gc100 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Hi, I needed to buy a shipping container to securely store tools, and materials on my site. Is it possible to reclaim the VAT on this does anyone know? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, gc100 said: I needed to buy a shipping container to securely store tools, and materials on my site. Is it possible to reclaim the VAT on this does anyone know? No, it’s not part of the build and not part of your approved plans. Similarly you can’t claim for sheds etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc100 Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 Yeah thought it might be the case. Oh well thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedreamer Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, gc100 said: Hi, I needed to buy a shipping container to securely store tools, and materials on my site. Is it possible to reclaim the VAT on this does anyone know? thanks Look for a second(third/forth) hand container from private unregistered individual? At some point a previous owners might have taken the hit on the VAT and you could negotiate a favourable price? Edited September 11, 2019 by Thedreamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedreamer Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 My container was actually lifted off site yesterday! In our situation my joiner who has done the majority of the work owned this and arranged for this to be on site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc100 Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 51 minutes ago, Thedreamer said: Look for a second(third/forth) hand container from private unregistered individual? At some point a previous owners might have taken the hit on the VAT and you could negotiate a favourable price? Ive already brought it thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 I wouldn’t consider a shipping container a secure place for tools, obviously this is site dependent, but having seen them broken into many times I would only consider them good for keeping out your average chancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Harris Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Russell griffiths said: I wouldn’t consider a shipping container a secure place for tools, obviously this is site dependent, but having seen them broken into many times I would only consider them good for keeping out your average chancer. Same here. Our ground works chap had a 10ft container he used on site for storage, but it was heavily modified, with loads of welded on steel reinforcement everywhere. It still bore the scars where people had tried to break into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc100 Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Russell griffiths said: I wouldn’t consider a shipping container a secure place for tools, obviously this is site dependent, but having seen them broken into many times I would only consider them good for keeping out your average chancer. Can you hare how they are broken into please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Russell griffiths said: I wouldn’t consider a shipping container a secure place for tools, obviously this is site dependent, but having seen them broken into many times I would only consider them good for keeping out your average chancer. I am surprised, my container is made of very thick steel, doors have a couple of top to bottom security bars and very solid lock placement for three padlocks. Any building usually has windows and doors less secure than that. Perhaps they attract “tea leaves” because of the value of site tools and sites are rarely lived on.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oz07 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Cordless angle grinders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 10 minutes ago, Oz07 said: Cordless angle grinders Yes but what building is more secure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oz07 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Occupied home with attached garage. Tbf you make a good point it's the easiest most secure thing to move around site to site just a bit of a beacon to the thieves to break into Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, Oz07 said: Occupied home with attached garage. Tbf you make a good point it's the easiest most secure thing to move around site to site just a bit of a beacon to the thieves to break into I had an attached garage to a previous home with what I thought was adequate security (bars at window and good padlocks) but that was broken into whilst I was asleep and tools stolen (covered by good insurance tho) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 TBH nothing is secure against professional thieves, it’s the chancers you need to keep out, if you put a container on your site it is like a magnet for thieves, only leave stuff in it you can afford to lose. I have seen one opened up like a sardine tin with no power tools used, just two pairs of adjustable spanner’s used like a can opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) I suppose the ideal is a shipping container where the door locks behind them and then you can introduce a couple of rotties. You've all got diggers, just have the graves ready dug and the jet wash handy! Edited September 12, 2019 by Onoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Onoff said: just have the graves ready dug and the jet wash handy! I went to the same school as Tony Martin. He was considered odd, but he was from Norfolk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oz07 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Loved that doc fair play to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 11 hours ago, SteamyTea said: I went to the same school as Tony Martin. He was considered odd, but he was from Norfolk. Should have got a medal not been banged up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Onoff said: Should have got a medal not been banged up. Can't agree with that. The Police should have been prosecuted for negligence and abandonment of duty. Edited September 12, 2019 by SteamyTea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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