Shipping Container For Sale Bromley

Shipping Containers of London provides top-quality new and used shipping containers in Bromley. Whether buying or leasing, trust our experienced team to meet your container needs.

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Buy a Shipping Container in Bromley

Shipping Containers of London supplies secure shipping containers in Bromley and the wider London Borough of Bromley. We support local businesses, construction sites, and schools in Orpington, Beckenham, and Biggin Hill with robust on-site storage solutions. Whether you need to buy a new ISO container for permanent archives or hire a unit for a temporary project, our team manages the logistics. We use specialist HIAB crane vehicles to deliver directly to your premises, navigating the mix of suburban streets and rural lanes common in the BR postcode area.

Container Sales in Bromley

Buying a shipping container provides a permanent asset for your business or home. We stock a wide range of new and used containers for sale, ready for delivery to Bromley. We ensure every unit meets strict structural standards before it leaves our depot.

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New (One-Trip) Containers

Our new containers are manufactured in China and shipped to the UK with a single cargo load. This "one-trip" process keeps delivery costs lower while ensuring the unit arrives in near-pristine condition. These units feature factory-fitted lockboxes and high-quality marine-grade paint. They are the smart choice for visible locations, such as retail forecourts or residential driveways.

Used (Wind and Watertight) Containers

Used containers have spent roughly 10 to 15 years in international logistics. We inspect every unit to ensure it is wind and watertight (WWT). While they exhibit cosmetic wear, such as dents, surface rust, and shipping livery, they remain structurally sound. These units offer a cost-effective solution for agricultural storage in Biggin Hill or industrial yards in Cray Valley.

Container Dimensions and Types

We supply standard ISO sizes and specialised equipment. Check the specifications to ensure the container fits your available space.

20ft Containers

The 20ft unit is the industry standard. It balances capacity with a manageable footprint, making it popular for residential driveways and small business sites.

40ft Containers

For large-volume storage, the 40ft container offers double the capacity of a 20ft unit. These require significantly more space for delivery and placement but offer the lowest cost per square foot of storage.

Container Hire in Bromley

If you need storage for a limited time, hiring is often more practical than buying. We offer flexible rental terms for customers in Bromley, ideal for house moves, renovation projects, or seasonal stock overflow.

Hire Terms and Benefits

Our hire agreements operate with a minimum term of 8 weeks. This flexibility lets you keep the container as long as you need, without a long-term contract. We calculate delivery and collection costs at the start, so you know the total transport fees upfront.

Hire units are checked to ensure they are clean, dry, and secure. We typically supply these in a neutral colour (often blue or green) with a lockbox included as standard. View our container hire options in Bromley.

Security and Construction Specifications

Shipping containers are designed to protect valuable cargo in harsh conditions. This inherent strength makes them excellent for static storage.

Corten Steel Structure

We build our containers using Corten steel (weathering steel). This material has high tensile strength and corrosion resistance. If the paint is scratched, Corten steel forms a stable oxide layer that prevents rust from penetrating deeper. This ensures your container remains secure and weatherproof for years.

Secure Lockboxes

A lockbox is a steel shroud welded to the cargo doors. It covers the padlock and lug, preventing access to the shackle. This prevents thieves from using bolt cutters or angle grinders to bypass the lock. We recommend using a C-shaped high-security padlock in conjunction with the lockbox.

Flooring and Load Capacity

Standard ISO containers feature 27mm marine plywood flooring. This flooring is treated to resist moisture and pests. It rests on steel cross-members, allowing it to support heavy loads, including forklifts driving inside the container.

HIAB Delivery to Bromley

We deliver containers to Bromley using HIAB trucks. These vehicles have a hydraulic crane mounted behind the cab, allowing us to lift the container and place it beside the truck.

Access Requirements

Bromley has diverse terrain, from tight town centre streets to open rural land. Successful delivery requires preparation:

  • Width: The truck needs approximately 10ft (3m) of width to enter your gates or driveway.
  • Height: We need clear overhead space. Trees, telephone cables, and building overhangs can obstruct the crane arm.
  • Hard Standing: Containers must sit on a hard, level surface, such as concrete or paving. We cannot place containers on grass or soft soil, as they will sink and rack (twist), causing the doors to jam.

Read our full Delivery Guidelines to prepare your site.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need planning permission for a container in Bromley?

Shipping containers are generally considered temporary structures. You often do not need planning permission if the container is not a permanent fixture. However, regulations differ for conservation areas or for containers that will be in place for a long time. We strongly advise checking with the Bromley Council planning department before ordering.

Can you lift a container over my house?

No. Standard HIAB cranes lift the container from the truck bed to the ground immediately adjacent to the vehicle. They cannot lift over buildings, large walls, or extensive obstacles. If your site requires a long-reach lift, we would need to arrange a mobile crane, which incurs significantly higher costs. Contact us to discuss difficult access.

How do I prevent condensation in my container?

Condensation forms when the internal temperature changes rapidly. To mitigate this, we can supply moisture traps or line the container ceiling with anti-condensation coating (Grafo-therm). For sensitive goods such as paper archives or textiles, we recommend using a lined, insulated container.

What is the lead time for delivery to Bromley?

We usually deliver within 3 to 5 working days of receiving cleared funds. This depends on our current transport schedule and stock levels. If you have an urgent requirement, please call our team to check the next available delivery slot.

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.