What is the average cost of a container home?

Prices will vary depending on whether you are wanting a fully engineered designer home and make the decision to keep it simple, affordable and practical.

Some quick number crunching will show you that you can spend upwards of 250,000 or more or you can buy a refurbished 40ft and 20ft portable container home for around $90,000… this will give you 2 accommodation units both with bathrooms and kitchens and living areas. Then you can add a deck and roof on top….

So the average cost of a container home will be between $68,950 to $250.000 or more.

 The Cost of Building a Shipping Container Home

You will no doubt have a number of questions about building this container home.

 If you talk with an Architect you may get something like a 2 storey home with a number of features , 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a laundry, pantry and other elements

Some container homes can set you back $190,00 or more, but choosing a different route could save you thousands

Calculating the cost of a shipping container home

We are all looking for ways around this housing crisis that has hit us right. Lets break down the costs for you.

The container itself will be the most expensive part…

Next is site preparation and footings. Assembly on site and getting tradesman out to do the work

Shipping Container Modification Cost

• Heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical: $25,000
• Roofing and insulation: $15000
• Doors and windows: $7,000
• Flooring: $5,500
• Painting and wall finishes: $6,200
• Shelves and closets: $2,200