Customized 40ft Shipping Container House for Sale
Looking for an affordable, sustainable alternative to traditional bricks – and – mortar building? Our customized 40ft shipping container house is converted from a genuine ISO steel shipping container into a fully livable, insulated home – built to your specification and delivered ready to occupy or with a short final fit – out on site.
Each 40ft shipping container house is manufactured from a structurally sound Corten steel container (new or Grade A cargo – worthy stock, depending on the option selected), then stripped, insulated, lined, and fitted out to residential standard. Because the shell is a repurposed container, you get a strong, weatherproof, low – maintenance structure at a fraction of the cost and build time of conventional construction.
Why Choose a 40ft Container House?
- Fast build time – a container house can typically be delivered and commissioned in weeks, not months, compared to traditional builds
- Lower cost per square foot than most timber – frame or brick – built annexes and holiday lets
- Highly durable – marine – grade Corten steel shell designed to withstand harsh weather
- Fully customizable layout – open – plan studio, one/two – bedroom layout, home office, or holiday let configuration
- Eco – friendly – reuses existing steel structures and reduces construction waste
- Mobile & relocatable – can be transported to a new site if required
- Off – grid ready – can be specified with solar, composting toilet, and water tank options
What’s Included in Your Customization
- Full internal insulation (floor, wall, and roof) for year – round comfort
- Electrical first and second fix, consumer unit, and sockets/lighting
- Plumbing for kitchen and/or bathroom (where selected)
- Double – glazed windows and insulated composite doors
- Choice of internal wall/floor finishes
- Exterior cladding and paint finish options
- Roof insulation and optional roof terrace/decking add – ons
Typical Use Cases
- Garden annexe or granny flat
- Holiday let or Airbnb unit
- Home office or studio
- Site accommodation or welfare unit
- Standalone off – grid dwelling
- Rural or smallholding accommodation
Specification Overview
| Measurement | Size |
|---|---|
| External Length | 12.19 m (40ft) |
| External Width | 2.44 m (8ft) |
| External Height | 2.59 m standard / 2.90 m high cube |
| Internal Floor Area (approx.) | 27 – 29 m² |
| Structure | Corten steel ISO shipping container |
| Insulation | Floor, wall & roof (spec confirmed at order) |
| Delivery | Nationwide UK, subject to site access |
Lighting & Fans
| Room | Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Living | 44″ ceiling fan, bronze sconces, exterior wall sconces |
| Bedroom | Ceiling fan with light kit, swing arm lamp |
| Kitchen | Flush mount ceiling light, 3 art wall sconces |
| Bathroom | 3 – light wall lamp, vent fan with light |
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP)
| Utility | Detail |
|---|---|
| HVAC | Qty 2 × 12,000 BTU mini – split AC/Heat units (Bedroom + Living) |
| Water Inlet | 0.5″ RV hose spigot |
| Plumbing | 1/2″ PEX lines (supply); 1.5″ & 3″ PVC stub – outs (gray/blackwater) |
| Water Heater | 13 kW tankless electric (2.54 GPM) |
Doors & Windows
- Qty 3 – 72″ Full Glass French Patio Doors
- Qty 2 – 4’x4′ Bedroom Slider Windows
- Qty 3 – 3’x2′ Vertical Slider Kitchen Windows
- Qty 1 – 2’x2′ Horizontal Slider (Bathroom)
- Trim – Wood – trimmed, pressure – treated and stained
- Glazing – Low – e protection glass, white vinyl frames
- Interior Doors – Two 24″ Pocket Doors
Delivery & Site Requirements
Your customized 40ft shipping container house is delivered on a flatbed or hiab – equipped vehicle to most UK mainland postcodes. Before ordering, please confirm:
- Delivery vehicle access to the site
- Level, prepared, load – bearing ground or foundation (padstones/strip footing as advised)
- Sufficient space for the delivery and positioning vehicle to maneuver
- Any local planning permission or building control requirements have been checked (see guidance links below)
Get a Quote
Every container house is priced individually based on size, layout, insulation spec, and fit – out level. Contact our team for a free, no – obligation quote and delivery estimate for your postcode.
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