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“I can say that the one thing that I wished I had not done was buy my containers without seeing them – I took the company’s word that they would be in good shape. They were beat all to heck. The good thing was that most of the really dented places would end up being cut out of the containers anyway. And I wished I had known that it doesn’t cost that much more for a One-Trip container and they are like brand new.”
Larry Wade (Seacontainer Cabin), on what he would do differently now if he were to buy another shipping container and turn it into a home.
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Key Takeaway: The steel container itself will be the main structure of your home, so it is crucial to select the best one you can get your hands on. There are used, slightly used, and brand new options, not to mention the rise of prefabricated and ready-made container homes for even more convenience. Start your research online, and by asking family and friends. Before purchasing a container, inspect it in person. This is an absolute must if you are considering a used container. When you are satisfied, go ahead and place your order. Soon you are going to be the proud owner of a shipping container!
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You now have a solid layout design in hand, and the right understanding of your:
● budget considerations
● available resources
● needed manpower, and
● other important aspects of the planning and organization stages of your project.
Your are finally ready for the purchase of the actual structure: the shipping container.
But where should you go to buy it?
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