Builders like myself so appreciate your willingness to be transparent with your ACTUAL costs. Thank you, my friend. That was excellent and SO helpful.

@BriteImpressions1

Жыл бұрын

Jonah, what would you charge for the labor if I wish to hire you?

@juliolambs

Жыл бұрын

You took the words out of my mouth, brother. That guy is awesome! Even if you’re not a builder, can’t tell you how much transparency is appreciated in a world where it seems like everyone wants to keep all this knowledge and information to themselves like hoarders. This video was so helpful to me and I’m sure millions.

@johnmackie5351

27 күн бұрын

P​@@juliolambs

I'm am architect of many years. I've looked at the numbers for this kind of project. I agree with his estimates here.

@EthosAnanda

4 жыл бұрын

what do you do in your freetime Mr. SHROOMER? Hmm? :)

@AlllSmiless

4 жыл бұрын

@@EthosAnanda Bruh. 😂😂😂😂😂

@paco9831

3 жыл бұрын

Ethos Ananda that's why he is an architect

@user-vi4xy1jw7e

3 жыл бұрын

I mean, he built it, so it's not like he just threw out a random estimate. Lol

@bobdole27

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you'll respond but how much would this compare to building a traditional home (with wood I guess) of the same size, people keep saying its cheaper but everywhere I look shipping containers seem to be lower

I’d rather spend $30,000 on a shipping container home than a $40,000 car. Absolute no brainer.

@kouassikoffi4786

4 жыл бұрын

Well said ..

@SuperMillions100

4 жыл бұрын

@@kouassikoffi4786 agree. car = depreciating asset. Container home = appreciating asset

@ared18t

3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperMillions100 if it's depreciating it is a liability homie.

@rommelcorbito808

3 жыл бұрын

Advantage of Shipping container is the ability to move the Container house to new other Location... Mobile Deployment House is house of the future

@JM-nh8yp

3 жыл бұрын

@@rommelcorbito808 A comparible sized wood home could be moved just as easily.

I'm down in Alabama and built a shipping container for a bunk house at our hunting camp. I'll be the first to admit that it's rough and not nearly as refined as what you do, but there's a local trailer salvage company that we bought all of our fixtures and plumbing needs from such as toilet sinks etc. It's by no means a mansion, but for its purpose we spent less than $7k and did all of the work ourselves. The biggest single expense was renting a trackhoe to dig into the hillside. (The container is set into a slot in the hillside for shelter from storms) We have a large wood stove for heat and a 15000 BTU air conditioner in the front that keeps it cool in the summer. Aside from the bathroom at the rear and six bunks in the center the kitchen/dining area up front is always open and has plenty of airflow for the heat and cold to work easily. If you guys are interested I could always take and post photos.

@Katyas-Korner

3 жыл бұрын

Of course we are interested!

@sweetnperky

3 жыл бұрын

Please share. I'm most definitely interested.

@LarrySmith-xq6qr

2 ай бұрын

Yes I interested in getting one, what must I do?

18:22 total cost = $17,320, *doesnt include labor, tools, site prep.

@Fujiwaragon

4 жыл бұрын

J. David funny thing is... I ball parked that five years ago when I was 17 in 20 minutes without a contractors license 😂

@doughdreads

4 жыл бұрын

​@@Fujiwaragon r/iamverysmart

@technikal270

4 жыл бұрын

@@Fujiwaragon you thinking about living in a shipping container house? I'm currently 17, and dreaming of making a build like this, but with several shipping containers, solar panels, and making sure that I carefully plan out the design to optimize it to my liking.

@Fujiwaragon

4 жыл бұрын

Michael's Corner sure am but not one container.

@technikal270

4 жыл бұрын

@@Fujiwaragon Heck Yeah! Did you design it yourself?

u guys should make a community for contractors to connect with people looking to build these houses for reasonable prices. i think there are a lot of people with an appetite for this kind of residence, but don't know the first place to start or where they can even put the thing. i'm one of those people.

@dehillj

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, and would love to get one soon with all of these housing markets sky-rocketing and the HOA fees are insanely a rip off!!!

@karaokeentertaintment8197

2 жыл бұрын

I know someone who wants a haus like this as well.

@lettybromenschenkel5807

2 жыл бұрын

we are here... anyone who is serious will do their research and knows where to start... too easy ... youtube has a million building containers home videos ..

@lettybromenschenkel5807

2 жыл бұрын

@@dehillj HOA has zero to do with building a shipping container house.. HOWA is for swimming pools, community facilities, etc.

@lettybromenschenkel5807

2 жыл бұрын

@@dehillj if HOA fees are a rip off you should provide facilities for homeowners that you believe are not a rip off

The over 700 with thumbs down are delusional, over 40 years in construction,this guy is spot on. You can’t buy a condo for that.

@nozzyfilms7469

3 жыл бұрын

agreed mate

@GeneralHowToTutorials

3 жыл бұрын

Look up lumber prices. They changed a little since 2019

@accessaryman

3 жыл бұрын

you would have to see the reasons behind the thumbs down, or scroll through to see if they have bothered to give their reasons for that choice,

@trashmail8721

3 жыл бұрын

Its his tone its condescending.

@dreadone6894

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I know but these ain’t condos

I love the honesty in this video! I'm very very interested in building my dream home using containers! $17,320 is actually a relief! I'm not looking to build a tiny home or spend a tiny bit of money. But I do think for the type of dream home I WANT that containers will be the less expensive way to go while still using a contractor for some of the work. Between my father, brother and I we seriously have the knowledge and experience to do everything except the foundation and welding. Thanks so much for this video because it really gave me the confidence that I needed and I think I really can build a really really nice home for about $150k with containers!

You could go to the habitat for humanity store “restore” and get lots of windows, cabinets, doors,etc for cheap.

@whitekanji9376

4 жыл бұрын

Really good advice. Too many people dont know about that

@andersonstevie904

4 жыл бұрын

That would be a good idea here in Alabama. I think I'm going to do it. Thank you!

@samanthagoble7226

4 жыл бұрын

I see solid wood very nice cabinets, brand new windows and doors in the Nashville, TN Habitat for Humanity all the time.

@mwilliams1825

4 жыл бұрын

@@samanthagoble7226 what location?

@meaniehoney6172

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah but none of them will match or will be missing parts. Visit www.bareit.us or www.foodtrucklistings.com

Still cheaper than a $800,000 house in Los Angeles that's falling apart. Damn walls can't even hold up a thumb tack 😔

@lessycurls

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@tonykole8080

3 жыл бұрын

That true, in addition you spend the rest of your life paying for it, and you can lose it if life throws you a hard ball.

@declant3602

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, but living in Los Angeles was the first mistake......

@experimetalfan8851

3 жыл бұрын

I'd reckon putting a container home in LA would cost a lot more too...

@doughty_vee7824

3 жыл бұрын

Haah seriously smh

How refreshing to hear someone be so open n honest about prices on all the jobs.. Your integrity is awesome🤙 To offer your opinion is proof on what a good dude u are.. Thanks, I've really enjoyed watching.. Cause I really want one! One day💃

important stuff missing here: cleaning/sandblasting and repaint [sometimes the containers are used to carry poisons or garbage] and sometimes a little panel-beating and one of the most *important - strength integrity, remember you can't just cut, you have to reinforce*

@davidjames7123

2 жыл бұрын

The cutting and reinforcing would be in the labor costs. You could spend a little more for a brand new or barely used container.

@u7617

6 ай бұрын

You shouldn't use industrial containers for living that violates regulatory laws. You should only use food grade or basic logistics containers

I’ve spent aprox £60k for rent in 5 years living in the UK... i could of made a house of 3 containers.... damn

@AnderEvermore

3 жыл бұрын

Well the UK building regulations and planning permission plus land cost probably means that this isn't doable however I am looking into building one of these houses as a hobby and to have in case Shit hits The Fan

@houseofzuma1033

3 жыл бұрын

@@AnderEvermore if you find land with planning allowed first that would be a miracle.

@AnderEvermore

3 жыл бұрын

@@houseofzuma1033 Certainly would be. Hell you can't even build an extension to your house without 4 rounds of planning negotiations.

Absolutely the most educational and realistic video I have watched on looking at the possibility of realistically building a livable 40 ft container home. Thank you so much for taking the time to create this video!

After years of research (as a Millwright and former plumber), this is the first comprehensive video that 'objectively' covers the entire build sans a pad, septic and exterior. I would add, beware of local codes. I've heard a few horror stories about strict counties requiring certain specifications.

Man, do you have any idea how you have aided a lot of us to achieve our dreams? You are a gem!!!!

Now this would be a nice habitats for humanity project ... Take containers and fix them up like this for low income ppl ... Make them affordable housing ...

@bmadgett85

4 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thank you for the comment, and yes that is exactly the way we want to go, help people make affordable, strong, energy efficient homes using recycled containers! Help us make the connection and we will build it :)

@stevend776

4 жыл бұрын

I've done some work with Flower City Habitat in Rochester, it's easy as just finding a local branch and getting into contact, face-to-face. The face-to-face can be hard, Flower City was poorly organized and apparently RIT refuses to work with them anymore due to that. Anyways, this might help, but their biggest issue in Roc is there a massive amount of houses, just no one will move into the neighborhoods due to crime and lack of public services; the neighborhoods are at the point police no longer bother investigating or responding to crimes. "Your fault for going there.". A lot of time is spent maintaining finished projects as people will steal not just plumbing pipes, but furniture, roofing, studs, etc. Free, efficient, some with solar panels houses, but no one will move there, and no improvement happens unless there's at least 60% of the houses populated. There were multiple fully finished houses that have sit empty for years.

@jermainec2462

4 жыл бұрын

@@stevend776 I don't know much about the red tape involved in some of these projects but it seems like you mite need to go towards the poorer ppl u actually need housing ... Those are the ppl that move ... Ppl who have a choice will not opt to live their ... And it also sounds like you got a sorry ass city and police force ...

@jmbeezleyenterprises

4 жыл бұрын

@@bmadgett85 I Believe y'all said you were from FL?

@bmadgett85

4 жыл бұрын

Jason Beezley that’s correct! West palm beach area

Your awesome!!!! You’re the first legitimate container builder on KZread that does a Professional job!!!! Thanks for all the info! And still it worth every penny!!! True Freedom always have a Roof over your head! Cheers to Bad divorces and foreclosures!!!

@bmadgett85

4 жыл бұрын

King Blake88 thank you man much appreciated! Stay tuned we have some cool stuff coming up, Utah mountain build, and transportation of these beasts!

A couple of very important items to investigate if considering this: 1) see if this can be legally built in your area per code, and 2) what is the cost of the lot/land you want to build on. The latter can vary quite a bit depending on location which adds to the total cost. Where I live, the code in the incorporated city limits permit 1 container on the property as long as it is for storage or a "studio space" (basic electrical ok - no water or sewer hookups).

A lot of people are actually building shipping container homes cause it is cheaper. In the near future, I and a few of my friends will build our own as an investment. I can't wait, cause this type of project is something I've been dying to do. Excellent video thank you!.

Love your videos! My girlfriend and I as a young couple hate the idea of paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for a house that we won't truly own for years and years so we haved turned to a container home, starting small and adding on in the future and your channel has given us an idea of how to do it and how much it might cost. Thanks!

@ContainingLuxury

4 жыл бұрын

Glad we can help! Stay tuned we will be doing a cool container home build here in a few months that will be 3 containers connected!

@josephashe2765

4 жыл бұрын

@@ContainingLuxury perfect! We plan on doing 3 to start then adding a 20' for a guest bed.

As former MD-USA HIC (HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR), quite TRULY & BRIEFLY THOROUGH TCB estimate - ECONOMICAL / LEAST EXPENSIVE CONTAINER HOME BUILDING. He NAILED IT!!!

@ContainingLuxury

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@danascully7358

4 жыл бұрын

I'm in Maryland. Are there any contractors that won't be dishonest and charge me extra because I"m a girl and because these are popular?

@elcidbob

4 жыл бұрын

@@danascully7358 ma'am, contractors over charge everyone, irrespective of sex.

Finally - A realistic cost break down. Thank you

weve built hundreds of shipping container homes offices and other structures, this is a great video.

@untoldafricantruth9797

3 жыл бұрын

Have you built in California?

Depending on where you live, add anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000 per acre for land. Utility cost to establish power/water/sewer can cost another $20,000.

I really enjoyed this video, and I really appreciate the clarity and frank honesty when it comes to the accounting. I have never understood the fascination that people have for shipping container homes. At 320 square feet they're considerably smaller than most 1 bedroom apartments (typically 500 square feet) and the long, narrow shape doesn't really lend itself to a usable floor plan. A 20 foot by 20 foot garage or vacation cottage package can be purchased for not much more than the container cost, and it gives you a much more flexible shape, an extra 80 square feet (which is an 8 X 10 room) a fully finished exterior, AND it meets local building codes. If the shipping containers were free, then maybe - although you have to do a lot to them to make them livable. But it just seems like people are paying a lot of money for very little. Thanks for the video. It really lays it out. >Charlie

@ContainingLuxury

4 жыл бұрын

charles worton That is why we really wanted to make these videos and inform people of what they’re getting themselves into there’s a ton of click bait out there on KZread and we wanted to lay down the hard facts for people to make the decision on whether this is something they should or should not be taking on! Thanks for your support!

dont understand how someone could dislike this video. for him to even tell you cost is nice because most people dont know great video

@kkennedy5151

4 жыл бұрын

Because we live in a world where people seems to always have and opinion and unfortunately it's normally 85 negative

@isacousins3789

4 жыл бұрын

@@kkennedy5151 more like 95 percent lol

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. It's helped a lot to understand the realities and possibilities.

My dream is to buy some land and put one of these on it but also have enough space to help other people who want to do the same thing. The main issues with tiny houses, modular homes and shipping containers is the land. I'm saving really hard at the moment and hopefully next year I'll be able to buy some land, somewhere within a 2 hour drive from Melbourne. I drove around Australia last year and that solidified for me what's important and what's not.

@Knittedbyknadj

4 жыл бұрын

Temps I want to do the same thing

@oliverforsyth3411

4 жыл бұрын

Be good to have a few friends and buy a few acres etc or hectares and do that 👌

@Daeyel

4 жыл бұрын

You have the right idea, mate!

Thank you for taking the time to explain this so thoroughly. I appreciate the honesty and detail. Great video, can’t wait till the next one.

We've watched a lot of similar videos.Yours was by far the best. Short, sweet and to the point. Very informative and much appreciated!

This is the best container video I’ve seen thus far! Straight to the point, graphics keeps me on pace with you & the numbers really coming across knowledgeable!

Thanks. Sounds like an honest break-down of materials. Not to mention a labor-job done well. 👊

@Rachel.Victoria

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

@phyl1283

4 жыл бұрын

I believe he said at least double the final figure to have someone build it for you. Pay close attention.

@ModernMountainLiving

4 жыл бұрын

@@phyl1283 Yep, you get it, most don't. Not permitted for living full time either. Blake does a good job of an honest warning, some won't hear.

@ezralord4901

4 жыл бұрын

@@ModernMountainLiving Who said it wasn't permitted for living full time? Where did he say that in the video?

Best video I've seen on good, high quality container housing. You've done us a great service. Mahalo!

Dude your page is one of the best, glad there’s someone who goes in depth on the entire process.

Excellent overview of the bare/basic costs for the inside construction of a shipping container. This information is really appreciated!

This is so awesome, I just recently found out shipping container homes existed and I think it's such a good idea!

This guy seems honest I would hire him as my contractor. I think I would me able to do it at cost minus the windows.

I'm short of words to describe this man's honesty. I'm interested in a container house. When my finances are in order this is who I'm calling.

Going down the rabbit hole. Watched multiple cost estimate videos for shipping. Container home. Yours is by far the most knowledgeable and articulated I’ve seen. Around 19 to minute 21 of the video your calculations are spot on and this is by a professional, calculating the cost for his own Container home… Your pricing scale can even be multiplied per shipping container to increase the size of the home i.e. $20,000 material for a single container compared to $120,000 for a six container home. That would even account for cost for things such as kitchen and bathroom which don’t multiply times six containers, but the additional cost to reinforce structure, connecting six containers needing reinforcement Could go on for a while, but all in all great job!

Just discovered this channel / video, THANK YOU!!!!! I've only begun to toy with the idea of tiny / container houses and am excited this level of comprehensive & concise resource exists!!!! I look forward to delving into more! 😀

Thanks for making this video!!! I’ve been looking for something like this for years!! It was really informative thank you for investing the time.

Thank you so much for taking the time to create this amazing video... very informative, simple clear and direct to the point... THANK YOU AGAIN

Your honesty is extremely welcoming. Thank you for this video.

Perfect information for someone looking to do this themselves.

Thank you so much! It is great to finally find someone to break down the costs. Great video.

Thank you for being so honest with us. It is so refreshing to hear from a contractor that is not trying to screw a homeowner.

Awesome realistic breakdown. Thank you! I did my basement last year and everything is more and takes so much longer than you think. I appreciate your detail to saying everything that # didn't include.

Great video, thanks for the valuable info. I particularly like how you laid out all the steps of the build in the proper sequence. Good stuff to know. Much obliged!

I learned so much from watching this video. Thank you for your time.

Thank you for this video. There are so many things to consider for people who are interested in doing these projects even if they are capable and have most or all of the tools to do it. Planning and realistic cost evaluation are key to going forward with a project like this for me. One of the best ones I have seen thus far!

Thank you for providing this estimate. It's very useful to reveal blow-by-blow costs as well as the material list that's required. I had no idea of these numbers before now.

Am not living in us am living in eu but the guy is 150% true and the mathematics are real. “ The expensive solution most of times is the cheapest “

@DeusVultCult

4 жыл бұрын

Kypros Sofroniou it amazes me that houses in the states are “cheap” per square feet/finish/detailing compared to mainland EU, but this kind of stuff is expensive. I can probably do this for half price by going to local hardware stores 🤷🏻‍♂️

I've been watching all kinds of videos about tiny homes and container homes. By far this is the most informative and educational that I've found. Thank you for your time and sharing this vital information. It's the details that count for a quality build. Thanks again. subbed.

Thank you so much for this. You may not realize just how helpful the info you share here is or just how unbelievably generous you are to have shared it for free. Subscribed & Liked.

@darlenegratkowski139

Жыл бұрын

I'd look into the cost of some of the things he gave as his cost. The counter and cabinets you can get for not even half that price.

Thank you Blake ~ this is beautifully informative and practical. Much appreciated!

Thanks for this video! I bet you have tons of people dreaming of making a tiny shipping container home for $10,000 and you have to burst their bubble.

@acchaladka

4 жыл бұрын

Ashley Steeves Well, add 30% to this and he’s realistically talking about $25k +tax to build this for you. I’d add $5k for site prep and landscaping and approvals at least as well. So, $30k for a home? It’s a great video in any case.

@JB-vc2wl

4 жыл бұрын

@@acchaladka Still not a bad price. You can't buy a used home and finish to your liking for that. Hell most Modulars are double to triple the price. Great option for remote living or budget builds if you're not needing a ton of space.

@acchaladka

4 жыл бұрын

Dad's Account oh I agree. I meant that it could be viewed from a couple different angles. Some people spend $30k just on a bathroom. I think it’s a nuanced discussion and that $30k can definitely be the right price for some. For example I’d want three containers and 150 sq m / 1500 sq ft total, so I’m better off looking at a gut reno most likely. Whereas someone who’s single...one container for $30k is near-perfect.

@YourMajesty143

4 жыл бұрын

I mean if you get the shipping container delivered directly from the dock or yard, it's about 1/3 the cost. If you get reclaimed material, like all the wood, plumbing, & windows from forest fires or floods, get furniture from Craigslist/OfferUp, make the sink out of a ceramic bowl, use reclaimed wool for 1/4 of the insulation job or rely on building a thermal mass, etc. I mean it won't be easy, and clearly it would take up more time & labor. So it really comes down to saving money or saving time & effort

@Snake_44

4 жыл бұрын

Ashley Steeves I was definitely misinformed wasn’t buying it but the numbers couldn’t have been farther off

Tiny home shows be like: $18 home -Hi i'm jeff and I built my container home for $18.34. My dad's a contractor, I park it on his property and he paid for the materials but you can do it too

@ContainingLuxury

4 жыл бұрын

brandon miner Hahahaha seriously

@jamesnicholson4060

4 жыл бұрын

Hahah! I've had this very thought too hey XD

@bobdole27

4 жыл бұрын

Somehow i prefer this than the complete opposite where folks are paying over 60k for a tiny home, like what is even the point if you're going to pay that much for it...

@forevergogo

4 жыл бұрын

"I'm a part time butterfly collector, and my wife sells bedazzled dog collars on Etsy. Our budget is 6 Million."

@pathfinderLXXIV

4 жыл бұрын

​@@bobdole27 Because $60k is still cheaper than an actual house. But not a prefab mobile home. Just buy a single wide for about $52k. But the one in this video, even if you doubled the price he quotes is a decent deal, especially considering you have some say in the customization of it. I don't know enough about mobile homes to say how much you can customize one of those though.

This was an absolutely fabulous vid. Just catching it in 2021 but I LOVED the advice for clients, about how much to pay for a job and who to trust to do the work.

Clear , concise. Broken down &explained that even a third grader would understand . One of the best analysis iv I’ve seen so far.

Amazing video man. This is a very quality and detailed breakdown of cost

God bless you for posting this. We plan to build this our selves and we needed to know the bones of real price

One of the most informative videos on this subject. Thanks a mill!

Very informative ! Great job getting to the meat and potato’s of the video . So many videos beat around the bush answering questions. I really enjoyed this.

Amazing job! Every part is absolutely awesome! Thank you so much for the step by step information! Can not wait to start a container home!

Best, clearest explained video I’ve ever seen on SC builds. Thanks! Please continue to make these! Add walk thru tours at the end please. Also thanks for adding in the labor costs to expect when hiring jobs out. Can you also give the final completed full costs of the version you’re showing since i think you said the container you’re sitting in was more than the basic build.

Thank you, Blake! Sets the right perspective on a project like this.

I own a home building company in OKC. Over 540 homes under my belt over a 21 year career. Just finished my 40' hunting cabin container. 2 bedroom, I full bath, small kitchen and nice living room. $16,890.00. My container was used. I finished it out with upper -end amenities. Wood framing, spray foam insulation, smart soffit paneling, Mitsubishi mini split unit for heat/air, lateral line septic, tv wall in T&G cedar with faux beams, 3 barn doors, supplied with full size fridge, kitchen sink, microwave and an electric cooktop. Not a basic "beer-guzzling getaway. Granted, I got labor covered from my guys and all my materials were discounted from my suppliers. I would say without favors or discounts, you're looking at 22K the way I finished mine out.

Man! I really appreciate this video bro!!! I’ve had this on my mind for a while & im ready to try & build one on my rental property....

Okay, I get what he's doing. He's giving flat out cost estimates. This is great info for me. Now, I have a better idea of what the cost would be. TFS 🤗 I appreciate the info.

Excellent presentation. Thank you for breaking it down to basics.

Thank you for bringing light to this subject

Great video and breakdown of the hard cost for one container.

Thank you so much Sir. I appreciate your time and effort in educating us.

Great Summary. I am an architect and your summary looked spot on. Great work.

Thank you so much this extremely informative video. There are many videos on youtube about container home designs or plans but I was struggling to find regarding the cost breakdown.

Thank you for your answer. I am looking for different options. Looks like you do a good job.

I thought I was the only out of one million who hates loans with a passion. I'd rather build a home with my own hands

@AnAbortiveRomance

3 жыл бұрын

Not that easy in most places, unless you're already a home contractor. Too many needless regulations and codes. If I could just buy land someplace I liked, and build without interference from Cities or Counties, I could build a nice quality home for pretty cheap. If they'd just leave me alone, or just check that I'm not throwing an unsafe shack together, rather than sticking to bs building codes, that are mostly designed to keep contractors in business.

@tanmanblondman6464

3 жыл бұрын

Bruh

@flightevolution8132

3 жыл бұрын

@@AnAbortiveRomance Keep contractors in business? As a contractor I can tell you that's bullshit. Most of these building codes and regulations are anti-competitive and expensive for us builders to execute properly. Trust me, we would be making far more money if building guidelines were eased.

@AnAbortiveRomance

3 жыл бұрын

@@flightevolution8132 I get that, but they make it almost impossible for someone without a contractors license to build anything with a bunch of ridiculous and unnecessary codes (depending on where you live). So people have to use contractors/builders. My father built several homes for himself in the 60's and 70's, before you had to get any inspections. There's no way you could do that now most places, and they wouldn't have passed codes. I recently remodeled one of those homes, guess what, all the bull shit code failures and the house was fine. Tile over regular old fashioned sheetroc in the bathroom tub/shower. No water proofing barrier, no mold proof sheetroc, no cement board, no redguard, etc. Guess what, no mold or water damage in the walls after 50 years of use, 40 of those years as a rental. The tile was ugly, and the grout was in horrible condition, but no real issues. Try telling that to youtube shower tile instillation professionals. OMG, the humanity. lol. ...On the otherhand, I understand that some people are idiots and unethical, who would do all sorts of crap if they could get away with to make a quick buck. My friend who bought a 2-story home to remodel. The back ground floor wall, that supported the 2nd floor, the builder had only used 2x4's placed 4 ft apart instead of 16 inches. I just wished they'd leave everyone alone within reason.

@flightevolution8132

3 жыл бұрын

@@AnAbortiveRomance The reason for the codes is to stop idiots from trying to build something they do not have the skill to. I can't tell you how many homeowners I've had to deal with who THINK they could build their own home, or install some fixture, etc, who in reality couldn't tell you one end of a hammer from the other. Building is a serious, difficult business. Those without experience should not be building. That being said, many codes are totally useless and just a pain in the ass to deal with. I get that. The same is true for most government oversight.

Beautiful video.... keep the content coming please, you are doing great work for people around.

You Really "WOKE" Me UP!! THANK-YOU! ! I Think I'll just find a Re-Po Trailer, or just Stay in My Weather king Storage bldg. (8x12)......lol!! Haul my Own Water etc, & stick with my lil' Coleman camp heater! Vaya con Dios.

Awesome information! Looking forward to seeing more videos regarding container homestead.

Perfect video. The in order breakdown was essential for us trying to replicate this project. Thank you.

Very informative and universal. your unbiased video is an eye opener. Your costing apply wherever one live in your own currency. Thank you for your hard work

This is an excellent video. Straight to the point, honest, and detailed. 😍 subbed.

@jajakilla

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

I thought this was a very informative video and put together nicely! Good job!

Thank you for bringing so honest about the cost. And you are so spot on. I just added a 12 x40 to my home, and the cost can get up there. I got a lot of my materials from a mall that was being taken down(reasonable cost). And I had some leftover lumber that I had to do trim with. But screws & nails, and calk can be pricey.👍

I agree on your estimation, misc & man power is always WOW too!!

Thank you so much for this video!! A container home on our own land has been a bit of a dream for awhile but I had no idea how to figure all the costs of Diy. This was incredibly helpful!

@ContainingLuxury

4 жыл бұрын

John fourteensix thank you for your support!

Super reasonable breakdown! I did a 20ft container for 14kCAD including a roof but no exterior, including wood stove and solar system (small) and excluding the toilet (we did a wood chip bucket) So minimal plumbing and no electrical. As you said, this is adjusted for items I scavenged and purchased used such as the kitchen, all the windows and doors and the insulation (rigid R20 used roofing insulation). And none of my labor is included. Also great point about the miscellaneous line - mine is 3k of the 14k total.

Awsome video. Its refreshing to really break down how this all works.

Here is a thing most people don’t say or should know. In some states requires you to bolt down your shipping container home to a concrete pad or some type of base in the ground. I had to go to my local township to find that out.

thank you for your knowledgeable information. I plan to have one built.

Thanks, I wondered about this. I think my neighbor is cutting up containers and taking them somewhere. I can't see because I grew so many trees and bushes. I'm just going to have to go over there and see what's going on. I find it very interesting. The noise doesn't bother us, he puts up with my rooster all the time. From 5:30am. 😁

Thank you so much for you all this information. I look forward to future videos for cost breakdown - timeline possiblities.

Great video! Thanks for the honesty and transparency.

+20:30-21:30 - - I own all the tools, developed the necessary skills over 20+ years (except welding and HVAC), designed/priced several DIY container homes (with similar specs) and the commentary starting at 20:30 is 100% accurate. Be realistic about your own skills, time and local codes when starting any container home or tiny home build. GREAT video. #HonestBuilders

You are truly amazing for this video!! Thank you!!!!!!!

I appreciate your honesty and transparency. Subbed!

Thank you for making such a clear breakdown on how much it costs to do this.

Excellent breakdown. Thanks!