The Clark
Two 40ft Containers Home
Price starting at: $170,000
Inspired by the home we built in Episode 3 of our show Containables, Clark is a home built from two 40FT containers welded together. This home has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an open living, kitchen, and dining space.
Both bathrooms feature walk-in showers and sinks with storage. The private, enclosed bedrooms can both accommodate a queen-size bed. The kitchen includes butcher block countertops with under-counter cabinets and is laid out in an open concept with the adjoining living room, perfect for entertaining!
This unique container home is perfect for a permanent residence, weekend air bnb, or residential ADU.
**Photos are representative of the container build, but are not exact replicas of our base models. Decks, external cladding, and stairs are not included in Backcountry Containers estimated pricing.**
DETAILS
Exterior:
- (2) 40FT High Cube 'One Tripper' Containers
- All Metalwork & Structural Steel Reinforcement
- Durable Sherwin Williams Exterior Paint
- Exterior Generator Plug For Backup (or Primary) Energy Source
- Exterior Lights: Outside Exterior Door(s)
- (1) Steel Entry Hinged Door with Lock
- (1) 6’-0” x 6’-8” Residential Vinyl Sliding Entry Door with Lock and Screen
- (2) 2'-6" x 3'-6" Egress Casement Windows (Swing-Out Style) with Screens
- (2) 2'-6" x 4'-0" Casement Windows (Swing-Out Style) with Screens
- (2) 2'-0" x 2'-6" Casement Windows (Swing-Out Style) with Screens
- Backcountry Team Assembly (Seal Tight) of Containers @ Customer Site on Delivery Day
Walls & Ceilings:
- (2) Large 12'-4" x 7'-10" Wall Cuts - Living Room to Kitchen, in Each Container
- All Interior Framing
- Drywall on Walls & Ceilings (Also Available: White Shiplap, Pine, Blue Pine, Basswood)
- (3) Pocket Doors (at Bathrooms)
- (2) 2'8" x 6'8" Hinged Doors with Privacy Latches (at Bedrooms)
- LED Lighting in all Ceilings
- Smoke & CO2 Detectors in Ceiling
- (2) Air Transfer Fans in Wall of Each Bedroom to Facilitate A/C Flow
Flooring:
- Seal Existing Container Floor
- Sub Floor System
- Luxury Vinyl Flooring.
Open Concept Kitchen:
- Quality Cabinetry (Soft Close Hardware, Upgraded Box Construction) Topped with Countertops and Cabinet Pulls
- Floating Butcher Block Shelves Above Countertops
- Stainless Steel or Large Farmhouse Kitchen Sink & Luxury Faucet
- 2 Burner Electric Induction Cooktop (Freestanding)
- Space for a Full Sized Refrigerator, Stove / Oven, and Microwave
- Flex Corner With Washer / Dryer Hookups
(2 )Bathrooms:
- (2) Composite Tile Showers - 32" x 48" with Sliding Glass Doors Featuring Luxury Shower Heads & Handles
- (2) Ceramic Vessel Sinks and Faucets
- (2) Built-in Floating Vanities with Shelving
- (2) Standard Residential Toilet With Open Shelving Above
- (2) Ventilation Fans
Living Space:
- Suitable for Couch, Coffee Table, Chairs, Wall Mounted TV, Etc..
(2) Enclosed Bedrooms:
- Suitable for up to a Queen Size Bed, Bedside Table / Floating Shelves & Additional Storage, Etc..
*We Build All Of Our Container Homes To The IBC / IRC Code. But We Can Adjust for State Specific Regulations, as Needed*
Insulation:
- Insulated Subfloor System, 2LB Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation at Walls and Ceiling
HVAC :
- (2) 12,000 BTU 19 SEER 230V Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner & Heat Pumps
Plumbing, Water & Electrical:
- PEX Piping and PVC Drain Systems with Black and Greywater Drains to be Connected to an RV Hookup or Sanitary Sewer System
- Connection to Main Water Supply
- 27KW Electric Tankless Water Heater
- External Electrical Hookups. Internal Electrical Outlets & Lighting Included Throughout the Container
- All Interior Spaces Feature Code Required Electrical Outlets & Switching With
- Recessed LED Ceiling Lighting Included Powered from Exterior Breaker Panel
- Exterior Generator Plug For Backup (or Primary) Energy Source
40FT Rooftop Deck:
- Featuring Maintenance Free Composite Decking, Treated Framing, Aluminum Railing System With Gate, and a Steel Spiral Staircase. Majority Completed By Our Team, Some Easy Assembly Required On-Site Due to Shipping Requirements.
40FT Rooftop Deck Brackets:
- Not Ready to Purchase a Rooftop Deck Yet? Maybe You Want to DIY Your Deck? We Will Weld the Brackets Needed Onto Your Container To Make Your Container Home Future Deck Ready. With Our Custom Brackets, It's Easy to Install a Rooftop Deck With Whatever Material You Choose.
Partial Exterior Cladding:
- Add Exterior Cladding to Accent Your Container Home. 25% Coverage Area of Front.
Walls:
- Amish Pine, Amish Basswood & Amish Blue Pine, Pine, White Shiplap are All Upgrade Options That We Offer For Your Container Home Interior Walls. Standard Included Option is Drywall.
Custom Built-in Bunk Beds:
- You Can Choose to Add a Custom Built-in Bunk Bed to One of the Bedrooms to Maximize Sleeping Space. Custom Mattresses Included.
Wood Burning Stove Ready:
- We Will Perform the Metalwork, Structural Steel Reinforcement, and Install a Vent System (Fresh Air Intake and Chimney Exhaust Ports) For Your Wood Burning Stove.
Secured Windows:
- Steel Security Shutters For Windows. Lockable From Inside.
Fold Down Table:
- Custom Built Butcher Block Fold Down Table Connected to Wall. Designed to Maximize Space.
Quartz Kitchen Countertops:
- Quartz Kitchen Countertops.
Appliance Packages:
- We Offer a Large Variety of Appliances that are Sourced by Our Team to Maximize the Space Available in Your Container Home (Refrigerator, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer / Dryer, Etc..).
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Backcountry Containers
We design and build container homes, cabins, offices, and commercial and industrial spaces. Our projects range from single-container buildings to larger structures made from multiple containers, including workforce housing, gathering facilities, restrooms, and equipment enclosures. We work with individuals, businesses, developers, and government organizations.
We are a family-owned business based in Spooner, Wisconsin. We build in our 28,000 sqft climate-controlled manufacturing facility and arrange delivery throughout the United States. All of our projects are built in the USA. Your project location helps determine the design, approval process, and delivery plan.
Yes. Facility visits are available by appointment. Email sales@backcountrycontainers.com to schedule a visit and discuss your project with our team. Weekend appointments & tours are available as well, by request.
Design and Construction
Both. You can start with one of our existing floor plans, modify a layout, or work with us to develop a new design. Share your intended use, project location, approximate size, budget, and any sketches or inspiration. We will help turn those ideas into a practical building plan.
Yes. We can join or stack 20-foot and 40-foot containers to create larger rooms, multiple bedrooms, shared spaces, or multistory buildings. Openings, reinforcement, stairs, and connections are designed around the layout and applicable structural requirements.
A typical 20-foot container has an exterior footprint of approximately 160 square feet, and a 40-foot container has approximately 320 square feet. Finished interior space is smaller because framing, insulation, and finishes take up room. We show the proposed dimensions and layout during the design phase of your project.
We only use new or one-trip shipping containers. One-trip containers have carried cargo once before being sold for another use. We review container condition before fabrication and make the modifications needed for the building design.
Options include exterior paint and cladding, windows and doors, flooring, cabinets, countertops, wall and ceiling finishes, decks, rooftop decks, and security shutters. Available selections depend on the design, budget, and code requirements. We help you choose finishes that fit your vision and how the building will be used.
Options include exterior paint and cladding, windows and doors, flooring, cabinets, countertops, wall and ceiling finishes, decks, rooftop decks, and security shutters. Available selections depend on the design, budget, and code requirements. We help you choose finishes that fit your vision and how the building will be used.
We commonly use 2LB closed-cell spray foam insulation in the walls, ceilings, and beneath the container floor. Insulation thickness, continuous insulation, and other assembly details are selected for the project location and applicable energy requirements. We also coordinate heating, cooling, ventilation, and protection for plumbing exposed to cold weather.
We use ductless mini-split heat pumps for heating and cooling, PEX water supply piping, PVC drains, and LED lighting. Equipment and system layouts are selected for the building’s use and location. Water heating, electrical service, ventilation, and optional backup power connections are defined in your proposal and plans.
Yes. We can discuss a shell or rough-in package for completion by your local contractor. The scope may include structural modifications, windows and doors, exterior painting and other finishes, framing, and portions of the electrical and plumbing work. We confirm the scope and inspection process with the appropriate authorities before production so the remaining work can be completed and inspected on site.
Delivery, Installation, and Ownership
We arrange suitable transportation based on the building configuration, route, and site access. Shipping is quoted for your project and depends on distance, equipment, the number of loads, and freight rates at booking. Some sites require a crane to unload and set the containers; we can help coordinate that service as part of the delivery plan.
The installation scope is established before delivery. For buildings made from multiple containers, we can discuss sending a field crew to oversee setting, join the modules, weather-seal the connections, and complete finishes at the joints. We can also coordinate & provide instructions with a qualified local contractor. Site utilities and final electrical and plumbing connections are generally handled by appropriately licensed local trades.
Depending on the agreed scope and approval process, we can complete most structural work, building systems, and interior finishes in our facility. After delivery, the building still needs to be set and secured, connected to site utilities, and inspected as required. Buildings made from multiple containers also require on-site assembly and finishing at the connections.
Modular container buildings can often be relocated, but the work depends on the design, foundation, site access, and destination. Utilities must be disconnected, and buildings made from multiple containers may need to be separated for transport. New permits, foundation work, and professional moving services may be required. Let us know during design if future relocation is a priority.
Yes. We can incorporate lockable steel shutters, steel doors, or layouts that allow the original container doors to close over an entry or window area. If storm protection is a project requirement, tell us early so the structure, openings, anchoring, and protective features can be evaluated together for the location.
Pricing and Getting Started
Pricing depends on the size, layout, number of containers, finishes, building systems, engineering, and project location. We review your goals and prepare a proposal that defines the building scope and pricing. Delivery, installation, and site work also need to be included when planning your total project budget.
Depending on the property and project, additional costs may include surveys, soil testing, engineering (through Backcountry), permits, site clearing and grading, access roads, foundations, site utilities, well or septic systems, shipping, crane services, on-site assembly, and applicable taxes. Your proposal identifies what Backcountry includes; a local contractor can price the site work and connections.
Yes. We can review layout, materials, and equipment choices to identify savings. Grouping plumbing fixtures, simplifying the building shape, using common window and door sizes, and selecting practical finishes can help control costs. We discuss these choices during design while maintaining the project’s quality and applicable code requirements.
Yes. We can plan multiple buildings as one project or discuss a phased approach. Repeated layouts and coordinated purchasing may create savings, while phasing can help align production with site readiness and your budget. We price these options around the actual scope and schedule.
Contact our sales team with your project location, intended use, approximate size, budget, and desired timeline. We will review your goals, discuss layout options, and explain the next steps for design, pricing, and a sales agreement.
Your sales agreement sets the payment schedule for your project. Our typical schedule is 50% due at signing (to allow Backcountry to order all materials for your project and mitigate any material price fluctuation risk), 40% at rough-in completion (metalwork, framing, electrical, plumbing, exterior paint, windows / doors are complete), and the remaining 10% before shipment. Design, engineering, delivery, and other services are addressed in the agreement as applicable.
Yes, we offer up to $65K financing through our partnership with Wisetack.
The schedule depends on design complexity, engineering, plan review, permitting, material availability, and our production schedule. We provide a project-specific timeline and update you every other week with pictures as the work progresses. Approval and site preparation can affect the overall delivery date, so involving your local contractor early helps keep the project moving.
Typically, you can expect production to be between 8 weeks – 16 weeks depending on the size of the project. State, city, or county level plan / permit review & approval can add to that timeline, if applicable.
The answer depends on your property’s zoning, intended use, and local requirements. Before committing to a project, confirm that the proposed building is allowed and review setbacks, access, utility availability, and any deed or association restrictions. We can provide building information to support those discussions.
Permits, Foundations, and Site Preparation
The answer depends on your property’s zoning, intended use, and local requirements. Before committing to a project, confirm that the proposed building is allowed and review setbacks, access, utility availability, and any deed or association restrictions. We can provide building information to support those discussions.
We design each project for the applicable building and energy requirements. After a contract is signed, we prepare the construction plans and coordinate engineering and factory approval documents as required by the scope. Depending on the location, the process may involve state modular review, third-party review, and local permits. Your local contractor generally coordinates site permits, foundations, utility work, and final site inspections, whereas Backcountry would handle any state level plan submittals. Backcountry also assists with local permit applications and answering questions the local AHJ may have.
Yes. Our buildings go through our internal quality control process. Projects requiring third-party or state inspections also follow the applicable inspection program, which may include rough-in and final factory inspections. Site inspections and approval for occupancy are coordinated locally.
Foundation options may include helical piers, concrete piers, slabs, or an engineered crawl space foundation. The right choice depends on soil conditions, building loads, frost depth, local requirements, and the site layout. We coordinate building dimensions and connection details with the foundation design so the structure is properly supported and anchored.
Your site generally needs approved access for delivery equipment, a completed foundation, and a plan for utility connections and drainage. Clearing, grading, well or septic work, and crane setup may also be needed. We coordinate delivery requirements with you and your local contractor before the building ships.
We generally recommend engaging a local general contractor early. Your contractor can manage site permits, foundations, utilities, local trades, and other work outside our factory scope. We work with that contractor closely to define responsibilities, coordinate drawings, and align site readiness with delivery.