Shipping Containers for Sale in Colchester
New and used shipping containers for sale in Colchester, delivered from our Felixstowe depot via the A12 and A14.
Container Sales Near Colchester
Colchester is well positioned between our Felixstowe and Tilbury locations. Felixstowe provides practical access to port stock for customers across north Essex, including farms, yards and development sites.
Stock is held at our Felixstowe depot, not a separate Colchester yard. That keeps delivery distances short and pricing clear.
We plan Colchester deliveries using the A12 and local approaches. Urban restrictions, residential access and rural ground conditions are checked before the delivery vehicle is booked.
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Container prices near Colchester
These are published starting prices for the container only. Delivery from our Felixstowe depot is quoted separately using your postcode, site access and placement requirements.
| Size | Condition | External size | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10ft | Refurbished | 3.0m × 2.4m × 2.6m | From £1,650 + VAT |
| 10ft | New 1-trip | 3.0m × 2.4m × 2.6m | From £2,750 + VAT |
| 20ft | Low-grade used | 6.1m × 2.4m × 2.6m | From £950 + VAT |
| 20ft | New 1-trip | 6.1m × 2.4m × 2.6m | From £1,900 + VAT |
| 40ft | Used | 12.2m × 2.4m × 2.6m | From £1,450 + VAT |
| 40ft | New 1-trip | 12.2m × 2.4m × 2.6m | From £3,050 + VAT |
Delivery usually adds £250–£700 + VAT. The exact cost depends on distance, access and lift requirements.
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Site access near Colchester
Access requirements depend on the container and the vehicle assigned to the job. We confirm the safe working space before booking rather than relying on one clearance figure for every delivery.
Common delivery routes: A14 and A12 for Suffolk and Essex, with onward connections towards Cambridge, Norfolk and Greater London.
Local consideration: Rural East Anglia deliveries can involve narrow lanes and restricted gateways. London-bound jobs may also need parking, timing and local restriction checks.
What to send with your enquiry
Entrance and route width
Measure the narrowest gate, lane or access point and note any tight bends on the approach.
Turning and working space
Share the available space for the delivery vehicle to enter, position and leave safely.
Overhead clearance
Identify cables, branches, canopies and buildings along the route and beside the placement area.
Ground and slope
The vehicle and container need firm, level ground. Tell us about soft ground, gradients, drains or weak surfaces.
Final container position
Mark the intended door direction and the distance from the vehicle to the set-down point.
Photos and measurements
Send clear photos or a short video with measurements. We use them to select the appropriate delivery vehicle.
Real delivery
See a crane-assisted container placement
This Roseberry Containers delivery shows a container being lifted from the vehicle and lowered onto prepared level ground. Your vehicle and lift plan are confirmed after we review your site access.
“20ft container delivered with efficiency, great communication, great product as described.”
Video description
There is no spoken narration. A crane-assisted delivery vehicle lifts a green shipping container, moves it over the prepared placement area and lowers it onto level ground.
Container Sales in Colchester: Common Questions
How much does a shipping container cost in Colchester?
Prices depend on size and condition. 20ft low-grade used containers start from £950 + VAT, with new 1-trip 20ft units from £1,900 + VAT. Delivery from our Felixstowe depot to Colchester typically adds £250–£700 + VAT. Call Roseberry Containers on 07793 251550 for a quote to your postcode.
Do you deliver shipping containers to Colchester?
Yes. We deliver 10ft, 20ft and 40ft shipping containers to Colchester from our Felixstowe depot. Most local postcodes can be reached within a few working days of order confirmation.
Is there a Roseberry Containers depot in Colchester?
Stock for Colchester is held at our Felixstowe depot. We deliver direct to your site, so you get clear local delivery pricing without needing a separate Colchester yard.
How do I get a quote for a container in Colchester?
Call us on 07793 251550 or submit an enquiry through our website. We respond the same day with a clear quote covering the container, delivery to Colchester and VAT.
What access information do you need for delivery in Colchester?
We check access before every Colchester delivery. Send the narrowest entrance width, available turning space, overhead clearance, ground condition, intended container position and clear site photos so we can select the appropriate vehicle.
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