Considering a shipping container conversion to give you a bit of much-needed space?
Increasingly popular with businesses, voluntary organisations, and homeowners alike, converted containers for sale allow you to turn your unused outside space into functional and surprisingly spacious offices, tiny homes, storage options, or even gyms and studios.
But how long do container conversions take?
Bespoke container conversions require bespoke timelines
Simply put, a container conversion timeline depends on multiple factors, including:
The scope of the build
Larger containers or more extensive conversions will take longer than smaller or simpler changes of use.
The availability of shipping container conversion companies
Availability is generally based on the workload of their on-site skilled welders, plumbers, and electricians. However, it can also come down to the physical size of the worksite and how many conversions they are undertaking alongside yours.
The design process
If you can promptly submit a design that meets your needs, getting started with the conversion process will be faster, leading to a faster resolution.
Alternatively, the longer the design process takes, the longer the conversion timeline will take to conclude.
Delivery and the weather
Most companies offering conversions deliver themselves, but if they don’t, and if the weather is bad, this can be put on hold until delivery and installation are safe. This is especially true if any aspect of the build needs to be completed on-site.
As all of these factors can change based on every unique conversion, it might only be possible to get an accurate idea of the timeline once you speak to the team at Gap Containers.
Example timeframes for converted container homes, offices, and more
As a general rule of thumb, it could take anywhere from 4 weeks to 6 months to complete a conversion, depending on the size, design, and finish level of your project.
| Conversion type | Common features | Suggested timeline |
| Basic tiny office or workshop | Insulation, lining, electrical, lighting, and door/window cutouts | 2-4 weeks |
| Tiny house accommodation with en-suite | Full insulation, internal framing, plumbing, electrical, and basic cabinetry | 4-8 weeks |
| Full tiny home with kitchen | Multiple windows, complex internal partitions, kitchen, bathroom, solar setup, cladding, and compliance fitout | 8-16 weeks |
| Multi-container builds | Structural engineering, joinery, council approvals, and complex interior fit-out | 3-6 months, depending on finish levels |
Shipping container conversion cost
Just as the timeframe will be dictated by a range of factors, the cost of a container conversion will depend on:
- The size and number of containers used
- Their unique specification
- How long it will take to complete
- If you need delivery
But try not to worry about the uncertainty. Here at Gap Containers, we pride ourselves on working with any budget and timeframe, so anyone who needs extra space, for whatever reason, can use a container conversion to make their dreams a reality.
If you need a converted container, speak to the experts at Gap Containers
Whether you need a shipping container converted to office spaces, a playroom for the children, or have dreams of opening a small shop on your land to sell your crafts and homemade goods – Gap Containers can help.
With high-quality, completely bespoke conversions, you can help stop waste, gain the extra space you need, and reap the benefits for years to come.
For more information or for a bespoke quote, call 0870 240 9405 or email sales@gapcontainers.co.uk to give us a few more details.
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