Workshop
Shipping containers as workshops
A container makes a tough, secure shell for a workshop. You add the bench, the lighting and, if you need it, power and insulation.
What we'd usually suggest
- Size
- 40ft high cube or 20ft
- Grade
- One-trip
A clean, new box is easier to insulate and fit out, and the extra foot of a high cube makes a big difference when you are standing all day. Every site and budget is different, so tell us what you're storing and we'll say if another option fits better.
Tips that save trouble later
- Plan insulation early. Bare steel sweats with temperature swings, which is hard on tools.
- Power usually means an electrician and a permit. Check local rules before you plan around it.
- A personnel door, windows and vents are common modifications. Ask us what is available before delivery; adding them later costs more.
- Put the bench along a long wall near the doors to make the most of daylight.
Check before delivery
- Electrical and building permits for a powered workshop
- Level ground matters more when you are working inside all day
More detail: how delivery works and site prep.
Questions people ask
Can I get windows or a side door cut in?
Often yes, through the depot or a local fabricator. It depends on what is available near you, so mark modifications as "ask us" in the quote form and describe what you need.
Will a container workshop need a permit?
If you add electrical, plumbing or use it as an occupied space, it very likely does. Rules vary a lot, so check with your local building department first.
Other ways people use containers
Get one delivered price for your container
Start with your ZIP code. A real person checks depots near you and sends the exact price for the container delivered to your site, usually within one business day.