Delivery Information
- Delivery method: Flatbed truck, rollback trailer, or tilt-bed vehicle
- Lead time: 7–21 business days from order confirmation and delivery scheduling
- Delivery cost: Quoted separately based on your location and container size —
confirmed before dispatch - Site access required: Minimum 14ft wide access, level ground at placement point,
no overhead obstructions below 14ft - Someone must be on site to accept and sign for delivery
Contact us before ordering to confirm delivery to your location.
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This 20ft container home office is a one-trip near-new ISO shipping container that has been fully converted into a self-contained workspace before dispatch. One-Trip condition means the base
unit completed a single journey from the manufacturer to a US port before modification — the steel frame, floor, and remaining panels retain near-new integrity. The conversion replaces the entire long side of the container with full-height double-glazed sliding patio doors fitted with integral Venetian blinds, opening the interior to natural light while maintaining weatherproofing and thermal performance.
The interior is insulated with 50mm high-performance cavity wall insulation in the walls and
100mm loft-grade insulation in the ceiling — equivalent specification to residential wall and ceiling insulation standards — providing year-round thermal comfort without requiring supplementary heating in moderate climates. Wall surfaces are lined with 12.5mm plasterboard,
taped and ready for a skim coat or direct decoration. Note that the plasterboard is supplied unfinished — a skim coat, paint, or wall covering is not included and must be applied on site.
The electrical fit-out is flush-mounted throughout for a clean, professional finish. The installation includes three LED strip lights for even ceiling illumination, four double 13A power sockets, and two 32A isolators pre-wired for air conditioning unit connections. Air conditioning units are not included — the isolators allow a standard split-system AC unit to be connected by a licensed electrician on site without additional wiring works.
Structural note: The removal of the full long side panel is a significant structural modification. This unit cannot be stacked and is not suitable for re-use as a freight container. It is designed exclusively for static ground-level installation as a garden office, studio, or workspace. A level base — concrete slab, paving, or compacted hardcore — is recommended prior to delivery. For guidance on garden office planning permissions and building regulations in the USA, refer to the International Code Council building standards reference.
20ft Container Home Office — Dimensions
| Dimension | Imperial | Metric |
|---|
| External Length | 20ft | 6,058mm |
| External Width | 8ft | 2,438mm |
| External Height | 8ft 6in | 2,591mm |
| Internal Length | 19ft 4in | 5,898mm |
| Internal Width | 7ft 8in | 2,352mm |
| Internal Height | 7ft 10in | 2,393mm |
Internal dimensions are prior to plasterboard lining. Finished internal dimensions will be reduced slightly by wall and ceiling lining depth — confirm exact finished dimensions with JK Shipping LLC at time of order.
20ft Container Home Office — Electrical Specification
| Item | Specification |
|---|
| Lighting | 3 × LED strip lights — flush mounted |
| Power Sockets | 4 × double 13A sockets — flush mounted |
| AC Provisions | 2 × 32A isolators — pre-wired for split-system AC units |
| Finish | All electrics flush-mounted |
What’s Included
- One-Trip 20ft ISO container base
- Full-height double-glazed sliding patio doors (full long side)
- Integral Venetian blinds within double glazing
- 50mm high-performance wall insulation
- 100mm ceiling insulation
- 12.5mm plasterboard lining — walls and ceiling (unfinished, ready for
skim coat) - 3 × LED strip lights (flush-mounted)
- 4 × double 13A power sockets (flush-mounted)
- 2 × 32A AC isolators (pre-wired)
- 28mm hardwood plywood floor (original container floor)
What’s Not Included
- Plaster skim coat or wall decoration
- Air conditioning units
- Heating system
- Floor covering (carpet, vinyl, or timber)
- Mains electrical connection to site supply
- Base or foundation preparation
- Furniture or office fit-out
- Planning or building regulation approval
Best Use Cases for a 20ft Container Home Office
- Garden home office and remote work studio
- Creative studio — art, photography, music, or design
- Hobby room or workshop annex
- Meditation or yoga retreat space
- Therapy or consultation room
- Backyard guest room or reading room
Also available: Fully Furnished Mobile Container House on Wheels, Insulated Aluminium Tiny Prefab House on Wheels, and 20ft Modified Container with Side Doors & Insulation.
Every unit is inspected by JK Shipping LLC prior to dispatch.