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Best Shipping Container Homes for Sale in Michigan

Thanks to the number of advantages of building a shipping container house, looking into container homes for sale in Michigan can be a wise decision. The benefits of building a shipping container home include unique architecture, reduced build times, and less material waste. In spite of the fact that we have yet to cover a container home builder based in Michigan, residents of the Great Lake State still have access to a number of quality shipping container home builders.

If you are thinking about building a container house but are unsure where to begin, you are in the right place. To help you in your search, we have compiled a list of Michigan's best shipping container house builders. The builders and houses featured on our list are available throughout Michigan including in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Warren.

In addition to helping you identify the best builders for your project, our article can be helpful in answering key questions that you may have. Including: How much does a container home in Michigan cost? Which shipping container homes are for sale in Detroit? And which companies are the best shipping container home builders in Michigan?

Continue reading below for a list of some of Michigan's best shipping container home builders and container homes for sale in Michigan. If you have any specific questions about your project, contact our prefab concierge team for assistance with your own shipping container home build. Or, see our full list of prefab homes for sale in Michigan and modular homes for sale in Michigan.


Shipping Container Homes for Sale in Michigan

Container Homes USA - 3 Bedroom 2 Level Custom Container Home

Container Homes USA - Cleveland, OH

Container Homes USA is a Cleveland-based shipping container home builder that focuses on both residential and commercial projects. They can work with clients across the U.S. and offer buyers the option to choose from 6 pre-designed plans or create a custom home design. It is also worth noting that they can offer complete project management services and assist buyers in securing permits and locating a general contractor.

Turn-Key Cost Estimate for a Container Home from Container Homes USA: $255 - $365+ per square foot

Example of Work: 3 Bedroom / 2 Level Custom Container Home

 

Global Modulars - Quattro House

Global Modulars - Aventura, FL

Global Modulars is a turn-key shipping container home builder. They have a range of pre-designed homes which include smaller ADU and guest house models up to luxurious, container homes with nearly 4,000 square feet of living space. For individuals looking for something different, Global Modulars can even help clients design a one-off custom home.

Turn-Key Cost Estimate for a Container Home from Global Modulars: $128 - $216+ per square foot

Example of Work: Quattro House

 

Bob’s Containers - The Olive Model

Bob's Containers - Del Valle, TX

Bob's Containers is a container home builder that specializes in a range of container-based housing products. Their range of offerings includes offices, ADUs, tiny homes, and single-family container homes. From an aesthetic perspective, their products often combine traditional container home elements with country architecture.

Turn-Key Cost Estimate for a Container Home from Bob's Containers: $238 - $640+ per square foot

Example of Work: "The Olive" Model

 

CargoHome - The Mainsail

CargoHome - Elm Mott, TX

CargoHome is a prefab contractor offering 8 model homes from 160-640 square feet in size. The Central Texas based company delivers completed homes to the buyer and then oversees local contractors who complete all on-site work.

Turn-Key Cost Estimate for a Container Home from CargoHome: $250 - $745+ per square foot

Example of Work: The Mainsail

 

Shipping Container Home Alternatives in Michigan 

If, for some reason, the homes or builders on our list do not seem like good fits for your project, there may be alternative options in Michigan that you may want to consider.

If you would like to build a different type of home (ADU, custom home, small square footage home) in Michigan, you can find builders & homes that match these profiles in our articles:

If you like the modern, industrial style of container home architecture you can find prefab home builders that match this profile in our articles for:

If you are a shipping container home builder that serves buyers in Michigan or, if you have worked with a company that is not included on our list, we'd love to hear from you.

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