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Buying
05What sizes do containers come in?
We stock all the standard sizes: 3m (10ft), 6m (20ft) and 12m (40ft), plus 40ft high cube units when you need the extra headroom. Need something in between or a one-off size? We build to your spec, so just ask.
What are the standard container dimensions?
These follow the worldwide standard sizes. A 6m (20ft) container generally measures about 6.1 x 2.4 x 2.6m on the outside, with roughly 5.9 x 2.2 x 2.4m of usable space inside. A 12m (40ft) is around 12.2 x 2.4 x 2.6m externally, and a 40ft high cube adds about 0.3m in height. If exact measurements matter for your project, call and we'll confirm for the unit you're after.
What grades of containers do you sell?
One-trip units are about as close to new as it gets; Grade B units are solid, refurbished and tidy; Grade C units carry honest cosmetic wear but stay wind-and-watertight.
Full details: container salesDo you offer refrigerated containers?
Yes. We supply 20ft and 40ft units that run below −20°C, used as deep freezers, blast freezers and mortuaries.
Full details: refrigeratedHow long has A&A Containers been in business?
Since 1991. Our founder, Andrew “Andy” Spenceley, was a pioneer of the container industry in South Africa and across Africa, and built this business on loyalty, integrity and genuinely good service. Andy passed away in 2021, and his family carry it on today with the same values and the same handshake.
Renting
03Can I rent a container instead of buying one?
Absolutely. Rent short or long term, from plain storage units to fully fitted office containers that arrive ready to use.
Full details: rentalsCan containers be used as offices?
Yes. Fitted office containers are one of our most popular jobs: insulated, wired and air-conditioned, to rent or to buy.
Full details: rentalsDo you offer self-storage?
We do. Simple lock-and-go units from 3m to 12m at our Honeydew yard, watched by 24-hour on-site guards and CCTV.
Full details: self-storageBuilding
04What types of container conversions do you offer?
Offices, mobile clinics, classrooms, laboratories, accommodation units and proper homes, all finished to your spec. Lead time depends on the scale of the build.
Full details: conversionsWhat is a park home?
A relocatable, ready-to-live-in space built from a shipping container. It goes up quickly, needs little maintenance, and comes in 20ft and 40ft sizes.
Full details: park homesWhat are flatpack containers?
Units that ship flat to save up to 75% on freight, assemble quickly on site, and come insulated with 50mm fibre wool. You can buy or hire them.
Full details: flatpacksWhat is an e-house?
A prefabricated electrical house: a walk-in steel building, in our case built from a container, that houses switchgear, motor control centres and control panels. It's fitted out in our workshop and arrives on site ready for your electrical contractor to connect.
Full details: e-housesDelivery & site
04How soon can I get my container?
We keep stock on the ground, so storage containers and standard rentals usually go out within 2–3 working days. Custom conversions are a different story, because the lead time depends on the scale of the build. Tell us your deadline and we'll give you an honest timeline up front.
Do you deliver containers nationwide?
Yes. We handle delivery from our Honeydew yard right across South Africa and the rest of Africa, and we arrange getting your container to site and offloaded properly, so you don't have to worry about the logistics.
Site readiness: logisticsAre your containers suitable for construction sites?
Spot on for it. Sites all over use our containers for secure storage, site offices, ablutions and tool stores, because they take a knock and keep going. Rent or buy, and standard units are usually on site within 2–3 days.
Where are you located?
Our office and yard are at 9B Ridge Road, Laser Park, Honeydew, Gauteng. Pop in to see the containers for yourself, ring +27 11 794 6571, or email info@aacontainers.co.za.
Still have a question?
No question is too big or too small. Call and we'll help you figure out exactly what you need, with advice from people who know containers inside out.