Terms & Conditions

These Terms and Conditions govern the hire of shipping containers from Strong as a Lion Ltd trading as Chock-A-Block Storage ("we", "us", "our"). By proceeding with a booking, you ("the customer") confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.

If you have any questions before confirming a hire, contact us at [email protected] or via our website.

1. About Us

Strong as a Lion Ltd trading as Chock-A-Block Storage is a company registered in England and Wales (Company Number: 14488771). Our registered office is 5 Brett Drive, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2JP. VAT Registration Number: 435134713. Our business is the hire of shipping containers for storage purposes.

2. Services

We hire out shipping containers for use as storage units. The containers remain our property throughout the hire period. All container hire is subject to availability, which we will confirm when we respond to your enquiry. We will ensure that any container supplied is fit for purpose and in a reasonable condition at the start of your hire.

3. Booking and Confirmation

To arrange a hire, contact us via our website or by email. We will discuss your requirements, confirm availability, and provide a quote. A hire agreement is formed when you have accepted our quote and we have confirmed your booking in writing (by email). No hire agreement exists until written confirmation has been issued by us.

You are responsible for ensuring that information provided at booking — including your site address and access details — is accurate and complete.

4. Payment

Payment is due on confirmation of your booking or on receipt of our invoice, as set out in the documentation we provide. Where a hire continues on a rolling basis, payment will be due as agreed at the time of booking, and we will notify you in advance of any change to the hire rate.

If payment is not received by the due date, we reserve the right to suspend access to the container and, in cases of persistent non-payment, to terminate the hire agreement. We do not process any payments through our website.

5. Delivery and Siting

You are responsible for ensuring safe, clear, and lawful access to the siting location, including sufficient space for our vehicle and equipment. You must ensure the ground is suitable for the weight and footprint of a shipping container. We are not liable for damage to driveways, lawns, or other surfaces unless caused by our negligence.

You are responsible for obtaining any planning permission, landlord consent, or other authorisation required to site a container at your chosen location.

6. Permitted Use

The container must only be used for lawful storage purposes. The following are strictly prohibited:

• Hazardous materials — no flammable, explosive, toxic, radioactive, or otherwise hazardous materials.
• Living accommodation — the container must not be used as living quarters or sleeping accommodation for any person or animal.
• Illegal storage — no stolen property, counterfeit goods, illegal substances, or items prohibited by law.
• Subletting — you must not sublet the container or grant access to any third party without our prior written permission.
• Structural modification — no drilling, welding, cutting, or alteration of the container without our prior written consent.

We reserve the right to report any suspected illegal use to the appropriate authorities.

7. Access to the Container

During the hire period, you will have access to the container in accordance with the arrangements agreed at booking. We reserve the right to inspect the container at any time, giving at least 48 hours' notice where possible. We may inspect without notice if we have reasonable grounds to believe the container is being used in breach of these terms, or if there is an immediate risk to health, safety, or property.

8. Your Responsibilities

You must take reasonable care of the container during the hire period and not allow it to be damaged, defaced, or tampered with. You are responsible for securing the container with appropriate locks — we are not responsible for the loss or theft of any items stored. We strongly recommend arranging appropriate insurance for the contents; we do not insure contents on your behalf.

9. Damage and Liability

You are responsible for any damage to the container beyond fair wear and tear during the hire period. We reserve the right to charge the reasonable cost of repair for damage caused during your hire.

Our liability is limited as follows:

• We are not liable for loss or damage to the contents of the container, except where caused by our negligence.
• We are not liable for indirect or consequential losses (for example, loss of business or loss of profit).
• Nothing in these terms limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded under English law.

10. Termination and Notice

By you: You may end the hire by giving a minimum of 28 days' written notice by email. You will remain responsible for hire charges during the notice period, and the container must be cleared of all contents before collection.

By us: We may terminate the hire agreement with 28 days' written notice for any reason, or immediately in the event of material breach of these terms, persistent non-payment, suspected illegal use, or an immediate risk to health, safety, or property.

On termination, if items remain in the container, we reserve the right to remove and, after reasonable notice, dispose of them and charge you for any costs incurred.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you in writing. The version in force at the time of your booking confirmation will apply to your hire.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the law of England and Wales. Any dispute arising from or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. If a dispute arises, we encourage you to contact us first so we can try to resolve it informally.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be severed and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14. Contact Us

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.chock-a-blockstorage.co.uk

Strong as a Lion Ltd t/a Chock-A-Block Storage. Registered in England and Wales. Company Number: 14488771. Registered Office: 5 Brett Drive, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2JP. VAT Number: 435134713. Governed by the law of England and Wales.