What Bobs Containers does

Bob's Containers is a Texas-based, privately held modular construction company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, with manufacturing operations in South Austin. The company engineers and delivers turnkey shipping container structures for residential, commercial, government, and industrial applications, spanning container homes (single-unit and multi-unit configurations such as The Porter and The Joshua luxury models), container offices, dorms, restrooms, bars, and pools. Core build components include repurposed 20ft and 40ft steel containers (standard and high cube), closed-cell spray foam insulation, ductless mini-split HVAC, and a catalog of interior and exterior finishes including drywall, shiplap, and paneling; the company also sells DIY kits and container parts/accessories.

The company operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer and sales-led go-to-market: customers configure builds through an online interactive configurator and the 'Container Builder AI' quote tool, or work with a sales team reachable at 833-265-3269 and [email protected]. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time unit sales ranging from approximately $7,500 for entry-level 20ft DIY kits to over $141,000 for luxury turnkey models, with additional revenue from $950 feasibility studies, container parts, and financing facilitated through partner lender Thrive Mortgage. Customer segments include individual homeowners (primary residences, ADUs, guest houses), real estate investors (Airbnb/VRBO and multi-unit rentals), commercial and industrial buyers, and off-grid/remote-living customers, with shipped delivery nationwide from Texas-based certified build locations. The company is under new ownership and management as of March 10, 2026.

Name

Bobs Containers

Legal name

Bob's Containers

Website

https://bobscontainers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bob's Containers is a Texas-based private manufacturer that designs, builds, and ships turnkey and DIY shipping container homes, offices, and commercial structures to homeowners, real estate investors, and commercial buyers across the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prefabricated Shipping Container Structures

NAICS

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK)

Keywords

• Shipping container homes
• Modular construction
• Container offices
• DIY container kits
• Containerized buildings

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Container Homes: Full-service custom container home builds including design, permitting support, construction, and delivery. Revenue generated from base model pricing plus customization upgrades. Turnaround time approximately 10 weeks for standard builds.
2. Container Offices: Custom office builds using shipping containers for commercial and industrial applications, including workspace divisions and storage configurations.
3. DIY Container Kits: Customers purchase container kits with selected options and complete finishing work themselves. 20ft options start at $7,500, 40ft options start at $15,000+. Includes consultative support through the DIY process.
4. Feasibility Studies: Site-specific assessments evaluating zoning, permitting, and code requirements. Starting at $950 for residential projects, $950 for multi-unit or commercial upgrades. Credited toward permitting if customer proceeds with build.
5. Container Parts & Accessories: Sales of container components, finishes, and add-on features for customization and maintenance.
6. Financing Services: Partnership with lenders to provide financing options for residential, commercial, and community development projects. Customer pays for container homes through financed arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bob's Containers engineers, manufactures, and delivers turnkey modular structures built from repurposed steel shipping containers, including container homes, container offices, dorms, restrooms, bars, and pool houses in 20ft and 40ft configurations. The company serves residential, commercial, government, and industrial clients nationwide from its Austin, Texas headquarters, offering both fully built turnkey units and DIY container kits with custom finishes, HVAC, off-grid utility packages, and feasibility study services.

Product overview

Bob's Containers is a Texas-based manufacturer of custom shipping container structures for residential, commercial, government, and industrial applications. The product portfolio spans three core categories: Container Homes (including The Porter and The Joshua luxury models, plus various 20ft/40ft residential configurations), Container Offices, and Commercial/Industrial units (dorms, restrooms, bars). Ready-to-ship options include pre-built Elgin models and multi-stall restroom containers. Add-on services include Feasibility Studies for site assessment, Container Builder AI for instant pricing, Financing options, and DIY build kits. The company also offers Container Parts & Accessories for customization and upgrades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Homes Turnkey modular shipping container homes in 20ft and 40ft configurations (standard and high cube), available as multiple pre-designed models or fully custom builds, intended for primary residences, ADUs, in-law suites, guest houses, and short-term rental properties.
• Container Offices Customizable shipping container office spaces in 20ft and 40ft configurations that can be split into workspace and storage areas or tailored to specific commercial needs, sold to commercial businesses, developers, and industrial clients.
• Container Dorms
• Container Restrooms
• Container Bars
• Container Pool (The Mason)
• DIY Container Home Kits Do-it-yourself container build kits including The Abilene and The Alpine DIY Kits with 20ft options starting around $7,500 and 40ft options starting just over $15,000, allowing cost-conscious customers to complete finishing work themselves with company-provided consultative support.
• Feasibility Study
• Container Parts and Accessories
• Container Financing Financing options brokered through partner lender Thrive Mortgage for residential, commercial, and community development container projects, enabling financed purchases instead of cash-only transactions.
• The Joshua Model Luxury 40ft container home model starting at $90,255 with payments as low as $661/month, featuring hurricane glass upgrade, rooftop deck options, full bathroom amenities, and customization available through the company's online store.
• The Porter Model Premium luxury 40ft container home model starting at $141,041 with rooftop cowboy tub, custom wood and glass garage door, tile shower, custom cabinetry, outdoor spiral staircase, and cabin cladding upgrade available for $12,959, currently operating as an Airbnb in Johnson City.

Quantifiable outcome

• Build time averages less than a month with approximately one month lead time, enabling delivery in about 2 months
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Capital FactorycoreAustin-based startup accelerator and investment ecosystem. Logo displayed in footer indicating membership or investment relationship.
• Austin Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business organization membership, providing networking and business development opportunities in the Austin metropolitan area.
• LBAN (Latino Business Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business association membership supporting Latino business community engagement and development.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Mighty Buildings: Oakland-based 3D-printed prefab home and ADU manufacturer targeting sustainable, factory-built housing. Overlaps on ADU and accessory dwelling unit use cases but operates with fundamentally different (3D-printed polymer) construction technology.
• Plant Prefab: California-based sustainable prefabricated home builder focused on custom single-family and ADU projects. Overlaps with Bob's on residential ADU use cases and sustainability positioning but uses conventional materials rather than shipping containers.
• Dvele: Smart-home prefab housing manufacturer producing tech-enabled, design-forward modular residences. Comparable on premium prefab positioning but with materially higher price points and technology integration than Bob's current offerings.

Direct peers

• Container Homes USA: Custom shipping container home builder offering design, fabrication, and delivery across multiple U.S. states. Directly comparable on container-based residential construction and direct-to-consumer sales model.
• Honomobo: Canadian modular container home manufacturer producing standardized and customizable container-based homes and commercial buildings. Directly comparable on product category, target buyer (homeowners and developers), and turnkey delivery model.
• Crate Modular: U.S.-based modular builder using repurposed shipping containers for residential and commercial applications including homes, offices, and pop-ups. Closely comparable product line and customer base to Bob's Containers.
• Backcountry Containers: Texas-based (Waco) custom shipping container builder serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers with the same repurposed-container construction model. Closest geographic and product-model competitor to Bob's Containers.
• Method Homes: Seattle-based prefabricated modular home builder producing modern, sustainable residential and commercial structures. Comparable on prefab/modular delivery model and target buyer, though using conventional materials rather than shipping containers.
• Connect Homes: Los Angeles-based steel-framed modular home manufacturer offering prefabricated residential and accessory dwelling units. Comparable on prefabricated construction approach, ADU focus, and custom configurator-driven sales process.

Broad incumbents

• Boxabl: Well-capitalized prefab home manufacturer producing factory-built foldable houses. Operates in the broader affordable, factory-built housing category rather than container-specific niche; represents a scaled alternative-model competitor rather than a like-for-like peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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