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What It Really Costs to Build a Container Home

Transparent numbers, not guesswork. Here’s where the money goes.


Base Price Guide

  • £16.5k+ – basic 20 ft shell, insulated, wired.
  • £25–35k+ – 20 ft with bathroom & kitchenette.
  • £40–60k+ – joined units, 1- or 2-bed lodges.
  • £70–100k+ – luxury off-grid or multi-module builds.

Five Key Cost Drivers

  1. Size & container count
  2. Interior fit-out level
  3. On-grid vs off-grid systems
  4. Delivery & groundworks
  5. Design, drawings & revisions

Money-Saving Tips

  • Stick to efficient open-plan layouts.
  • Start mid-spec, add luxury extras later.
  • Let our in-house team handle design + build to avoid mark-ups.

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