Container delivery – what you need to know

Your container must be placed on a firm, stable, level surface. If it is going to be positioned in a garden/yard or on sand or soil, you’ll probably need to prepare a foundation – ideally concrete, but gravel may be OK. This can help keep your container level, stop it sinking and prevent corrosion.

Ensure no bushes, branches, wires, or other obstacles will be in the way of the delivery truck when it enters. If your delivery vehicle has a crane, make sure it will have enough vertical space to lift the container to its designated spot (typically around 8m). Move any trailers, caravans, cars or similar items if they obstruct the path of the delivery vehicle. If there’s a gate code, you can provide it to us in advance so we can let ourselves in.

It’s important that you give us all the details we request about the delivery site when ordering. We know a thing or two about container delivery and will always offer the best and most affordable option, but we can only be as good as the information we receive. Make sure the delivery vehicle booked is right for the job.

If arranging the pickup of a loaded container using a Hiab truck, please ensure that the total weight (including household belongings or any other goods inside) does not exceed 2.7 tonnes. Excess weight could prevent the crane from lifting it.

Your delivery price includes 30 minutes for the truck to be at your location. If it takes longer to position the container – for example, due to obstacles such as branches blocking the way or the foundation not being prepared – we will charge an additional fee to cover our costs.

When returning a container after rental, please make sure it’s clean and tidy inside before arranging pickup. This helps ensure a speedy turnaround for the next client and also helps us to keep our rental prices as low as possible.