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The Amazing Versatility of Using Shipping Containers for Tiny Homes


Simple, sustainable, and affordable living and commercial spaces are possible with repurposed shipping containers. Incredibly versatile, modern, comfortable, and stylish; container homes and offices are often the perfect solutions when extra space is needed. Whether developing commercial offices, remote living, off-grid accommodation, or backyard offices and studios, learning about the amazing versatility of shipping container tiny homes opens a world of new possibilities. Call us today at 778-403-7674.

 

​We bring you a wide range of services that offer a variety of options to repurpose a shipping container. We can start by using a brand new shipping container, or repurpose a single use containers and turn it into your dream space. Our construction background give us to ability and resources to build a shipping container home for you that can be simple and basic, to a full custom modern design. We ensure that no matter the vision you have for your shipping container build , we have the experience, the team and building experience to turn it into reality. Shipping container builds have a unique building process. The thought of using a shipping container as your new home, cottage, or office may be a daunting experience. But we work to simplify the process. Our industry leading experience, and connections allow for efficiency and a smooth build out process.   Let’s talk! 

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The Simplicity of Customized Shipping Container Structures

Adding new space for private or commercial use is often a challenge, but with repurposed shipping containers for tiny structures, all the complexity is left behind.


Simplicity is one of the biggest advantages of tiny home living. Even commercial spaces, whether for home offices or larger commercial sites, can be developed with no hassles or unwelcomed surprises.


Repurposed shipping containers are offered with free consultations and no commitment, allowing homeowners, first-time property buyers, and commercial organizations to make decisions that suit their unique needs.

  • A free consultation allows for full exploration and discovery of the various uses of repurposed shipping containers.
  • Flexibility is key, with repurposed shipping containers being available for residential, commercial, or mixed-use.
  • Professional services ensure that tiny structures are built to code with impressive safety features.
  • There’s no hassle with repurposed shipping containers. Tiny structures are made to specification. The original design brief matches the final delivery and installation.
  • Repurposed shipping containers for remote living homes, cabins, rental suites, offices, and studios are easy to transport and can be delivered virtually anywhere, even remote properties.
  • Full customization is offered to make repurposed shipping containers completely unique. Every project is different, and with skilled professionals, it’s possible to add features like custom roof designs, decking, and interior amenities.
  • Less is so much more with tiny homes and offices. Maintenance is kept to a minimum, making the cost of ownership much lower when compared to a traditional structure.

Simplicity goes a long way when considering using shipping containers for tiny homes, offices, backyard studios, and any other purpose. Innovative and extremely functional, shipping container tiny structures truly are a revolution in home and commercial construction.

Our Services

Our Services cover everything that is necessary for a shipping container build. Our construction and home building background gives us the experience needed to help with all components of converting a shipping container into a usable structure. We can help with the design concept, site preparation, permitting, talk care of all the build details, delivery and trucking, site finishing, and hook up to local services.

Backyard Offices and Studios


The way that people live, and work, is changing. More businesses are moving to work-from-home models. Entrepreneurs are setting up at home. This often leaves little space to both work and do business. Backyard offices and studios are perfect for adding quiet, private, and comfortable space for working remotely, running a business, or working on creative projects.

Repurposed shipping containers are ideal for backyard offices and studios thanks to their convenient size, relatively low cost, and countless options for customization.

Carriage Homes


With shipping container carriage homes, it’s easy to add extra living space for guests, teenage kids, tenants, or even parents. Carriage homes can be both affordable and luxurious, thanks to the versatility of repurposed shipping containers. There are various container options with different sizes and heights to get as much or as little space as is needed. Add windows, sliding doors, skylights, and interior/exterior finishing materials to have a tiny carriage home perfectly complement the primary dwelling.

Garden Suites


A simple garden suite or guest house could seem expensive when considering stick-built structures. Repurposed shipping containers allow for comfortable garden suites that can be used for any purpose. Kid's playrooms, hobby rooms, guest houses, or basic additional living spaces are all possible with container garden suites. It becomes simple to add value and space to a home, even on a reasonable budget.

Offices


Commercial offices are thought of as expensive to develop and maintain. Shipping container offices break this perception. On-site offices can be used on any commercial or industrial lot to provide space for client meetings, administration staff, or for general staff use. Innovative businesses could use compact and comfortable offices to offer as rentals or to use privately. The possibilities are endless. The professional finishing, insulation, and customization options have made shipping container offices incredibly popular in recent years.

Rental Suites


Because containers are fully customizable, it’s easy to create the perfect space with amenities for rental suites. Containers can contain kitchenettes and bathroom facilities, making them fully self-sufficient and easily marketable. From home-operated bed and breakfast businesses to multi-unit motels, containers are ideal for creating comfortable, affordable, and long-lasting suites.

Rental suite designs can be made to work as lakeside cabins or backyard Air BnB suites. 

Remote Living Homes


Living in a remote area comes with a set of unique challenges. Finding the right construction team is one of the most difficult to overcome. A prefabricated home designed for remote living made from repurposed shipping containers is one of the best solutions available. Containers are modular so several units could be connected to expand the living space. Plumbing, electrics, and amenities can all be integrated to make remote living comfortable and stress-free.

Off Grid Living

Off-grid living accommodations are equally well-served by repurposed shipping containers. For the true off-grid lifestyle, containers can be developed with efficient fixtures like composting toilets, solar panels, and other self sufficient features that make it possible to break away from any reliance on municipal power and water and other common utilities.

Repurposed shipping containers are durable, safe, and secure, making for great options in remote areas. Shipping container cabins can be fully closed down and locked up, leaving them protected from the elements and critters whenever they aren’t in use. No more worrying about rodent infestations during the off season.

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Repurposed Shipping Containers: How are they Used?

Shipping containers are mostly repurposed for storage, tiny homes and offices, but the versatility goes so much further than these common applications.

From backyard home offices to rental accommodation like cabins and motel units, repurposed shipping containers are suitable for a vast number of uses, many of which are surprising.

The Most Exciting Home and Construction Innovation in Generations


The tiny home revolution introduced the concept of small-scale and sustainable living. Repurposed shipping containers take the idea even further, making it possible to create stylish, comfortable, reliable, and modular spaces for work, leisure, business, or everyday living.


The advantages of repurposed shipping containers for backyard offices, tiny homes, remote and off-grid living, commercial offices, rental suites, carriage homes, and any other small to medium-scale project are vast. With affordability and convenience, fast delivery, and endless customization options, it’s no surprise that container homes and offices are growing in popularity.



Choose a reliable construction firm for a prefabricated shipping container home or office and enjoy long-term durability with great style and comfort that was previously unheard of in structures so small.

I contacted BC Container Homes to build me a small cottage for  my vacation property. I was impressed with the design process and they exceeded my expectations with my tight budget.

Jessica M.

We wanted a modern home for our approaching retirement. We already had a great chunk of land. We just needed a home. BC Container Homes far exceeded our  original concept ideas. They delivered us a modern home that barely even looks like it was created and built out of shipping containers. Highly recommend.

John & Nicole L.

I wanted a small off grid cabin to be able to get away from my busy city life. The end result was a small fully contained cabin in the woods that allows me to unwind and relax in nature. 

George P.

Living on Vancouver Island


Since we get to call this beautiful island home we are driven to preserve it's its natural beauty. Repurposing a shipping container is a great alternative to traditional building practices. Whether you are looking for just a little extra space for a she shed or man cave, a full cottage suite for the inlaws, or a sea side retreat. Shipping containers are great way to accomplish these ideas.

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