From steel box to working space
A shipping container is the fastest, toughest starting point for a small working building: structural steel, wind and watertight, theft-resistant, and movable when the job moves. We take that shell and build it to your spec — cut openings, install doors and windows, frame, insulate, wire and finish.
Every build starts with a conversation about how you'll actually use the space. Then you get one itemized quote — container, modifications and delivery — before any steel gets cut.
- Roll-up & personnel doors
- Windows, ventilation & skylights
- Insulation, framing & finished interiors
- Electrical, lighting & heat
Modification options
Mix and match — every build is quoted to your specification.
Doors
Roll-up doors for equipment access, steel personnel doors with commercial locksets, or both on one unit.
Windows & ventilation
Sliding windows, security-barred openings, vents and turbines to keep the interior bright and dry.
Insulation & interior
Spray foam or batt insulation with framed, finished walls — comfortable in a Kamloops July and a Prince George January.
Electrical & lighting
Panels, outlets, LED lighting and heat, roughed in and ready for your electrician's final hookup.
Shelving & partitions
Heavy-duty shelving, workbenches, lockable parts cages and dividing walls to organize the space.
Paint & branding
Finish the build in your company colours with logo decals — see our container branding service.
Modification menu & prices
Every option is priced on its own so you can build up exactly what you need.
Doors & windows
- Steel personnel door (36")
- Cut-in and install of a 36" steel man door with commercial lockset.
- $950each
- Sliding window
- Cut-in and install of a sliding window with screen and security bars.
- $650each
Framing
- Steel stud framingOur standard
- Structural steel stud framing fastened to the interior walls — our standard for insulated builds.
- $2,200per container
- Wood framing
- Wood stud framing. Lower cost; not recommended where moisture is a concern.
- $1,800per container
Insulation
- Rigid foam boardOur standard
- Rigid foam insulation — our default recommendation for offices and workshops.
- $1,400per container
- Closed-cell spray foam
- Highest R-value and a full air seal — the pick for year-round occupied space in the North.
- $4,800per container
- Rock wool (mineral wool)
- Rock wool batts — fire-resistant and sound-dampening.
- $1,600per container
- Fiberglass battsOn request
- Fiberglass batt insulation. Only on explicit request — not our preference in a steel box.
- $900per container
- Undercarriage insulation
- Closed-cell spray foam to the underside of the floor for cold-climate and frost-heave sites.
- $1,100per container
Electrical & HVAC
- Basic electrical package
- 100A panel, 4× LED interior lights, 4× 15A receptacles and an exterior weatherproof outlet, roughed in for your electrician's final hookup.
- $4,000per container
- HVAC pre-wire
- Dedicated circuit and wall penetration for a mini-split or rooftop HVAC unit.
- $450each
Prices in CAD, plus tax and delivery. Every build is quoted line by line before any steel gets cut. Prices reviewed 2026-08-30.
Starting prices by build type
Base container plus the modifications listed — the same numbers we quote from. Every one links to a full page on that build.
20' Insulated Site Office
from $12,350 CAD
+ tax & delivery
A lockable, insulated, wired office that arrives on a truck and leaves when the project does.
- Inspected used 20' container
- 36" steel personnel door
- 2× sliding windows with security bars
- Steel stud framing + rigid foam insulation
- 100A panel, LED lights, 4 outlets, exterior outlet
Quoted per design: Finished wall panels & flooring · Heat / mini-split · Desk & shelving
20' Insulated Workshop
from $11,700 CAD
+ tax & delivery
Bench-ready, lit and powered — a steel shop nobody is cutting into overnight.
- Inspected used 20' container
- 36" steel personnel door
- Sliding window with security bars
- Steel stud framing + rigid foam insulation
- 100A panel, LED lights, 4 outlets
Quoted per design: Workbenches, shelving & parts cages · Roll-up door · Compressed-air / 240V circuits
20' Farm & Ranch Storage
from $4,550 CAD
+ tax & delivery
Rodent-proof, frost-ready storage for feed, tack, tools and chemicals.
- Inspected used 20' container
- 36" steel personnel door for daily access
- Closed-cell foam under the floor for frost-heave sites
Quoted per design: Shelving & saddle racks · Vents / turbines · Roll-up door
20' Refrigerated Cold Storage
from $27,000 CAD
+ tax & delivery
Plug-and-run cold or frozen storage from −25°C to +25°C.
- 20' refrigerated (reefer) container
- Working refrigeration unit, −25°C to +25°C
- Food-safe stainless interior
Quoted per design: Shelving & racking · Secondary man door · Temperature monitoring
20' Pop-Up Shop / Vendor Bar
from $13,550 CAD
+ tax & delivery
A finished, wired retail box with your branding — sets up in a morning.
- New one-trip 20' container in your RAL colour
- 36" steel personnel door
- 2× sliding windows
- Steel stud framing + rigid foam insulation
- 100A panel, LED lights, 4 outlets, exterior outlet
Quoted per design: Fold-down serving window & counter · Awning · Logo decals & full-side graphics
20' Equipment Enclosure
from $3,450 CAD
+ tax & delivery
A secure, ventilated steel housing for pumps, generators, compressors and controls.
- Inspected used 20' container
- 36" steel personnel door with lockset
Quoted per design: Louvred vents / turbines / forced ventilation · Cable & pipe penetrations · Sound attenuation
40' High-Cube Crew Unit
from $17,200 CAD
+ tax & delivery
A spray-foamed, wired 40' high-cube shell ready for bunks or a crew lounge — multiply for camps.
- Inspected used 40' high-cube container
- 36" steel personnel door
- 2× sliding windows
- Steel stud framing + closed-cell spray foam
- 100A panel, LED lights, outlets
- HVAC pre-wire for a mini-split
Quoted per design: Interior finish, bunks & partitions · Plumbing & washroom modules · Multi-unit camp layouts & staged delivery
Turnkey Container Home
Quoted per project
Engineering & permits vary by site
Engineered, permitted and finished — quoted per design because every home is different.
- Design & engineering coordination
- Permit-ready drawings
- Structural mods, insulation, electrical rough-in
- Finished interior to your spec
- Delivery & set on your foundation
Garden Suite / ADU
Quoted per project
Engineering & permits vary by site
A single-container backyard suite — quoted per design and municipality.
- Design & engineering coordination
- Permit-ready drawings
- Insulated, wired, plumbed shell
- Finished interior to your spec
- Delivery & set on your foundation
Container Bunkie
Quoted per project
Engineering & permits vary by site
An insulated single-container sleeping cabin or guest room — quoted per design and municipality.
- Design & engineering coordination
- Permit-ready drawings
- Insulated, wired shell
- Finished interior to your spec
- Delivery & set on your foundation
Prices in CAD, plus tax and delivery. Every build is quoted line by line before any steel gets cut.
Draw your build before you order it
The Container Studio lays out custom containers in 3D — site offices, workshops, bunkies and modular homes — so you can pick a size and condition, move the doors and windows where you want them, and choose framing and insulation before anyone cuts steel. Priced modifications build the estimate from our published menu; bunkies and modular homes stay quoted per design.
See how the Container Studio worksBuilds we do most
Proven configurations, customized to your operation.
Site offices
Insulated, wired and windowed — a lockable office that arrives on a truck and leaves when the project does.
Workshops & tool cribs
Workbenches, shelving and lighting in a steel shell no one is cutting into overnight.
Pop-up retail & kiosks
Roll-up serving windows and finished interiors for markets, events and seasonal storefronts.
Equipment enclosures
Ventilated, secure housings for pumps, generators, compressors and controls at remote sites.
Modifications & Pricing: common questions
Do I need a permit for a modified container?
It depends on your municipality and how the unit is used. Simple storage rarely needs a permit in rural BC; offices and occupied spaces often do. Check with your local building department — and tell us the intended use so the build supports whatever approval you need.
Can a container office be used year-round in BC?
Yes — with insulation and heat, a container office is comfortable through Interior and Northern BC winters. Spray foam insulation, framed interior walls and electric heat are the standard cold-climate package.
How long does a custom build take?
Simple modifications like an extra door can be quick; a fully finished office takes longer. Build time depends on the spec and our current queue — your quote includes a committed timeline.
Is the electrical work certified?
We rough in panels, wiring, outlets and fixtures so the unit is ready for final connection and inspection by a licensed electrician in your jurisdiction. We'll walk you through exactly what's included in your quote.
Can you modify a container I already own?
Ask us — depending on the work and the container's condition, it's often possible. If your unit is rough, it's sometimes cheaper to start from a fresh used container than to rehabilitate an old one; we'll give you straight advice either way.
More questions? See the full FAQ or call (778) 694-4050.
Custom container builds and modifications across British Columbia
Valleyview Containers builds modified shipping containers for businesses across BC from our yard in Kamloops — site offices, workshops, tool cribs, pop-up retail and equipment enclosures. Modifications include roll-up doors, personnel doors, windows, ventilation, insulation, electrical, shelving and finished interiors.
Every build starts from an inspected, wind-and-watertight container and ends with delivery by tilt-deck truck anywhere in Interior or Northern BC. One itemized quote covers the container, the build and the delivery — no surprises.
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