While traditional homes might take months or even years to finish building (the average construction time, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, is seven months) shipping containers arrive at your site with the basic structure already complete. All you have to do is set the foundation, arrange the shipping containers as you like, and add the finishes. If you’re only using one shipping container and your foundation is ready to go, your shipping container home could be move-in ready in just a few days. Of course, as your home plans get more complex, involving more containers, you should anticipate a longer construction time.
If you’re on a really tight timeline, you can even purchase a prefabricated shipping container home. The prefab homes come already outfitted with everything you need. It’s just a matter of having the home delivered and set up, and then you’re good to go.