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: Do I need an architect to build a room above my garage?

• <div><p>As with most large-scale home renovation projects, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-you-need-an-architect-for-addition.htm">you&rsquo;ll need an architect</a> to map out the exact layout and specs of your above-garage room, which is required in many municipalities. Some general contractors will serve as your architect, or they may bring on a residential architect to assist with the plans. </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>

Q: Should I pay a contractor 50% up front?

• <div><p>Contractors may require a down payment before they begin a project&mdash;especially for those that require a lot of materials. Check with your contractor to see how much they require up front before signing a contract, but they should not ask for more than 50%. Never pay in full before work begins.</p></div>

Q: Do home builders need to be licensed?

• <div><p>Yes, home builders need to be licensed in every state and municipality in the country. The specific license required varies based on the location and the work, but most states require that the builder hold a general contractor&rsquo;s license at minimum. Some states and cities also require that plumbing, electrical, roofing, and sewage system construction require individual licenses, in which case the builder may subcontract the work. You can use Angi&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">contractor licensing tool</a> to confirm that the builder you&rsquo;re considering holds all the proper licenses.</p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2025
Highly recommend these guys! They are hardworking, reliable and highly skilled in all things home remodeling/repairs. Their craftsmanship in their woodwork is outstanding and they can build you beautiful additions to your home deck/porch!
N H Stone Companies LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
Came out and did an excellent job! I had an old building someone bulldozed and they came out and took care of is as well as making sure the property looked put back together before they left. Very impressed.
Chase Floyd
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Reviewed in January 2022
These guys did amazing work! Had slow drains due to years of build up in pipes. Fitzy’s Maintenance Solutions came in and unclogged my drain. Very professional. I would definitely use again. Cost was way less then what competitors would charge. You won’t got wrong with this company!!
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Reviewed in September 2017
My wife put it best, Bill built our detached garage like he was building it for himself! He kept in constant communication with us and worked with us to make sure the garage was just the way we wanted. We will be working with Bill on future projects!
Mason Company of Virginia Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2016
all working well to date.... corrected the fears of intrusion into the building treated. performed the agreed upon treatments as assessed necessary,,, on time and efficiently completed.
H & R Pest Control Inc
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Reviewed in June 2015
Kevin Reinhold is excellent. He came to the rescue when our builders plumber could not install the orafice on our gas dryer prior to our moving in. Even helping to move the washer into the laundry room. When we called him back he voluntarily looked over the new build plumbing and fixed...
Clearwater Plumbing & Pump Service
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Reviewed in June 2015
With original build we had many builder issues. Once resolved Wayne Higgins came back and stood by his work, cleaning up any punch list and open items. His team was polite and professional. Would hire again. Scheduled time, he didn't show but called at shortly there after when another job...
Painting Etc
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Reviewed in October 2014
Even though they had worked at my property last year, they used GPS and went to a wrong address. They did not start work until 10 AM, took about 45 minutes in lunch and work breaks, and quit at 5 PM for a work day of 6 1/4 hours. I suspect that the quote for this job would have been in this...
Danny Mason's Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2012
When I arrived at the property, Mr. Twyford had already arrived and begun the inspection. He was extremely through, and inspected every aspect of the home and its construction quality. He took photos, and when he had finished the inspection, he explained to me clearly on my terms each...
National Property Inspections
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Reviewed in January 2007
These guys did a great job. Two of them came and stayed most of the day. My husband (who was present while they were working) said they really knew their stuff (Charley in particular) and never took breaks. We are very satisfied with their work and will definitely have them back for more work in...
Carroll Plumbing & Heating Inc
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"Demar stole my people's money, stripped the house, and disappeared. He's unreliable and appears to not have the credentials that he talked so highly of. My folks reached out to another contractor recently to try and get the house done... While assessing this mess, the contractor mentioned a guy who did a really bad job on his cabinets. Come to find out, that guy was actually Demar! I do not recommend this business AT ALL. Save yourself the headache and go with a REAL professional."

Erica S on November 2025

"Demar stole my people's money, stripped the house, and disappeared. He's unreliable and appears to not have the credentials that he talked so highly of. My folks reached out to another contractor recently to try and get the house done... While assessing this mess, the contractor mentioned a guy who did a really bad job on his cabinets. Come to find out, that guy was actually Demar! I do not recommend this business AT ALL. Save yourself the headache and go with a REAL professional."

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