Multi store container unit installed above standard storage containers with secure access staircase and walkway at a self storage site in Great Britain.

Transforming Land into an Outdoor Self Storage

Discover how unused land can become a new revenue stream, and watch out for the smart use of a multi store unit – a clever way to add smaller storage space without needing extra land! StoragePro – we’re here to help you start or grow your self storage business. Get in touch today to begin your journey.

Lock Installation for Contain-a-Lock Padlock Protector

In this quick and easy tutorial, we’ll walk you through how to properly install a padlock inside the Contain-a-Lock Padlock Protector. Whether you’re a first-time user or upgrading your security system, this guide will ensure you get it right.

A man wearing a yellow safety vest is packing groceries into plastic bags in a warehouse aisle lined with green storage crates on metal shelves. He is placing the bags into a shopping cart. The environment resembles a food bank or supply distribution center.

Wolverhampton Foodbank: A Look Into Our ‘Charity Box’

Helping communities, one container at a time…

Our Charity Box service gives charities and non-profits the chance to hire a container FREE for 6 months – because giving back matters.

A 3D rendering of a battery storage unit container is shown with various safety and functional features labeled on the right. The black unit has a green door, a mounted air conditioning unit, and a blast panel on the roof. The list of key features includes temperature control, pressure release blast panel, fire-rated electrics, gas detection, sprinkler and fire alarm systems, and customisable external paint.

S Jones Conversions: Everything you need to know

Dive into this video to see all that we have to offer at S Jones Conversions, including some of our different client projects ranging from battery storage containers to functional workshop spaces.

ClearRestore: Restore Colour. Save Time. Cut Costs.

Faded containers can detract from the overall look of your self storage site, but repainting is no longer your only option. Our ClearRestore service brings back your shipping containers’ original colour and vibrancy, giving your site a fresh, professional edge without the hassle of traditional methods.

Electric Revolution, Safety Evolution: Prioritising Battery Regulations

Join us for our panel discussion at this year’s Fire Safety Event at the NEC, Birmingham, where we will explore the importance of battery safety and regulation in light of the rise of electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries.

A row of modified shipping containers repurposed as storage units is lined up along a paved area, with canopies connecting them to provide additional covered space. The surrounding area features trees with autumn-colored leaves, and a gated entrance is visible in the foreground. The setting is an outdoor facility with a clean and organised layout.

Modified Container Workshops for Avon Tuning

When Bristol-based Avon Tuning, one of Europe’s leading remapping and vehicle tuning specialists, needed a conveyor belt-style solution for their outdoor car remapping facility, they turned to us for a bespoke approach.

A large industrial crane is lifting a modified shipping container using heavy-duty straps and a spreader bar. A worker in a high-visibility vest and helmet stands nearby, guiding the operation with hand signals. The background features an open workshop with equipment and materials, under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Lift Truck Weight Test: Ensuring Safe Handling of Heavier Containers

In this video, we put a lift truck to the test, assessing its ability to handle converted containers that have become heavier due to modifications and added equipment.

A worker in protective gear, including a full-body suit, gloves, and a hood with a face covering, is spray-painting a large shipping container inside a paint booth. The worker is holding a spray gun high above their head, applying an even coat of paint. The surrounding area is covered in protective plastic sheeting, with bright lights illuminating the workspace. A red ladder and various equipment are visible in the background.

Spotlight On: Craig Baker’s Paint Shop

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our paint shop, where we showcase our unique paint booth and the special finishing touches we apply to customer containers.

S Jones Showreel 2024

With over 40 years of experience in the industry, we’ve established ourselves as a leading provider of high-quality containers that are tailored to meet your needs.

A smiling woman from S Jones Containers with blonde hair, wearing a black outfit and a lanyard with a name badge, stands in a large exhibition hall with yellow and black display booths in the background. She is gesturing with both hands while looking at the camera. The text overlay reads, 'Welcome to the SSA.'

S Jones Containers: Self Storage Association UK 2024 Conference

We had a fantastic time showcasing our container solutions for self-storage operators at the SSA UK show in Telford! Take a look at our highlights reel from the show 🎥

A group of people are having a conversation in front of green shipping containers with numbered labels. Two individuals are wearing high-visibility yellow jackets with 'S Jones Containers' branding, while a man in a burgundy sweater and glasses stands opposite them, smiling. The setting appears to be an outdoor storage facility with gravel ground.

Creating an outdoor self-storage with Loc-Box

For over 20 years, we’ve partnered with Loc-Box to develop numerous self-storage sites using our shipping containers. Through our StoragePro service, we’ve connected them with industry experts—from CAD design specialists to CCTV and surveillance professionals—helping their business thrive.

A worker in bright orange protective clothing and safety goggles is kneeling and using a handheld tool to grind or clean the rusted bottom edge of a large blue shipping container inside a workshop with arched roofing.

Container Refurbishment At Our Aldridge Depot

We operate one of the largest depots in the West Midlands. Explore our repair and refurbishment services, available both on-site and through our mobile service.

Two people in an industrial workshop examining electrical control panels. One person, wearing a dark jacket and glasses, is pointing at the equipment, while the other, wearing a high-visibility yellow jacket, listens attentively. The workspace contains shelves, tools, and various electrical components, with large windows allowing natural light to enter.

Switchgear room for EMEX Control Systems

At S Jones we worked closely with EMEX Control Systems to create a custom control panel housing room (switchgear room) that has robust safety systems built into its design to maximise its purpose and usability.

Two people inside an industrial warehouse inspecting a large container-based pool. The woman in a high-visibility yellow jacket is taking a photo, while the man in a dark blue and red jacket observes the water, which is illuminated with blue lighting.

Converted swimming pool for Doodle Build

Meet Luke at Doodle Build, a visionary architect transforming industrial shipping containers from S Jones Containers into unique swimming pools, designed to help children learn to swim.

A well-lit corridor inside a storage facility made from repurposed shipping containers. The red container doors, each numbered with yellow digits, line both sides of the narrow walkway with a clean white floor.

Indoor self storage solutions with Barnstore

We worked with David at Barnstore to turn his barn into a neat and easy to access indoor self-storage site using shipping containers. We think it looks amazing!

An outdoor self-storage facility with multiple shipping container units in blue and green, neatly arranged on a paved lot. Three people, two wearing high-visibility yellow jackets and one in black clothing, walk along a pathway through the storage area. The facility is surrounded by trees and greenery, with a mix of open and closed containers visible. The sky is clear, and the setting appears to be in a semi-rural or industrial location.

Creating an outdoor self-storage site with Pave Lane

Through our StoragePro service we helped family business, Pave Lane self-storage, set up and expand their outdoor self-storage in Newport, Shropshire.

Timelapse of Modular School Construction

With over 40 years of experience, S Jones Modular Buildings offer you contained space solutions without the need for costly, long term construction.

Looking for containers for your self-storage site?

With over 40 years’ experience in the industry, we’re the largest supplier to UK self-store sites through our StoragePro service. Whether you’re an experienced self-store expert or looking to start your journey, S Jones is here to support you every step of the way.

An aerial view of an industrial area with large warehouses, buildings, and a shipping container yard filled with colorful stacked containers. The surrounding landscape includes trees, roads, and an open field.

BBC shipping container scam investigation

We were approached by producers of the BBC’s consumer affairs programme X-Ray, looking for industry support and advice on avoiding container fraud.

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