Shipping Container Homes
Finished container homes from $22,500 — insulated, wired and plumbed in our shop, delivered with stamped drawings for permitting.
A container home gives you a steel-framed, weathertight structure that arrives largely finished. We build them on 20ft and 40ft high cube shells, because the extra foot of height leaves real headroom once insulation, subfloor and ceiling are in. Everything — framing, spray foam, electrics, plumbing rough-in, windows, doors and finishes — is done in our shop under cover.
Builds range from a compact one-bedroom cabin to multi-container homes with full kitchens, bathrooms and covered decks. Every build ships with stamped drawings and specifications for your permit submission, and your deposit is refundable if the permit is denied.
Container home pricing
Shop prices for finished builds. Foundations, utility hookups and site work are handled by your local contractor.
| Build | Base shell | Typical price | Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact studio / one-bedroom | 20ft high cube | from $22,500 | Insulation, electrics, bathroom, kitchenette |
| One-bedroom cabin | 40ft high cube | from $34,000 | Full bath, kitchen, bedroom, living space |
| Two-bedroom home | Two 40ft high cubes joined | around $40,000 | Two bedrooms, full kitchen and bath |
| Large multi-container home | Three or more units | up to $115,000 | Multi-bed, multi-bath, deck options |
Specifications & what you get
Built on high cubes
40ft high cube shells give 9'6" of external height — after spray foam, subfloor and ceiling you keep genuine standing headroom rather than a cramped interior.
Insulation & moisture control
Closed-cell spray foam bonded to the steel insulates and stops condensation forming on the inside of the panels, which is the single biggest failure point in poorly built container homes.
Finished in our shop
Electrical, plumbing rough-in, HVAC, windows, doors, flooring and cabinetry all installed under cover before shipping, so site time is measured in days, not months.
Drawings for permitting
Every build ships with stamped drawings, structural details and specifications for your building department — and the deposit is refundable if your permit is denied.
What it's used for
- Primary residences and starter homes
- Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
- Short-term rental and guest cabins
- Remote and off-grid retreats
- Workforce and ranch housing
- Backyard studios and home offices
How a container home build works
- 01
Choose a model
Pick a layout and size, or send us a floor plan to build to.
- 02
Review drawings
We issue stamped drawings and specs for your permit submission.
- 03
Shop build
Insulation, systems and finishes installed under cover in 10–14 business days.
- 04
Delivery and set
Crane or tilt-bed placement on your prepared foundation, ready for hookups.
Shipping container home FAQs
Planning a container home?
Send your layout, lot location and timeline — we'll quote the build with drawings for your permit.