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Shipping Container Pools

Create your own private escape with a custom-made shipping container pool. Designed to suit your space and lifestyle, each pool is built with premium materials, modern finishes, and lasting quality in mind.

Delivered pre-assembled and ready to fill, it’s a quick, modern way to add luxury to your outdoor space.

Shipping Container Pools

Custom-built container pools for homes and businesses

Each pool is custom-built to fit your space and vision. From compact plunge pools for your garden, lap pools for a fitness facility, or a stylish feature for a hospitality venue, we build container pools that combine durability, performance, and design.

Available features include:

  • Filtration and heating systems
  • LED lighting and smart controls
  • Non-slip lining, steps, and ladders
  • Reinforced steel and corrosion protection
  • External cladding and RAL colour finishes
  • Viewing windows, decking, and safety barriers
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Benefits of a shipping container swimming pool

Container pools offer a modern, affordable way to add luxury to your home or business. Built for strength, style, and simplicity, they’re a smart alternative to traditional pools because of:

  • Faster build and installation – Each pool is built off-site and delivered ready to use. That means less disruption and a quicker setup, so you can start enjoying your pool sooner.
  • Lower costs – Container pools cost less to build and install than traditional pools, giving you lasting quality and great value for money.
  • Built to last – Made from solid Corten steel with corrosion protection and quality finishes, your pool is durable, secure, and ready for years of use.
  • Fully customisable – We design your pool to fit perfectly into your outdoor or indoor area, with options for size, depth, colour, and finish to suit your vision.
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Why choose Universal Containers for your container swimming pool conversion

With decades of experience in shipping containers and in-house conversion expertise, we know how to turn containers into fully functioning, high-quality pools that are safe, practical, and built to last.

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Over 40 years of container expertise

We know containers inside out! With over four decades in the shipping container business, you’re not just working with builders, you’re working with specialists who know how to transform them into long-lasting, watertight structures.

Everything handled in-house

We take care of the entire build under one roof. From design and fabrication to fit-out and delivery, we manage the full build so you get better quality, faster turnaround with no surprises.
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Cost-effective without cutting corners

We make the most of your budget and focus on what matters, solid construction, smart design, and functionality, all delivered at a cost that makes sense.
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Built for performance and safety

Our pools are built for everyday use, with safety and reliability at the heart of every design. Strong steel construction and quality finishes make your pool solid, secure, and low-maintenance for years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How long does it take to build a shipping container pool?

It can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the size and complexity of your build. We’ll always give you a clear timeline based on your specific design and keep you updated throughout the process.

How much does a shipping container pool cost?

The cost of your shipping container pool depends on the size and level of features. We’ll give you a clear, upfront quote based on your design, with no hidden extras.

Do I need planning permission for a container swimming pool?

In many cases, you may not need planning permission. Planning requirements vary depending on your location and how the container will be used. Read our full guide on container home planning permission to get all the information you need.

How secure is a shipping container pool?

Very secure. Each container pool is built from reinforced steel and finished with a waterproof coating for long-term strength and stability. The structure is designed to stay solid and safe, and can include optional safety features like covers, barriers, and non-slip decking for extra peace of mind.

Are container pools safe for children and families?

Absolutely. We can include features like non-slip steps, safety barriers, and lockable covers to make your pool as safe and family-friendly as possible.

Can shipping container pools be moved?

Yes. One of the biggest advantages of container pools is portability. If you move or redesign your space, above-ground models can easily be moved to a new location when needed with minimal disruption.

Looking for a different type of space? Check out our other container conversion options

Our containers in action

See some of the ways our amazing customers are using their containers.

Case Study: Shipping Container Museum & Workshop Case Studies
Case Study: Shipping Container Museum & Workshop

In the pursuit of enhancing their museum and workshop facility, the Locomotive Society sought a creative solution to provide a welcoming space for their members, while adhering to the historical aesthetic of their railway centric environment.

Case Study: Garden Center Case Studies
Case Study: Garden Center

Universal Containers embarked on an exciting project to enhance a garden centre’s retail experience by supplying and customising two shipping container cabins. The goal was to seamlessly link these cabins on-site and transform them into a vibrant and functional gift shop.

Case Study: Outdoor Catering Unit Case Studies
Case Study: Outdoor Catering Unit

A restaurant had been operating successfully for several years. However, due to increasing demand and limited space within the restaurant premises, the owners decided to expand their operations by introducing an outdoor catering unit.

Case Study: Shipping Container Ticket Office Case Studies
Case Study: Shipping Container Ticket Office

The local rugby club had been using a small, outdated ticket booth that no longer met their needs. The club’s management sought a more efficient and visually appealing solution that could accommodate their growing fan base.

Case Study: Chemical Store Shipping Container Conversion Case Studies
Case Study: Chemical Store Shipping Container Conversion

The client, an Industrial Chemical Storage Company specialising in chemical production and storage, faced the challenge of storing hazardous chemicals on their premises while adhering to stringent health and safety regulations.

Dropside Shipping Container Conversion Shipping
Dropside Shipping Container Conversion

Universal Containers take pride in continually pushing the boundaries in product development within the shipping container industry.

32ft × 10ft Stacked Cabins
32ft × 10ft Stacked Cabins

These 2 large 32x10ft cabins were built for a British transport company. They requested a large space to act as a welfare facility for drivers and staff in the peak district. Due to the customer’s specific requirements, one unit was not large enough so we suggested 2 units, however floor space was an issue on-siteContinue reading “32ft × 10ft Stacked Cabins”

32×10 Green Office Offices
32×10 Green Office

This particular office unit was completed for a North-West-based container hire company.

20×10 Gas Bottle Store
20×10 Gas Bottle Store

Custom Built Atex Coshh store for storing gas bottles. This unit was custom built with corrugated steel panels 20ft long x 10ft wide. It had a fully ventilated floor from galvanised steel mesh, as well as 4 aluminium louver vents in the walls. We also fitted galvanised box section racks with chains on to holdContinue reading “20×10 Gas Bottle Store”

Corrugated 32×10 Office / Store room
Corrugated 32×10 Office / Store room

Corrugated steel cabin 32ft x 10ft with adjustable jacklegs anti vandal steel personnel door and anti-vandal aluminium sliding windows in steel shutters. Painted externally in non-corrosive container paint in a vibrant red. Internally with walls where lined in a cost-effective melamine faced chipboard and fully insulated throughout in Rockwool. The floor had hard wearing vinylContinue reading “Corrugated 32×10 Office / Store room”

20ft Multi-Bay Unit
20ft Multi-Bay Unit

Standard shipping container transformed into a bespoke storage unit. With multiple purposes across many industries. For example, self-storage companies or engineering companies for members of staff to lock tools away when not in use. The unit was split evenly into 8 small rooms approximately 5ftx4ft each by steel partition walls for security. Each room withContinue reading “20ft Multi-Bay Unit”

10ft Generator Housing Container
10ft Generator Housing Container

10ft container conversion for an off-grid company custom built to house a very large generator. The customer wanted a unit with multiple apertures and louver vents to allow for ventilation, they wanted all openings to have cover hoods to help stop water coming in. The Universal CAD team had a meeting with the client toContinue reading “10ft Generator Housing Container”

40ft × 12ft Truck Stop Shower Unit Site Accommodation
40ft × 12ft Truck Stop Shower Unit

This 40ft x 12ft custom built flat panel cabin was a container conversion project completed for Eddie Stobart’s site.

Are Shipping Containers the Solution to Homelessness? Site Accommodation
Are Shipping Containers the Solution to Homelessness?

Within today’s economic climate, many of us face struggles surrounding our finances.

Cladded Container Bar
Cladded Container Bar

A simple 20ft container converted for a customer who needed a unit for 2 uses, sometimes required as just a basic store and other times as an office space. We fitted 2 windows with steel security shutters and fitted an anti-vandal steel personnel door for easier access, especially when being used as an office, butContinue reading “Cladded Container Bar”

20ft Cladded Store
20ft Cladded Store

Storage container for Sliver cross baby in Skipton, our client wanted a cladded container to be used to store stock in their Skipton depot. As the unit was cladded externally in high graded larch cladding, we used a used 20ft container to help keep the cost down (as the container condition wouldn’t be seen) toContinue reading “20ft Cladded Store”

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