What we repair
| Repair | What's involved |
|---|---|
| Panels and roof | Damaged corrugated sections cut out and new steel welded in; roof dents and holes patched |
| Rails, corners and cross-members | Bent or corroded rails, cross-members and forklift pockets repaired or replaced |
| Doors and locking gear | Hinges, locking bars and door frames repaired, doors rehung to close true |
| Openings from old modifications | Badly cut openings re-framed, or closed up and plated |
| Corrosion and paint | Rust treated, then a full repaint to your colour and spec |
Built for depots and fleets
Send a batch and get one quote, priced per unit, with the lead time in writing. Containers are worked on inside our unit, so weather doesn't stop the job or spoil the paint, and come back checked and ready to go on hire or back on site.
We do the steel repair. CSC re-examination is carried out by an approved inspector; tell us if units need to pass and we'll repair to that standard.
How a container job runs
- 01.Send what you have
A drawing, a marked-up sketch or a photo. Tell us how many units, what they're for and where they need to end up. Form, email or WhatsApp.
- 02.Itemised quote in 24 hours
Priced per unit, with the lead time confirmed in writing, so it drops straight into your order.
- 03.Order against your PO
Multi-unit orders are paid in stages: deposit, stage payment, balance on completion.
- 04.Units in
Your haulier drops units at the yard, or we book haulage through our logistics partners. We can also source the containers.
- 05.Built inside our unit
Cut, framed, welded and painted by coded welders in the 8,000 sq ft main shop, with the 4,000 sq ft side shop for fabrication. Around 8 units a week, more when needed.
- 06.Checked and out
Checked against the drawing, then collected by your haulier or one of our logistics partners. Progress photos by WhatsApp or email if you want them.
Paperwork that suits your procurement
- Itemised written quote, per unit or per line, inside 24 hours in the working week.
- Your PO number on every invoice, and the lead time confirmed in writing.
- VAT invoices from DRST Trading Ltd, registered in England & Wales, company no. 15946573.
- Staged payments on multi-unit orders: deposit, stage payment, balance on completion.
- Welder qualification and mill certificates on request.
- One contact from quote to completion: Daniel, who runs the workshop floor.
Commercial and trade only
We take
- Depot and hire-fleet repairs and repaints
- Site-unit and plant-container repairs
- Batches and single units
- Re-framing of old modifications
- Commercial and trade customers only
We don't take
- Container homes or garden rooms
- Private residential units
- Container hire or sales on their own
- Cosmetic-only touch-ups on a single domestic unit
Getting work to and from the yard
The workshop is at Moreteyne Farm, Wood End, Marston Moretaine (MK43 0NY), just off the A421 between Bedford and Milton Keynes. Within 40 miles that takes in Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton, Dunstable, Northampton, Cambridge, Huntingdon, St Albans, Stevenage, Hitchin and Aylesbury.
We don't run our own lorries. Your haulier can drop and collect units at the yard, or we book haulage through the logistics firms we work with. For batches we'll agree a schedule so your fleet isn't short for long.
Frequently asked questions
Can you repair a batch from our fleet?
Yes. Send photos and the number of units and we'll quote per unit, with the lead time in writing. Batches are worked side by side inside our unit, at around 8 units a week.
Do you do CSC re-plating?
We do the steel repair. CSC examination is carried out by an approved inspector; tell us if units need to pass and we'll repair to that standard.
What do you need for a quote?
Photos of the damage, the unit sizes, how many, and where they are. Email Daniel@drsttrading.co.uk or WhatsApp photos to 07365 129991.
Can you repaint to our fleet colour?
Yes, to any RAL colour or your fleet spec, after the repairs are done.
Do you take residential repairs?
No. We take commercial and trade work only.