From $4,850 ex GST
High cube (HC) & insulated containers, Hawke's Bay
Two specialist options that solve specific problems: high cubes add 30cm of headroom that makes converted spaces feel like real rooms, and insulated containers keep temperature swings away from whatever you're storing. Both available to buy or hire from our Napier yard.
Why the extra height matters
Standard containers have about 2.39m of internal height — fine for storage, tight once you add ceiling insulation and lighting. A high cube's ~2.69m internal height means an office or sleepout keeps a genuine 2.4m+ finished ceiling. Every conversion customer who's stood in both picks the high cube.
Insulated containers: steady temperature, no condensation drip
Insulated units have an internal skin with insulation between — they hold temperature far steadier and stop the condensation that can drip on contents in standard containers during Hawke's Bay's cold snaps. They're the right call for furniture, documents, wine, electronics and produce-adjacent storage.
Buy or hire, plain or fitted out
Both types are available for purchase or hire, and both take the full range of modifications — doors, windows, power, shelving. Insulated units are the fastest route to a comfortable portable office since half the fit-out is already done.
High cube & insulated containers — common questions
What is a high cube container? +
HC stands for High Cube — a shipping container with an extra foot (~30cm) of height: 2.89m external instead of the standard 2.59m. When you see '40ft HC' in container listings, that's what it means. Available in 10ft, 20ft and 40ft; the extra headroom mainly matters for conversions people occupy.
How much do high cube containers cost? +
From our current list: 10ft HC new build $4,850+GST, 40ft HC used from $5,500+GST, 40ft HC new build $9,100+GST. 20ft HC availability varies — call for what's landed. Transport quoted separately.
Are insulated containers the same as refrigerated (reefer) containers? +
No. Insulated containers passively hold a steadier temperature; reefers have active refrigeration machinery. For most storage needs — furniture, tools, documents — insulation is what you actually want, at a much lower cost.
Do insulated containers stop condensation? +
They dramatically reduce it. In a bare steel container, warm moist air condenses on the cold roof and can drip. The insulated skin keeps the internal surface warmer so moisture stays in the air. Adding vents helps further — we fit those too.
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