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Second-hand 6-meter Container House

Admin September 17, 2026

The price, specifications, and purchasing points of second-hand 6-meter container houses are as follows:

Price Range

The price of second-hand 6-meter container houses is significantly influenced by region, container condition, configuration, and transaction method:

  • Basic Model: Data from the second half of 2026 shows that the price of basic refurbished residential models (rust removal and painting, old flooring, simple electrical and plumbing repairs) is within 10,000 yuan; special offers for construction site containers (varying conditions) can be as low as within 3,000 yuan, but freight and lifting costs must be paid separately.
  • Premium Model: If new rock wool insulation, Class A fire resistance, new electrical circuits, PVC flooring, and hollow windows are required, the price needs to be negotiated in person and is usually higher than the basic model.
  • Bulk Purchase: For wholesale prices of 10 or more containers, negotiation with the manufacturer is required, and discounts may be available.
  • Regional Differences: For example, the price of a 6-meter refrigerated container in Shenzhen, Guangdong is 6,000 yuan per unit; a 20-foot second-hand container mobile home in Tianjin is 8,000 yuan per unit; and a construction site packing container house in Weifang, Shandong is 4,800 yuan per set.

Specifications and Dimensions

  • External Dimensions: Approximately 6 meters (length) × 2.4 meters (width) × 2.6 meters (height).
  • Internal Dimensions: Approximately 5.8 meters (length) × 2.35 meters (width) × 2.4 meters (height), with the actual usable space requiring deduction of wall and structural thickness.

Purchasing Points

  1. Container Condition and Structure:
    • Check if the four corner columns and bottom crossbeams are bent or rusted through, and if there are any cracks in the welds; discard those with severe water accumulation and rust at the bottom.
    • Request an inspection report (such as IICL standards, ISO quality certification) to confirm there are no leaks or severe rust issues.
  2. Dimensions and Configuration:
    • Clarify whether additional windows, doors, insulation, electrical circuits, etc., are needed; in northern regions, focus on checking the insulation layer (whether the rock wool is damp or clumped).
  3. Transaction Security:
    • Prioritize companies with qualification verification and a long establishment history, sign a contract, and clarify after-sales responsibilities (such as leak repairs and structural warranties).

Hard Inspection Indicators

  • Roof/Walls: The corrugated sheets should have no rust holes, and verify no water leakage during rainy weather inspections; minor surface rust can be repaired, but avoid large areas of bulging rust.
  • Floor: There should be no softness when stepping on it, no mold spots or holes; replacing a rotten floor is extremely costly, so it requires thorough inspection.
  • Electrical Circuits: There should be no exposed or aged wires, and equipped with leakage protection devices; old electrical circuits pose significant safety hazards for occupancy.
  • Window and Door Seals: Aging rubber strips can cause air and water leaks, affecting living comfort.