All this will prolong the life of the underside of the container. We recommend that the shipping container is raised up slightly from the ground to ensure its not sat in any wet puddles or mud, and to allow an airflow underneath which will dry out the underside of the container between wet spells. Sometimes we suggest physically marking out the space with cones so you can understand how the space is taken up and how you will have to work around it, making sure you avoid blocking any fire exits for nearby buildings and that you allow good access to and around the shipping container. Which way the doors are going to face? Check you have enough space and room to open the doors to get in and out whilst carting stuff with you? Make sure it’s going to work for you one in position. Spend some time initially thinking about where you want to site the container before preparing the site for your shipping container. If you are in any doubt over the access we recommend sending us some photos or perhaps even a video walkthrough of the site so we can best understand the challenge at hand and we can usually advise on ways around any issues. The top of the crane on the truck can easily sit circa 25-30ft from the ground and the drivers will simply refuse to undertake any delivery if they risk damage to their truck. This is not only above the area your container will sit but also above the area the truck will sit and any area in between. Shipping containers don’t necessarily need a concrete base to sit on but this is a great option if available.ĭouble check there are no overhead obstructions such as tree branches, phone or power cables that might obstruct the lifting process. You don’t want the container sinking once its been put into place. This area wants to be free from debris and you want to make sure the ground isn’t very soft.

You want a level piece of ground at least as big as your shipping container and accessible for our delivery truck. Preparing the ground for your shipping containerīefore delivery we recommend checking and preparing the ground for your shipping container. We do send out a more detailed guide with our invoices for any customers buying a shipping container. This guide explains how to best prepare the ground for a shipping containers as well as how to manage the delivery itself. How you place a shipping container on site is important for easy, long lasting use and, of course, maximum lifespan.

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