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Site Accommodation Containers

Our site accommodation containers provide practical, secure solutions for welfare and facilities on site. Choose from a wide range of office containers, canteens, toilet blocks, and welfare units built for daily use and long-term reliability.

Site Accommodation Containers

Site Accommodation Solutions for Every Need

Whether you need a single site office or a complete welfare setup, our range of site accommodation containers provides practical solutions for construction sites, industrial premises and temporary workplaces. Browse our different accommodation options below to find the right unit for your project.

Why buy a site accommodation container from Universal Containers

With more than 40 years of experience supplying shipping containers and site accommodation solutions, we provide consistent quality and dependable units you can rely on.

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Built for site conditions

Our site accommodation containers are made to handle demanding environments. Secure steel builds, durable finishes, and practical layouts make them suitable for long-term site use.
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Competitive pricing

All site accommodation containers are supplied with clear, upfront pricing and no hidden costs, making it easier to compare options and select a solution that fits both your needs and budget.
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Wide range of site accommodation solutions

Our extensive range makes it easy to find the right welfare solution for your site. Alongside standard site accommodation containers, we offer custom welfare solutions to suit specific site requirements.

Industry expertise & dedicated support

Our experience in site accommodation supply means we understand what works on site. Our expert team will assist you at every stage, from selecting the right unit, to buying and delivering your container.

Need a temporary on-site office solution?

Our site office containers for hire are the perfect choice for a temporary construction site office. With flexible rental options, you can have a fully equipped office space for the duration of your project.

Choose from a range of sizes and configurations to accommodate your team and project needs.

Site Container Offices For Hire

Frequently Asked Questions

What are site accommodation containers?

Site accommodation containers are converted shipping containers designed to provide facilities for people working on construction sites, industrial premises and temporary workplaces. They can be used as offices, canteens, welfare units, changing rooms, meeting rooms, and toilet blocks. Site accommodation containers can be supplied individually or combined into larger complexes.

What can site accommodation containers be used for?

Site accommodation containers can be used for a wide range of applications, including site offices, staff welfare facilities, canteens, toilet blocks, changing rooms, drying rooms, gatehouses and secure meeting spaces. They provide a practical, durable solution wherever temporary or permanent accommodation is required.

What’s the difference between a site accommodation container and a welfare unit?

A site accommodation container is a broad term covering any container designed for staff facilities. A welfare unit is a specific type of site accommodation that typically combines facilities such as toilets, handwashing, a canteen area and sometimes an office within a single unit.

Can site accommodation containers be customised?

Yes. Site accommodation containers can be fitted with insulation, electrics, heating, lighting, windows, personnel doors, partition walls, kitchens, toilets, showers, air conditioning and a range of other features depending on how the unit will be used.

Can multiple site accommodation containers be connected together?

Yes. Multiple containers can be linked to create larger accommodation blocks with separate offices, welfare facilities, meeting rooms and storage areas. This is a popular solution for larger construction sites and long-term projects.

Can I hire site accommodation containers?

Yes. Depending on your project and availability, we can supply site accommodation containers for hire. Our team can help you choose the most cost-effective option for your project duration.

Our containers in action

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

From Contraband to a Forever Home: Blackpool Zoo’s Shipping Container Tortoise Habitat Case Studies
From Contraband to a Forever Home: Blackpool Zoo’s Shipping Container Tortoise Habitat

Blackpool Zoo has rehomed a group of rescued Sulcata tortoises, several of them seized by UK customs from smugglers, in a converted 16ft shipping container on its Kidepo Trail.

Case Study: Branded Container Gym for Salford City FC Case Studies
Case Study: Branded Container Gym for Salford City FC

Universal Containers was commissioned to design and build a bespoke container gym for Salford City FC, providing players with a dedicated on-site training space.

Case Study: Garden Room Office Container Case Studies
Case Study: Garden Room Office Container

Despite restricted site access, we delivered a fully insulated, light-filled container office with carefully planned glazing, heating and electrics. The finished space provides a practical, year-round working environment suited for everyday use.

Case Study: Compact Coffee Shop Case Studies
Case Study: Compact Coffee Shop

We built a fully functional compact coffee shop from a shipping container with doors for customer access, a roller shutter for security, a serving hatch, and a small kitchen area complete with water heater and sink. 

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”

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Looking for a completely custom solution?

We have a wide range of base containers that can be customised to your needs, however we realise that sometimes you need something completely ‘Outside the box’.

Contact us and one of our experts will be in touch to help design the container of your dreams