Shipping containers · Durban
Grade A, B and C containers, priced upfront.
Pick a length and grade below and see the real price straight away. No quote forms, no waiting on a call back. Office, spaza, housing and garage conversions available too.
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Message sent: Hi Alpha Retailer Containers, I want a 5m Grade C container (as is), price R6 000. My delivery area is ______.
About Alpha Retailer Containers
Containers and conversions, sold with the price up front
We buy, sell and convert shipping containers out of our yard in Sea View, Durban. Most container sellers make you send a message and wait for a quote. We show what a container actually costs before you ask.
Every container is graded honestly, C through A, so you know what condition you're buying before it arrives on your site.
- Real prices on every grade, not a quote form
- Office, spaza, housing, garage and ablution conversions
- Delivered across KZN and nationwide
Every price, one screen
The full container range
Grade C, B and A, 5m to 12m. These are the same prices we quote on WhatsApp, not a starting-from number.
| Length | Grade C · Budget | Grade B · Wind & watertight | Grade A · Near new |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 m | R6 000 | R12 000 | R20 000 |
| 6 m | R7 000 | On request | On request |
| 9 m | R11 000 | R17 000 | R38 000 |
| 10 m | R15 000 | R25 000 | R45 000 |
| 12 m | R20 000 | R28 000 | R60 000 |
Prices exclude delivery. WhatsApp us your delivery area for a total, including anything marked "on request."
Conversions & buildable units
Turn a container into something you can use
Every conversion starts as one of the containers above. Send us the grade, size and what you need it for, and we'll WhatsApp you a price.
Office containers
Insulated, wired for power, a window and a lockable door. Ready to work from day one.
Spaza & shop containers
Serving hatch, counter space and a security shutter. Set up on your stand or a rented corner.
Housing & living units
Insulated walls, a window, door and small porch. A backyard room or a stand-alone unit.
Garages & storerooms
A roll-up door fitted to one end. Secure parking or bulk storage on a paved base.
Ablution units
Plumbed and vented, ready to connect. Common on construction sites and events.
Buildable units & prefab homes
Two or more containers joined into a bigger structure. Windows, deck and finishes to spec.
Why buy from Alpha
Why buyers choose us over the bigger sellers
We show our prices
Every grade and length has a real number on this site, not a "contact us for a quote" form.
See it before you pay
Visit our yard in Sea View and check the container in person before you commit.
Delivered to your site
We deliver across KZN and nationwide. Tell us your area for a delivery quote.
Talk to a real person
WhatsApp us directly. No call centre, no ticket number, just a straight answer.
Delivery
Delivery across KZN & nationwide
Send us your delivery address on WhatsApp along with the container you want, and we'll work out the delivery cost with you before anything is confirmed.
- Where we deliverDurban and greater KZN as standard, nationwide on request.
- How the cost worksBased on distance from our Sea View yard and the container size.
- Lead timeMost deliveries go out within a few working days of confirming.
- What we need on siteFirm, level, clear access for the delivery truck to offload.
Buying guide
Questions people ask before buying
What does a container cost in KZN?
It depends on length and grade. Our Grade C range starts at R6,000 for a 5m unit and our full price table above covers every size we stock, C through A.
What's the difference between Grade A, B and C?
Grade C is our budget range, sound but with visible wear. Grade B is wind and watertight with light surface wear. Grade A is near-new condition with minimal marks.
Can I live in a converted container?
Yes. We build housing and living units with insulation, a window, door and small porch. WhatsApp us your requirements and we'll price it.
How is delivery priced?
Delivery is worked out from your address and the container size. Send us your area on WhatsApp and we'll give you a number before you confirm anything.
Do you offer a deposit and balance option?
WhatsApp us and we'll talk through payment on a case-by-case basis.
Get a price
Need a container?
Send your details and we'll come back with a price, or message us on WhatsApp for the fastest reply.