Rent 20ft Shipping Containers London
Rent a 20ft Shipping Container in London. These standard-sized containers are perfect for storage and transportation, catering to your logistics needs.
Rent a 20ft Shipping Container in London. These standard-sized containers are perfect for storage and transportation, catering to your logistics needs.
In a capital city where space is an expensive commodity, the 20ft shipping container provides a robust and immediate solution to storage constraints. Whether you are managing a construction site in Battersea, requiring overflow stock space for a retail unit in Shoreditch, or navigating a complex office move in the City, our secure steel containers offer the flexibility you need. Shipping Containers of London delivers these versatile units directly to your premises, offering a secure, weatherproof environment for your assets.
The 20ft ISO container is the global standard for good reason. Offering approximately 1,170 cubic feet of storage space, it strikes the perfect balance between capacity and footprint. It is large enough to house the contents of a three-bedroom property or heavy plant machinery, yet compact enough to fit within a standard parking bay or a tight London driveway.
Constructed from high-tensile Corten steel, these units are designed to withstand harsh marine environments, making them impervious to the unpredictable British weather. Security is paramount; therefore, our rental fleet comes equipped with heavy-duty cargo doors and high-security lockboxes to deter theft.
Renting a container offers a flexible alternative to permanent construction or off-site warehousing. It is a cost-effective strategy for businesses and individuals requiring temporary infrastructure.
Our fleet of 20ft containers is currently serving a diverse range of clients across the M25 corridor and Greater London:
When you hire from us, you receive a unit maintained to the highest standards.

We handle the logistics so you can focus on your project.
If you require immediate, secure storage, our team is ready to assist. Use our quote form to get started.
Do you require a different configuration? Explore our full range of containers for hire, including 40ft units, open-top units, and refrigerated units for temperature-sensitive goods.
Yes. In addition to our rental fleet, we retail both new and used 20ft containers. New 'one-trip' units are ideal if aesthetic condition is a priority, while used containers offer a cost-effective, structurally sound alternative. Visit 20ft containers for sale for current inventory.
A standard container has an external height of 8ft 6in. A high-cube variant stands at 9ft 6 in, providing an additional foot of internal headroom. This is particularly useful for storing tall plant machinery or creating a more spacious environment for conversions.
The tare weight (the weight of the empty container) is approximately 2,185 kg (4,818 lbs). It is vital to ensure your ground surface, such as concrete or reinforced paving, can support this weight plus your stored goods.
Thanks to Corten steel's properties, a well-maintained container can last upwards of 25 years. The steel forms a protective oxide layer that resists corrosion, ensuring longevity even in damp climates.
Yes. All our hire units are guaranteed wind and watertight. They are fitted with high-quality rubber door seals to keep your inventory dry and free from condensation or leaks.
Yes, provided you purchase the unit and it carries a valid CSC (Convention for Safe Containers) plate. However, our hire containers are typically intended for static, domestic storage use only.
Standard ISO containers feature a 27 mm-thick marine-grade plywood floor. This material is chemically treated to resist rot and pests, and it is durable enough to withstand the weight of forklift trucks operating inside.
We allow minor, non-destructive additions such as magnetic lighting or shelving. For significant modifications involving cutting or welding (such as installing windows or electrics), you would need to purchase a unit. See our converted container options for bespoke projects.
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.
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Tel: 0330 0130 636
Email: info@shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk