Shipping Container Sheds: A Practical and Durable Storage Solution

What Are Shipping Container Sheds?

A shipping container shed is simply a standard cargo container that’s been converted into a usable structure, be it for storage, a garden workspace, or even a personal workshop. These corten steel units were initially built to withstand the rigours of global transport, making them naturally suited to stand the test of time in any UK environment.

Benefits of using shipping containers for sheds include:

• ✅ Exceptional structural strength and weather resistance.
• ✅ Portability: relocate them when your needs change.
• ✅ Excellent value for money versus traditional builds.
• ✅ Naturally resistant to pests, rodents, and fire.
• ✅ Eco-conscious reuse of existing industrial resources.

Popular Shipping Container Sizes for Sheds

From compact storage to full-blown garden workshops, there’s a container size to suit every need and space:

10ft Shipping Container Shed

Ideal for smaller gardens or courtyards. A 10ft container fits hand tools, bicycles, DIY gear, and seasonal furniture. Neat, discreet, and low-impact.

20ft Shipping Container Shed

The most popular choice. A 20ft container offers a generous internal space to house everything from gardening equipment to workshop benches and large tools.

40ft Shipping Container Shed

If you need serious space, a 40ft container gives you room for everything from commercial storage and trade tools to full-scale hobby spaces or gym conversions.

Creative Uses for Shipping Container Sheds

Container sheds are surprisingly flexible. Here are just a few popular conversion ideas:

• Garden Tool Shed: Keep spades, pots, compost, and lawnmowers safely locked up and out of the weather.
• Workshop or Hobby Shed: Add lighting, power, and benches to create a space for carpentry, mechanics, or crafting.
• Business Equipment Store: Landscapers, builders, and electricians use them for secure on-site tool storage.
• Garden Gym: Turn it into a private fitness space complete with mirrors, mats, and equipment.
• Bike or Motorcycle Storage: With added security, it’s perfect for housing cycles or motorbikes.

Why Choose a Shipping Container Over a Timber Shed?

Unlike traditional wooden sheds, a container shed offers unmatched strength and peace of mind.

• ✔ Durability: Withstand decades of use, harsh winters, and rough handling, no rot, no leaks.
• ✔ Security: Steel walls and lockboxes deter thieves better than any timber structure.
• ✔ Maintenance-Free: Forget sanding, staining, or frequent repairs. Containers require minimal upkeep.
• ✔ Green Credentials: Repurposing a container is a smart way to reduce waste and environmental impact.

How to Convert a Shipping Container into a Shed

1. Choose the Right Size: Consider what you’ll store or do inside. A 20ft is usually a great starting point.
2. Plan Modifications: Add shelving, vents, electrics, personnel doors, insulation, or even windows for natural light.
3. Site Preparation: Use paving slabs or pads at the corners to support the weight and prevent movement.
4. Security and Weatherproofing: Fit a lockbox, check for minor rust spots, and repaint as required.
5. Interior Fit-Out: Install flooring, lighting, tool racks, or insulation based on your intended use.

If you’d like us to customise your container before delivery, our conversion experts are on hand to help.

Where to Buy Shipping Containers for Sheds

At Shipping Containers of London, we stock a wide range of containers ideal for shed projects available in both new and used condition. Our most popular choices include:

• 20ft standard containers – versatile, practical, and easily modified.
• 40ft standard containers – perfect for larger projects or workshops.

We also offer more specialist units, including open tops and flat racks, if you need unique access or structure.

All our containers are available with reliable, crane-assisted delivery across London and the surrounding counties. Explore more about our container options.