We specialise in providing top-quality container hire services in Hammersmith. Our range includes both new and used containers, ensuring flexibility for all requirements.
Hiring a storage container is an excellent, flexible way to secure extra space without committing to a permanent building or long-term lease. Whether you are running a retail pop-up near Hammersmith Broadway, managing a school refurbishment project, or expanding warehouse capacity, renting keeps your upfront costs low and your capital free.
Our rental agreements are straightforward and designed to protect your peace of mind. We operate with a minimum hire period of 8 weeks, which works perfectly for short-term construction phases or seasonal business stock. To keep everything fully transparent from day one, we charge for delivery, collection, and the initial hire period upfront. This means there are no surprise fees when it is time for us to pick up the empty unit.
Below is an honest guide to our typical container prices. These figures fluctuate depending on market stock levels, but they give you a clear baseline for planning your budget.
Deciding whether to buy or rent a shipping container usually comes down to how long you need it and how you intend to use it. Both paths offer distinct advantages depending on your specific situation.
Guide hire prices for London container rentals. Rates are shown as daily hire ranges and may vary by unit condition, availability, hire term, delivery location, and site access.
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Renting is highly cost-effective for temporary needs. If your business is navigating a brief relocation or a home renovation in W6, hiring saves you from the total cost of ownership. Another massive benefit of hiring is that maintenance is fully managed, and we take the box away the moment you no longer need it. If you want a flexible, short-term option, take a look at our dedicated storage container hire options in Hammersmith.
Buying makes the most sense if you have a long-term or permanent storage requirement. When you buy a container outright, you gain total control over the asset. You are free to modify it completely, add custom shelving, paint it in company colours, or install specialised personnel doors. Plus, high-quality containers hold their value remarkably well, so you can often fetch a reasonable price if you choose to resell them later. If you want a permanent storage asset, feel free to browse our shipping containers for sale in Hammersmith.
We supply industry-standard ISO shipping containers built to withstand heavy usage. Finding the right size depends on your available ground space and what you need to store inside.
To help you find the right balance between cost and appearance, we sort our container inventory into clear condition grades. Understanding these grades prevents any surprises when your container arrives on site.
New (One-Trip) Containers: These units are built in the factory, loaded with a single overseas cargo shipment, and delivered straight to our UK depots. They are in immaculate condition, feature an easy-opening door design, and come with a factory-fitted lockbox. If your container will sit in a highly visible location where presentation matters, a new build is your best option.
Used (Wind & Watertight) Containers: These are ex-shipping-line units that have spent years at sea. Because they have a history of use, they will show clear signs of wear, including structural dents, surface rust, scratches, and original company stickers. However, we inspect every used unit to ensure it remains completely dry, weatherproof, and structurally sound. They represent fantastic value for money if cosmetic looks are secondary to safe storage. For international export, we can also ensure these units carry valid safety certification through our detailed CSC plate information guides.
Shipping containers are built out of high-grade Corten steel. This specific steel alloy is designed to resist corrosion by forming a protective layer over time, meaning the metal remains incredibly tough and durable despite the British climate's constant wind and rain.
To keep your valuable tools and inventory safe from theft, our storage units offer robust security features. Each container comes equipped with a heavy steel lockbox welded over the central padlocking area. This clever shroud blocks bolt cutters, crowbars, or angle grinders from reaching the padlock itself. Combined with thick 28mm marine plywood flooring and deep cam-locking gear on the double doors, the container becomes an exceptionally secure vault.
Because steel is prone to temperature changes, condensation can sometimes form inside the roof during the cold winter months. If you are storing items vulnerable to dampness, like soft furnishings, paper records, or electrical tools, we highly recommend an anti-condensation treatment. We can apply an industrial coating called Grafo-therm to the interior ceiling. This textured finish absorbs surface moisture and prevents water droplets from pooling and dripping down onto your stock.
Delivering a massive steel container across busy London neighbourhoods requires careful planning. We handle this process using a specialised HIAB delivery truck, a heavy-duty lorry fitted with a hydraulic crane arm mounted behind the cab. The driver uses this crane to lift the empty container off the side of the truck and place it down onto your land.
Hammersmith presents unique urban challenges, from Red Routes and tight residential corners near King Street to low tree branches and overhead utility lines. Our standard rigid delivery trucks are around 40 feet long, while large articulated lorries stretch up to 65 feet. To get through safely, your entry gate or access path must be at least 12 feet wide, with clear height room free of hanging wires.
When the driver prepares to lift the container, they must extend the wide stabiliser legs, called outriggers, to keep the vehicle balanced. These outriggers exert immense downward pressure on the ground, so the delivery truck must always operate on a flat, solid surface such as concrete, thick tarmac, or packed hardcore. We cannot drive over soft earth, muddy grass, or domestic block-paved driveways that aren't rated for a 35-tonne vehicle load.
Proper ground preparation is your responsibility. The drop zone must be completely level. If the container sits on an uneven slope, it can suffer from racking. This means the heavy steel frame twists slightly out of square, causing the door seals to bind and the double doors to become incredibly stiff or completely jammed. We strongly advise installing solid supports, such as paving slabs, concrete pads, or railway sleepers, under the four corner castings. Please ensure you have thin timber or steel shims ready on delivery day. Our driver will happily lift the unit so you can slide it underneath until the doors operate easily. Your delivery includes up to one full hour of driver site time to ensure a perfect setup. You can review all the finer details via our comprehensive delivery guidelines.
Ready to secure your storage space? Whether you want to hire a container for a few months or buy a used unit for long-term operations, our straightforward London team is here to help you get sorted quickly and without the sales fluff. Reach out today to check our local yard availability, map out your delivery logistics, or get a quick price summary. You can request a clear, competitive breakdown right now through our container quote page.
Shipping containers are technically classed as temporary structures, so you generally do not need planning permission for short-term placements on private land. However, the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham has incredibly strict local policies, particularly within conservation areas or if the container will remain on site for a prolonged period. We always advise giving the council planning department a quick shout before ordering to stay on the safe side.
No, we are unable to drop containers onto public highways, verges, or pavements. Councils rarely grant street licenses for standard shipping containers, and our HIAB crane vehicles must always operate on private property. You must provide a private yard, compound, driveway, or car park that can safely accommodate both the delivery truck and the container structure.
Our transport hauliers use satellite imagery to check your route beforehand, but you know your site best. If our driver arrives and discovers the ground is too soft, or that low tree branches or narrow lanes make delivery unsafe, they have the right to abort the lift for safety reasons. This will result in a failed delivery charge to cover the haulier's time and fuel, so please talk to us early about any tight constraints. If you have any worries about your access, get in touch through our contact us page so we can review photos or videos of your space.
Yes, you are more than welcome to handle your own transport logistics. We offer standard ex-depot collection, and we do not charge a fee to lift the container onto your vehicle. However, your truck must be a flatbed or skeletal trailer fitted with proper container twist locks to safely secure the unit. Your driver will also need to bring standard personal protective equipment to comply with our yard health and safety rules.
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 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.
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.
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
