In Spain, the construction period of traditional houses usually takes 12 to 24 months, with a construction cost of about 1,600 to 1,700 euros per square meter, over 30% higher than ordinary buildings. Faced with this market situation, more and more Spanish people choose fast-delivery and cost-effective prefab portable shipping container homes. As a professional manufacturer, YG’s prefab expandable house features flexible expandable design and quick installation. It has successfully entered the Spanish market and gained wide recognition from local users. This article shares a real case to show the practical application of YG products in Spain.
YG ready container homes Parameters
| 20FT Basic Characteristics | External dimension (mm) | W6320*L5900*H2480(Side 2270) |
| Internal dimension (mm) | W6160*L5560*H2240(Side 2150) | |
| Folded state (mm) | W2200*L5900*H2480 | |
| Total mass (kg) | 2500 | |
| 30FT Basic Characteristics | External dimension (mm) | W6360*L9000*H2480(Side 2180) |
| Internal dimension (mm) | W6200*L8660*H2240(Side 2060) | |
| Folded state (mm) | W2200*L9000*H2480 | |
| Total mass (kg) | 3750 | |
| 40FT Basic Characteristics | External dimension (mm) | W6240*L11800*H2480(Side2180) |
| Internal dimension (mm) | W6080*L11540*H2200(Side2060) | |
| Folded state (mm) | W2200*L11800*H2480 | |
| Total mass (kg) | 4400 | |
| Smaller Fold Size | External dimension (mm) | W4820*L5900*H2480(Side2270) |
| Internal dimension (mm) | W4660*L5560*H2240(Side2150) | |
| Folded state (mm) | W700*L5900*H2480 | |
| Total mass (kg) | 1850 |
Prefab Expandable House Purchase for Spanish B&B Owner
Customer Demand
In early 2025, Elena, a B&B operator on the outskirts of Barcelona, Spain, runs a small rural homestay on a farmland of about 2,000 square meters. During peak tourist seasons, guest rooms are always in short supply. She needed two independent extra rooms in the yard to receive family guests.She required the new rooms to be put into use quickly with controlled costs, and match the original rural style. Meanwhile, good sound insulation and thermal insulation were necessary, as Barcelona has hot summers and cold winters.
YG Solution
According to Elena’s needs, the YG sales team recommended two sets of 20ft foldable shipping container home. Each unit expands into a layout of one bedroom, one living room and one bathroom, with a total area of about 28 square meters for 2-3 people. A 3-meter gap was reserved between the two houses to form a small courtyard. For B&B use, YG made targeted customization on the basis of standard configuration: warm white wall paint to match the original beige farm buildings; windows fitted with mosquito screens and rolling shutters; indoor small cabinets and bar counters for simple cooking; an outdoor wooden terrace (wood boards to be purchased by the customer). The wall insulation layer was thickened to 75mm to improve sound insulation and temperature stability.
Case Process
Elena learned about YG’s foldable shipping container home on social media in February 2025. She had searched on Google before and compared many suppliers, and finally found YG with better cost performance. She sent an inquiry via the official website and got a reply on the same day. Both sides communicated by email and WhatsApp for about one week. Elena sent site photos and size sketches, and YG provided layout suggestions and foundation requirements: 150mm thick concrete floor. She also required one bathroom to be barrier-free for elderly guests. YG adjusted the layout in line with Spanish accessibility standards. The final plan and quotation were confirmed through video conference. Elena paid 40% deposit, and the balance before shipment. In late March 2025, the two portable shipping container homes were shipped from China and arrived at the Port of Barcelona in late April. The customer hired a local small crane to place the houses on the finished foundation. YG provided remote video guidance for unfolding and pipeline connection, and the whole installation was completed in one and a half days.
Customer Feedback
Three months after operation, Elena shared her experience with YG by email. She said: “These two ready container homes are very popular, especially the room with barrier-free bathroom, which is frequently booked by elderly guests. The indoor thermal insulation effect is excellent. Many guests took photos and posted them online, bringing me extra orders.”She commented, “YG’s prefab expandable house helps me solve the room shortage at low cost. The installation is fast and tidy without affecting daily business. I will choose YG again if I need more rooms in the future.”
Why More Spanish Customers Choose YG Prefab Expandable House
The main reasons why Spanish users prefer the YG prefab expandable house are as follows:
- Solve housing shortage
Spain is facing a severe housing crisis. Rents in big cities like Madrid and Barcelona have risen by 80% to 90% in the past decade. Traditional construction is slow and costly. YG portable shipping container homes are factory prefabricated and ready for occupancy after on-site unfolding, providing an affordable new housing solution.
- High cost performance
Compared with traditional brick-concrete buildings, YG portable shipping container homes reduce construction costs by 22% to 34%, and shorten the construction period from over 12 months to only a few weeks.
- Fast & simple installation
After delivery, only unfolding, fixing and water & electricity connection are needed, with no complex construction and fewer workers.
- Flexible customized design
Room layout, exterior color, interior decoration, and utility configuration can all be customized to meet personalized needs.
- Excellent heat insulation
Combined with 50mm EPS sandwich panels and double-layer glass, the house keeps a comfortable indoor temperature in hot summers and cold winters, and effectively cuts energy consumption.
- Compliant with local standards
YG ready container homes adopt galvanized steel structure with professional anti-rust treatment, resisting coastal humid corrosion and meeting Spanish building safety regulations.
Price Differences of Prefab Expandable House: Basic to Luxury
1. Basic Model — Empty Shell House
It only includes the basic frame and enclosure: Q235 galvanized steel main frame, 50mm EPS sandwich wall panels, complete doors and windows with locks.No internal partitions, circuits, water pipes, kitchen cabinets or sanitary ware. The original steel floor has no decoration. Ideal for temporary warehouses, tool rooms or customers who need secondary decoration.
2. Standard Model — Full Facilities, Move-in Ready
Based on the basic model, it adds complete living facilities. It supports customized internal partitions, embedded circuits and hot & cold water pipes. Equipped with kitchen cabinets, stainless steel sinks, toilet, wash basin and shower room.With 50mm EPS wall panels and PVC floor or interlocking floor. It is the most cost-effective choice for family users.
3. Luxury Model — Upgraded & Customized Configuration
It upgrades materials and functions on the basis of the standard version:
- Interior upgrade: U-shaped cabinets, high-grade flooring, and personalized room layout.
- Exterior upgrade: optional sloped roof, outdoor terrace, and glass curtain wall.
- Material upgrade: decorative metal wall panels, 100mm thick insulation boards, and PU panels.
- Window upgrade: casement windows, floor-to-ceiling windows, and broken bridge aluminum windows for better sound and heat insulation.
Perfect for high-end B&Bs, vacation houses and long-term residence with high quality requirements. YG provides flexible matching solutions according to budget and demands.
foldable shipping container home Supplier – YG
As a professional prefab expandable house manufacturer, YG products have been exported to more than 30 countries and regions, including Spain, the UK, Croatia, and the Philippines. We have independent production lines for steel and sandwich panels, with full quality control and ISO9001 certification. We provide one-stop services including selection consultation, customized design, production, sea freight arrangement and remote installation guidance.If you are looking for a reliable supplier, feel free to contact us for detailed quotations and technical solutions.
