CASE STUDIES

Backyard Office

A young couple suddenly required to work at home during the COVID epidemic asked Allison Shipping Containers, Inc. to build them a backyard office. They needed a place to work efficiently from home and didn't have enough room in their house.

Client Overview

Company:

Private Homeowners

Industry:

Residential

Location:

Honolulu, Hawaii

Need:

A small, efficient backyard office to work from home—built within 120 sq. ft. to avoid permitting requirements.

Project Summary

During the COVID pandemic, a young couple needed a dedicated space to work from home but lacked room inside their house.

Allison Shipping Containers built them an 8’ x 15’ backyard office using a modified 40’ container—cut to size, outfitted with doors and windows, and ready for DIY interior finishing.

Project Highlights

Permit-Free Size

Built within Honolulu’s 120 sq. ft. limit for sheds

DIY Friendly

Client completed interior to save on costs

Bright & Functional

Natural light and comfortable space for remote work

testimonialS

“This office has been a lifesaver during the pandemic. It’s cozy, functional, and fits perfectly in our yard—without the permit hassle.”

- Homeowner

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Project Specs Table

Unit Built

8’ x 15’ office from cut-down 40’ used container

Windows/Doors

Sliding glass door + 2 windows

Permit-Free Size

120 sq. ft. to meet no-permit requirement

Interior Build

Client-installed insulation and finishes

Structural Work

Welding, cutting, capping, door/window installation

Use Case

Backyard home office for remote work

Why Choose Allison Shipping Containers?

At Allison Shipping Containers, you get more than just a container — you get a team committed to your success. As Hawaii’s #1 trusted supplier with 17 years of experience, we’ve served 1,589 happy customers across 421 projects. Led by founder Allison, we offer hands-on service, fair pricing, and seamless coordination. Thanks to our wholesale buying power, you get top-quality containers at the best price — whether buying or renting.

17 Years

Of Experience

1589

Happy Customers

We're Committed to 5-Star Service

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Our experience from start to finish exceeded our expectations. Allison, Tara and her staff were attentive , professional and knowledgable. Great communication and attentive to the most minute detail. They customized our container to our specifications exactly. Thank you Allison and crew for a great experience in making our vision a reality!

The Duffs

This company is amazing. They are professional, efficient and truly care about the needs of the customer. They produce a high quality product and over deliver what is expected. They are also always available on the phone to provide service, their fees are fair for what you receive, and they work well with all the other contractors involved in your project. I highly recommend Allison Shipping Containers.

Robin