In the picturesque town of Arundel, an unloved, but extremely useful 20-foot shipping container has recently been removed by our team ready for a new life. Showcasing the versatility and resilience that these structures bring to homeowners and the unique solutions companies like ours provide in the world of containers.
The story starts with a homeowner in Arundel who inherited an unexpected item along with their new property purchase some years ago — a large 20-foot shipping container left by the previous owner. Initially, this container served as an invaluable asset during the move-in process and subsequent home renovations. Acting as a makeshift garage, it provided ample space for storing tools, materials, and overflow belongings that wouldn't fit in the house during the renovation chaos.
As years passed, the shipping container continued to prove its worth, seamlessly transitioning from a storage workhorse to a stable and secure holding area for various items. However, as is often the case with dynamic home needs, the usefulness of the shipping container eventually reached its endpoint. With ambitious plans for garden landscaping on the horizon, the container, which had been a temporary fixture, needed to be removed to make way for new developments.
A Challenging Removal
The challenge arose when the homeowner realised that removing a large, heavy container from a now tightly built-up area would be no small feat. Placed nearly a decade ago, the container had become an integral part of the garden’s landscape, seemingly immovable without significant effort and the right equipment. The homeowner faced the daunting prospect of having a permanent steel giant in the midst of their garden.
After struggling to find a company capable of undertaking such a task, they were directed to our team at ST Containers. We specialise not just in providing containers but also in addressing the logistical challenges associated with moving them, no matter how complex the scenario might be.
Expertise and Equipment at Work
Understanding the homeowner's predicament, we coordinated with our trusted delivery partners (and our parent company), Sussex Transport, to tackle the job. The lifting team conducted a detailed survey of the site, assessing the best method to approach the removal of the container without disrupting the surrounding property. The solution involved using an Artic Hiab truck, which could detach its smaller trailer to manoeuvre into the tight space and lift the 2-ton steel container safely and efficiently.
This precise and careful extraction process highlights the importance of having experienced professionals handle such tasks. Our team’s ability to adapt to the specific conditions of the site ensured that the container could be removed without any damage to the landscaped garden or the property itself.
A Happy Resolution
Not only were we able to successfully remove the container, but we also purchased it from the homeowner, providing them with unexpected financial compensation for something they no longer needed. This aspect of our service turned a potentially stressful and costly endeavour for the homeowner into a profitable and satisfying experience.
The container itself was transported back to our facility in Ford, where it will undergo a thorough refurbishment. Our refurbishment process not only restores containers to their former glory but also prepares them for future use, whether for storage, bespoke modifications, or other creative applications.
Everyone Wins
This project is a prime example of how flexibility, expertise, and the right equipment can lead to win-win situations in the container industry. The homeowner in Arundel is now free to pursue their garden landscaping ambitions without the burden of an unwanted container, and we have the opportunity to refurbish and repurpose a durable structure for future use.
At ST Containers, we’re proud to be part of the lifecycle of these robust and versatile containers. Stories like this underscore the evolving role of shipping containers in modern living and the innovative solutions we provide to meet the changing needs of our clients. Whether repurposing, refurbishing, or removing, we ensure that each container we handle is geared towards a sustainable, useful future.
If you'd like to talk to us about hiring, buying, selling or disposing of a shipping container then get in touch with our team today - we'd be happy to help.
