Which states allow shipping container homes to be built?

• <div><p>It is a good idea to check in with your local city and state regulations before committing to building a shipping container home no matter where you live. This concept is pretty new across the country, and many places won’t let you build one.</p><p>The International Code Council (ICC) offers <a href="https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/ICCG52019">guidelines for home builders</a> on the safe use of ISO intermodal shipping containers repurposed as building components, which can be helpful to review when planning or designing a shipping container home.</p><p> </p><p></p></div>

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Q: Is it less expensive to build a garage or buy a kit?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s typically less expensive to buy a garage-building kit than to build a garage from scratch if you&rsquo;re supplying all the labor. However, unless you are an experienced builder, you will still need to hire pros to install the foundation, concrete floor, and add electrical and plumbing to your garage kit. In that case, it&rsquo;s worth the investment to build a garage through a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/garage-builders/">local garage builder</a> who can coordinate the hiring of other necessary pros.</p></div>

Q: Do I tip builders and general contractors?

• <div><p>No, builders and general contractors don&rsquo;t expect tips. In fact, some companies may prohibit their employees from accepting client tips. If you want to show gratitude for a job well done, consider writing a review of your builder or contractor or agreeing to be a reference for potential new customers.</p></div>

Q: Is it cheaper to buy a garage or build one?

• <div><p>In most cases, it&rsquo;s cheaper to build a garage, but it depends on how much of the labor you do yourself. If you can do most of it yourself, it tends to be cheaper than buying a prefab garage. But if you hire a contractor to build it, it&rsquo;ll likely end up more expensive than a prefab garage.</p></div>

Q: What time of year is best to build a garage?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s usually best to build a garage in the summer or fall, with most homeowners preferring the fall. Winter might bring frozen ground that can make excavating and pouring a foundation a challenge, and spring tends to bring more rainfall, which can delay the building process. Most homeowners who DIY portions of their garage build prefer fall over summer, as the temperature is usually cooler and more conducive to the strenuous work required to build the structure. </p></div>

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Last update on November 28, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
Mr. Weather's, Handyman Ralph, took my vision and made my dream become reality. He helped me pick out a barn structure, then enclose it into a tiny home. 640 sq ft that is just right for me. I got a roomy 1 BR, 1 bath, den, craft room, utility room, closet, storage room and kitchen craftily...
Handyman Ralph
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Reviewed in October 2024
Repaired structural damage and replaced metal roofs on two large farm barns that were over sixty years old. Painted existing metal sides. Victor and VP Roofing do very professional high quality work at a reasonable price. He is very honest and truthful in his dealings. He adds the extra...
VP Roofing & Renovation, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
The customer service was great and everything went very quicklyâ ¦I was able to do all the payment through my phone which also made things quicker and easier. The building was installed perfectly in less than 3 hours from start to finish. I would highly recommend Diamond Portable Buildings to...
Diamond Portable Buildings
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Reviewed in July 2023
Avoid! Cannon Pricket is not reliable or honest. After nine months of having our $10k deposit, he did not complete our barn project. We are still waiting to receive the remainder ($3000) of our deposit back after cancelling due to his lack of communication and zero reliability. It’s a shame...
Bullard Garages & Buildings
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Reviewed in July 2023
Avoid! Cannon Pricket is not reliable or honest. After nine months of having our $10k deposit, he did not complete our barn project. We are still waiting to receive the remainder ($3000) of our deposit back after cancelling due to his lack of communication and zero reliability. It is a shame...
Bullard Garage, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2020
I had a huge tree that I need to cut down. They came out the quick work of taking the tree down. Didn’t fall on my barn. I am very happy. Definitely would use again
RM Tree Service
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Reviewed in September 2016
Excellent! The work was done in a few hours over two days. One to build the form and pour the concrete. Came back the next day to remove the form. Looks great!
Cane Creek Concrete Inc
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Reviewed in July 2016
Norred's is a great company that not only does gutters but all of your home improvement's or total home Build's.
Norred Seamless Gutters
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Reviewed in August 2014
We were not impressed. We decided not to use this builder. Not a custom builder. They wouldn't make changes to house plans, not even for a price. Also beware everything is a "up grade".
ADAM'S HOMES
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Reviewed in June 2014
Building a new out building for a wood shop. The location needed some excavation back into a hill to come up with a level area large enough for the 16'x20' footprint and 6' perimeter area for the installers. The work seem to grow as we moved back into the hill; we ended up using close to 80...
Dirty Heath's Bobcat/Excavator
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