Finding a shipping container for sale in the city of Houston, is quite similar to what you might find in San Antonio and a few other cities throughout Texas. Despite the increase in demand, you will still be able to identify quality container conditions to purchase. Some of the conditions that we have access to include; New (One-Trip), Wind and Watertight (WWT), & Cargo Worthy (CWO)
Before completing your purchase and setting up delivery, it’s great to have an idea as to what you intend to use your container for. The container conditions we have listed below, can work great for anybody looking to transport cargo, store cargo or even customize a prefabricated home, office or restaurant. (1)
Available Sizes in Houston
Available Sizes - Houston
Available Sizes Mobile - Houston
Shipping Container Homes For Sale in Houston, Texas
If you’re in need of something more robust than a single container, such as a custom container home or office prefab. We have access to a few reputable and professional builders throughout the city. Depending on whether you are looking for a pre-built home or something fully customized by yourself. Will largely affect your overall cost, as well as the overall time frame to complete the project. (2)
Additional forms of pre-fabricated homes include but aren’t limited to; cabins, cottages, garden homes, restaurants, bars and washrooms to name a few.
Shipping Container Office For Sale
Some available conditions of shipping containers for sale in Houston, are excellent for customizing a personal workspace. Small office prefab containers are slowly starting to become a popular option, mostly for those who work from home. The ability to separate work life from home life can be difficult. So these working areas make it a little bit easier, to briefly isolate and get tasks done.
While build quality and durability are very similar to that of a traditional container home. Due to the size of these office units, pricing is generally more affordable. Another benefit to the size of these units. Is their ability to be relocated much easier than a full scale multi-container home.
To communicate with builders who are experienced and strive to meet accurate timelines for their clients. Feel free to send us a message below.
Price Range
Many of the largest cities in Texas, appear to have a very similar price range when it comes to pre-fabricated homes in the region. In Houston for example, the starting price for a small prefab container home is somewhere around $11,500 USD. As we move to the higher end of the spectrum. You can expect the larger prefab container homes to cost anywhere up to $96,000 USD and more. (3)
While keeping the costs mentioned above in mind. You’re also going to have to factor in hourly labor, if you are going to have additional customizations made to your home. Expect the hourly rate to cost anywhere between $50 to $200 USD per hour. Additionally when it comes to shipping. Expect to pay anywhere from $250 USD – $600 USD +/- for delivery arrangements.
Alternate RTS Prefab Options in Houston, TX
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More Information About Houston
With a population of approximately 2.3 million in 2020. Houston is recognized as the most populous city in Texas and the fourth most populous city in the USA. Founded by land investors on August 30th, 1836. The cities total area is approximately 637 mi² and is considered one of the largest in the United States. (4)
With 19th century architecture and upscale restaurants. Houston’s downtown includes the Theater District which is home to the Houston Grand Opera and the Historic District. Located in Southeast Texas. The city is known as a large metropolis within the state which extends to Galveston Bay. The Port of Houston, which is considered one of the world’s largest ports. Is also one of the busiest ports in the United States with regards to foreign tonnage. (5, 6, 7)
To obtain more information about new or used container availability within your area. Or, to learn more about proficient pre-fabricated home builders to begin your next project. Be sure to send us an email or give us a call.
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- Elena Gorgan, AutoEvolution, The Porter Container Home Is Here to Prove That There Is Beauty in Simplicity, retrieved from: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-porter-container-home-is-here-to-prove-that-there-is-beauty-in-simplicity-196242.html
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- Houston First Corporation (Visit Houston, Texas), Houston Hotels, Things to Do, Events, Restaurants & Vacation Planning, retrieved from: https://www.visithoustontexas.com
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