Outfitting a container home with the essentials – insulation, plumbing, and electricity – doesn't have to be an expensive proposition. Here's a breakdown of the shipping container homes cost to build:
Insulation: On average, you'll need about $2.500 worth of insulation to ensure your container home is properly insulated. This will help keep the temperature inside comfortable no matter what the weather is like outside.
Electrical fittings: Electrical fittings – outlets, switches, etc. – will run you about $1.500. This is a necessary expense, of course, as you'll need power for lights, appliances, and other essentials.
Plumbing: Plumbing fixtures and fittings will set you back an average of $1.800. This includes things like sinks, toilets, showers, and any other taps or valves you'll need to bring water into your home and take waste water out.