How much does a container home cost?

A container home is a unique and affordable alternative to a traditionally built home. Customers will typically pay between $25,000 and $250,000 on container home costs, depending on size, style, and building materials. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More ›

How much does it cost to build a 20ft container home?

For a basic 20ft container home with standard finishes, expect material costs around $18,000-20,000 and labor costs around $15,000-22,500. A 40ft container typically doubles these amounts. High-end builds with custom features can reach $35,000 in materials for a 20ft container and $55,000 for a 40ft container, with labor adding $22,500-45,000.

How much does a prefabricated container house cost?

Typically, prefabricated container houses cost between $150 and $300 per square foot, though this depends on the size, features, number of shipping containers, number of stories, and any additional costs, such as grading, land clearing, or landscaping.

How much does HVAC cost for a container house?

HVAC for container houses can range from about $2,000 to $10,000 for the installation of a ductless mini-split system, which is ideal for the limited space inside container homes. As mentioned, most of the interior infrastructure will be installed prior to the arrival of a prefabricated container home at the installation site.

How much does it cost to wire a container home?

Wiring a container home will generally cost about $1.56 to $3.75 per square foot or an average of $1,600 to $7,800. Water lines and drain lines installation costs $4 to $6 per square foot or about $450 to $1,800 per fixture.

How much does it cost to grade a container home?

Grading the land costs between $500 and $1,000 to level or contour the area for a container home. Once the container home is installed, assembled, and connected to the utilities, the land around the home will need to be landscaped to add grass, trees, and other plants to the outdoor space.