Shipping Container Solutions for Self Storage

At Cleveland Containers, we supply self storage businesses with durable shipping containers tailored for high-turnover, low-maintenance site use.

Whether you're expanding an existing facility or starting a new site from scratch, our container-based solutions offer quick, cost-effective ways to grow your storage footprint, without planning delays or long-term build commitments. From single to multi-level units, we deliver the right setup, at the right time, to keep your site operational, profitable, and scalable.

Meeting the Needs of Modern Self Storage Operators

Our clients range from first-time storage site owners to nationwide providers scaling their locations across the UK. We help address common challenges including:

Growing customer demand and the need for rapid site expansion
Limited space for traditional construction or permanent structures
Site flexibility across residential, industrial, or commercial land
Requirements for secure, weatherproof, and tamper-resistant units
Budget-friendly setups with fast ROI
Turnkey solutions for franchise-style operations

With Cleveland Containers, you get quality units made for daily use, secure enough for residential and business clients alike and always delivered ready to go.

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Self Storage Success at Your Service

BOX+ is more than a container supply solution. It’s a complete, start-to-finish support package designed to help you plan, launch and grow a profitable self storage site with confidence. What’s Included:

Site layout & planning support
Website and business management software
Flexible and tailoured finance support
Lead generation & marketing guidance

Whether you’re developing unused land or expanding an existing operation, BOX+ gives you everything you need to get it right, from first concept to first customer.

The Smarter Way to Start Self Storage

Backed by over 20 years of industry expertise, we combine practical advice, trusted partners and proven tools to make your journey simple, efficient and commercially sound. From planning applications and layout drawings to marketing and Google advertising support, BOX+ ensures your self-storage project is both practical and profitable.

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How Self Storage Operators Use Our Shipping Containers

Self storage containers make it easy for operators to build, expand, or relocate sites fast, turning open space into secure, income-generating facilities. Here’s how our clients put them to work:

Independent operators set up low-cost starter sites with 10–50 containers
National brands scale into new regions with consistent, spec-ready units
Franchise models use our units to replicate site layouts and branding quickly
Rural and urban sites combine multistore and topper units to maximise rental space
Container hire companies' partner with us for fast turnaround and large-volume supply
Developers and landowners use containers as interim revenue generators on unused land
Storage managers use converted units as reception desks or on-site offices
Use side-opening or roller-door containers for easy van access

All units are prepped off-site, delivered by crane-fitted hiab lorries, and placed with minimal disruption.

Shipping Container Options for Self Storage Sites

We supply a wide range of container types and sizes suitable for all self storage environments:

Through our 20+ depots across the UK we can offer 8ft, 10ft, 20ft or 40ft units to self storage sites
Multistore units (four or eight-door units) to maximise footprint and rental options
Topper units to stack on existing containers, so you don’t need to use any extra land
Roller shutter doors for easier access
Converted units like offices and receptions for site management
Insulated or lined units to offer premium storage for sensitive goods

All units can be fitted with shelving, lighting, ventilation, and lockboxes via our Cleveland XTRAS upgrades.

Shipping Containers

New and used shipping containers in a range of sizes, available across the UK.

Multistore Containers

Single containers split into four secure, self-contained units. Popular with self-storage sites and contractor compounds.

Topper Unit Containers

Modified 20ft units that can be stacked on self-storage sites to increase capacity without needing more ground space.

Our Latest Self Storage Case Studies

Across the UK, self-storage operators are using Cleveland containers to launch, expand and optimise their sites.

From rural start-ups and farm diversification projects to multi-phase expansions for established operators, our latest case studies show how flexible, scalable container solutions help turn land into reliable, long-term income. Discover how our customers are building smarter self storage businesses, and what’s possible for your site.

Store Mill Self Storage

Learn how Store Mill Self Storage transformed unused land into a thriving revenue stream with farm diversification and expert support from BOX+

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Hull

Uddingston Self Storage

Established in 2018, Uddingston Self Storage has grown from a small family start-up into a thriving 160-container site supplied by Cleveland Containers.

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Glasgow

iBOXED Self Storage

Co-founders Ian and Noor utilised our BOX+ service to diversify and begin their new venture into self storage.

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Ingleby Barwick

Why Cleveland Containers

As one of the UK’s largest and most experienced container suppliers, we understand the self storage industry inside out.

Whether you’re launching a 20-unit starter site or adding hundreds of units to your network, our team ensures you get the right containers, layout, and operational support from day one.

Through our BOX+ solution, we go further than supplying containers. BOX+ is an all-in-one support package built to help operators start, manage, and grow their self storage business with confidence. From planning guidance and layout templates to digital marketing tools, management systems, BOX+ connects you to everything you need in one place.