Shipping container conversions
Design your container. We’ll build it.
Homes, holiday lets, gyms, saunas, offices and pop-up shops — converted in North Yorkshire and delivered across the UK. Design yours in 3D and see an indicative price as you build.
- Insulated for year-round use as standard
- Designed & built in Thirsk, North Yorkshire
- Delivered across the UK
What we build
One container. Endless uses.
Every AdaptABox starts as a steel shipping container and leaves our workshop as a warm, finished space built around how you’ll use it.
Holiday lets & accommodation
Airbnb pods, guest annexes and staff accommodation that earn their keep.
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Container homes
Modern, fully insulated living space — from a compact studio to a full home.
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Garden rooms
A studio, den or outdoor kitchen at the bottom of the garden.
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Home & club gyms
Strength, boxing and conditioning spaces built around your kit.
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Wellness & recovery
Saunas, recovery rooms and sensory spaces for home, club or clinic.
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Offices & meeting rooms
Quiet, warm workspace for home working or a growing team on site.
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Retail, hospitality & events
Pop-up shops, bars and matchday units that draw a crowd.
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Tack rooms & agricultural
Secure, dry tack rooms and yard buildings for farms and equestrian sites.
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Build it in 3D. See it before we build it.
Plan your container room by room, try different finishes and see an indicative price — then send it straight to our team.
- 1Pick your size & layoutChoose a container size, then place rooms, windows and doors where you want them.
- 2Choose your finishesAdd a shower room, kitchenette, cladding and lighting — insulation for year-round use comes as standard.
- 3Send it to our teamSee an indicative price as you build, then we’ll be in touch to book your consultation.
Why AdaptABox
Built properly. Built to last.
Insulated as standard
Every conversion is insulated for year-round use — warm in winter, comfortable in summer. Not an optional extra.
Plug-and-play electrics
Lighting, sockets and power are fitted in the workshop, so your container is ready to connect when it arrives.
Built in Thirsk
Designed and fabricated by our own team in North Yorkshire. You can come and see the work for yourself.
Designed around you
Layouts, windows, doors and finishes are yours to choose. Start in our 3D designer and refine it with us.
Your brand, your colours
Custom paint, cladding and branding for businesses that want their container to stop people in their tracks.
Delivered UK-wide
We deliver and position your container on site — and because it’s a container, it can move with you later.
Made in North Yorkshire
Real people, real craftsmanship.
We’re a small team of builders and designers in Thirsk. Every container is converted in our own workshop, so we control the quality from the first cut to the final coat of paint.
- Insulated, lined and weatherproofed for year-round use
- Electrics and lighting fitted before delivery
- Bespoke layouts — not one-size-fits-all
- One team from design to delivery
How it works
From idea to installed, in four steps.
Design it online
Plan your layout and finishes in our 3D designer and see an indicative price as you go.
Talk it through
We review your design with you, answer questions on planning and site prep, and send a firm quote.
Built in Thirsk
Your container is converted in our North Yorkshire workshop — insulated, wired and finished to spec.
Delivered & installed
We deliver across the UK and position your container on site, ready to use.
Questions
Good to know
How much does a container conversion cost?
It depends on the size, layout and finishes you choose. Our 3D designer shows an indicative ‘from’ price as you build, and we’ll give you a firm quote once we’ve talked through your project.
Are your containers warm enough to use all year?
Yes. Every AdaptABox conversion is insulated for year-round use as standard — it’s not an upgrade.
Do I need planning permission?
It depends on what the container is for and where it’s going. Some garden buildings fall under permitted development, while homes and many commercial uses need an application. We’ll talk you through it during your consultation and always recommend checking with your local planning authority.
Where do you deliver?
We design and build in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, and deliver across the UK. Your site will need suitable access and a level base — we’ll check this with you before delivery.
Can I see one in person?
Of course. Get in touch to arrange a visit, or ask us about our ex-display containers.
Start your project
Let’s build something brilliant.
Design your container in 3D, or talk to our team about your project. Honest advice from the people who actually build them.