Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: Shipping Container Build 21Jun 23, 2014 12:48 pm I looked into shipping containers but couldn't find any locally that were cheap enough to make it worthwhile for myself, even for use as a shed - about $4000 delivered. But it is certainly a handy option and it getting more common. It would be interesting to hear whether council would consider it a Class 1A habitable structure before any improvements. One word of warning for shipping containers - I don't remember where I read this, but someone who was using shipping containers had some belongings stored inside the container and were welding the outside (for some reason) and the heat transferred through and set everything on fire. It was a big tragedy so just be careful when welding through metal! Re: Shipping Container Build 22Jul 22, 2014 7:42 pm this thread needs a BUMP!!! I've got prices for 40' HC 1A (single use) container: $5800 + GST. thats the best i can do in far north old from a reputable dealer. i have transport costs as well which bumps up the price a fair bit. Re: Shipping Container Build 23May 25, 2015 1:28 am Hi guys, this thread is super informative as it is Australian information and it has actually been done. Unfortunately it lost momentum and there is not enough information shared and photos and diagrams available. I have set up a collective area for people to share shipping container home information so we can make it easier. Feel free to contribute if you can. http://shipping-container-home.com.au/ Thanks Re: Shipping Container Build 25Jun 20, 2015 5:24 pm ayemar I am intrigued by the whole shipping container concept. However, im curious if it really is anymore cost effective than the modular style done by prebuilt.com.au or archiblox.. Based off a quick google, prebuilt.com.au home started at 198k for 1br & a whopping 510k for the 4br & those were the base figures. I'll pass! 1 10478 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 17511 thank you! do we need to get this or our builder before we commence new build on the block? 2 10404 |