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Can I Put a Shipping Container on My Driveway? Everything You Need to Know

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So many customers ask us if they can put a shipping container on their driveway. Shipping containers for storage are becoming more popular, in particular with the private house owner, when they are extending their house, doing a new build on their land or re-build of their home.  Legal considerations The local authorities may well require the homeowner to apply for planning permission. Please see our planning permission blog post for more information. Our vehicles are not allowed to be on a national highway while offloading a container. You would need to seek permission from the local highways department…

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Partnering for Success: Billie Box Joins the Federation of Small Business

Billie Box has recently joined the Federation of Small Business. Joining the FSB allows Billie Box to connect with numerous like-minded small businesses across the UK. The networking events offered by the FSB nationwide foster increased collaboration between businesses. About Billie Box Billie Box started selling and renting shipping containers with delivery to your door in August 2012.  Our company has gone from strength to strength over the years, from zero customers to over 1400 customers, of which 30% are repeat customers, selling over 4000 containers and hiring over 200. Jane, Clare and Matt have over 60 years of…

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How We’re Supporting Cancer Support Suffolk – Charity Golf Day

Cancer Support Suffolk is holding a charity golf day at Seckford Golf Club on Friday, 19th July and we at Billie Box are supporting this event by sponsoring a golf hole. Billie Box has in the past supported Cancer Campaign in Suffolk, which is now named Cancer Support Suffolk. This is a local charity and we wish to give back to the community by supporting this event.  The golf day is one of many events held over the course of the year. Events like this attract welcome funds to support them. Cancer support in Suffolk At Cancer Support Suffolk…

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Do Shipping Containers Require Planning Permission in the UK?

We are asked many times whether a shipping container requires planning permission.  The answer is often no, but some councils have different rules when it comes to planning permission.  In short, we recommend you speak to your local planning department for advice.  What is planning permission? It is formal permission from a local authority for the erection or alteration of buildings or a similar development. For more information, the Government has a website to find out all about planning. When is planning permission required? There are many factors to consider when requesting planning consent; the following (not an exhaustive…

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How to Ensure You’re Buying from a Reputable Container Company

It is important that you find the best reputable container company available. Have you ever heard of the expression “Buy cheap, buy twice”? It means that if you go for the cheaper option, then often the quality of the goods is not good enough, they can often break and will not be fit for purpose. If that happens then you often have to buy the same product again to replace the broken or poor quality one.  This problem can cause you wasted time, money and potential headaches. Research into the container companies you wish to use is crucial and…

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Efficient Container Swapping: A Guide for On-Site Exchanges

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It is important to understand container swapping procedures to keep your personnel safe and ensure our driver can be on and off your site in good time. The logistics are straightforward but the procedure is time-consuming and needs plenty of space to be carried out. We have been supplying shipping containers for nearly 15 years and our transport guys are extremely experienced when it comes to loading and unloading shipping containers from their HIAB vehicles. Understanding the Process All our containers are delivered and offloaded using a HIAB vehicle. HIAB is a brand name and all our transport companies…

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Shipping Container Rental in the UK: Everything You Need to Know

It is important to choose the right container rental partner with the expertise and knowledge to guide you through the container rental process. Billie Box has been trading for over 12 years now and we offer 20ft and 40ft containers on a rental basis.  Renting a shipping container from Billie Box in the UK is one of the easiest things you can do. By renting a container you keep your costs down to a minimum and our whole package is like a Plug-in-and-go set-up. Billie Box knows what they are doing when it comes to renting out shipping containers.…

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Celebrating Literature: Our Sponsorship of the Felixstowe Book Festival

Welcoming Readers to the Felixstowe Book Festival The Felixstowe Book Festival has been running since 2013 and attracts many visitors from far and wide. This event is a celebration of ‘Books by the Sea’. Felixstowe is not just a container port; it has many facets to it, including this very popular literary event, the Felixstowe Book Festival. There are almost 25 ‘meet the author’ events spread out across Felixstowe between 26th and 30th June. There is something for everyone, no matter what age you are. So book your tickets today, because it’s going to be a sell-out. Supporting Cultural,…

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Mastering Container Logistics: Expert Tips for Delivery, Ground Work and Stacking

Safety is essential when taking delivery of a container (or containers) on your site. Here is how to master container logistics with expert tips for delivery, groundwork and stacking. There are many questions to consider: Do you have overhead cables above the area you wish to take delivery of your containers? What is the ground like where the driver has to drive and the final resting place for the containers? Are there any manhole covers where the vehicle and/or container has to be positioned? Are you expecting the containers to be stacked? Delivery Overhead: Safety First Our HIAB vehicles…

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A Night of Giving Back: Join Us at the Home-Start in Suffolk Charity Moonlight Ball

Welcoming You to the Home-Start in Suffolk Charity Ball Home-Start in Suffolk are holding their 7th Moonlight Ball, to be held at Kesgrave Hall on Friday, 17th May 2024. The tickets are £85 each and this includes a 3-course dinner, a welcome drink, dancing and entertainment. This event is the biggest event of the year for Home-Start in Suffolk. They are aiming to beat last year’s total of £28k to help families in Suffolk. Billie Box is proud to sponsor this great event. Empowering Families in Suffolk: The Mission of Home-Start The charity volunteers visit families in Suffolk to…

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