This refurbished 16ft storage container features a wide roll-up door for easy access and a smart black exterior finish. Fully inspected, resealed and weatherproofed, it offers secure, space-saving storage at a lower cost than new — ideal for gardens, job sites, or compact commercial use. Nationwide UK delivery available.
£1,900.00
Looking for secure, space-saving storage without paying new-build prices? Our refurbished 16ft storage container with roll-up door combines a compact footprint with wide, easy access — fully inspected, resealed, and finished in a smart black exterior that suits residential, commercial, and site environments alike.
Roll-up doors are a popular upgrade over standard swing-door containers because they open vertically instead of outward, so you don’t need extra clearance space in front of the unit — ideal for tight driveways, gardens, or job sites where a traditional container’s swing-out doors simply won’t fit.
A common question we get is how much does a refurbished shipping container cost compared to new — and the answer is usually 30–50% less, while still offering years of reliable service life. Refurbishment on this unit includes a full structural inspection, rust treatment, resealing of joints and seams, and a fresh black exterior coat, so you get a container that looks and performs like new at a fraction of the price.
If you’re weighing up roll up door vs standard container doors, the main difference is clearance: standard barn-style doors swing outward and need open space in front of the container, while a roll-up door slides vertically, saving space and making it easier to load bulky items directly with a forklift or pallet truck. Roll-up doors are especially popular for workshops, tool storage, and retail stock units where daily access matters.
Yes — a properly refurbished container is structurally identical to a new one, with the same heavy-gauge steel shell and lockable doors. The refurbishment process (rust treatment, resealing, repainting) is specifically there to extend service life, so a well-refurbished 16ft container can offer many more years of secure, weatherproof storage. This unit has been inspected and treated accordingly before dispatch.
If you’re unsure on sizing, a 16ft container sits between a 10ft and a 20ft unit — offering more room than the smallest sizes while still fitting into space-restricted sites where a full 20ft container won’t work. For a size comparison, see our 10ft Storage Container with Roll-Up Door or our standard 16ft Steel Storage Container Roll-Up Door if you’d prefer a non-refurbished, standard-condition unit.
We deliver refurbished 16ft roll up door containers nationwide. Before ordering, please check:
How much does a refurbished 16ft storage container cost compared to new? Refurbished storage container UK units typically cost significantly less than new-build equivalents while offering comparable structural quality, since refurbishment includes rust treatment, resealing, and repainting to restore the container to a like-new condition.
What does the refurbishment process involve? Each unit is structurally inspected, treated for rust and corrosion, resealed at joints and seams to maintain weatherproofing, and repainted — in this case, finished in black.
How wide is the roll-up door on this container? Roll-up door widths vary slightly by unit. Contact our team for exact measurements on this specific container before ordering.
Is a 16ft container easier to site than a 20ft container? Generally yes — its smaller footprint means it can fit into spaces like a standard parking space or garden where a full 20ft unit wouldn’t fit, while still offering considerably more storage than a 10ft container.
Do you deliver refurbished containers UK-wide? Yes, nationwide delivery is available — get a quote for your postcode.
