Used containers
Used Shipping Containers for Sale – Inspected and Watertight. See them before you buy
Used containers can be a sensible buy for your storage job. We grade ours properly, tell you exactly what you're getting, and you're welcome to come and walk round the yard at Darlington first.
- You pick the size, we'll do the rest.
- Every unit checked for leaks, floors and door gear
- Photos of the actual container sent before you pay
- Stock changes weekly - call for what's on the yard today
How it works
Four steps, no runaround
- 1Tell us what you need
Call us or send the form. size, new/used, postcode, and roughly when; that's enough to start.
- 2We check stock and access
We find the right unit on the yard and work out how the lorry gets to your spot.
- 3You get one clear price
Container plus delivery, ex VAT, with nothing hidden underneath it.
- 4We deliver it
Booked around your day, offloaded properly, and someone on the phone if anything changes.
Grades
What the grades actually mean
No jargon games. Here's the plain English version of how we describe used stock.
Wind + watertight & As-is
Our standard used grades. Wind + Watertight containers may have surface rust and dents you'd expect from a working life at sea, but dry inside and fully usable for storage. As-is containers are basic pre-loved form of shelter, neither wind nor water tight
Cargo worthy
A step up in condition and the grade to ask for if the container may be shipped or moved regularly.
Refurbished
Repaired, treated and repainted at our depot. A tidier look for sites where appearance matters.
Used containers
Straight from our depot
A few of the used containers we've had on the yard. Stock changes weekly - give us a call to see what's available today.
Buying used
Two ways to be sure
Most people either come and look, or ask us for photos. Both are fine by us.
Visit our depot
Pick your unit off the yard on the A66 at Sadberge, Darlington. Bring a van and a trailer if you'd rather collect.
Buy remotely
We photograph the container, quote it delivered, and only take payment once you're happy with what you've seen.
FAQ
Questions about buying a used container
Quick answers to the things people ask us most.
We grade our used containers as wind + watertight & As-is, cargo worthy, or refurbished. Wind + watertight & As-is units are dry and usable but show age and surface wear. Cargo worthy units are in better structural condition and can still be shipped. Refurbished units have been repaired and repainted at our depot for a smarter finish.
If the unit is already on our yard, we can often deliver within a few working days. We'll confirm the exact timing when you call, and we'll always send photos of the actual container before you pay.
Used containers are sold as seen, so we encourage you to visit our depot or request photos before buying. If the container arrives with a fault that was not shown or described, let us know within 48 hours of delivery and we'll make it right.
A used container costs considerably less than a new one, and the price depends on size, grade and where it is going. We quote live prices that always include haulage to your postcode, so the delivered figure you see is the figure you pay.
We stock used containers in 6ft, 8ft, 10ft, 20ft and 40ft, including high cube units. A used 20ft container is the most popular choice for storage at home, on farms and on building sites, while 40ft units give the most space for the money.
Yes. Every used container we sell is checked as wind + watertight & As-is before it leaves our Darlington depot, with sound doors, seals and roof. Older paintwork and surface rust are cosmetic and do not affect how dry the container stays.
You can. You're welcome to walk the yard on the A66 at Sadberge near Darlington and pick the exact unit you want, or we'll send photographs of the specific container we're offering you if a visit isn't practical.
We deliver used containers anywhere in the UK from our Darlington depot, with local deliveries across Teesside, Durham, North Yorkshire and Tyneside often within a few days. Haulage is quoted upfront as part of the price.
Expect a structurally sound container with dents, scratches, patches of surface rust and faded original paint. It will be dry inside, the doors will open and close, and the seals will be intact. If you want a smarter look, ask about our refurbished and repainted units.
Most units come in RAL 6007 Green or RAL 5013 Blue, and our refurbished containers are repainted in one of those two colours. Colour availability depends on current stock, so confirm with the team when you enquire.
Yes. If you have a container you no longer need, we buy used containers across the North East and further afield. Send us the size, condition and location and we'll come back with an offer and arrange collection.
Want to know what's on the yard right now?
Two minutes on the phone usually beats an hour of searching. We'll tell you what's in stock, what it costs delivered, and how quickly we can do it.