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Our lodges are built from grade-A shipping containers designed to survive decades at sea. With routine care (re-sealing joints, repainting every 10-15 years) your Box & Beam conversion can comfortably exceed 50 years. Matching the lifespan of a traditional timber frame while using far less new material.
Yes. We up-cycle existing steel, slash concrete use, and can add solar, green roofs, low-VOC finishes and high-performance insulation. The result is a low-carbon, high-comfort building that arrives with minimal site disturbance.
Absolutely. We pre-install plumbing, electrics and waste outlets to match UK building regs. Whether you need a simple plug-and-play connection or a full off-grid package (solar array, battery storage, composting loo), we design the system around your land.
Most permanent holiday lets, guest lodges and commercial pods do require consent. Temporary or movable units sometimes fall under permitted-development. We’ll review your site, supply scaled drawings and, if needed, introduce trusted planning consultants.
A HIAB or crane truck lowers the container onto prepared footings. We confirm access width, turning circle and ground bearing in advance so delivery day runs smoothly. Transport costs vary by distance and crane size. Ask us for a fixed quote.
From signed design to key hand-over: 12–16 weeks for most single-unit lodges. Two-container or highly bespoke projects can take longer; fast-track slots are available if you have a deadline.
Yes. We fit closed cell insulation, double-glazed windows, breathable membranes and durable cladding. From coastal gales to Highland frosts, your lodge stays warm, dry and quiet all year.
Every project is bespoke. Choose cladding, flooring, kitchen spec, bathroom fittings, glazing style—even rooftop terraces and hot-tub decks
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Box & Beam designs and builds luxury, bespoke container lodges across the UK. Founder-led, sustainably minded, and crafted in the North East
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