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7 Reasons why container homes make good ADUs

Red container homes

Container homes, also known as shipping container homes, have several advantages as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). These include:

  1. Cost-effective: Container homes are often less expensive to build than traditional ADUs. As the main structure is already in place and only requires minimal modifications.
  2. Sustainability: Container homes can be made from recycled shipping containers, which is an eco-friendly option.
  3. Durability: Shipping containers are made to withstand the rigors of transport and storage. Making them a durable and long-lasting option for an ADU.
  4. Quick construction: Container houses can often be built much faster than traditional ADUs. As the main structure is already in place.
  5. Flexibility: Container homes can be designed and arranged in a variety of ways, allowing for flexibility in layout and functionality.
  6. Mobility: Container houses can be designed to be mobile, allowing them to be easily transported to a new location if needed.
  7. Zoning: Many cities have different zoning laws for container houses than traditional ADUs. Which can make it easier to get permission to build.

Container Homes Make Good ADUs

Container home are well insulated because they are often designed to be off-grid and energy-efficient. This means that they are equipped with solar panels, wind turbines, and other renewable energy systems. That can generate power for the home. This helps to reduce the amount of energy needed for heating and cooling, further improving the overall energy efficiency of the container home.

Overall, container houses are well insulated due to the natural insulation properties of steel construction. The addition of insulation materials, compact design, steel as thermal conductors, and renewable energy systems. These features work together to create an energy-efficient, comfortable living space. That is protected from the elements and can be used year-round. 

Find your dream tiny home today at Snake River Tiny Homes. Their simple, turn-key process makes it easy to design, build and finance the perfect tiny house, or container home. To get started, schedule a call with one of their tiny home specialists. You will be glad you did.

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Snake River Tiny HomesExcellentSnake River Tiny Homes4.9★★★★★ Based on 88 reviews fromSee all reviewsDebbie Allen GatesDebbie Allen Gates ★★★★★ Mr. Porter Talbot was very knowledgeable as well as courteous. The tiny homes we walked through were all very nice and offered a variety of options. The high quality of construction was evident; the design and layout were well thought out. Porter offered numerous ideas based on our comments so there is a lot of customizing available. If you're considering moving to a tiny home, a visit to Snake River Tiny Homes is time well invested.Response from the ownerThank you Debbie. It was nice to meet you. We’re glad you liked our tiny homes. Nanette ClarkeNanette Clarke ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you Nanette. We value your opinion. Kaydee WoodKaydee Wood ★★★★★ The tiny homes were gorgeous! Mr. Talbot answered all of our questions and much more! We enjoyed our visit.Response from the ownerThank you Kaydee. It was very nice to meet you. I’m glad you enjoyed your visit. Nancy PivikNancy Pivik ★★★★★ Porter was very helpful. He answered lots of questions and gave us ideas for options.Response from the ownerThank you very much, Nancy. We are thankful we could help you in your quest for a tiny home. Carol StowellCarol Stowell ★★★★★ All our questions were answered. A quality product.Response from the ownerThank you, Carol. We appreciate you stopping by. Aaron ChadwickAaron Chadwick ★★★★★ Very professional! The model homes were done well and they were very informative.Response from the ownerWe appreciate the nice comment Aaron. We’re glad you liked them. julie Vander Stoepjulie Vander Stoep ★★★★★ We looked at 3 models.All were exciting. Made for any type of use.Sturdy. Current, modern decoration… counters. Air and heat. Insulation. Well built.Even have a washer and dryer combo!I love that.Was enjoyable to envision all the possibilities.Was a nice visit. Comfortable. And kind.Thank you,Julie Vander StoepResponse from the ownerThanks Julie, It was great that you visited us. We really appreciate it. We’re glad you liked them. Bonnie AllenBonnie Allen ★★★★★ I appreciated the time Mr. Talbot took to give me a tour of his beautiful tiny houses. I was impressed that he is selling a very good, quality product. From the time he spent with me, I believe he would be helpful with financing, customization, or any other requests. It is nice to have this housing option here locally to benefit those who may need it!Response from the ownerThank you, Bonnie. We really appreciate your coming to tour our models. We’re glad you liked them. Tara GatesTara Gates ★★★★★ Porter was so amazing! He answered so many questions and went out of his way to make sure we could see the tiny homes. He explained everything to us and was very informative! He talked to us about many different personal options that could be added! He was super great to work with! I would highly recommend him to anyone that is looking for a tiny home!Response from the ownerWow, Tara.Those are certainly kind words. We are grateful you chose to come visit us. We’re glad you think our tiny homes are well constructed and visually appealing. Lisa BirdLisa Bird ★★★★★ If you want to be treated fair and deal with honest people….this is the place to go!!! Go take a tour you won’t be disappointed!!!Response from the ownerWow, Lisa. We really appreciate your kind words. Thank you for touring our container homes. We're glad you like them. Jim DufurJim Dufur ★★★★★ Amazing people to deal with and an amazing productResponse from the ownerThank you Jim. I'm glad you liked the new container homes. We appreciate your interest. Elissa TurpinElissa Turpin ★★★★★ We couldn’t have been more pleased and impressed with the service and communication from Snake River Tiny Homes! Porter helped us find the perfect option for our needs and budget and even helped us find options for land as well. The builders they use are high quality with beautiful attention to detail and design to provide you with everything you could want in a tiny home. 100% recommend to anyone interested in alternative ways of living, without sacrificing on beauty and quality.Response from the ownerThank you so much Elissa. We are glad you had a good experience with us. Thanks for posting the pictures too. Jimmy GarzaJimmy Garza ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you Jimmy. That was very nice of you. I’m glad you like our tiny homes. Ammie PageAmmie Page ★★★★★ You won’t find anyone better to work with!Response from the ownerThank you Ammie. We appreciate your kind words. Mindy ChadwickMindy Chadwick ★★★★★ Porter was so helpful in researching the best solution for our family. He went above and beyond. The tiny houses looked well made and very functional! I would recommend this place in a heart beat to anyone wanting the tiny house life!Response from the ownerThanks, Mindy. It was great meeting with you and your husband. Joanne HansenJoanne Hansen ★★★★★ The tiny homes are beautiful. We went on a tour of them. Our guide was very informative. We love the thought displayed in the building of then. Thank you.Response from the ownerJoanne,Thanks for the review. It was great that you could stop by. Carolyn KolleggerCarolyn Kollegger ★★★★★ Incredible experience working with Porter on The Elm model. First of all he was reachable meaning we were able to speak with him at the outset when we were strongly interested and had questions and then throughout the whole process. Quick to send additional photos, pics. He was alwayys professional, knowledgeable and kind! Highly recommend!Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words, Carolyn. It was great to work with you and your husband. We really appreciate your interest. S GS G ★★★★★ Porter was very professional and helpful. He answered our questions and showed us several tiny homes. Snake River Tiny Homes is a great source for tiny home living.Response from the ownerThanks for taking the time to tour our dealership and view our tiny houses and container homes. We appreciate your kind words. Joslynne RobertsJoslynne Roberts ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThanks Joslynne. It was a pleasure working with you. Annika BairdAnnika Baird ★★★★★ Very nice and knowledgeable! Great to work with!Response from the ownerThank you Annika. We appreciate you taking the time to visit us. Kevin RingelKevin Ringel ★★★★★ I enjoyed seeing the tiny homes and the different floor plans. Mr Talbot was very good to answers questions.Response from the ownerThank you for the nice comments. We’re glad you liked them. christina townsendchristina townsend ★★★★★ A friend and I went to Snake River Tiny Homes to actually see one and I was shocked at how roomy they were and how well built. Down to the R factor in the walls and the snow load conditions for our climate. I was even more impressed with the container home model. For someone who is looking for downsizing or a second home, these should be seriously considered.Response from the ownerWow, thank you Christina. We sure are glad you came to see us. We look forward to working with you. wayne daviswayne davis ★★★★★ Nice amenities. Great valueResponse from the ownerThanks Wayne. We’re happy you liked them. We will also have container homes soon. Eric BuyersEric Buyers ★★★★★ These guys have a great product and are extremely knowledgeable. Shelly has more than answered all my questions and has guided my wife and I. If you have any inclination to look into tiny homes, they are the people to see. Thanks!Response from the ownerThank you Eric for your kind words. Shelly does a terrific job. We sincerely appreciate your interest. zara codexzara codex ★★★★★ We had an outstanding experience working with Snake River Tiny Homes! As a business, we wholeheartedly endorse Porter and his wife Debbie. They conducted themselves with utmost professionalism, demonstrating exceptional understanding, punctuality, and extensive knowledge. Moreover, they were incredibly informative, ensuring we had all the necessary information to make informed decisions. We enthusiastically recommend their services!Response from the ownerThank you Zara for the kind words. It has been great working with you. We appreciate your time. Shelly MillerShelly Miller ★★★★★ These are unique and so beautiful!! Well made down to the smallest detail! The owners are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and SO helpful!! We hope one of these is in our future!!Response from the ownerThank you Shelly. We are pleased you like them. 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Justin RyanJustin Ryan ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you Justin. That was kind of you. Josh StokesJosh Stokes ★★★★★ They have some cool homes, very helpful!Response from the ownerWe are thankful you came to tour our container homes, Josh. We welcome your interest. Ivy RyanIvy Ryan ★★★★★ Response from the ownerWe appreciate your review, Ivy. mou1933mou1933 ★★★★★ Not only do they offer the most amazing homes but they are genuine awesome people who deeply care about there customersResponse from the ownerThank you for the nice review. Your kind words are appreciated. Nick RiceNick Rice ★★★★★ Porter was very helpful and knowledgeable. I am so glad that we stopped and looked at the homes. Very high quality homes and we can’t wait to buy one.Response from the ownerThanks Nick. We’re really glad you like them. Emily DurdenEmily Durden ★★★★★ I want a snake river tiny home!....one day...Response from the ownerThank you, Emily. Short but sweet review. Hopefully we can get you a tiny home.... one day. LOL Rick JohnsonRick Johnson ★★★★★ I love these tiny homes and the setup at Snake River Tiny Homes is a perfect little spot to showcase them.They are so friendly and easy to work with. They answered all our questions like they actually know what they're talking about. There are so many awesome features about the little homes they sell.Response from the ownerThank you Rick. We are starting to offer container homes as well. Your kind words are appreciated. julie burgessjulie burgess ★★★★★ It was a dreary winter day at around 4 and Mr Talbot had understandably called it a day but when my Aunt and i showed up he came right back and spent probably an hour talking to us about all manner of details and options never making us feel like an inconvenience or rushing us along. He was very knowledgeable and seemed to take pride in what he sells. I will definitely go back to deal with him.Response from the ownerWow, that was nice of you to say, Julie. We are thankful for your interest in our company. Leslie RayLeslie Ray ★★★★★ Met with Porter today and he was absolutely amazing. Super helpful absolutely amazing personality. Definitely will be buying from him soon.Response from the ownerThank you Leslie. That was very kind of you. I look forward to working with you and your husband. Francisco PalaciosFrancisco Palacios ★★★★★ So much good information just a phone call away. The staff is so nice and welcoming, even meeting after hours if necessary. They are very well informed and try to give you as much information as necessary to make business easy.Response from the ownerThank you Francisco. You have been great to work with. Mr NoumanMr Nouman ★★★★★ I highly Recommended Great Prices and Services. Thank YouResponse from the ownerThank you Mr. Nouman for the nice review. I am glad you liked our tiny homes. Dakota BrownDakota Brown ★★★★★ Outlaw Trucking LLC was pleased to do business with Snake River Tiny Homes! We as a business highly recommend Porter and his wife Debbie. They were both professional, very understanding, punctual, knowledgeable and informative.Response from the ownerThank you, Dakota. You were great to work with too. Erica MouserErica Mouser ★★★★★ These tiny homes are so beautiful. The detail and design of the space is incredible. I liked the variety each home has as to offer. Nice to see this company in Eastern Idaho for families looking for a new tiny home.Response from the ownerThank you Erica. We look forward to helping to provide affordable housing. Barry DuttonBarry Dutton ★★★★★ Porter is very friendly and knowledgeable. Great service.Response from the ownerThank you Barry. I appreciate you and your wife touring our models. Mike WoodMike Wood ★★★★★ Porter took us through all the models and spent time with us answering questions and explaining the homes and options.Incredible opportunity that we are very much looking forward to and he was very friendly and helpful.If you are looking for a tiny home for any reason I would definitely recommend Snake River Tiny Homes!Response from the ownerThank you Mike. We are glad you like our tiny homes and container homes. Ryan KamachiRyan Kamachi ★★★★★ Mr. Talbot is such an amazing individual! The way someone treats others is a testament to who they are and how they run their business. The homes they offer are beautifully crafted and quality. This is a business where a handshake means something and their word matters.Thanks for being a great addition to the Upper Snake River community!Response from the ownerWow, that was sure nice of you to say. We sincerely appreciate you coming to visit our dealership. Nick BarronNick Barron ★★★★★ These are pretty cool little setups and the gentleman working there was very friendly and helpful!!Response from the ownerWe appreciate your kind words. Thanks for touring our tiny home models Nick. Shawna AdamsShawna Adams ★★★★★ Toured all the tiny homes. All my questions were answered. The homes are SO well built. Solid and very well layed out. Space is well used. I learned a lot! Salesman so helpful.Response from the ownerThank you Shawna. We really appreciate your taking the time to tour our tiny home and container home models. We are so glad you like them. Tommy HaynesTommy Haynes ★★★★★ Superior craftsmanship and attention to detail. These guys think of everything and as a construction professional of 25 years I can say these guys nailed it.Response from the ownerTommy, thanks for the review. That means a lot coming from a contractor. Lisa MoralesLisa Morales ★★★★★ EXCELLENT customer service! Quality tiny homes. I was very impressed. If you’re interested in professional service, quality, and structurally sound construction this is the place to get your home!Response from the ownerThank you, Lisa. That was quite the review. We are very thankful you visited us.

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