Second-Hand Residential Container Houses

Second-hand residential container houses are a mobile, modular temporary housing solution, characterized by flexible pricing, diverse configurations, and ample renovation space. However, attention should be paid to issues such as fire prevention, space limitations, and transportation costs.

Brands and Materials

There are various brands of second-hand residential container houses, including Liguang, Jingji, Hetaiyuan, Zhongjiang Lvjian, etc.. Their main materials cover sandwich panels, color-coated steel, steel structures, stainless steel, metal, cement, rock wool boards, light steel, etc.. Among them, steel frames with color-coated steel plates are standard, offering fire and wind resistance, weighing about 2 tons, and can be transported as a whole by crane.

Price Range

Prices are significantly influenced by specifications, configurations, and regions:

• Basic Models: Second-hand containers in Yuhang can be as low as 2,500 yuan each; a standard size of 3 meters × 6 meters costs about 4,500 yuan; basic models in developed regions like Beijing and Guangdong range from 8,000 to 10,000 yuan.
• High-End Models: With a budget of 20,000 yuan, one can purchase a container with a shower room and air conditioning connections, or even customize a three-bedroom, one-living-room layout by joining 2-3 containers (total price ranging from 18,000 to 25,000 yuan).
• Special Specifications: A 20-foot second-hand container costs between 10,000 and 20,000 yuan, with additional freight charges for remote areas.

Configurations and Functions

• Standard Configurations: Include doors, windows, basic electrical circuits, fire and wind resistance, no need for foundation laying, 70% lower cost than commercial housing, and a service life of up to 20 years.
• Upgrade Options: Install humidity and temperature monitoring systems (about 2,000 yuan), solar power supply (about 3,000 yuan), or smart systems.
• Space Limitations: A single container covers about 18 square meters, making it crowded for 8-10 people, necessitating expansion through joining multiple containers.

Renovation Cases and Precautions

• Renovation Process: Includes removing original wooden boards, laying new ones, welding window frames, installing drainage systems, septic tank pipes, electrical wiring, thermal insulation, and interior decoration (such as tiling, installing bathroom heaters, smart toilets).
• Safety Requirements: Attention should be paid to fire prevention, such as wrapping electrical wires with fire-resistant materials, taking fire prevention measures for heating stoves, and avoiding welding areas; in remote areas, self-installed surveillance for theft prevention is necessary.

Service Providers

Hangzhou Zhonghao Integrated Housing Co., Ltd. offers one-stop services including design, manufacturing, transportation, leasing, and sales, along with leasing and sales of supporting facilities such as fences, toilets, sentry boxes, iron beds, and air conditioners.