Should I choose a 20ft or 40ft container office?
Compare the finished plan with your actual desks, equipment, circulation and storage needs. A 40ft shell provides a longer footprint, but partitions and fit-out affect usable workspace. Ask the supplier for a dimensioned layout before choosing. A compact 10ft request also needs its finished layout confirmed.
Can I combine an office with storage or a bathroom?
Request the configuration you need, then agree the partition positions, access and finished areas. For a bathroom, define the toilet, basin and any separately requested shower, plus water, waste and electrical connections. The supplier confirms what is feasible and included in the proposed office.
Are HVAC, electrical equipment and furniture included?
Ask for an itemized equipment schedule. Specify insulation, wall and floor finishes, lighting, outlets, supply requirements and heating/cooling equipment. Desks, chairs, storage and sanitary equipment are included only when the supplier's quote identifies them. Illustrations do not establish the supplied specification.
Can a used shipping container be converted into an office?
That depends on the shell's condition and the proposed layout. Ask a qualified fabricator to describe inspection, repairs, openings, interior work and connections. Compare a used shell with a new fit-out separately from a previously used office or a new/one-trip shell with a new fit-out.
What should a delivered office quote cover?
Compare the unit and shop work, transport, unloading and placement, applicable taxes and site work as separate amounts or clear inclusions. Confirm who prepares supports, connects utilities and handles project-specific approvals or inspections. Ask who covers the shell, fitted equipment and installation if warranty coverage is offered.