We all are well aware of current global issues about the depletion of natural resources. On the other hand, the population in the world is currently growing leading to faster consumption of our world’s precious resources. This, in turn, leads to a price increase in raw materials making houses more and more expensive. This problem is more prevalent in big cities where people belonging to lower economic strata and workers with minimum wages can’t keep up with the high accommodation prices. It is no wonder then that people are exploring ways of building or buying eco-friendly and affordable housing. Modified shipping containers can be the perfect answer to this dilemma as they are abundantly available, economic to build, easily transportable and almost indestructible with the ability to endure any kind of severe weather conditions.

Residential units in modified containers are becoming a popular option for affordable housing in Australia. Let us help you understand these modified residential units and look into their benefits.

Once the original use of these large containers in shipping is over, they can be then recycled and reconditioned to build an affordable residential unit. This way you are reusing thousands of kilograms of metal and creating an environmentally friendly and economic housing unit. From a single self-contained cabin house to multi-story apartments and luxury mansions, we can create an array of residential units by modifying the containers. These containers come in all shapes and sizes and are very versatile to create a residential unit as per requirement. Shipping containers can be easily modified as they are modular and stackable. If you need to add a level to your housing unit, just stack another container or if you want to add an extra room to your residential unit, just attach another container to your housing unit. Yes, it is that simple.

Firstly, it is very important to select the right container to be modified into your residential unit. Containers used to ship toxic, chemical goods should be avoided to minimize any risk of harmful radiation. Mostly the containers used in Australia for building residential units are in top condition with minimum dents as they are one-trip containers which are used only one time for an overseas trip to Australia, transporting goods. For those who are very particular about it, there is always the option of buying a brand new container and modifying it into a residential unit of your liking.

The cost of building a modified residential unit from a container depends on various aspects like design, location, fittings used, and so on. The major factors making modified residential units from containers, affordable, are the speed of construction and easy labor work since most of the modification from a container to a residential unit is done in factories rather than on-site. Since these containers are modular and easy to transport, major transformation work on the units like cutting, welding, insulating, lining, wiring, fittings, plumbing, etc. are done off-site. This increases the production speed and decreases man-hours required to assemble a residential unit. The ultimate result is an affordable and quickly refurbished residential unit. The overall price in Sydney for a huge container home can get more or less the same as that of a standard brick house if money is not saved on the speed of construction, rent, labor, etc. Hence though affordable, modified residential units, should not be considered as a cheap substitute for traditional housing. And of course, the costing will vary as per the customization.

It all sounds very appealing and easy but the nuances need to be looked into thoroughly to ensure a good desirable residential unit while it is affordable. This is where we come into the picture. We specialize in modifying containers and converting them into residential units. From choosing the correct container to designing and modifying it into a customized housing unit as per your specifications, our experts know it all. From a simple and economic housing unit to a swanky modified residential unit, we can make it happen for you. Furthermore, the housing unit can operate off-grid with solar power and batteries if you wish. Luxuries like lounge room, swimming deck, media room, air-conditioning and more can be planned and included as per your taste. You can skip the conventional container look and opt from various finishes available. You can choose from our many pre-designed modified units or discuss with our experts and create your masterpiece. When it comes to affordable modified residential units, we provide end to end solutions including sourcing of containers, designing, fabricating and installing.

While we work hard to deliver excellent affordable housing units across Australia, we are very proud of the fact that we are not only helping this planet big time by recycling and constructing environment-friendly modified residential units but are also fulfilling your dream of owning a beautiful house. We are always excited to discuss the options you have available for building your modified, affordable housing unit as per your desire.