of storage, making it the industry standard for site tools, archives, or domestic furniture storage.
40ft Shipping Containers
For large-scale operations, the 40ft container offers double the capacity. It is the staple unit for palletised logistics and commercial inventory. Please note that delivery requires a straight run of approximately 100ft for the articulated vehicle to offload safely.
Build Quality and Compliance
Our containers are engineered to withstand the rigours of international maritime travel, making them exceptionally durable for static land-based storage.
- Corten Steel Construction: The structural frame and panelling are built from weathering steel (Corten). This alloy forms a stable, rust-like appearance when exposed, which protects the underlying steel from corrosion, ensuring longevity in the damp British climate.
- Safety and Compliance: For containers intended for export or transport, we can supply units that meet the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) regulations.
- Security Lock Boxes: We fit a steel lock box to the cargo doors of all new containers (and can retrofit them to used units). This steel shroud encases the padlock, protecting it from bolt croppers and drills.
- Marine Plywood Floors: The 27mm-thick flooring is treated to resist rot and pests and is capable of supporting forklifts and heavy payloads.
Logistics and HIAB Delivery
We execute deliveries using HIAB trucks equipped with onboard cranes. This allows our driver to lift the container from the vehicle and place it precisely on your prepared ground.
Site Access: Whether you are located near the A12 or in a tighter urban spot like Moulsham, we need clear access. The rigid delivery truck is approximately 9ft wide and up to 35ft long (articulated lorries for 40ft units are up to 65ft). The route must be free of low-hanging cables or trees. We strictly cannot traverse soft ground such as grass or soil.
Hard Standing: You must provide a level, hard surface for the container. Concrete, tarmac, or compacted hardcore are ideal. We recommend placing paving slabs or railway sleepers under the four corners to help level the unit and keep the floor ventilated.
Please review our Delivery Guidelines to ensure your site is suitable for delivery. You can also learn more about the vehicles we use on our Container Transport page.
Container Hire in Chelmsford
If you only need storage for a short period, perhaps for a seasonal project or renovation, hiring a container is a flexible solution. We offer rental terms with a minimum period of 8 weeks.
Rental Process: We charge a collection deposit upfront, which covers the transport cost of removing the container when you are finished. This ensures a transparent process with no hidden fees at the conclusion of the contract.
For more details on rates and availability, visit our Container Hire in Chelmsford page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need planning permission in Chelmsford?
Shipping containers are often classified as temporary structures and may not require planning permission if placed on private land for a short duration. However, regulations can be stricter if the container is visible from the highway, located in a conservation area (such as near Hylands House), or intended for permanent use. We strongly advise checking with the Chelmsford City Council planning department.
Can you lift the container over a fence?
Yes, our HIAB cranes can lift over fences, walls, and hedges, provided the truck can park parallel to the obstacle. We need to know the height of the obstruction and the distance to the final position to ensure we dispatch a truck with sufficient reach.
Are the containers damp-proof?
Our containers are guaranteed wind and watertight. However, condensation (container rain) can occur if you store damp goods or if temperatures fluctuate rapidly. We recommend using moisture traps (Absorpoles) or lining the container if you are storing sensitive items like documents or textiles.
How quickly can you deliver?
We typically deliver within 3 to 5 working days from cleared payment. Given Chelmsford’s proximity to the major Essex depots, we can often arrange faster delivery if the specific unit is in stock.
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.
Office Hours
Monday : 9:00–17:30
Tuesday : 9:00–17:30
Wednesday : 9:00–17:30
Thursday : 9:00–17:30
Friday : 9:00–17:30
Saturday : Closed
Sunday : Closed
Tel: 0330 0130 636
Email: info@shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk