About Steelnest

We build homes from steel that has already crossed oceans

We design and build modern homes from retired shipping containers. Every one is made in our workshop by welders, carpenters, electricians and designers who would happily live in what they build.

Craftsman in a work apron marking up plans at a bench in a bright workshop

Since 2016

Building in Austin, Texas

Our story

Why we build with containers

Millions of shipping containers retire from service while their steel frames still have decades of life left. We saw a better use for them: a strong, ready-made structure that could become a home faster than any site-built house.

What started with a single lakeside cabin has grown into a workshop that delivers homes across the country. The idea has not changed. Take a container that was built to carry cargo across the world, engineer it properly, insulate it well and finish it with the care you would expect in any good home.

Building indoors lets us control quality at every step. Our team works on your home in the dry, inspects each stage and knows exactly what it will cost before we start.

See how we build

Our standards

What you can count on

Four promises that shape every home we build, whether it is a backyard studio or a two-story family home.

Engineering first

Every opening we cut is reinforced with welded steel framing and checked by a licensed structural engineer before the home leaves the workshop.

Honest, fixed pricing

You sign off on one price that covers the build, delivery and setup. If we underestimate, that is our problem, not yours.

Built indoors

Working inside our workshop means no rain delays, tighter quality control and far less waste than a typical job site.

Made to last

Marine-grade coatings, sealed joints and long-life materials, backed by a 10-year structural warranty on every home.

Sustainability

Lighter on the planet, easier on your bills

Reusing steel avoids the energy it takes to make new framing, and a tight, well-insulated shell keeps running costs low for decades.

Of steel reused in every 40 ft module: 8,000 lb
Roof insulation, with R-20 in the walls: R-30
Of our roofs prewired for solar panels: 100%

Come and see the workshop

Nothing beats standing inside a finished module. We are happy to show you around our Austin, Texas workshop, walk you through homes on the line and answer every question in person.

Book a visit

Let's plan your container home

Tell us about your land and what you have in mind. You will get a fixed-price quote within two business days, with no obligation.

Get a free quote (512) 555-0148