GENERAL FAQ
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These are the most common sizes that we sell at Bob’s Containers. For any other specific dimensions, please reach out to us. We may be able to customize a common size container or find you one.
- 20 ft Standard (20 ft x 8 ft x 8.5 ft)
- 40 ft Standard (40 ft x 8 ft x 8.5 ft)
- 40 ft High Cube (40 ft x 8 ft x 9.5 ft)
We build, customize, and sell new (one-trip) and used containers that are rated “cargo-worthy (CWO)” which means:
- Working cargo doors with good seals
- No leaks or holes
- Strong and functional floors
We currently require appointments for yard visits due to COVID-19 protocol. As your build progresses, we do send you pictures along the way and all of our containers come with a right to refuse delivery if the product is not up to standard.
You can absolutely finance your shipping container! We offer various options and each have their own set of pros and cons. For more information, please visit our shipping container financing page.
While we think our models offer great options, some folks want to design their own space, and we are here to help! This will be a consultative-based project, as these options are not readily available on our website due to their custom nature.
Prices fluctuate with the market and industry. We are constantly getting new inventory at various prices. The prices on our website reflect up to date data.
We do our best to keep our website updated with recent pictures, but if you are interested in seeing something you don’t currently see, reach out and we will see what we can do. Feel free to visit our shipping container gallery for recent photos of builds.
BUILD & DELIVERY FAQ
WE KEEP YOU IN THE LOOP AS YOUR BUILD PROGRESSES
OUR CONTAINER MODELS ARE FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE
OUR CONTAINERS ARE DELIVERED BY FLATBED TRAILER
It’s up to you! For more details on which type to choose, check out our blog on this topic here. All containers are “used”, but some have only been used for one trip. This is what would be considered a “new” container in our inventory. This are of the highest quality without getting one fresh off the production floor.
Container homes can very well be dropped on level ground that’s not raised, but a foundation of some sort is highly recommended. Building a foundation for your container home is the best way to keep unwanted pests and elements out.
Container home foundation options we recommend:
- Concrete slab foundations
- Diamond Pier foundations
- Gravel pads
- Railroad ties/foundations
We have solutions to ship all over the world. We have hubs in integral parts of the United States and continue to expand throughout, but depending on your location and build, shipping costs can quickly increase. Give us a call to gather an idea of delivery options available.
Absolutely! But the initial appeal can degrade once we discuss pricing. Many folks have lofty expectations for a container home mansion, but in most cases these types of builds will be more expensive than a traditional stick and frame home and need different types of permitting. We can help with all of the above, but do be prepared for a considerable cost increase from the models available on our website. The best prices for a build of this type come into play if you do not connect the containers directly. This eliminates the need for on-site welding, which doesn’t come cheap.
A full bathroom is made up of a sink, a shower, a bathtub, and a toilet. For our three-quarter baths, you have all of the above with the bathtub replaced with a shower. For our half-bath options, you just have a sink and a toilet for you and your guests.
We do provide fixtures, but not furnishings. Fixtures include your kitchen base cabinet, electric, stovetop, sinks, toilet, shower, etc. Our base price does not include the refrigerator, couches, beds, etc. Please contact us if you have any questions on outfitting your container.
Since the majority of our work falls to shipping container homes, we outfit most of our shipping containers with the following insulation:
- R13 – 2″ closed spray Foam in walls
- R21- 3″ closed cell spray foam in the ceiling
- R6 – 1″ closed cell spray foam under a container