Park home / Accommodation Containers for Sale and Hire

The fact that shipping containers are large enough to be turned into anything you can imagine is one of the reasons why they have grown in popularity in construction over the years. Our accommodation container alternatives provide you a floor area of 7m2, 14m2 or 28m2 and are sturdy, making them the ideal long-term investment.

An accommodation container unit should typically last for at least 25 years, and with proper maintenance, it will last even longer. Rust is the sole element that could shorten the lifespan of these container homes. 

If you are interested in finding the best container solution contact National Containers today and we will connect you with leading container companies across South Africa.

Additional interesting facts about Container Accommodation

• You can cut costs by using these prefabricated structures. More contemporary home owners and construction firms are utilizing containers due to their low upkeep.  
• Even though the conversion procedure involves removing some of the container’s steel, container conversion experts add materials where needed to preserve the integrity of the container structure. 
• Security alarms can be added to an accommodation container just like any conventional home making it more secure for you and your belongings.
• Accommodation containers can easily be moved from one site to another making them perfect for temporary accommodation.

Some advantages of Accommodation Containers for sale or rental

• Accommodation containers are much more affordable to construct in comparison to building a standard house.
• Container Homes are perfect for tough weather conditions. Containers are designed to keep goods safe during transport in the roughest of weather conditions on the ocean. This means that containers need to be built to withstand harsh weather conditions making them perfect for converting into accommodation units in areas with harsh weather conditions..
• Accommodation containers are very environmentally friendly as they use very little new material in their construction. They will only use some additional resources in the conversion process. So if going green is a priority for you, please consider using a converted container for your accommodation needs..
• Because they are portable, accommodation containers are the ideal way to have a house anywhere you want. These containers are easily portable and can be transported from one location to another without much difficulty, making them the ideal place for visitors to stay even in outlying places.
• The conversion time for an accommodation container is much shorter than the building process of a conventional building.

For more info on accommodation containers or a free quotation please complete our online form and National Containers will connect you with the leading container company in your area. 

Typical Park home Containers options and Specifications for Hire and Sale across South Africa

National Containers can connect you with a  large network of vetted Container Companies that do container conversions to suit your needs. They can design and convert a container to your specifications.  All the products used in the conversion of these containers are of high quality and there are options to suit most budgets. Below we will outline the typical specifications of the standard 6 and 12 metre accommodation container conversion.

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The typical 6-metre accommodation container.

The typical 6 metre Accommodation Container measures 6m x 2.44m and the general features include:

The Typical 12 metre accommodation container

The typical 12 metre Accommodation Container measures 12m x 2.44m and the general features include:

A small Kitchen with a sink and cupboards can be installed if this will be used as the main living area.

By contacting National Containers we will connect you with the leading Container Companies in your area ensuring that you get a great product at a competitive rate.

How Container Accommodation compares with conventional accommodation.

The idea of converting an old steel shipping container into a unique dwelling is becoming more and more popular in the construction industry. People are looking for contemporary and convenient construction alternatives. One of the newest trends involves transforming shipping containers into guest rooms. These accommodations are unique and present a fresh perspective on prefabricated structures in South Africa.

The advantages of the new prefabricated building trend are better understood by comparing an accommodation container with its traditionally built counterpart. In order to build a traditional building the conventional way, construction workers would typically need to use materials like bricks and cement on the site. However, when you choose to convert an old shipping container into an accommodation container, this can be done offsite and the container can just be placed where accommodation is needed.

It takes careful planning to transform an old, used shipping container into a contemporary, trendy accommodation unit. Containers can be made into whatever you need. Containers may often be converted for far less money than it would cost to build a building the conventional way. Additionally, it can be completed in a fraction of the time it would normally take to construct a conventional building. Interested in container conversions? Contact National Containers by completing our online form or by giving us a call and we will connect you with the leading Container Company in your area.

Construction labour costs are at least 70% reduced by the use of accommodation containers. The traditional method of building necessitates a lot of manual labour by builders and construction workers during the whole construction process. Hence you can save money without compromising the quality of the unit if you decide to invest in a container for housing.

Containers that have been converted can also easily be moved from one site to another. These containers can be moved to any desired place, unlike conventional lodging units. Making them a valuable asset in remote areas where additional logging is required for a limited period of time. 

If you are in need of additional accommodations whether long or short term an accommodation container is most likely the perfect solution for you. Contact National Containers today and we will connect you with the leading container expert in your area.