10ft Containers for Hire
We offer a wide range of rental options on 10ft units throughout our local depots in the United Kingdom.
Learn more about hiring a low-cost unit today, or contact a member of our expert team to discuss your requirements further.
New & Used Units Available To Hire
If you need a temporary storage solution but have limited space on site or at a domestic premises, we would recommend you rent one of our small storage units.
10ft storage containers are the most compact of all standard units, but offer the same level of security and high-quality construction of featured on their larger counterpart.
We offer container hire throughout the United Kingdom. With stock held at your local depot we can ensure prompt delivery.
If you would rather purchase than rent? Please click here to view our shipping containers for sale.
Experts In Leasing
We supply weatherproof, highly secure units with heavy duty flooring – perfect for storing compact equipment.
You can hire a selection of accessories to improve the security of your unit, such as lockboxes, CISA Security Padlocks, Contain-A-Lock Padlock Protectors and more.
We also hold stock of other storage units for rent throughout the UK. We are on hand to help with whatever quantity you need, whenever you need them.
Container Options
10ft
- Floor Area: 72sqft (6.69m²)
- Cubic Capacity: 560 cu ft (15.89m³)
- Weight: 1.5 tons (1.52 tonnes)
Standard
Cargo door at one end.
This is the familiar double door configuration with both opening from the middle.
Tunnel
Cargo doors at both ends.
Sometimes you need access from both ends. This can either be a single/personnel, double (cargo), or combination.
Side Opener
Opening on their longest side.
Side opening units allow easier loading of large items and are best suited to site storage of bulky items, for exhibiting or use as a stall.
Contain-A-Lock
Protect your padlock with our patented Contain-A-Lock’® Padlock Protector Shroud.
CISA Locks
Enhance your security with our CISA padlocks.
Windows
Enhance your container with tamper proof, high security windows fitted prior to spec before delivery.
Personnel Doors
Make access more convenient with high security personnel doors.
Partitions
Compartmentalise your container with varied partition options for multiple uses.
Professional Painting
Flexible options, professional finish, long lasting and durable.
Ventilation
Add louvres, moisture traps or anti condensation coating (Grafotherm).
Cladding
We can clad your container to your specification.
Shelving
Self assembly or built-in options.
Ramps
Improve accessibility with duruable, heavy duty ramps.
Timber Panel Lined
Helps to prevent condensation.
Electrics with Single Phase
Basic small power, single pahse electronics typically includes external connection, RCD board, light(s) etc to meet your requirements.
Electrics 3 Phase Options
Provide your power requirements and we will spec to suit.
Temporary On-Site Storage
- We provide 10ft container hire to a range of business sectors, including construction, retail and education.
- We offer flexible long-term or short-term lease options, giving you full control.
- Hassle-free delivery and collection service.
For more information on our hire prices and service, contact our team today.
Private Use Requirements:
Our small shipping containers are also perfect for private leases.
- Undergoing home improvements or moving house? Our smaller units are an ideal solution.
- Alternatively, rent a unit at our self-storage sites, providing storage space away from home.
Need temporary or permanent storage? Learn more about our smaller containers for sale here.
Size & Specifications
Note – all given dimensions are approximate:
General Specifications
| Floor Area | 72sqft (6.69m²) |
| Cubic Capacity | 560 cu ft (15.89m³) |
| Weight | 1.5 tons (1.52 tonnes) |
External Dimensions
| Length | 10ft (3.05m) |
| Width | 8ft (2.44m) |
| Height | 8ft 6ins (2.59m) |
Internal Dimensions
| Length | 9ft 2ins (2.80m) |
| Width | 7ft 7ins (2.33m) |
| Height | 7ft 9ins (2.35m) |
End Door Aperture
| Height | As required |
| Width | As required |
FAQ’s
What fits in a 10ft container?
The internal dimensions of a 10-foot shipping container are 9ft 4” long x 7ft 8” wide x 7ft 10” high. These dimensions yield approximately 72 square feet of storage. A 10ft container will hold the contents of a one bedroom flat – ideal for singles and students.
How much space do I need for a 10ft container delivery?
You will require a minimum width of 15ft to access the site and approx. 24ft for offloading (plus the width of the container) however this will be dependent on the reach required by the crane to successfully deliver a 10ft or 20ft shipping container. Our containers are offloaded to the side of the vehicle so make sure you calculate the amount of space required for delivery ahead of purchasing your container.
How much does a 10ft container weigh?
The empty weight of a 10ft container is 1.5 tons.
Reviews Of Our 10ft Containers For Hire 4.75/5 from 4 Reviews
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Every thing about this company was perfect. Great service for sale and delivery 10 out of 10.
The staff at S Jones were all very helpful on the telephone and the driver was most polite and considerate when delivering the container to our site
It would have been Very Good if the information regarding the delivery time could have been more accurate. A mid-day delivery arrived at 3:45pm.
Staff were very efficient and nothing was too much trouble for them. They were friendly and helpful Delivery time was to suit me. Really pleased with everything from start to finish.