Why has the price risen for new and used Shipping Containers? 2020 Q3 and 2021 Q1 saw the fastest increases in shipping container prices on record, with many inside the industry being caught out by the speed and severity of shipping container price increases. In this article we detail why, and when we hope and…
When you are looking to buy a shipping container, one of the first questions to consider is what size shipping container you need. We have outlined some advice to help you decide how big - or small - you want your shipping container to be. What Size Shipping Containers Are Available? Shipping containers are most…Read more →What Size Shipping Container Do I Need?
2020 was definitely the year that we rediscovered our gardens! Lots of extra time at home and an unexpectedly long and warm summer saw many of us turning into landscape designers and looking for ways to improve our gardens. 2021 is the year to continue that good work! Decking, garden bars, and vegetable patches were…
There are several features to compare when searching for a Shipping Container to make sure you are buying the best container for the job, at the best value for your money, and with the right accessories or modifications applied. It can be difficult to know where to start, and to know what questions to ask…Read more →How To Compare Shipping Containers For Your Intended Use
If you are considering setting up a food business, you will no doubt be looking for the right venue to suit your new bar, café, or restaurant. Investing in bricks and mortar can seem a risky investment for a small business owner when cash flow is tight, and the commitment of a mortgage or rental…Read more →How to turn a Shipping Container into a food or drink business
Christmas office opening hours 2020 24th December: (Christmas eve) 9am - 3pm 25th December: (Christmas Day) Closed 28th December: Closed 29th December: 9am - 3pm 30th December: 9am - 3pm 31st December: 9am - 3pm 1st January: Closed From 24th to 31st December we have reduced cover in the office with one team member working…
We would like to thank you, our customers, and suppliers for your business this year and for your efforts to help us maintain a high level of service despite a very challenging year for all. And in some cases, an extra thanks for your consideration whilst we have worked to get you what was needed in…Read more →Merry Christmas and Thank You!
Time is racing towards the end of the year and it's beginning to feel quite festive at Budget Shipping Containers HQ. As we dig out our favourite festive jumpers and tuck into a mince pie or two, we thought we would share our favourite 6 ways to celebrate Christmas with a Shipping Container! 1. A…
We are very excited to share details of this recent container conversion project. This is a 10ft shipping container garden bar that we delivered to our customer in Wimborne, Dorset in October 2020. Every so often, a customer comes along who makes our job even more of a pleasure than usual! On this occasion, we…
Our quest to discover alternative uses for shipping containers continues with our latest discovery, a shipping container Bird Hide! Months of lockdown and being unable to travel far have given us an opportunity to rediscover the beauty of our local countryside and the wildlife around us. Bird spotting is a wonderful way of appreciating our…Read more →1001 Uses for a Shipping Container #196: A Bird Hide!