Prices can vary depending on what your requirements are but can range from $44950 above.

We can do custom builds subject to designs and certification.

Yes we can create your home to be offgrid with solar. Ask us during your consultation.

Yes we provide split system air conditioning. Ask us during your consultation.

Measurements for

“20ft” Containers are:

External Length 20 ft – 6.058 m
External Width 2.438 m
External Height 2.891 m

Internal Length 5.890 m
Internal Width  2.350 m
Internal Height  2.695 m

“40ft” Containers are

Approximate Dimensions & Weight

External Length 40 ft – 12.192 m
External Width 2.438 m
External Height 2.896 m

Internal Length 12.030 m
Internal Width   2.350 m
Internal Height  2.695 m

12m x 2.4m (approx. 29sqm). Ceiling heights are a typically 2.55m (approx).

Yes we can provide Finance. Fill in our form or call us directly.

Each council has its own rules and regulations and law to take into consideration when you are building your granny flat.or portable container home.

Most council have a standard rule as to the required  size of any granny flat/studio  that can be constructed on your block. If you do not know what the council permits are in your area, it is definitely worth  phoning your Private Certifier.

Different councils also have different  rulings relating to renting out portable container home. and granny flats. Currently, most councils in Gold Coast and New South Wales. permit them  to be rented out to non-family members.

Two Queensland Councils – Ipswich City Council & Logan City Council – have also passed recent legislation to permit renting out your granny flat to non-family members.

For current rulings, please see the below rulings:

Logan City Council Requirements – Auxiliary Units – Fact Sheet

Auxiliary Unit:

• May be occupied by different households e.g. the auxiliary unit could be rented out independently to the primary dwellings (i.e. to someone else); and
• Has constraints including
  • A maximum of two bedrooms, one kitchen, one living space and one driveway crossover; and
  • Size Limits
    • 70 m2 if in the residential zone category (low density Residential Zone, Low-Medium Density residential Zone or Medium Density Residential Zone) and on a lot less the 1,000 m2 or
    • 100 m2 otherwise

Brisbane City Council Requirements – Secondary Dwelling – Fact Sheet

• Secondary units can have a gross floor area of no more the 80 m2
• Secondary Dwellings must be no further than 20 m from the main dwelling
• Secondary Dwellings mist be used by the same household group (family members) and can not be legally leased as an investment property

Ipswich City Council Requirements – Auxiliary Units – Fact Sheet

• Auxiliary units can have a max gross floor area of 50 m2
• Auxiliary units may be attached or detached
• Auxiliary units must be consistent with the existing dwelling
• Auxiliary units can now be rented out for income or used as accommodation for relatives

Redland Bay City Council Requirements – Secondary Dwellings – Fact Sheet

• Secondary Dwellings can have a maximum gross floor area of 50 m2
• Secondary Dwellings must be no further than 20 m from the main dwelling
• Secondary Dwellings must be used by the same household group (family members) and cannot be legally leased as an investment property

Gold Coast City Council – Family Accommodation – Fact Sheet

• Family accommodation can have a max Gross Floor Area of up to 80 m2 or less than 50% Gross Floor Area of main dwelling – depending on zoning
• Family accommodation must share; a driveway, water and sewer connection with the main dwelling
• Family accommodation must be used by the same household group and cannot be legally used as an investment property

Sunshine Coast Council Fact Sheet

• Be located on a site with a minimum area of 600 m2
• Secondary dwellings can have a max Gross Floor Area of 90 m2 in a rural zone or rural residential zone
• Secondary dwellings can have a max Gross Floor Area of 60 m2 in all other zones
• The dwelling house and the secondary dwelling mist have a combined maximum site cover of 50%
• At least 1 car parking space, in addition to the requirement for the dwelling house must be provided for the secondary dwelling

We understand that our “standard designs” will not suit all blocks & council regulations. You are welcome to contact us to discuss changing our plans or sending in your own design to suit your council regulations.

Q: What Are Shipping Container Homes?
First things initially, just what are shipping container houses?

Shipping container houses are houses, offices or other structures that have actually been built out of shipping containers.

Q: Exactly How Pricey Are Shipping Container Homes?
One of the major reasons why individuals develop with shipping containers is because of their affordability.

A common container residence can set you back less than $80,000.

Q: Exactly How Do I Develop My Own Shipping Container House?
It’s great that you want to construct your very own container house!

Building any kind of new home can be tough and also container homes are no exemption to this. However providing you are established enough as well as person enough, you will certainly be great.

If you are serious about constructing your very own container home, we recommend checking out our overview. We created the guide to act as a one-stop purchase whatever you would certainly need to understand. It’s excellent for DIY lovers to learn all they require to know about creating their very own container home.

Q: How Do I Insulate My Shipping Containers?
Undeniably, protecting your containers is just one of one of the most important facets of the construct.

If you don’t insulate, or if you get the insulation wrong, then your container home is mosting likely to be pretty unbearable. It will be chilly during the winter as well as also warm during the summer season.

It can be perplexing how to protect your containers as there are numerous different alternatives readily available. Check out 5 methods to shield your shipping containers for more details.

Q: Where Can I Discover Shipping Container House Plans?
It seems that of one of the most popular points individuals email us for is to ask where they can locate Shipping container residence layout.

We have plans for tiny one-bedroom container houses completely with to big five-bedroom family members homes. Take a look at our layout bundle.

Q: How Long Will My Shipping Container Home Last?
You ought to anticipate your containers to last for at least twenty-five years without any problems.

If you preserve the containers as well as go on top of any kind of corrosion then you can anticipate your containers to last much longer. In addition to this, if you outfitted your containers with an outside layer, such as wood, after that you can anticipate your containers to last also longer.

The main thing that will decrease your container’s life expectancy is corrosion. It is important to on a regular basis evaluate your structure for any indicators of corrosion. Treat any type of corrosion places asap.

Q: In Which Climates Can I Create A Container Residence?

We have actually currently seen container homes constructed in a selection of environments, ranging from the heat of Panama to the plummeting cold of Ontario.

The truth is, providing you take the necessary steps and guarantee that your containers are appropriately aerated and also protected, you can build your container home in a lot of climates.

Q: Where Can I Buy Shipping Containers?
Sadly, a nationwide database of Shipping container suppliers does not exist. Still, it is a relatively straightforward task.

Your primary step needs to constantly be to contact your most neighborhood port and see if they market straight to the public. Chances are they will not, nonetheless, they will most definitely be able to put you in touch with trustworthy dealers in the location.

Q: Is It Unsafe To Live In A Shipping Container Residence?
As soon as people learn about container Homes, one of their first ideas has a tendency to be, well, are these points secure?

This is a completely valid question. Most of people that are looking to develop a container residence have children. It is especially crucial for the container to be risk-free when youngsters and also the elderly are present.

Q: Where Can I Discover Professionals To Develop My Container Home?
The majority of individuals that wish to stay in a container home develop them on their own, or with the help of family and friends.

Some individuals either don’t have the do it yourself experience or just don’t have enough time to develop their very own container residence, however, so they make use of a service provider.

The best way to locate a contractor is to connect with various other regional container home owners as well as talk straight to them.

Q: Which Sort Of Shipping Containers Can I Use?
If you have actually reviewed our article on shipping container measurements, you will certainly know that there are different sorts of Shipping containers.

Occasionally, the selection of containers can confuse and also overwhelm people when they are deciding which containers to develop with.

By far, both most preferred choices are the basic 20-foot Shipping container and the high cubed 40-foot shipping container.

Whenever possible, select a high cube container, since they supply an additional foot of height.

Q: Why Do People Stay In Shipping Container Houses?
Still not convinced concerning living in a container house as well as wondering what all the hassle is about?

When the majority of people are asked why they are brought in to container houses, one of the most prominent reactions by far are cost financial savings and also eco-friendliness.

When setting up and installing Granny flats/studio or Portable container home and relocatable homes there may be some additional costs to consider.  We will provide an overall list of what some of those costs may be.

Container homes- Generally speaking turn around time is 4-12 weeks. and always subject to weather any supply chain delays, certification and council or labour delays.

Container office.  Generally speaking 4-12 weeks. Talk to us if you need it soner, and always subject to weather any supply chain delays certifaction and council delays or labour delays.