Shipping Container Homes

Custom-built container homes

Designing a custom-built container home allows you to shape your living space around your needs rather than fitting into a standard layout. You can select the number of containers, internal arrangement, and finishes to suit your lifestyle and budget. 

Our container homes meet high structural and thermal performance standards. You can also add soundproofing, accessibility features, or eco-friendly materials for long-term use.

Your container home arrives ready to connect to utilities, minimising on-site disruption. With flexibility in design and specification, you can create a bespoke space that feels permanent yet remains relocatable if your needs change.

The benefits of a container home

There are numerous benefits to custom container homes, including practical advantages that traditional builds often cannot match:

Durability - Shipping containers are designed to withstand harsh conditions, including saltwater and high winds. This makes them incredibly tough structures that are resistant to mold, weather, and fire.

Cost-effectiveness - Generally, container homes can be 30% to 50% cheaper than conventional housing, allowing more budget for high-quality interior finishes or eco-friendly upgrades.

Fast Construction - Since the primary structure (the container) is already manufactured, the building time is significantly reduced. A traditional home can take months or years to build, whilst a container home can often be lived in within a matter of weeks.

Eco-friendly - Repurposing used shipping containers is a powerful form of upcycling, preventing thousands of kilograms of steel from being melted down or discarded. This adaptive reuse reduces the demand for new construction materials like bricks and timber.

The cost of a container home conversion

The cost of a container home conversion depends on the size, and design complexity of the containers you choose. 

A 20-foot used container can cost around £1,600–£3,200, while a 40-foot container may range from £2,400–£4,800. 

New units and custom modifications can cost more but provide longer lifespan and better energy efficiency.

Are container homes suitable for full time living?

Container homes are suitable for living full time, assuming they are properly constructed and converted by professionals. There are multiple aspects which ensure shipping containers are safe to live in, such as structural integrity, security, fire resistance, and more.

Shipping containers are designed to withstand long haul journeys through tumultuous weather conditions. As a result, you can rest assured that they have the structural integrity required to be converted into homes and other building types.

Container homes are also able to provide the same level of security as standard houses. We achieve this by installing high quality door and window fittings to the same security standards you’d expect in any home.

Bespoke shipping container homes with BCL

You can achieve a permanent, comfortable home with BCL’s bespoke container builds. Each project starts with a thorough design consultation to assess your wants and needs. We’ll conduct a full container design consultation to ensure the layout and finish you desire.

BCL focuses on durability, using weatherproof steel and professional insulation suited to the UK climate. The team also manages all structural reinforcements and ensures your home satisfies Building Control and planning requirements. Chat with our expert team today and let's get started on your dream container home project.