High Cube Containers
Shop high cube containers designed to give you more usable space for storage or conversions. Choose from multiple sizes and options with reliable UK delivery and competitive prices.
ISO Certified Quality
Built to recognised international container standards.
40+ Years of Experience
Supplying containers for homes and businesses across the UK.
Structural Guarantee
Inspected for strength, security and durability.
Nationwide Delivery
Delivered to your door across mainland UK.
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Advantages of High Cube Containers
Our high cube containers offer more than just extra height. They are designed to give you maximum flexibility and value, whether you are storing equipment or building a bespoke space.
More Storage Capacity
An additional foot of internal height provides noticeably more usable space. This makes it easier to store taller items, stack goods more efficiently, or accommodate larger equipment without compromise.
Ideal for Conversions
The extra vertical space makes high cube containers a practical choice for conversions. It allows for better insulation, lighting, and headroom, creating a more comfortable and usable internal environment.
High Security
Heavy duty steel doors and a factory fitted lock box mean only authorised access is possible. Your goods remain protected from theft and tampering at all times.
Multiple Size Options
Available in a range of sizes ranging from 10ft to 40ft, as well as specialised units including cut-down containers, double door (tunnel) containers, and full side access options.
See our high cube containers for yourself
Curious about the difference an extra foot of height makes? Our team walks you through a high cube container, showing you the extra headroom and discussing the best use cases for these taller units.
Why buy a high cube container from Universal Containers
With over four decades of experience in the container industry, we know what makes a great shipping container. We supply high-quality, reliable units backed by expert advice and exceptional service.
Built to last
Competitive pricing
Fast turnaround
Nationwide delivery
Get the right high cube container for your needs
With over 40 years of experience supplying new and used containers, we understand what different storage and conversion projects require. Our team can help you choose the right size, configuration, and features to get the most out of your high cube container.
Get in touch for expert advice, product recommendations, or a custom quote based on your requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a standard and a high cube container?
The only difference is the height of the container. A standard shipping container is 8ft 6in tall externally, while a high cube container is 9ft 6in tall. They share the same width (8ft) and are built to the same heavy-duty ISO specifications.
When should I choose a high cube container?
High cube containers are ideal if you need to store tall items like diggers, large machinery, or stacked goods that exceed the height limits of a standard container. They are also highly recommended for container conversions. If you are building an office, bar, or home, the extra height allows for insulation, flooring, and ceiling installations while maintaining a comfortable ceiling height.
What sizes do high cube containers come in?
The standard manufactured sizes for high cube containers are 20ft and 40ft lengths. However, our in-house team can cut these down to create bespoke sizes, such as 10ft or 30ft units.
How secure are high cube containers?
All our containers are built from heavy-duty Corten steel, secure doors and fitted lock boxes to restrict access to authorised personnel and protect your contents from theft or tampering.
Can high cube containers be customised?
Yes, we offer bespoke modifications including shelving, additional ventilation, lighting, layout adjustments, and more to suit your specific container usage requirements.
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Our containers in action
See some of the ways our amazing customers are using their containers.
Case StudiesBlackpool 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 StudiesUniversal 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 StudiesDespite 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 StudiesWe 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 StudiesIn 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 StudiesUniversal 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 StudiesA 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 StudiesThe 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 StudiesThe 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.
ShippingUniversal Containers take pride in continually pushing the boundaries in product development within the shipping container industry.
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”
OfficesThis particular office unit was completed for a North-West-based container hire company.
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 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”
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 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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