What Custom Container Living does

Custom Container Living is a privately held, factory-direct shipping container modifier headquartered in Butler, Missouri. Founded in 2015 by Robert Wagoner, the company transforms new and used ISO-standard Corten steel shipping containers into customized residential homes, commercial buildings, and storage solutions for individual homeowners, businesses, government agencies, real estate developers, and industrial storage customers across the United States. Its product portfolio spans 10-, 20-, and 40-foot shipping containers (including double-door and high cube variants), residential container homes ranging from 160 sq ft studios to 960 sq ft three-bedroom layouts (including two-story, economy, and off-grid configurations), and commercial offerings such as container offices ($25K-$65K), prefabricated bathrooms, multi-family developments, dormitories, and workforce/transitional housing.

Underlying technology is physical rather than digital: a single climate-controlled manufacturing facility where containers are modified with insulation, electrical, plumbing, windows, doors, shelving, and finish packages, supported by integrated off-grid systems (solar, rainwater collection, composting toilets). The company operates a sales-led go-to-market through its website (customcontainerliving.com), phone (816-885-1344), and Calendly-scheduled meetings, with nationwide delivery and on-site placement as part of the factory-direct service. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time hardware sales priced via custom quote; no software, subscription, or recurring revenue streams are disclosed. Custom Container Living is reported at approximately 7 employees, with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, institutional investors, or M&A activity in the source material.

Name

Custom Container Living

Legal name

Custom Container Living

Website

https://customcontainerliving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Custom Container Living is a Butler, Missouri-based factory-direct manufacturer that customizes ISO shipping containers into residential homes, commercial offices, restrooms, and multi-family housing for individual, commercial, government, and developer buyers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Shipping Container Construction

SIC

Mobile Homes (2451)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Office Portable Storage Container Rental & Moving (HSAKAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Portable Storage Container Rental & Moving (HSAKAIAA)

Keywords

• Modified shipping containers
• Container homes
• Modular construction
• Portable buildings
• Container offices

Headquarters

HQ city

Butler

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Shipping Container Sales: Sale of new and used shipping containers in 10-foot, 20-foot, and 40-foot sizes, including standard and high cube configurations. Containers available as one-trip (like-new) or used units with various door configurations.
2. Custom Container Modifications: Custom modifications and add-ons to shipping containers including insulation, electrical packages, windows, doors, shelving, roll-up doors, and exterior paint customization for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
3. Container Home Sales: Sale of custom-built container homes ranging from compact studios (160 sq. ft.) to multi-bedroom layouts (up to 960 sq. ft.), including two-story configurations and off-grid models with solar and water collection systems.
4. Commercial Container Buildings: Commercial container structures including offices, bathrooms, dorm housing, workforce housing, and multi-family developments for government agencies, developers, and businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Custom Container Living transforms new and used ISO-standard shipping containers into customized residential homes, commercial offices, restrooms, storage units, and multi-family housing through factory-direct modifications. The company handles every stage from container selection and design through modifications (insulation, electrical, plumbing, windows, doors) and interior finishing, delivering completed units nationwide across the United States. Its portfolio spans compact 160 sq ft studios through 960 sq ft three-bedroom homes, plus offices, bathrooms, government housing, and developer-scale multi-family developments.

Product overview

Custom Container Living is a factory-direct shipping container company that transforms new and used shipping containers into customizable solutions for residential, commercial, and government applications. The product portfolio spans three core categories: (1) Shipping Containers available in 10-foot, 20-foot, and 40-foot sizes with various configurations including double-door and high cube options; (2) Residential Container Homes ranging from compact 160 sq ft studios to spacious three-bedroom layouts, available in standard, economy, two-story, and off-grid configurations; and (3) Commercial Solutions including offices, bathrooms, government/military housing, and multi-family developments. The company operates a factory-direct model handling container modifications, design, delivery, and interior finishing for complete project delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 10-Foot Shipping Containers Compact 8'x10' shipping containers with 80 sq ft storage capacity, available in one-trip condition with options for roll-up doors, lock boxes, and shelving, for storage, mobile workshops, DIY projects, and small-scale construction applications.
• 20-Foot Shipping Containers Versatile 8'x20' shipping containers with 160 sq ft capacity, available in new and used conditions with options for double doors, open sides, roll-up doors, and walk-in doors, for storage, offices, and modifications.
• 40-Foot Shipping Containers Spacious 8'x40' shipping containers with 320 sq ft capacity, available in standard and high cube configurations for maximum storage and customization, for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
• Double-Door Shipping Containers Specialized containers with doors at both ends for maximum accessibility, available in 10-foot, 20-foot, and 40-foot sizes with customization options for storage and operational access.
• Shipping Container Accessories and Add-ons Standalone add-on components including door options (3' residential/commercial doors, 6' roll-up doors), window options (3'x3' single hung, 5'x3' sliding), insulation packages, electrical installations, shelving systems, lock boxes, ventilation, wood wall packages, and exterior paint customization.
• Studio Container Homes Compact 160 sq ft container homes featuring a full bathroom, kitchenette, and flexible living area, ideal for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), guest houses, or Airbnb rentals.
• One-Bedroom Container Homes Single bedroom container homes with 320-640 sq ft options featuring a cozy bedroom, full bathroom, and open-concept kitchen and living areas, for individuals, couples, or rental use.
• Two-Bedroom Container Homes Family-sized container homes with 480-960 sq ft options featuring two bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, and adaptable layouts, for families or rental properties.
• Three-Bedroom Container Homes Spacious family homes starting at 640 sq ft with three bedrooms, open-concept living areas, and full-size kitchens, for contemporary families or larger rental properties.
• Two-Story Container Homes Multi-level container homes featuring rooftop decks, open-concept layouts, and stacked container designs for maximizing space efficiency, for buyers wanting larger residential footprints.
• Economy Line Container Homes Budget-friendly container home models with essential features at reduced costs, available in studio through three-bedroom configurations with limited customization options, for cost-sensitive buyers.
• Off-Grid Container Homes Self-sufficient container homes featuring integrated solar power systems, rainwater collection, and composting toilet options enabling grid-free living in remote locations, for buyers seeking energy independence and sustainable lifestyles.
• Shipping Container Offices Modular office spaces in 20-foot and 40-foot configurations priced from $25K to $65K, with options for restrooms, climate control, and kitchenettes, for job sites, businesses, and remote work locations.
• Shipping Container Bathrooms Prefabricated restroom facilities in 13-foot to 40-foot sizes with ADA-compliant options, standard stalls, showers, and laundry configurations, for events, construction sites, and public venues.
• Ready-to-Ship Container Units Pre-designed, pre-built container units available for immediate delivery, including standard containers, residential homes, and commercial solutions, for buyers wanting faster delivery.
• Multi-Family Container Homes Duplex, 4-plex, and larger configurations using 40-foot containers with scalable stacking capabilities for apartment complexes, townhomes, and housing communities, for developers and builders.
• Container Dorm Housing Student housing solutions using repurposed shipping containers for colleges and universities, offering quick setup and scalable dorm configurations, for educational institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Faster construction timelines compared to traditional housing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Honomobo: Canada-based prefab container home manufacturer offering standardized and customizable container dwellings for residential and commercial use, directly comparable in product category and sales motion.
• Connect Homes: California-based prefab manufacturer producing steel-framed modular and container-inspired homes for residential and commercial buyers, with comparable factory-direct delivery model.
• Backcountry Containers: Texas-based manufacturer that designs and builds custom container homes and commercial structures using modified shipping containers, serving the same residential ADU and small-commercial customer base as Custom Container Living.
• Falcon Structures: Texas-based fabricator of container-based buildings including offices, workforce housing, and retail structures, overlapping with Custom Container Living's commercial office and government/housing solutions lines.
• Container Homes USA: U.S. container home builder offering modified shipping container residences and cabins with similar customization, sizing tiers, and direct-to-consumer sales approach.

Broad incumbents

• Plant Prefab: California-based sustainable prefab home manufacturer offering custom and standard modular residences, competing for the same eco-conscious and ADU buyer segments with a broader materials and design portfolio.
• Method Homes: Established U.S. prefab/modular home builder producing custom residential and commercial modular structures, addressing the same factory-built, customizable home demand as Custom Container Living but with a broader product range.

Emerging players

• Cover: U.S. company producing factory-finished backyard ADUs, competing in the same accessory-dwelling and small-home use cases that anchor the studio container home segment.
• Boxabl: U.S. prefab manufacturer of factory-built foldable housing units targeting affordable housing and ADU buyers; overlaps with Custom Container Living's value proposition of fast, lower-cost factory-built homes, though using a different construction technology.

Regional players

• Royal Wolf: Australia/New Zealand operator providing modified shipping container buildings, storage, and workforce housing solutions—comparable product set but operating in a different geography than Custom Container Living.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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