Custom Modifications
Shipping Container Modifications - Customize Your Container for Any Purpose
Transform a standard shipping container into a highly functional, specialized unit with SuperBox. Our expert team can add simple modifications, like insulation, shelves, roll-up doors and lighting. Or we can build out the container unit of your dreams, such as the elaborate projects we do for events, cafes and other retail purposes.
Why Modify Your Shipping Container?
Tailored Functionality
Create a space perfectly designed for your specific needs, whether it's a workshop, office, or specialized storage.
Enhanced Security
Add robust features to protect valuable assets and ensure peace of mind.
Improved Comfort & Usability
Integrate climate control, lighting, and ergonomic features for a more pleasant environment.
Increased Value & Versatility
A modified container offers greater utility and can serve a wider range of purposes.
Cost-Effective Solutions
Often more affordable and quicker to deploy than traditional construction.
Durability & Longevity
Modifications are built to last within the container's inherently strong structure.
Personalization & Branding
Reflect your style or brand identity with custom finishes and features.
Common Shipping Container Modifications & Enhancements
Doors & Access Points
- Custom Doors: Installation of various door types to suit your needs, including:
- Roll-Up Doors: Ideal for easy access, especially for vehicles, machinery, or large inventory. Available in various sizes and materials.
- Man-Doors (Personnel Doors): Standard entry doors for convenient human access, often insulated and with security features/
Windows & Natural Light
- Window Cutouts & Installation: Installation of various window types (sliding, fixed, casement) for natural light, ventilation, and aesthetics.
- Skylights: Integrate roof-mounted skylights for additional natural light and a brighter interior.
- Security Bars/Grates: Integrated into window frames for enhanced protection without sacrificing light.
- Window Shutters: For added security, privacy, and insulation.
Interior Comfort & Function
Insulation & Interior Finishing:
- Insulation: Spray foam, rigid foam, or fiberglass insulation for climate control and energy efficiency.
- Paneling/Drywall: Finishing the interior walls for a clean, professional, or residential look.
- Flooring: Installation of durable flooring options such as commercial-grade vinyl, laminate, or tile.
Exterior & Access Enhancements
- Lock Boxes: Welded steel boxes protecting padlocks from bolt cutters.
- Reinforced Doors: Additional steel plating or locking mechanisms for enhanced security.
- Custom Paint & Branding: Custom exterior paint colors to match branding or aesthetics, including logos and graphics.
- Exterior Lighting:
Floodlights, motion-sensor lights, or aesthetic lighting
Structural & Advanced Modifications
- Sidewall Removal (Open Side Container): Full or partial removal of container sidewalls to create large open-side access, ideal for pop-up shops, stages, or enhanced accessibility.
- Container Joining:
Expert welding and sealing to combine multiple containers, creating larger, multi-room structures (e.g., larger offices, multi-unit homes).
The SuperBox Shipping Containers Modification Process
Consultation & Design
We start by understanding your vision and specific requirements, helping you design the ideal layout and features.
Container Selection
We assist in choosing the right container size and condition (new or used) as the base for your modification.
Expert Fabrication
Our skilled team of welders, electricians, carpenters, and painters meticulously brings your design to life.
Quality Control
Every modification undergoes rigorous inspection to ensure it meets our high standards and your specifications.
Seamless Delivery & Setup
We handle the logistics, ensuring your custom container is delivered and placed precisely where you need it.
Finishing Touches
We add final custom elements like insulation, HVAC, lighting, and paint—ensuring your container is ready for immediate use.
We're Committed to 5-Star Service
Read our customers' feedback:
I was very happy with the container I bought from Superbox. It was the cheapest I found and delivery was on time and professional. Sarah was a pleasure to deal with.
TThese guys are top notch we have purchased 6 containers from them already and always delivered on time and containers are always as described. They even do our container moves for us from Job site to job site.
This is the 2nd container we’ve purchased from Superbox Inc. to store in our church parking lot. Sarah has been amazing to work with and also great delivery drivers dropping the container right where we wanted it…
Fast delivery in just 1 to 3 business days
Getting your container ordered and delivered is seamless with our expert team. We always perform a delivery site assessment beforehand to confirm access and ensure any special equipment like tilt-bed trailers or Hi-Ab crane-equipped vehicles are ready for tight spots or challenging terrains.
Our team coordinates all delivery logistics, making sure your container arrives just where you need it, with ease.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
What types of containers can be modified?
Most standard dry van containers (10, 20, 40 foot, high cube) can be modified. The best base depends on your project's scope.
How long does a modification project take?
Timelines vary greatly depending on the complexity of the modifications. We provide estimated timelines during the quoting process.
Do you offer design services for modifications?
Yes, our team can assist with design and layout planning to ensure your modified container meets your functional and aesthetic goals.
Can I add plumbing or restrooms to a container?
Yes, we offer plumbing installations for sinks, toilets, and showers, creating self-contained or plumbed restroom/kitchenette facilities.
Are modified containers suitable for residential use?
Absolutely. With proper insulation, HVAC, electrical, and finishing, containers can be transformed into comfortable and durable homes.
What is the cost of container modifications?
Costs depend entirely on the scope of work, materials used, and complexity. We provide detailed, transparent quotes after discussing your needs.
