Container Residential Development Welcome Center
Starting at $380,000
Many communities today are searching for sustainable, flexible building solutions that reduce environmental impact without sacrificing function or design. Shipping containers offer a strong, adaptable foundation—and when repurposed thoughtfully, they become an opportunity to create meaningful spaces with a smaller footprint.
The design, consisting of 5, 40-foot containers, includes an open-concept entry area, a kitchenette, 2 restrooms, a conference room, and 3 office spaces.
**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

- (5) 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 Doors
- (1) 3'-0" x 6' 8" Hinged Patio Door
- (2) 3'-0" x 6'-0" Picture Windows
- (5) 4'-0" x 4'-6" Picture Windows
- (2) 6'-0" x 1'-4" Picture Windows
- (2) 5'-0" x 6'-0" Picture Windows
- (2) 2'-6" x 1'-3" Picture Windows
Walls & Ceilings:
- All Interior Framing
- Drywall for Walls/Ceilings
- White Trim Throughout & 3.5" Tall Baseboard
- LED Lighting in Ceiling
- Smoke / CO2 Detectors in Ceiling
- (7) 2'-8" x 6'-8" Residential Swinging Doors
- (6) Air Transfer Fans Built Into Interior Wall @ Bathroom 1 and 2, Conference Room, Office Area and Office 1 and 2
Flooring:
- Seal Existing Container Floor
- SubFloor System Tiles
- Life Proof Vinyl Flooring
Kitchenette / Coffee Area:
- Quality Cabinetry (Soft Close Hardware, Upgraded Box Construction)
- Counter tops TBD, Quartz or similar would need to be sourced by client and installed after delivery
- Floating Shelves/Cabinetry Above Countertops
- Stainless Steel Sink & Luxury Faucet
(2) Enclosed Bathrooms, Each Including:
- ADA Compliant
- Vanity, Sink & Faucet
- Standard Residential Toilet
- Ventilation Fan
- Adjacent Storage Closet
Open Concept Reception Area:
- Suitable for Reception Desk, Couches, Coffee Tables, Chairs, Wall Mounted TVs, etc.
Conference Room:
- Suitable for Large Conference Table/Chairs, Storage Cabinets, Large TVs/Displays
- Quality Cabinetry for Area Under TVs Included with Standard Butcher Block Countertops Included (Upgraded Countertops Available Upon Request)
2 Person Office Area
- Suitable for Two Work Stations, Chairs, Printer and Mini Fridge
(2) 1 Person Office Area
- Suitable for Desk and Chair
Insulation:
- Insulated Subfloor System, 2LB Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation at Walls and Ceiling
HVAC:
- (1) 18,000 BTU 19 SEER 230V Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner & Heat Pump
- (2) 9,000 BTU 19 SEER 230V Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner & Heat Pump
Plumbing, Water, Electrical
- PEX Piping and PVC Drain Systems with Black and Greywater Drains to be Connected to a
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
We sell our products to all markets and industries, including residential, commercial, industrial and governmental. We have the experience and capacity to partner with businesses on any type of container related project, large and small.
Yes, we offer financing up to $50K through our partnership with LoanGlide. While Backcountry doesn't personally offer financing, we can walk you through the easy steps of financing your project with LoanGlide.
Some of the highlights of financing your project with LoanGlide are:
- Rates from 0% APR
- Check offers in 60 seconds with no impact to your credit score
- Flexible offers, no origination fees
Custom Builds
We will craft a custom container home specific to your unique needs and location. Using a combination of stacked or adjoined 20ft and 40ft containers, we will create your dream home. We design our container homes to maximize the views and features of your property. We can incorporate just about anything into our container homes. We’ve built workshops, done a putting green, made a large rooftop garden, built custom furniture, and more.
Standard Model
Our Standard container models are inspired by our most popular custom builds. Purchasing a standard container option from our website is the quickest and most affordable way to get your Backcountry Container, as it reduces a lot of the lead times and indirect costs that go into building a fully custom container home structure. Same quality, better price, delivered to you.
Yes, shipping and sales tax.
Shipping - Shipping fees for all builds depend on the distance from our build site (either in the Texas or Wisconsin area). Shipping typically costs around $3 per mile. Delivery for all builds will be quoted at time of purchase. For delivery, we must be able to drive our flatbed, tiltbed or chassis to the site to be unloaded.
Sales Tax - Sales tax will be applied to the contract amount upon purchase. The sales tax rate applied will depend on which state your container is shipped to.
Technically, yes. If you have appropriate transport (flatbed, chassis, etc.), and you ensure all utilities are disconnected, the container can be moved at your discretion.
The short answer is Yes. Corten steel will rust much slower than mild steel, and will remain water proof through its lifetime. Corten containers are corrosion resistant. Added layers of rust resistant paint and primer provides extra support.
Our containers are either brand new or 'one trip', meaning they shipped cargo one time before they were sold to us. 'One trip' containers are considered like new and rarely have any blemishes on them. We inspect all containers for quality when we receive them.
Yes, we are proud to be a 100% family owned business with all of our operations and facilities located in the USA with production facilities in Texas and Wisconsin.
Our preferred general contractor can help you find and install the right foundation for your container home. The most important element of a container home foundation is that the ground is level. If it is level, a container home can be set there. With that said, we recommend using one of these foundation options:
- Railroad ties - this is often the least expensive option that can be used as a permanent foundation, and is the ideal option if you would like to move your container home some time in the future.
- Gravel pads - this option won't break the bank and is considered a long term, reliable, foundation for container homes.
- Concrete slab - this is often the most expensive option but also the most air tight when it comes to keeping your container home level and in place.
Absolutely, once a contract is signed, Backcountry Containers will create the construction plan set for permitting purposes and depending on the project – will submit directly to the state for review or pass the plans along to the customer to submit to the county or city for review.
Depending on the configuration chosen, your container will be delivered on the appropriate transport, whether it be a flatbed, tiltbed or chassis. If a crane is required, we arrange for that as well.
Yes. By appointment only. Send a message to sales@backcountrycontainers.com to make a request.
Standard Model Questions
We currently offer 3 standard models:
The Kennedy - 40ft container home build
The Ezra - 20ft container home build
The Rockne - 20ft container office
The Jack (COMING SOON) - 20ft container hunting cabin
The Augustine (COMING SOON) - 40ft container hunting cabin with lockable garage for storage of items such as ATV's
Purchasing a standard container option from our website is the quickest and most affordable way to get your backcountry container, as it reduces a lot of the lead times and indirect costs that go into building a fully custom container home structure. Same quality, better price, delivered to you.
If you purchase one of our standard models, it typically takes 6 - 16 weeks from time of deposit to time of delivery. However, high quality craftsmanship is our number one priority, which means we only source our materials from experienced, reputable vendors. From time to time, the supply chain may delay the waiting period for a standard container model. If that is the case, you will be notified of the updated timeline.
While browsing the standard options on the website, you can select the standard container that you would like to purchase and input your information as requested. This will reserve your spot in line for that model. Within a week, one of our project managers will reach out to you to discuss the model and answer any questions you may have. If you want to move forward with the purchase, we will send you our sales agreement to sign and invoice for payment.
Our payment terms are:
- 50% of the purchase price due upon signing the sales agreement
- 40% due when we start production on your container
- 10% before we ship out your container
Yes, all of our standard containers that have plumbing and electrical included are equipped with:
- Electrical hookups
- Blackwater and Greywater PVC that can be connected to an RV hookup or city sewer
- A water in hose spigot
For safety purposes, all electrical and plumbing should be connected by a licensed electrician and plumber through external ports on the container.
We will assist you with questions related to dimensions and site preparation but we recommend hiring a local general contractor for the installation or you can use one of our regional preferred general contractors to assist you.
For standard container orders, we recommend hiring a local general contractor for the installation or you can use one of our regional preferred general contractors to assist you. The next question below will detail a list of services our preferred general contractors commonly offer.
We recommend using one of our regional preferred general contractors because we have experience working with them and know that quality and craftmanship is just as important to them as it is to us.
Some of the items they typically offer: deck options, pergola options, foundation package options, electrical package options, water package options, plumbing package options. They also attach multiple containers together and often consult on permitting and regulations.