The 16ft storage container with roll-up door is a compact, ground-level storage solution built for tight spaces — fitting into a standard parking bay while offering the security and weatherproofing of a full steel container. Heavy-duty roll-up door, marine plywood flooring, and robust steel construction included, with UK-wide delivery available.
£2,950.00
Need secure, ground-level storage that fits where a full-size shipping container can’t? The 16ft storage container with roll-up door is purpose-built for tight spaces — a standard parking bay, a garden, a yard corner — while still giving you the strength and security of a full steel container.
Unlike a standard 20ft or 40ft shipping container, this compact 16ft unit sits at ground level for easy loading and unloading, and its roll-up door opens upward instead of swinging outward — ideal for narrow driveways, tight yards, or any area with limited clearance space.
If you’re comparing a roll-up door against traditional barn-style container
doors, here’s what matters:
– Space-saving: the door rolls up vertically, so you don’t need clearance in front of the container to swing doors open
– Faster access: a single continuous opening rather than unlocking and swinging two heavy doors
– Weather sealing: roll-up doors are gasket-sealed against wind and rain
– Familiar operation: works like a standard roller shutter or garage door, easy for anyone to use
– Heavy-duty roll-up door for effortless, low-clearance access
– Robust corrugated steel construction for long-term strength and security
– 1⅛” thick marine plywood flooring, resistant to wear and moisture
– Four corner castings for stability and secure anchoring
– Fully weatherproof — keeps stored goods protected year-round
– Ground-level design — no ramps or forklift required for loading
External Dimensions
– Length: 16ft (4.87m)
– Width: 8ft (2.44m)
– Height: 8ft 6in (2.62m)
Internal Dimensions
– Length: 15ft (4.57m)
– Width: 7ft 8in (2.34m)
– Height: 7ft 10in (2.38m)
Door Opening
– Width: 7ft 8in (2.34m)
– Height: 7ft 5in (2.26m)
Dimensions are typical for this container class — individual units may vary slightly.
– Garden and driveway storage where space is limited
– Small business or trade stock storage
– Secure tool and equipment storage on site
– Overflow storage for retail or warehouse operations
– Portable storage for events or temporary projects
The steel-framed construction and reinforced corner castings on this 16ft container are built to handle substantial loads, making it suitable for everything from household overflow to trade tools and stock. For exact load ratings for your intended use, get in touch with our team before ordering.
If a full 20ft container is more space than you need — or won’t fit your site — the 16ft option is a popular middle ground: enough room for a genuine amount of storage, but compact enough to fit into a single parking space or tight yard. Read our buyer guide for a full size comparison, or browse our full range of storage containers to compare sizes side by side.
We deliver 16ft storage containers nationwide. Before ordering, please check:
– Delivery vehicle access to your site (a straight run is ideal for offloading)
– Level, firm ground for siting the container
– Sufficient clearance above the container for a roll-up door to operate smoothly
What’s the difference between a roll-up door and a standard container door?
A roll-up door opens vertically like a shutter, needing no swing clearance in front of the container — ideal for tight spaces. Standard barn-style doors swing outward and need more room to open fully.
Is a 16ft storage container suitable for ground-level use only?
Yes, this container is designed for static, ground-level storage rather than stacking or intermodal shipping.
Can this container be delivered to a residential driveway?
In most cases, yes — its compact 16ft footprint is designed to fit a standard parking space. Contact us with your site details and we’ll confirm access requirements.
How does this compare to a 20ft shipping container?
A 20ft container offers more internal volume but needs more space to site and access. If floor space is limited, the 16ft roll-up door option offers a practical middle ground — see our 20ft storage container range to compare.
