Container Shelters

Container shelter pricing varies depending on the span, length, frame design, cover specification, optional end walls and whether installation is required. Contact Shelter Station with the size of the area you need to cover and your site location, and we’ll recommend suitable options and provide a quote.

Start with the width, height and length of the equipment, vehicles or materials you need to protect, then allow additional clearance for access and day-to-day use. Smaller 6m and 8m shelters suit compact storage and vehicle applications, while 10m, 12m and larger Thunderdome models provide greater clearance and covered working space.

A 6m shelter is suited to more compact storage and workshop requirements. An 8m shelter provides additional width for vehicles and farm equipment, while a 10m shelter creates substantially more covered space for larger machinery, bulk storage and commercial applications. If you’re unsure, send us your required dimensions, and we can recommend the most suitable model.

Yes. Container shelters are designed to use shipping containers as the supporting base structure, creating a covered area between them. The required container layout depends on the shelter model and site, so confirm your proposed configuration with Shelter Station before preparing the containers.

Service life depends on the site conditions, installation, cover tension and ongoing maintenance. Shelter Station’s container shelter range is backed by a 10-year structural warranty on the galvanised steel frame and a 5-year warranty on the 610gsm PVC cover, subject to the applicable warranty terms.

Shelter Station container shelters use heavy-duty 610gsm PVC covers. The fabric is UV-stabilised, rip-stop and waterproof, providing durable protection for equipment, vehicles and materials in outdoor environments.

A container shelter uses shipping containers as its supporting base with a steel-frame PVC roof spanning the covered area. It can provide a faster and more flexible way to create covered storage or workspace than constructing a conventional shed. A pole shed is a more permanent building solution and may be preferable where a fully enclosed, fixed structure is required.

Building consent requirements depend on the shelter’s size, design, location, intended use and installation. Some building work may qualify for an exemption, but this should be confirmed for the specific project. We recommend checking with your local council before installation. Resource consent or district-plan requirements may also apply separately.

Suitability depends on the shelter model, site exposure, container stability, anchoring and installation. If your site is exposed to high winds, contact Shelter Station before ordering so we can discuss the appropriate model and available engineering information for your location.

Yes. Shelter Station offers professional installation throughout New Zealand, including rural and remote locations. Ask for installation to be included when requesting your quote.