Updated: Mar 10, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
8555 NORTH RIVER RD SUITE 200, Indianapolis, IN, 46240
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Custom Container Builders Construction
Custom Container Builders specializes in transforming repurposed shipping containers into custom structures throughout Indianapolis and surrounding areas. The company completes residential and commercial projects, converting steel containers into spaces such as tiny homes, offices, retail environments, studios, and mobile facilities. With six years in operation, they guide clients through all stages of container construction, from initial design to final installation. Custom Container Builders adapts shipping containers to meet local building codes and incorporates features ranging from insulation and HVAC systems to custom doors, windows, and interior finishes. Their project portfolio includes both standalone shipping container structures and hybrid builds that combine containers with conventional building materials. They serve property owners seeking efficient, modular construction solutions tailored to site-specific requirements in central Indiana.
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Custom Container Builders Contact Information
Phone Number: (317) 731-9400
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Address: 8555 NORTH RIVER RD SUITE 200, Indianapolis, IN 46240
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Custom Container Builders Indianapolis
Quality
106
93rd percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Custom Container Builders has a BuildZoom score of 106, which places them above 93% of 22,324 contractors in Indiana.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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8 projects
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2024 |
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7 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Custom Container Builders has worked on at least
18.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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10 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Custom Container Builders mostly works on
new construction
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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Building Permits by Custom Container Builders
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South park addition shipping container home three story with exterioir balconies and fin basement d5 compact center
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
STR20-05382
Status:
complete
Fee:
$566
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
Metes & bounds legal change of occupancy chapter 34 analysis included five star industries commercial remodel 10 037 sf per plans cdr#421772 class a-4 b rem const type iiib spk i4 pike twp use of advanced structural components none proposed
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
STR21-01711
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,999
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
Metes and bounds building single family 2.5-story container home on slab d8 center compact
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
STR22-01424
Status:
complete
Fee:
$724
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
Two story single family house
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
STR23-03176
Status:
complete
Fee:
$334
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Metes and bounds new 1508 sf single family residence container home parcel # 3022543 zone d8 franklin township metro
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
STR21-04188
Status:
filed
Fee:
$138
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
Merrill's new 2 stry 2100 sqf + 400 sqf attach garage single family residence d8 center twp compact
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
STR21-00781
Status:
issued
Fee:
$510
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
J d campbell's new single family residence 1531sf 1 story + crawl space + 74sf front porch + 109sf rear deck d5 wayne twp metro **truss specs on site**
Valuation:
$140,000
Permit #:
STR21-01398
Status:
filed
Fee:
$138
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Somerset l4 b4 new 1 sty single family residence 1447 sf with attach garage 422 sf and cov por 70 sf i joists and trusses throughout d5 perry twp metro
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
STR20-03231
Status:
complete
Fee:
$616
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
South park addition new single family residence - container home d5 center twp compact tji's tear off
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
STR20-05399
Status:
approved
Fee:
$510
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
South park addition shipping container home fin basement with deck less that 18 in height d5 compact center **pool is not included in this ilp pool contractor will pull their own permit**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ILP20-02782
Status:
issued
Fee:
$188
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Somerset sec 2 l9 & vacated harlan st new 1 sty single family residence 1550 sf with attach garage 422 sf and front cov por 70 sf d5 perry twp metro
Valuation:
$180,000
Permit #:
STR20-04655
Status:
issued
Fee:
$637
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
South park 6 single family residence container home 2 stories d5 compact center
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
STR20-05383
Status:
approved
Fee:
$466
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
Haydens sub johnson hrs addition l1 & 1/2 vac alley new det garage tjis throughout d8 center twp compact
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
STR20-05532
Status:
complete
Fee:
$581
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Accessory
Somerset sec 2 l10 new 1 sty single family residence 1447 sf with cov por 70 sf and attach garage 422 sf trusses and i joists throughout d5 perry twp metro
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
STR20-03253
Status:
issued
Fee:
$593
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
Somerset l5 b5 new 1 sty single family residence 1447 sf with attach garage 422 sf and cov por 70 sf i joists and trusses throughout d5 perry twp metro
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
STR20-03403
Status:
issued
Fee:
$616
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
Christian park heights replace roof windows siding update fixtures replace some damage drywall install lvt flooring d5 center compact
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
STR21-05976
Status:
complete
Fee:
$173
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Primary
Brightwood 2917 olney new container home 1321 sf d5 center compact * amended 5-5: new foundation details - mw*
Valuation:
$160,000
Permit #:
STR21-04187
Status:
filed
Fee:
$670
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
S a fletcher jr ne addition l29 b15 new 2 sty single family residence cor por i-joist rear deck i3 center twp compact
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
STR21-00500
Status:
complete
Fee:
$522
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Accessory
South park new 1 sty 500 sq ft 2 car attached garage zone d5 center township compact
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
STR22-01924
Status:
complete
Fee:
$310
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Accessory
North eastern park heights replace roof siding windows same size open enclosed porch update electric fixtures d5 center compact
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
STR21-05696
Status:
filed
Fee:
$388
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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License Not Required
| Status | Not Required |
- BuildZoom verified in September, 2020 that this contractor does not need a license to be a contractor in Indiana.
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Inactive License
| License # | GA2000578 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Indianapolis |
| Type | Gen. Contractor |
- According to the Indianapolis Department of Business and Neighborhood Services, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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Inactive License
| License # | GA2000579 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Indianapolis |
| Type | Gen. Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | GL2000166 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Indianapolis |
| Type | Gen. Contractor |
- According to the Indianapolis Department of Business and Neighborhood Services, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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Inactive License
| License # | GA2000577 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Indianapolis |
| Type | Gen. Contractor |
- According to the Indianapolis Department of Business and Neighborhood Services, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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106
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Atlantic Cas Ins Co |
39
Permits
- Building permit records show that Custom Container Builders has worked on 39 permitted projects.
Custom Container Builders Employees
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Lori Mccullough
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Mike Lewis
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Roger Watson