FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
General questions
How much does a cabin or container cost?
Can I rent a cabin or container?
Can cabins and containers be offset against tax?
How many cabins or containers can be stacked on top of each other?
Do cabins and containers require a permit?
Where can cabins and containers be set up?
Can I order a cabin or container as a private individual?
What is the CONTAINEX buy-back guarantee?
Are CONTAINEX cabins and containers available in white if I am not allowed to set up a blue one?
How much does the cabin or container delivery cost?
Which surface is suitable for cabins/containers?
Will the cabin/container be delivered by crane?
What cladding can a CONTAINEX cabin/container have?
Are containers supplied with keys?
Are cabins and containers available in different colours?
Where are the cabins/containers manufactured?
How are cabins/containers delivered?
Portable office container
What does a portable container office weight?
How much does a portable container office cost?
Portable toilet cabins and sanitary cabins
How are sanitary cabins delivered? And can they be used instantly?
How are portable toilet cabins and sanitary cabins supplied with water?
Toilet cabin
How long does the waste tank in the toilet cabin last?
How do I empty the waste tank in a toilet cabin?
How does the fresh water supply work in toilet cabins?
Can you hire toilet cabins?
Shower cabin
How much does a shower cabin cost?
Can you rent a shower cabin?
How many litres does the water boiler for a shower cabin hold?
How long can you shower in a shower cabin?
In a classic shower cabin with two 300 litre boilers, you can theoretically expect 15-30 showers before the hot water completely runs out, which corresponds to a shower duration of 2 hours. In practice, continuous water heating is largely ensured by the boiler.
However, the amount of hot water available always depends on the individual user behaviour, the cold water temperature, the boiler size and setting.
Storage container
Can a storage container be offset against tax?
How big is a storage container?
How many kg can you put into a storage container?
Our storage containers can hold up to 10,000 kg.
Site Cabin
How much does a construction site cabin cost?
General prices are unprofessional at this point, as the cost of a construction site cabin always depends on the type and equipment.
Can I order a cabin or container as a private individual?
Yes. At CONTAINEX you can buy individual cabins and containers as a private individual, including our buy-back guarantee! One exception: we do not offer modular buildings to private individuals. You also have to pay in advance: there are no financing options available for private individuals.
Modular buildings
Do I require a building application for the construction of a modular building?
In this case you should find out more from the responsible authority. Depending on the purpose and duration of the installation, as well as the size of the modular building, the decision as to whether a construction notification or an application is required is very individual.
Are CONTAINEX modular buildings only available in blue?
Will CONTAINEX arrange the delivery and assembly of the modular building?
Hire cabins
Does a hire cabin need to be cleaned before returning it?
Yes. Otherwise we will charge you for the final cleaning.
Who is liable for damage to the hire cabin?
The hirer is liable for all damage from burglary to force of nature. However, you can insure your hire cabin yourself!
How long can I rent a hire cabin?
Is it cheaper to rent a hire cabin for a longer period of time?
At CONTAINEX we do not offer standard prices, because we always work out a tailor-made offer that meets your precise requirements. It is, therefore, worthwhile to send us a non-binding enquiry.
Can I pay the rent in advance for the agreed rental period?
At CONTAINEX, billing is very individual and depends heavily on the creditworthiness of our customers as well as the size of the modular building and the number of hire cabins/containers.
Do I have to insure a hire cabin/container?
You can decide that for yourself. CONTAINEX does not require you to insure the hire cabins/containers.
How long does the delivery of CONTAINEX hire cabins/containers take?
Are door locks also rented with the cabins?
Can I rent an air conditioning unit for a cabin?
Yes, you can rent an air conditioning unit.
Can I also rent furniture if I rent a cabin?
Yes, we offer various rental furniture and accessories. To check out details it is best to take a look at our hire cabin page.
Is it possible to buy a cabin/container after renting it?
This is possible under certain circumstances, but only in consultation with us.
Do I have to indicate if I want to rent a cabin/container longer than agreed?
No. The rental period is automatically extended until we receive a cancellation.
Can I rent a cabin/container including storage space?
No. But we can provide you with a self-storage contact who can make this possible.
10ft container
How big is a 10ft container?
The external dimensions of 10ft containers from CONTAINEX are 2,989 x 2,435 x 2,591 mm (L x W x H). The length and width are standardized for 10ft containers. Apart from the dimensions mentioned above you can request the height for cabins in the following dimensions, also in millimetres:
- 2.800 mm
- 2.960 mm
The internal dimensions (L x W x H) for 10ft containers from CONTAINEX are as follows:
- 2.795 x 2.240 x 2.340
- 2.795 x 2.240 x 2.540
- 2.795 x 2.240 x 2.700
How much does a 10ft container weigh?
What fits into a 10ft container?
20ft container
How big is a 20ft container?
The external dimensions in millimetres for 20ft containers are 6,055 x 2,435 x 2,591 (L x W x H) in the standard version. There are also 20ft containers in the following alternative height dimensions:
- 2.800 mm
- 2.960 mm
The internal dimensions (L x W x H), also in millimetres, are as follows: 5,860 x 2,240 x 2,340. Alternatively, they can be requested with the following internal floor to ceiling height:
- 2.540 mm
- 2.700 mm
How heavy is a 20ft container?
Depending on the type of container, a 20ft container weighs between 1,270 and 2,350 kg, and the specific weight also depends on the particular design and specification.
- Storage container 20ft: 1,270 kg
- Portable cabin from 1,850 kg
- Sanitary cabin from 2,500 kg
How long is a 20ft container?
How many Euro pallets fit into a 20ft container?
Site cabin
How big is a site cabin?
How much does a site cabin weigh?
What should be taken into account when buying a site cabin?
How much does a site cabin cost?
Show and sales room
Are sales cabins subject to approval?
How big is a sales cabin?
Does a sales cabin have electrical and water connections?
Can you set up a sales cabin on your own private property?
Accommodation units
How big is an accommodation unit?
Are accommodation units subject to approval?
You must obtain permission from the competent authority to set up a cabin/container. The purpose of use decides the approval requirement, not the design of the cabin/container.
The building authority of the respective council or city is responsible for this. To be on the safe side, please contact the responsible office for information on the procedure. A submission plan may be required.