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40ft storage containers

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  • 18-02-2009 5:32pm
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    bettedavis
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    I'm trying to source 40ft (or smaller) storage container for house build. basically to storage furniture and building material while the the build progresses. does anyone have any idea how much they cost delivered. of where i would look for them (have tried buy and sell and autotrader ) or maybe an alternative solution.


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    muffler
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    Moved to DIY


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    quietsailor
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    There are people all over Ireland who supply and deliver containers but rates depend on delivery distance. I do know of someone in Newcastle West, Co Limerick who delivers containers. he also dismantles truck bodies so its possible you might pick up one cheaper than a container.

    A year ago I was looking at containers and priced them at 1000 euros for a 40 or 20 foot, it seems the 20's are much more popular. If you could see yourself keeping it after the build you should see if you can source a container that has doors at both ends. That way you can put in a false internal wall to divide the container, place the furniture in the back and lock it. Now building tools/ materials can be safely locked in the front.

    I've heard of this being done and the person ran water pipes, electrical wire and telephone cable between the house and the container even before the house was built or the container installed. That way there was no messy redigging of driveways once the build was finished.

    Where do you live?


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    dubtom
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    Not sure of the name of the company,but I saw a sign advertising containers for sale down in the docks. basically if you drive out of the port tunnel and take your first left,it was on the right.


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    RKQ
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    Gontainers are great for storing building materials but not great for furniture as condensation can build up in them. This is especially true if they are in a shaded area and not opened daily!

    Matress, leather sofa or timber furniture would IMO suffer badly in a closed container during the damp Irish winter.


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    Jacob07
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    You could also try Space Self Storage. i have a 50sq ft with Space Self Storage, south dublin m50, New clean and very efficent service. www.spacestorage.ie


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