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Now, if this whole process seems a little bit daunting and you don’t mind paying a little bit extra to take a shortcut, there is another option: prefabricated shipping container homes.
Increasingly, there are companies and design firms that have capitalized on the growing popularity of shipping container homes, and they are now selling ready-made shipping container homes to customers.
The prices for prefabricated shipping container homes can range from anywhere between $15,000 for the basic designs, and all the way up to $200,000 for larger or more sophisticated exteriors and interiors. Compared to home prices in most municipalities today, prefabricated shipping container homes certainly seem like a cost-effective alternative, and you may even find a manufacturer that can make additional modifications to your unit as needed.
Another upside to predesigned shipping container homes is that they are already fitted to comply with most local building codes and regulations. This means you will not have a very difficult time figuring out if the designs you want to put in place would be applicable for where you live. Manufacturers can also assist you with many other aspects of the construction and installation, including the right foundation, maintenance, and other modifications you may be interested in.
For many people with hectic schedules and not a lot of time to set aside for building or construction, purchasing prefabricated shipping container homes may just be the better option. You can look at different homes, pick out what you like, ask if there are modifications that can be added, and then the completed unit can be sent to you, ready for use.
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Those are the basics you need in order to choose the shipping container that is right for you: type, size, price and costs.
What you will ultimately end up paying may be somewhat higher or lower than you originally anticipated, as it will ultimately depend on the details of the home and the effort required for the modification.
Purchasing a shipping container and hiring contractors will give you a lot of freedom to design your future home in any way you see fit.
On the other hand, by purchasing a prefabricated unit, you will save time and effort in picking out additional materials, interior plans, paint, and other sprucing up that would be needed if you just bought a new or used shipping container as is.
The choice is yours...
