GARAGE FROM A SHIPPING CONTAINER
A modern and affordable solution… We offer custom-made shipping container garages tailored to your needs. Typically, these garages are constructed from 20-foot or 40-foot storage shipping containers. Our mobile garages serve as a great and cost-effective alternative to traditional brick garages and can be relocated if necessary. We manufacture the container garages right here at our facility in Třebíč, where we have the necessary equipment for relocating shipping containers and all the essential tools for creating a custom mobile garage. Each garage also includes project documentation.

What is a shipping container garage?
A shipping container garage is an innovative and affordable solution that uses a steel marine container as the primary building element. In recent years, it has gained popularity due to its robustness, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. This type of garage provides a unique alternative to traditional building materials and contributes to environmental protection by recycling existing containers.
A garage is essential for car owners today, especially if you own an expensive or vintage car. If you love your vehicle and want to protect it from frost, rain, or wind, keeping it in good condition is crucial. However, finding a garage can be challenging due to a significant shortage, and building one is not exactly inexpensive. You would need to plan for a separate structure, which is akin to building a small house with costly garage doors. Not to mention the necessary building permits and other related issues. Therefore, a shipping container garage is a time- and cost-effective option.
Advantages of a container garage
- Quick and easy assembly: Installing a container garage is fast and straightforward, saving both time and money.
- Lower acquisition costs: The costs of acquiring a container garage are significantly lower than those of a traditional brick garage.
- Relocation option: A shipping container garage can easily be moved to another location as needed.
- Durable steel structure: Steel containers are highly resistant to weather conditions and mechanical damage.
- Variability of modifications and equipment: The container can be customized to meet individual needs and equipped with electrical installations, lighting, or insulation. Sectional doors are a great choice for shipping containers.
- Easy to obtain permits: Constructing a container garage often requires only simpler building permits.
- Self-building option: With basic construction skills, you can build the garage yourself.
How to choose a suitable container for a garage
When choosing a container for your garage, it is important to consider several factors:
- Container size: Standard containers come in various sizes, such as 20 feet (6 meters) or 40 feet (12 meters). Choose a size that best meets your needs.
- Condition of the container: Make sure the chosen container is in good condition, without significant damage or corrosion.
- Type of container: Various types of containers, such as storage, transport, or insulated, are available. A storage or transport container is ideal for a garage.
Customization and modifications of the container garage
You can customize the container garage according to your requirements. Some possible modifications include:
- Insulation: For better thermal insulation, you can insulate the walls and ceiling of the container.
- Lighting and electrical installations: Adding lighting and electrical outlets increases the comfort of using the garage.
- Garage doors: Installing suitable garage doors facilitates access and enhances security.
- Ventilation: To ensure good air circulation, it is important to install ventilation openings or fans.
- Flooring: You can cover the floor with a durable material, such as epoxy resin or rubber mats.

Environmental benefits
Using shipping containers to build garages contributes to environmental protection. By recycling already manufactured containers, you reduce waste and the consumption of new materials. This approach is not only eco-friendly but also cost-effective.
Inspiration and trends
Shipping container garages are increasingly featured in design and architectural magazines. They are popular for their industrial aesthetic, which can be combined with modern elements. Many owners customize their container garages to create unique spaces not only for parking cars but also for use as workshops or storage areas.
Ordering a shipping container garage
A shipping container garage is an excellent solution for those seeking an affordable, quick, and eco-friendly alternative to traditional garages. With its durability, flexibility, and customization options, this type of garage is ideal for modern, practical use. If you’re looking for a stylish and functional solution for your car or motorcycle, a shipping container garage could be exactly what you need.
Leave the reconstruction of the shipping container garage to the professionals at HZ-containers.com.
For the mobile garage, we typically use sectional garage doors from Hörmann. It is advisable to place a load-bearing carpet inside the finished mobile garage, which we supply and customize along with other accessories tailored to your needs. A container garage is a quick and economical choice for any car owner, offering a more affordable alternative to a traditional brick garage. We will create it to your specifications.
Storage shipping containers are made from durable profiled steel and feature a sturdy structure that provides excellent resistance to weather conditions while also offering a good level of security, making them a great shelter for your car.
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Mobile garage quickly and cheaply
There is a solution to get a garage quickly and cheaply. Thanks to the storage shipping container. They are made in many different sizes.
Storage containers designed for use as garages are made to order, allowing you to choose the size and any special modifications you desire. We recommend using an IICL 6 shipping container type for both visual and functional reasons.
It is up to you to find a suitable place for the new garage and to stabilize the ground where the shipping container garage will be located.
Creating a mobile garage takes as little as a few weeks. You can read about how the container garage is made here.
The exact delivery date of the garage you ordered will always be communicated to you after sending the specific order.
What does the price for a mobile garage include?
The table below outlines the materials and labor included in the price for manufacturing a sample garage made from four 40-foot HC shipping containers, featuring three sectional doors and one sectional door with an entrance door, totaling an internal area of 113 m². We can also build the garage from just one, two, or three containers.
For the mobile garage, we standardly use sectional garage doors from Hörmann. It is advisable to place a heavy-duty carpet inside the finished mobile garage. We provide and customize this carpet and other accessories for shipping containers, and we can also equip the garage with a shelving system.
We always create mobile garages according to customer requirements. If you want a garage measuring 113 m² but with only two sectional doors, in a different color, without carpet or lighting, please send us your requirements. Based on them, we will prepare a price quote for the mobile garage you requested, including the expected delivery date. Once you confirm the price, we will send you an invoice for the garage payment. After the payment is received, we will proceed with the production of your specific order.
Storage shipping containers are constructed from durable profiled sheet metal, providing excellent weather resistance and a good level of security. They are a great and durable shelter for your car.
BREAKDOWN OF MATERIALS USED AND WORK REQUIRED – GARAGE 113 m²
| 4x shipping container quality IICL 6 of size 40’HC |
| Production and installation of the frame in the shipping container – frame for Hörmann doors |
| Rubber between shipping containers 18 bm per joint |
| Installation of rubber – 3 joints |
| Bolts for tightening the container |
| 3x Hörmann doors size 2435 x 2375 mm RAL 5010 |
| 1x Hörmann door including a door size: 2435 x 2375 mm – door 1840 x 860 mm |
| Beams 10 m |
| Metalworking on beams, welding, installation of posts |
| Transport of metalworking items |
| Posts – vertical supports |
| Bent profiles |
| Roof covering sheet 75 mm – 36 bm |
| Roof covering sheet 75 mm – work 3 joints |
| Covering sheet on the side of the container inner 105 mm – 16 bm |
| Covering sheet 105 mm – work 3 joints |
| Transition threshold – 36 bm |
| work – transition threshold 3 joints |
| Ceiling U profile 130 mm – 36 bm |
| Ceiling U profile 150 mm – 12 bm |
| work on U profile 12 joints |
| Load carpet 30 bm |
| Gluing and laying the carpet |
| Carpet glue BRALEP US 1600 12kg |
| Rubber asphalt |
| Installation of rubber asphalt – 3 joints |
| Electrical materials, garage lighting |
| Electrical installation – work |
| Well foam |
| Installation of well foam 3 joints |
| Small materials |
| Texy – connecting materials |
| screws flooring |
| silicone |
| Container coating – paint |
| Installation work |
| Cleaning work |
| Crane for handling containers at the installation site |
| Laying carpet |
| Spraying beams 3 pcs |
| Degreasing the container |
| Spraying the container |
| Spraying frames of sectional doors including masking |
| Installation of trapezoidal strip – 3 complete joints |
| Additional ventilation grids 4 pieces |
| Installation of ventilation grid |