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Weathered shipping container with rust streaks and stenciled unit number sitting in a depot yard
Before
40FT / 12.2M
Converted shipping container micro-cabin interior with plywood-lined walls, porthole window, and warm pendant lighting
After
280 SQ FT USABLE
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Same box. New life.

Shipping containers converted into homes, studios & commercial units. Fixed price. Fast delivery.

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01 / The Cost Problem
Pain Point

Traditional builds are
bleeding you dry.

£270/sqft
average cost of a traditional UK build
up to £710,000 for a 2,600 sq ft home
18–24 mo
average traditional build timeline
not including planning delays
34%
of first-time buyers rejected for mortgages
in 2024 due to affordability criteria
12.2m wide plot£710k
Forge Solution

A finished home for a
fraction of the price.

From £25k
complete single-container conversion
Includes insulation, electrics, plumbing & delivery
£120–£300/sqft
container build cost vs £270–£400/sqft traditional
40–55% cheaper per square foot, fixed price
No mortgage
needed — buy outright or use savings
Finance options available from £299/month
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We were quoted £380,000 for a traditional build on our plot. Forge delivered our two-container home for £68,000. It's insulated better than any house I've lived in.

Portrait of James Whitfield, landowner in Shropshire
James Whitfield
Landowner, Shropshire
02 / The Speed Problem
Pain Point

You need a space
not a two-year wait.

Traditional builds average 18–24 months from planning to keys. That's 24 months of rent, 24 months of delays, 24 months of "nearly there."

Traditional Build Timeline
Weeks 1–8
Planning application
Weeks 9–12
Structural surveys
Weeks 13–24
Foundation & groundwork
Months 7–12
Build & first fix
Months 13–24
Second fix, finish & sign-off
= up to 104 weeks
Forge Timeline

10 weeks from
deposit to doorstep.

We fabricate in our workshop while you prepare your plot. When the flatbed arrives, your build is already done.

Forge Build Timeline
Week 1
Site visit & spec confirmed
Weeks 2–4
Workshop fabrication begins
Weeks 5–8
Insulation, fit-out & electrics
Week 9
Flatbed delivery to your plot
Week 10
Connected, certified, yours
= 10 weeks total
Shipping container being welded and modified in Forge fabrication workshop

↑ Workshop fabrication — your build happens off-site while you wait

03 / The Complexity Problem
Pain Point

Planning paperwork
can bury a project alive.

6–8 weeks
average planning decision wait
before a single brick is laid
£1,000–£2,000
planning application cost
plus architect and survey fees
28%
of rural applications rejected first time
requiring resubmission and more delays
Traditional route
Idea→Architect→Survey→Application→Wait→Appeal?→Approval→Build
avg. 14+ steps before groundwork begins
Forge Handles It

We navigate the
red tape for you.

Our in-house planning team has secured approvals across 23 UK counties. Many projects qualify for Permitted Development — no full application required.

Completed Forge container conversion studio with timber cladding and large glazed opening in rural setting
The Holt Studio — HerefordshirePD approved · 9 weeks
04 / Your Forge Begins Here

Every objection answered.
Now let's build yours.

A 45-minute site visit. No obligation. We'll assess your plot, confirm permitted development status, and hand you a fixed-price quote on the day.

Interior walkthrough of completed Forge container home showing warm plywood walls, kitchen, and living area
The Millbrook — 2× 40ft HC
Devon · Completed in 9 weeks · £74,000
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We'll confirm we cover your area before taking any details.

No obligation. Fixed-price quote on the day. We cover England & Wales.

🏠340+ builds completed
⚡Fixed price, always
📋94% planning success rate
🚛Delivered across England & Wales
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