Prefab Shipping Container Homes for Sale

The concept of prefab shipping container homes has gained immense popularity as an innovative and sustainable solution for modern living. These homes, made from repurposed shipping containers, offer a unique blend of affordability, eco-friendliness, and versatility. With their sleek designs and customizable features, container homes have captured the imagination of homeowners, designers, and builders alike.

What are Prefab Shipping Container Homes?

Definition and Overview

Prefab shipping container homes, also known as container houses or container dwellings, are residential structures constructed using repurposed shipping containers. These containers, typically made of steel, were originally designed for transporting goods across the globe. However, their durability, strength, and availability have made them an ideal building material for creating innovative and sustainable homes.

Description

Container for Homes now offers prefab shipping container homes that can be customised to meet your requirements. What’s more, they are prefabricated at the factory and delivered complete and ready to occupy. All you have to ensure is that you have planning permission, good site access for a large artic lorry on hard-standing, solid level foundations, electricity, water and sewage connection points.

Benefits of Container Homes

Prefab shipping container homes offer a myriad of advantages that have contributed to their growing popularity. Here are some key benefits:

• Affordability: Container homes are often more cost-effective than traditional housing options, making them an attractive choice for budget-conscious individuals and families.
• Fast Construction: Building a container home is typically faster compared to conventional construction methods. Working indoors eliminates weather-related delays, allowing for a quicker building process.
• Strength and Durability: Shipping containers are designed to withstand extreme conditions during transport, making them highly durable and resistant to natural disasters.
• Versatility: Container homes can be customized to fit various lifestyles and design preferences. From tiny homes to spacious family residences, containers offer flexibility in size and layout.
• Sustainability: Repurposing shipping containers reduces the demand for new construction materials and helps reduce waste. Additionally, container homes can incorporate eco-friendly features for energy efficiency.

Working with experienced architects and designers is crucial for creating a well-designed and functional container home. Container for Homes will guide you through the design process, taking into account your vision, requirements, and budget. We will ensure that your design meets building codes and regulations, maximizing the potential of your container home.

Container Home dimensions and connections

This prefab unit has similar dimensions as a 40ft High Cube Shipping Container as noted below:

Exterior:

Length – 12192mm

Width – 2438mm

Height – 2896mm

Interior:

Length – 12032mm

Width – 2350mm

Height – 2695mm

The floor plan shown has 1 bedroom, 1 open plan kitchen/living room and 1 bathroom

Being prefabricated, your new home will be delivered to site complete and all you need to ensure is that we access the site with a vehicle that’s about 65ft in length and that we have hard-standing over which our vehicle can run.

You need to ensure your site has good solid, level foundations on to which your home can be placed and connection points for water, sewage and electricity.

Please note that our basic model can be changed to meet your requirements.

Of course, we do recommend you obtain planning permission for your prefab prior to ordering.

Other designs of prefab homes are available, all we need is your detailed specification and we can provide a price for you.