A standard shipping container is sturdy, wind and watertight and ready to use for storage straight away. But as soon as you want to spend longer working inside it or use it as a fully fitted space, customisation makes all the difference. From lighting and electrics to windows, insulation and colour: at HEROX your container is adapted in our own workshop before it arrives at your location.
A custom container is a shipping container that goes beyond the bare steel base. The structure stays the same: a guaranteed wind and watertight, CSC-certified container built to withstand the elements. On top of that, HEROX builds in exactly the features your application calls for. If you need storage behind the premises, a bit of extra ventilation and a lock box are often enough. If you work in it daily, lighting, electrics and insulation come into play.
Because the customisation happens in our own workshop, the options combine well. You don't need to bring in a contractor for the basic finish: the container is delivered ready to use at the location of your choice.
The features below are the ones requested most often. They can be chosen individually or combined, depending on whether you use the container for storage, as a workshop or as a living space.
| Option | What for | Handy when |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting and electrics | Lights, sockets and connections | Workshop, office, hobby room |
| Insulation | Walls, roof and floor against cold and condensation | Living space, cold-sensitive storage |
| Extra personnel door | Easy access without the double doors | Frequent coming and going |
| Windows | Daylight and a view outside | Office, workspace |
| Ventilation grilles | Air circulation against moisture | Storage, animal feed, workspace |
| Lock box | Protects the lock against break-ins | Valuable contents, outdoor location |
| Spraying in a RAL colour | Even colour in your own house style | Visible spot, appearance |
Untreated steel lets no light through, so without adaptation a closed container is always dark inside. A container with lighting changes that completely. In the workshop, HEROX fits LED fixtures, switches and sockets, powered by a tidy electrical installation with a central connection. That way you can use tools, plug in equipment or simply move around safely, even on a dark winter's day.
Combine lighting with windows and you bring in daylight during the day, saving on artificial light. For an office or hobby room, that combination works best. If you want the container sprayed in a colour of your choice, that spray work is done in the same workshop, including the double doors, so everything is delivered in one even shade.
Let us know which features you're after and where the container needs to go. On working days you'll receive a tailored quote within an hour, including the modifications you want.
If you want to use the container as a living space, insulation is the most important step. Untreated steel barely insulates and heats up quickly in the sun, while temperature differences between day and night cause condensation. Insulating the walls, roof and floor creates a pleasant indoor climate that's usable all year round. This is often followed by an interior finish with wall panels and a floor, so the space no longer feels like a container.
For a container home or an extensive conversion, HEROX finishes the container as a shell with the basic features, after which a contractor or architect handles the further fit-out. If you're torn between a container and a permanent building, read the comparison shipping container versus steel shed. Extra height helps with insulation and the ceiling: a 40ft High Cube leaves more headroom after fitting out.
From the first idea to the placed container, you go through a few clear steps. That way you know exactly what you'll get in advance.
When planning lighting and electrics, think about ventilation straight away. As soon as you use a container more intensively, condensation forms more quickly. Ventilation grilles or insulation prevent moisture and protect both the contents and the lifespan of the container.
A custom container starts with the features, but placement is just as important for the end result. Make sure you have a reasonably level, firm surface and enough room for a lorry. For a container in the garden or yard, read placing a container in the garden to see what to watch out for regarding surface and access. That way your finished container stands firm and level in the right spot right away.
Tell us which size, condition and features you have in mind. We'll offer expert advice and send a concrete quote on working days within an hour, with no sales talk.
In our own workshop, HEROX fits lighting and electrics, extra personnel doors, windows, ventilation grilles, a lock box against break-ins and insulation, among other things. The container can also be sprayed in any RAL colour. The options can be chosen individually or combined, depending on whether you use the container for storage, as a workspace or as a living space.
Yes, lighting is one of the most requested modifications. HEROX fits LED fixtures, switches and sockets with a tidy electrical installation and central connection. This is done before delivery, so you receive the container ready to use. Combined with windows, you bring in daylight during the day and save on artificial light in a workshop or office.
HEROX carries out all modifications before delivery, in our own workshop. That way the container is delivered ready to use and you don't need to arrange anything on site. The container is then set down in the spot you want with a crane truck or sideloader, usually within 3 to 7 working days after you approve the quote.
For use as a workspace or living space, insulation is strongly recommended. Untreated steel barely insulates, heats up quickly and causes condensation through temperature differences. Insulating the walls, roof and floor creates a pleasant indoor climate that's usable all year round. This is often followed by an interior finish with wall panels and a floor.
The price depends on the size, the condition and which features you choose, plus transport costs to your location. There's no fixed amount without those details. When requesting a quote, let us know which type of container you want, which modifications you're after and where it needs to be placed. On working days you'll receive a concrete price by email within an hour.
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