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FAQ
We have summarized the FAQ about our flat pack office cabins, storage containers and modular offices range for you. If you still have questions, please contact us;
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1. IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO ASSEMBLE THE CONTAINER UNITS MYSELF, WITHOUT A NEED OF A HANDYMAN ?These flat pack office cabins are perfectly designed for you to assemble and even disassemble by yourself, without any need of professional skills. Depending on the size of the unit, all you need is a couple of spare hands to help. From the feedbacks that we have acquired, it is generally quite easy for most of our customers. But of course you can always get help from a builder or a handyman if you are not a hands-on person. Please check our assembly videos from here before you decide!
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2. IS IT POSSIBLE TO UNLOAD THE CABINS WITHOUT NEED OF A CRANE ?The portable office cabins are delivered as flat pack and you will need a forklift (extended forks required), a telehandler or a crane to unload it from the trailer or lorry and locate it to its final assemble position. Also excavators or similar equipment can be used as a solution to unload our units. Unfortunately you can not unload the cabins by hand as they are produced sturdy which makes them quite heavy. But do not forget we can always deliver the cabin with a Hiab, and unload the unit directly to the position, without a need of the lifting equipment on your site.
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3. DO YOU ARRANGE DELIVERIES, OR IS PICK-UP AN OPTION ?We deliver our products to most addresses in mainland UK. If you have a lifting equipment to unload at your site, we can arrange the delivery to your door as kerb-side with a trailer. Or alternatively we can deliver the cabin with a Hiab which is a crane mounted lorry, and unload it for you. If you prefer to pick up the cabin yourself, you are always welcome to collect your cabin from our warehouse in Dartford, London. Just call us or send us and email, and we will assist you in either way.
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4. DO YOU GIVE ASSEMBLY SERVICE ?Yes we do! Even though our assembly videos and assembly instructions show that self-assembly is not rocket science, we can still provide you the assembly service, if you are not a hands-on person. Just give us a call or send us an e-mail for details.
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5. ARE THE CONTAINER UNITS SUITABLE FOR RAINY AND SNOWY CONDITIONS?The flat pack container units are resistant to the rain and snow. They are all insulated with 50 mm EPS wall panels and 80mm mineral wool layer under the roof. The maximum snow load is 80 kg/m2. And the resistance to wind load is 63 miles/hour (102 km/hour). They are good enough to survive at winter conditions.
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6. CAN WE CHANGE THE DESIGN FOR THE UNITS, FOR INSTANCE THE COLOUR OR THE LOCATION OF WINDOWS OR THE DOOR ?We always try our best to meet your needs and choices. Do you need to change the position of the window or the door, or locate them to the other side? All is possible. Our standard range flat pack offices has flexibility to change the location of the doors and windows. Please ask for the possible layout details. If you require a fully bespoke cabin, just give us a call and we will let you know if we can fit your requirements.
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7. IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A BATHROOM, WC OR KITCHEN INSIDE THE UNITS ?Although our standard units are delivered as flat packed and does not have wet areas, they are suitable to use as welfare units. You can always integrate wet areas in the units after the assembly. On the other hand as a tailor fit project, wet areas can also be integrated in the office or storage cabins by us. You can have detailed information from the team.
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8. IS IT POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE UNITS FROM ONE LOCATION TO ANOTHER ?It is always possible to relocate the units to somewhere else anytime you want. You can either transport the cabins as assembled or you can disassemble the units back to its flat version to move. If you are transporting or changing the position of the unit, always use the lifting brackets on the roof section.
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9. WHAT KIND OF MATERIALS ARE USED FOR THE CONTAINER UNITS ?For each flat pack office, portable toilet, security hub or storage unit, a very detailed fact sheet can be viewed on its own product page. However, as a general information, insulated sandwich panels with electrostatic powder coated galvanized metal sheets are used as internal and external finishing. As insulation material generally 50 mm thick EPS is used as the core of sandwich panels. The roof is insulated with 80 mm mineral wool meterial which is non-flammable. The windows are double glazed PVC. Floors are vinyl coated over fibre cement, with white skirtings. Door frame is from galvanised steel and door is from 0.60mm thick metal sheet.
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10. IS THE ELECTRIC PACK INCLUDED IN THE PRICE ?Yes! Unlike other suppliers, all our office containers and security hut cabins come with the electric pack included as standard. You will have the 32A mains plug, circuit box, fuse, surface mounted plugs, sockets, cables and LED strip lightning. All you need to do is to install it according to your preference. We always recommend you to seek for professional assistance for the installation of electricity.
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11. DO YOU HAVE WARRANTY ON YOUR PRODUCTS ?We have the 1-year manufacturer warranty on our products. This warranty is related to manufacturing faults that may appear after you buy the product. Of course, it does not cover the wear and tear related issues which may appear with the usage.
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12. CAN YOU HELP ME WITH OFFLOADING AND POSITIONING THE UNIT ?Yes, if you do not have a proper lifting equipment, we can deliver the containers or cabins with a Hiab lorry and offload them to the desired location if it is accessible by the crane of the lorry. Please contact us before ordering for delivery options.
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13. WHAT IS THE DELIVERY LEAD TIME ?For our standard range products, we are trying to be in stock unlike many other suppliers. So our standard delivery time is generally around 1 - 2 weeks after the order is completed, depending on the delivery program. Please contact us to check the earliest available delivery dates. We can even arrange a same week delivery if we can find a suitable spot for your address. If you want to pick up the units with your own vehicle or arranged courier, you are mostly able to pick-up them next working day. Please note that our warehouse is open from Monday to Friday between 07:30 - 15:30.
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14. DO THE UNITS HAVE A BASE ?Yes, all the flat pack offices, portable toilets and security hut cabins arrive with their own base, unlike many cheaper products. The frame of the base is produced from 2-2.5 mm thick galvanized steel profiles, and the chassis carcass is made of 1-2 mm thick C-U profiles which are fixed in every 40 cm. along the cabins. The floor is made from 2.5 mm wooden like vinyl coated over 16 mm. fibrecement with white skirting boards. The base has a load bearing capacity of 200 kg/m2 when the load is evenly distributed.
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15. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASE ?You should pay attention to a few basic points while choosing the place you locate your cabin. 1. Avoid swampy areas 2. Avoid steep grades if possible 3. Levelling the ground is essential Normally flat pack cabins do not require any special foundations. However, it is always a must to have a solid and leveled ground. We recommend you to level and prepare the site before the day of delivery. You should level the ground, in order to avoid the assembly related alignment problems and possible balance problems of doors and windows. The container units can be located on a rigid ground (like concrete, asphalt, etc) or they can be easily located and assembled on any ground (including the soil) by using supporting blocks for leveling and stabilising the units. These options will help to prolong the lifespan of your cabins. It is always advised to use the supporting blocks if the ground is not concrete. You should locate blocks on the corners for any sized cabin. In addition to the corners; for the 4m cabin locate another block to middle of each of the long sides, for the 6m cabin put a block under each of the load bearing posts. Supporting blocks should be solid and durable, preferably concrete block, briquet or hard wooden block. Detailed diagrams can be found here.
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16. ARE ALL THE FITTINGS ARRIVE WITH THE UNITS ?Yes, all the units come with the needed nuts, bolts and other components which are required for assembly. Even the electric pack contains almost everything that you may need!
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WHAT ARE THE STORAGE CONTAINERS MADE OF?Similar to shipping containers, our storage containers are made of steel.
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ARE THE STORAGE CONTAINERS SECURE?Our storage containers are made of 1.2mm thick steel which offers a robust and secure design.
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ARE THEY READY TO USE?Unlike the flat pack containers, our storage containers are already built in the factory and they are ready to use immediately!
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WHAT COLOR OPTIONS DO YOU HAVE?We generally have RAL 6005 (Green), RAL 5010 (Blue) and RAL 7035 (Gray) options.
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DO YOU ARRANGE DELIVERY OF THE STORAGE CONTAINERS?Yes we do! We can either deliver with a trailer with competitive rates or a Hiab lorry.
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WHAT IS THE COST FOR DELIVERY?Delivery rates depends on the dimension and type of delivery with either trailer or Hiab. We have access to local depots all around the UK which means we can offer very competitive rates for delivery. Please check delivery rates with our team.
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ARE THEY STACKABLE?Yes, except the 6ft storage container, all our our containers are stackable to 3-high. Our smallest storage container, 5ft - Moverbox can be stacked up to 4-high!
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WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM PAYLOAD?The robust 21 mm laminated plywood floor board flooring of these storage containers is designed to withstand heavy loads. Depending on the sizes, they payloads differ between 600 kg / m2 to 1,500 kg/m2. With high payload capacity, you can store a wide range of goods, equipment, or inventory with confidence.
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CAN I LIFT THE CONTAINER WITH LOAD INSIDE?Absolutely you can! Thanks to its strong frame and floor structure, most of our storage container allows you to lift it while they are loaded. Please check the Max Lifting Payload capacities below;
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DO YOU SELL USED & SECOND HAND CONTAINERS?Unfortunately we do not sell used or second hand containers. All our storage containers are brand new and unused.
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WHAT DOES A MODULAR OFFICE MEAN?Modular office is a type of commercial or industrial office space that is prefabricated in the factory and offer fast and cost effective accommodation solutions. Unlike traditional construction methods, modular offices are constructed rapidly. They can either be swiftly assembled on your premises or pre-installed at our warehouse and delivered as a complete unit, allowing you to begin utilizing your new building on the very same day.
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CAN MODULAR OFFICES BE LINKED?Absolutely, one of the key advantages of modular office containers is their adaptability to connect and create larger spaces. You can link multiple container units together, whether it's along their longer sides or shorter sides.
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CAN I CHANGE TO POSITION OF THE DOOR OR WINDOWS?Thanks to its interchangeable panel structure, you have the flexibility to adjust the positions of the windows and doors according to your preferences. The choice is entirely yours.
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DO THEY COME FLAT PACK OR INSTALLED?We provide both choices. Typically, they're shipped as flat packs to reduce transportation expenses. If you'd like to assemble it yourself and cut down on costs, that works perfectly for us. You'll just need access to a forklift truck or a telehandler for installation, along with a couple of extra hands to assist you! Alternatively, we're always available to handle the installation for you, with associated costs.
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ARE THEY STACKABLE?Most of our standard modular office range is suitable to stack up to 3-high.
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ARE THEY INSULATED?All our Modular Office range is fully insulated from bottom to top! We are offering either 60mm PU or 60mm mineral wool insulation in walls, 100mm mineral wool insulation in the roof section and again 100mm mineral wool insulation in the floor section as well. As the container is fully insulated, you can use it all over the year without any problem.
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DO YOU HIRE?Currently, we do not provide a hiring option for any of our cabins and containers. Typically, their sales costs are quite competitive when compared to rental alternatives. Unless you're seeking a very short-term solution, it's often a wise choice to opt for purchasing rather than renting.
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1. IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO ASSEMBLE THE CONTAINER UNITS MYSELF, WITHOUT A NEED OF A HANDYMAN ?These flat pack office containers are perfectly designed for you to assemble and even disassemble by yourself, without any need of professional skills. Depending on the size of the unit, all you need is a couple of spare hands to help. From the feedbacks that we have acquired, it is generally quite easy for most of our customers. But of course if you need some help, we can erect the container for you!
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2. IS IT POSSIBLE TO UNLOAD THE CONTAINERS WITHOUT NEED OF A CRANE ?Absolutely! With its lightweight yet durable design, you can unload the container piece by piece from the trailer. Depending on the size, you might need an extra pair of hands to help with the process.
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3. DO YOU ARRANGE DELIVERIES, OR IS PICK-UP AN OPTION?We deliver our flat pack containers to most addresses in mainland UK. We normally quote for kerb-side delivery with a trailer or alternatively we can deliver the cabin with a Hiab which is a crane mounted lorry, and unload it for you. If you prefer to pick up the container yourself, you are always welcome to collect your cabin from our warehouse in Dartford, London or depot in Birmingham. Just call us or send us and email, and we will assist you in either way.
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4. DO YOU GIVE ASSEMBLY SERVICE ?Yes we do! Even though self-assembly of the containers is not rocket science, we can still provide you the assembly service, if you are not a hands-on person. Just give us a call or send us an e-mail for details.
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5. IS IT POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE UNITS FROM ONE LOCATION TO ANOTHER ?It is always possible to relocate the units to somewhere else anytime you want. You can either transport the containers as assembled or you can disassemble the units back to its flat version to move.
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6. WHAT KIND OF MATERIALS ARE USED FOR THE CONTAINER UNITS ?For each flat pack container a very detailed fact sheet can be viewed on its own product page. However, as a general information, electrostatic powder coated galvanized metal sheets are used as internal and external finishing on walls, frames and roof. Floors are manufactured from plywood.
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7. WHAT IS THE DELIVERY LEAD TIME ?For our standard flat pack range containers, we are trying to be in stock unlike many other suppliers. So our standard delivery time is generally around 1 - 2 weeks after the order is completed, depending on the delivery program. Please contact us to check the earliest available delivery dates. We can even arrange a same week delivery if we can find a suitable spot for your address. If you want to pick up the units with your own vehicle or arranged courier, you are mostly able to pick-up them next working day. Please note that our warehouse is open from Monday to Friday between 07:30 - 15:30.
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8. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASE ?You should pay attention to a few basic points while choosing the place you locate your cabin. 1. Avoid swampy areas 2. Avoid steep grades if possible 3. Leveling the ground is essential Normally flat pack containers do not require any special foundations. However, it is always a must to have a solid and leveled ground. We recommend you to level and prepare the site before the day of delivery. You should level the ground, in order to avoid the assembly related alignment problems and possible balance problems of doors and windows. The container units can be located on a rigid ground (like concrete, asphalt, etc) or they can be easily located and assembled on any ground (including the soil) by using supporting blocks for leveling and stabilizing the units. These options will help to prolong the lifespan of your container. It is always advised to use the supporting blocks if the ground is not concrete. You should locate blocks on the corners for any sized container. In addition to the corners; for the 4m and 6m containers locate another block to middle of each of the long sides. Supporting blocks should be solid and durable, preferably concrete block, briquette or hard wooden block.
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9. ARE THESE CONTAINERS SUITABLE TO LINK TOGETHER?Indeed, they are. Containers of the same size can be connected along the longer side using linking kits. An even more versatile option is that you can connect containers of different sizes from the short end, offering the opportunity to create various storage configurations.
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