• Custom Container Conversions

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  • We convert shipping containers into world-class offices, retail spaces, homes, clinics, mobile camps, and more. 40 years of South African expertise — delivered nationwide.
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Popular build types

Office & Workspace

Fully fitted offices with electrical, AC & data

Retail & Café Spaces

Pop-ups, shops, restaurants & food kiosks

Living Spaces

Residential & guest accommodation builds

Medical & Clinic Units

Compliant healthcare builds for remote areas

Office & Admin Space

  • Custom-fitted offices for construction sites, remote projects, or permanent workspace solutions.
  • Electrical wiring & lighting
  • Air conditioning & ventilation
  • Interior cladding & flooring
  • Data & network points
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Retail & Hospitality

  • Eye-catching retail shops, food & beverage units, and pop-up spaces that stand out anywhere.
  • Branded exterior paint
  • Shopfront doors & windows
  • Service hatches & counters
  • Electrical & lighting
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Residential & Living

  • Fully habitable residential conversions — from compact studios to multi-unit developments.
  • Full insulation & plumbing
  • Bathroom & kitchen fit-out
  • Windows, doors & skylights
  • Solar-ready configuration
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Mobile Camps

  • Multi-unit workforce camps for mining, construction, and remote infrastructure projects.
  • Sleeping quarters & ablutions
  • Kitchen & dining areas
  • Generator & water storage
  • Security & access control
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Medical & Clinic Units

  • Compliant healthcare and clinic facilities — ideal for remote communities, mines, and events.
  • Hygienic interior surfaces
  • Plumbing & hand-wash points
  • Air filtration systems
  • Pharmaceutical-grade storage
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Custom & Bespoke

  • Got a unique vision? We build to spec. From industrial facilities to creative spaces — we can make it happen.
  • Multi-unit & stacked configurations
  • Full architectural consultation
  • Custom exterior & branding
  • Turnkey delivery & installation
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  • Our Process

From Concept To Completed Build

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Submit your enquiry

Tell us your vision, size, location and budget. Takes 2 minutes.

Consultation & quote

Our team prepares a detailed build quote and design proposal.

Design sign-off

Finalise specifications, finishes, and features. You approve before we build.

Build & manufacture

Our skilled team builds to spec in our dedicated manufacturing facility.

Delivery & handover

Delivered and installed on your site. Nationwide. Fully ready to use.
  • Electrical & Lighting
  • Full wiring, switchboards, LED lighting
  • Air Conditioning
  • AC units, ventilation & fans
  • Plumbing
  • Water supply, drains, ablutions
  • Interior Cladding
  • Walls, ceilings, vinyl flooring
  • Windows & Skylights
  • Natural light, custom placements
  • Solar & Off-Grid
  • Solar panels, batteries, inverters
  • Security Doors
  • Steel security doors & burglar bars
  • Custom Exterior Paint
  • Any colour + brand graphics
  • What's Included

We build it.
You move in.

  • Every conversion is fully custom-built to your specifications. We handle every detail from the structure through to finishes, utilities, and delivery.
  • Our in-house team has over 40 years of experience building container conversions for every type of application — from single units to entire multi-container complexes.
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  • Start Your Project

Tell us your vision.

  • Fill in the form and one of our conversion specialists will reach out to discuss your project, answer your questions, and prepare a detailed quote.

Free quote — no obligation

Response within 1 hour (business hours)

New & pre-owned options available

Nationwide delivery in 48 hours

Bulk discounts for 2+ units

Est. 1983 — 40+ years experience

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What type of container do you want to buy?
Select the container category that best matches your needs.
Storage Container
3m, 6m, 12m units available
Refrigerated Container
Cold chain & food-grade
Pre-Fab Flat-Pack
Modular structures
Tanktainer
Liquid storage solutions
Offshore Container
DNV certified units
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Remote site accommodation
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Container specifications
Tell us the size, condition, and quantity you need.
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