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Container conversions

Shipping Container Conversions

Offices, classrooms, shops, MCC rooms and more: custom shipping container conversions designed, built and delivered from our Gauteng factory.

Built in our Gauteng factory Delivered across South Africa Verified CFP member

Conversion specialists

Custom container conversions, designed around you

We take a shipping container from bare steel box to a working building: insulated, wired, finished and delivered to your site.

Our team has completed more than 1,000 container conversions for businesses, schools, government and private clients across South Africa. We handle the design, manufacturing, delivery and site placement, so you deal with one supplier from start to finish.

1,000+

conversions completed

6m & 12m

standard and high cube

3 - 4 weeks

typical office lead time

Custom shipping container conversion by East Rand Containers

What we build

Conversions for every application

Office container conversion with seating area

Business

Extra space for your business, fast and without building work.

  • Offices
  • Boardrooms
  • Admin buildings
  • Computer labs
  • Libraries
Kiosk container conversion with a serving hatch

Retail & hospitality

Stand-out spaces that carry your brand and can move with your market.

  • Pop-up shops
  • Coffee shops
  • Food kiosks
  • Boutiques
  • Showrooms
Events container conversion

Commercial & events

Promotional and event containers that make an impression and pack up easily.

  • Event containers
  • Bars
  • Promotional units
  • Ticket offices
Industrial container conversion

Industrial

Robust units built for harsh environments and heavy daily use.

  • Workshops
  • Laboratories
  • MCC rooms
  • Wash bays
  • Stores

Specialist conversions

Popular conversion types

Office container conversion interior

Office containers

Insulated, air-conditioned offices in 6m and 12m sizes, open plan or split.

Office conversions →

MCC container conversion

MCC containers

Motor control centres with cable entries, fire systems and pressurisation.

MCC conversions →

IT classroom container conversion

Classrooms

Affordable learning spaces for schools, NPOs and CSI programmes.

Classroom solutions →

Make it yours

Customisation options

Choose the size, layout and finishes that suit how the space will be used. Popular additions include:

  • Doors, windows and security burglar bars
  • EPS or Rockwool insulation with Chromadek lining
  • Electrical fit-out, lighting and plug points
  • Air conditioning
  • Vinyl, laminate or anti-static flooring
  • Branding, logos and custom colours
  • Partition walls, kitchenettes and ablutions
  • Joined units for larger floor areas
Container conversion with roller shutter doors

How it works

Your conversion in four steps

  1. ConsultationShare your requirements and we help you choose the right container and layout.
  2. Design & quoteWe prepare a detailed specification and quote for your approval.
  3. ConversionSkilled craftsmen convert the container in our factory.
  4. DeliveryWe deliver and place your unit on site, ready to connect.

Let us build something great together

Tell us what you have in mind and we will turn it into a practical, detailed quote.

FAQ

Container conversion questions

How long does a container conversion take?

Standard office conversions usually take 3 to 4 weeks. Specialised units such as MCC rooms take longer. We confirm the lead time in your quote.

Which container is best for a conversion?

We usually recommend a grade C container: it is wind and watertight and cargo-worthy, at a lower price, so more of your budget goes into the fit-out.

What sizes can you convert?

We convert 6m (20ft) and 12m (40ft) containers in standard and high cube heights, and can join units for larger spaces.

Can a converted container be moved later?

Yes. Converted containers can be lifted by crane truck and relocated when your needs change.

Are converted containers comfortable in summer and winter?

With proper insulation and air conditioning they stay comfortable all year. We fit insulation suited to the application and climate.

Free quote

Get a free conversion quote

Tell us how you will use the space, the size you need and where it is going. We will get back to you with ideas and a detailed quote.

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