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2 x 40 ft Shipping Container Homes
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Based on two prefab units or 40 ft shipping containers, joined together to provide a large open living area, this container home can be used either as a normal home or a granny flat, offering very comfortable and functional living areas. The shipping container home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, full kitchen with island bench, living and meals areas. It’s perfect for two individuals who want their own privacy.
Specs
Elevated ceilings throughout
Quality LED lights and feature light fittings
Designer kitchen and bathroom fixtures
Stone benchtops and 2-pac finish to kitchen cabinets
Frameless shower screens and floor to ceiling porcelain tiles to wet areas
Double glazed windows and sliding doors with 5mm toughened glass
Structure
• 2.4m wide pods – Heavy duty external steel framing with corrugated high strength steel seam-welded panels to external walls and roof panels and steel framed internal walls.
• 3.4m wide pods – heavy duty external steel framing with steel framed internal walls.
• Heavy gauge steel floor joists & bearers.
• Heavy gauge steel corner posts for bracing and loading capacity.
• Pressed steel seam welded roofing panels.
Insulation
• 2.4m wide pods – R4.0 spray on expanding polyurethane insulation to ceiling and sprayed on polyurethane to external walls providing a rating of R3.1.
• 3.4m wide pods – R4.0 spray on expanding polyurethane insulation to ceiling and sprayed on polyurethane to external walls providing a rating of R3.1.
• R1.5 Rockwool batts to all internal walls.
• 8mm 3-in-1 underfloor insulation with thermal break.
External Cladding
• 2.4m wide pods – Long life weatherproof paint over corrugated high strength steel wall and ceiling panels. External cladding not included.
• 3.4m wide pods – Sisalation plus 9mm Dekopanel decorative fibre cement cladding screw fixed to external steel framing, including decorative expressed joints where necessary.
Windows/External Entrance Doors
• Double glazed tempered glass (5mm) to aluminium framed windows and glass sliding doors. Keyed locks to all external doors.
• Fibreglass insect screens to all window and external door openings.
Internal Fit-Out
• Compressed FC flooring, glued and screw fixed to steel floor joists: 2.4m pods – 20mm sheets; 3.4m pods – 24mm sheets.
• Floating timber floor, veneer on plywood, 15mm, with expansion joints and foam underlay throughout (excluding wet areas): pre-laid in single pod homes and supplied flat-packed for multi-pod homes (for laying by purchaser after home installation).
• 12mm plaster lined walls throughout excluding wet areas.
• Fibre cement lined walls to bathrooms.
• 12mm plasterboard fixed to ceiling battens, installed throughout, including shadow line for architectural merit (excludes Bathroom ceilings).
• European Beech 68mm x 12mm architraves and skirting throughout (excludes wet areas) and to jamb-sets for door openings where applicable.
• Flush panel timber veneer internal doors, painted.
• Architectural Lever Series internal door furniture.
• Aluminium framed feature glass sliding doors to robes (except walk-through robes) and linen cupboards where applicable.
• Custom robe fit-out including a bank of shelves, top shelf with hanging rails.
• Built-in overhead and side cupboards in nominated bedrooms as per plan.
• Custom built 2-pac combination robe, desk & overhead cupboards with LED lighting where applicable to design.
• Ceiling fans as per plan.
• 3 coat premium paint system to internal walls.
Kitchen
• Square edged reconstituted quartz stone benchtops.
• Gloss 2-pac finish to kitchen cupboard fronts, including metal cabinetry handles (where applicable).
• Four drawer cutlery unit including Blum soft closing drawer slides.
• Feature toughened glass kitchen sink, 1.5 bowl to applicable designs.
• Ceramic tiled kitchen splashback, 600mm high, to applicable designs.
• Provision for dishwasher including cold water connection and electrical.
• Feature light fitting over kitchen island bench.
Bathroom/Laundry
• Toughened glass shower screen with pivot or sliding door as appropriate, 1.8m high.
• Rectified tiles to ceiling in shower recess and 1.2m to remainder in ensuites and bathrooms, as appropriate.
• Mirrored shaving cabinet with light in bathrooms.
• Glass mosaic feature wall or feature strip to main bath shower recess where applicable.
• Wall mounted 2-pac single bowl vanity installed as per plan and reconstituted quartz stone top; vitreous china basin with chrome pop-up waste.
• Deluxe 3 star WELS rated “Wall Faced” vitreous china toilet suite with soft closing seat & lid.
• Premium Series bathroom accessories including one towel rail per bathroom, one face mounted toilet roll holder per WC, wall mounted soap holders to shower recess and bath (where applicable).
• Laundry cabinet with stainless steel underslung sink; reconstituted quartz stone benchtop (depending upon design).
Tapware
• Premium Series basin mixers where applicable.
• Premium Series wall mixer to shower recess where applicable.
• Premium Series kitchen mixer.
• Premium Series laundry mixer.
• Premium Series ¼ turn washing machine cocks.
• Premium Series ¼ turn cistern cocks to WC’s.
• Premium Series shower rose on rail combo.
Electrical
• Light fittings, GPO’s, phone, data and TV points as per electrical plan.
• Internal switchboard.
• Pre-wiring for air conditioners.
Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Rating
• Compliance with BAL-LOW. BAL-19 to 40 is an optional upgrade.
Interiors
2 x 40 ft Sipping Container Homes Plans
20 ft Shipping Container Homes in Australia
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The Santa Fe is a studio granny flat where the living area quickly converts to sleeping space – ideal for singles. Maximum use is made of available space through efficient design. It comes with high quality features including modern kitchen with 2-pac finish to cabinetry and reconstituted quartz stone bench tops; dining and living areas; tiled bathroom and provision for a fold-out sofa bed. When not in use, the bed space becomes part of the living area.
The Santa Fe shipping container studio granny flat price: $35,500 + installation
Specs
All Gran Designs WA modular homes are finished to a high standard and are fully fitted out internally, with quality fixtures and fittings throughout.
All shipping container homes have the following inclusions:
- Elevated ceilings throughout
- Quality LED lights and feature light fittings
- Designer kitchen and bathroom fixtures
- Stone benchtops and 2-pac finish to kitchen cabinets
- Frameless shower screens and floor to ceiling porcelain tiles to wet areas
- Double glazed windows and sliding doors with 5mm toughened glass
Structure
• 2.4m wide pods – Heavy duty external steel framing with corrugated high strength steel seam-welded panels to external walls and roof panels and steel framed internal walls.
• 3.4m wide pods – heavy duty external steel framing with steel framed internal walls.
• Heavy gauge steel floor joists & bearers.
• Heavy gauge steel corner posts for bracing and loading capacity.
• Pressed steel seam welded roofing panels.
Insulation
• 2.4m wide pods – R4.0 spray on expanding polyurethane insulation to ceiling and sprayed on polyurethane to external walls providing a rating of R3.1.
• 3.4m wide pods – R4.0 spray on expanding polyurethane insulation to ceiling and sprayed on polyurethane to external walls providing a rating of R3.1.
• R1.5 Rockwool batts to all internal walls.
• 8mm 3-in-1 underfloor insulation with thermal break.
External Cladding
• 2.4m wide pods – Long life weatherproof paint over corrugated high strength steel wall and ceiling panels. External cladding not included.
• 3.4m wide pods – Sisalation plus 9mm Dekopanel decorative fibre cement cladding screw fixed to external steel framing, including decorative expressed joints where necessary.
Windows/External Entrance Doors
• Double glazed tempered glass (5mm) to aluminium framed windows and glass sliding doors. Keyed locks to all external doors.
• Fibreglass insect screens to all window and external door openings.
Internal Fit-Out
• Compressed FC flooring, glued and screw fixed to steel floor joists: 2.4m pods – 20mm sheets; 3.4m pods – 24mm sheets.
• Floating timber floor, veneer on plywood, 15mm, with expansion joints and foam underlay throughout (excluding wet areas): pre-laid in single pod homes and supplied flat-packed for multi-pod homes (for laying by purchaser after home installation).
• 12mm plaster lined walls throughout excluding wet areas.
• Fibre cement lined walls to bathrooms.
• 12mm plasterboard fixed to ceiling battens, installed throughout, including shadow line for architectural merit (excludes Bathroom ceilings).
• European Beech 68mm x 12mm architraves and skirting throughout (excludes wet areas) and to jamb-sets for door openings where applicable.
• Flush panel timber veneer internal doors, painted.
• Architectural Lever Series internal door furniture.
• Aluminium framed feature glass sliding doors to robes (except walk-through robes) and linen cupboards where applicable.
• Custom robe fit-out including a bank of shelves, top shelf with hanging rails.
• Built-in overhead and side cupboards in nominated bedrooms as per plan.
• Custom built 2-pac combination robe, desk & overhead cupboards with LED lighting where applicable to design.
• Ceiling fans as per plan.
• 3 coat premium paint system to internal walls.
Kitchen
• Square edged reconstituted quartz stone benchtops.
• Gloss 2-pac finish to kitchen cupboard fronts, including metal cabinetry handles (where applicable).
• Four drawer cutlery unit including Blum soft closing drawer slides.
• Feature toughened glass kitchen sink, 1.5 bowl to applicable designs.
• Ceramic tiled kitchen splashback, 600mm high, to applicable designs.
• Provision for dishwasher including cold water connection and electrical.
• Feature light fitting over kitchen island bench.
Bathroom/Laundry
• Toughened glass shower screen with pivot or sliding door as appropriate, 1.8m high.
• Rectified tiles to ceiling in shower recess and 1.2m to remainder in ensuites and bathrooms, as appropriate.
• Mirrored shaving cabinet with light in bathrooms.
• Glass mosaic feature wall or feature strip to main bath shower recess where applicable.
• Wall mounted 2-pac single bowl vanity installed as per plan and reconstituted quartz stone top; vitreous china basin with chrome pop-up waste.
• Deluxe 3 star WELS rated “Wall Faced” vitreous china toilet suite with soft closing seat & lid.
• Premium Series bathroom accessories including one towel rail per bathroom, one face mounted toilet roll holder per WC, wall mounted soap holders to shower recess and bath (where applicable).
• Laundry cabinet with stainless steel underslung sink; reconstituted quartz stone benchtop (depending upon design).
Tapware
• Premium Series basin mixers where applicable.
• Premium Series wall mixer to shower recess where applicable.
• Premium Series kitchen mixer.
• Premium Series laundry mixer.
• Premium Series ¼ turn washing machine cocks.
• Premium Series ¼ turn cistern cocks to WC’s.
• Premium Series shower rose on rail combo.
Electrical
• Light fittings, GPO’s, phone, data and TV points as per electrical plan.
• Internal switchboard.
• Pre-wiring for air conditioners.
Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Rating
• Compliance with BAL-LOW. BAL-19 to 40 is an optional upgrade.
NOT SUPPLIED
• Kitchen appliances and hot water system.
• External electricity meter box.
• External light fittings.
• Sink and basin traps.
OPTIONS
• Aluminium glass bi-fold doors in lieu of sliding doors.
• Additional items to qualify for BAL-40 rating.
NOTE:
• Gran Designs WA reserves the right to vary these inclusions without notice.
• All materials and components used are in full compliance with the relevant Australian and New Zealand Standards.
20 ft Shipping Container Home Floor Plan
Questions and Answers about Shipping Container Homes in Perth and Australia
Why are shipping container homes so inexpensive?
We build our shipping container homes in a controlled factory environment. This allows for a much shorter construction time, more efficient use of resources and less wastage, so we can bring you superior quality housing at a much lower cost.
We are also able to accurately predict our costs and manufacturing timescales, so we don’t have to build in the allowances and on-site costs you usually pay with standard construction methods.
If something is broken in transit or doesn’t work upon delivery, how can I have it repaired?
When the house is delivered to site it is advisable to inspect the building for any damage that may have incurred during shipping, transportation and craning. Our shipping container homes are strengthened for shipping, transportation and port handling. However, it is possible that minor defects may occur (such as cracks in tiles and cornice joints) during transit which we will ensure are remedied before completing installation. Internal fixtures also have a 12 months warranty.
Where in Western Australia can we install shipping container homes?
Virtually anywhere, although costs for transportation, craning and installation will vary across the state. We are located in Perth so pricing for areas outside of Perth will vary.
What is prefabricated transportable shipping container modular housing?
Traditionally, homes are constructed almost totally on-site. Prefabricated shipping container homes are built, either partly or wholly, off-site in a factory then transported to site for positioning or assembly, depending upon the degree of prefabrication.
Transportable means the homes are capable of being freighted by ship and/or truck while in assembled form. Large modular shipping container homes are built in units then joined together on site.
Do the shipping container homes comply with Australian and New Zealand Standards and Building Codes?
All components of shipping container homes fully comply with Australian and New Zealand Standards.
What statutory approvals are required for the shipping container homes within Australia?
This may vary according to location in Western Australia and the R code applicable to your site. We offer a service to obtain statutory approvals for you or you can make your own enquiries with the relevant local authority.
How are the shipping container homes freighted and transported to my land?
The shipping container homes are shipped to the nearest major port in Western Australia and then transported by truck to site. We will make prior arrangements for a crane to be on hand when the home arrives to offload and position the shipping container home on the pre-prepared foundations.
How soon can I have the shipping container homes delivered to my land?
Production will commence following the completion of the contractual obligations and payment of the deposit. Subject to the production scheduling constraints at the time, production time is about 8-10 weeks.
Overall, from date of ordering to date of delivery, it should be around 12-14 weeks, depending on production schedules at the time and the delivery location. An indication of commencement and delivery dates will be provided prior to an order being placed.
Where can I see one of the shipping container homes?
Our display is located at 181a Stirling Hwy in North Fremantle and is open from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Friday and by appointment on Saturdays. We are closed on Sundays.
While the display model may not be the one that you are interested in, it will show what fixtures and fittings are provided as well as the quality of finishes.
What flexibility do I have in the shipping container home design?
Whilst standardisation is important in order to achieve economies of scale we also understand that each client and shipping container home site has its unique set of issues and requirements. As such, in most cases, we can make adjustments to our standard floor plans.
Please discuss any changes you might require to our standard floor plans with one of our building and design consultants. Any additional work we do to your shipping container home like decking and roofing can of course be bespoke based on how you would like your new shipping container home to be finished.
What site preparation is required before delivery of the shipping container home?
The extent of site preparation, including foundations, will depend upon site conditions. A site survey, soil test and engineered footing design will be required in each case. It is also important that suitable access be available for a truck and crane.
Can I install a shipping container homes home on a sloping block?
Absolutely! In fact this is a major benefit of our steel framed shipping container homes. They can be positioned on steel posts providing a level platform for the home.
Obviously the foundations and tie-downs will need to be engineer designed to suit the site as well as geographical and geotechnical conditions in accordance with local authority requirements. Also adequate access and work space will be required for the haulage vehicle and crane.
What is the difference between shipping container homes and kit homes?
Shipping container homes are supplied complete with all internal fixtures and fittings, wall lining, ceiling, windows, doors, etc. already installed. Typically, kit homes are supplied flat packed for the purchaser to fully assemble on site.
Can I choose the finishes for the shipping container home?
Initially, there will be no choices as far as internal finishes and colours are concerned. For external treatments, purchasers may choose to buy only the basic pod then add external treatments themselves or simply incorporate the pod into an existing home. There will be a choice of colour schemes for external finishes.
Can I have solar panels on shipping container home?
Sure. We can introduce you to our supplier of choice or you can use your own supplier should you wish. The solar panels will need to be retrofitted after delivery of the shipping container home.
What about roofing, decking, water tanks and grey and black water treatment?
All of this will need to be done after the installation of your shipping container home. We will happily introduce you to our partner companies that specialise in these areas or you can do it yourself.
But please note that where any value added works materially alter the product, the warranty applicable to that part of the product may be voided.
What warranties apply to the shipping container home?
A 10 year structural guarantee applies to the frame while internal fixtures have a 12 months warranty. Your new shipping container home or granny flat is also covered by home indemnity insurance.
If something is broken in transit or doesn’t work upon delivery, how can I get it repaired?
When the shipping container home is delivered to site it is recommended to inspect the building for any damage that may have incurred during shipping, transportation and craning. Our shipping container homes are strengthened for shipping, transportation and port handling. However, it is possible that minor defects may occur (such as cracks in tiles and cornice joints) during transit which we will ensure are remedied before completing installation. Internal fixtures also have a 12 months warranty.
What are the purchasing and payments processes?
Once you have chosen the shipping container home that is right for you and wish to go ahead and purchase one, we will present you with a Western Australian Pre-fabricated Homes Contract that will include the Scope of Works and our obligations as a builder and yours as a buyer.
Once signed and the 6.5% deposit is paid we will order your new modular shipping container home. There will then be a progress payment once the footings are installed and a final payment on Practical Completion. Payment methods can either be by Cash, Cheque or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
How can I finance the purchase of my shipping container home?
If you have sufficient equity in your property or a significant deposit, your financier may advance funds to cover the cost of the shipping container home purchase, perhaps as a personal loan. When the shipping container home is installed, the loan would be converted to a normal home loan. Financing options are being explored by us aimed at simplifying the process to the point where bank finance can be obtained.
What additional costs am I up for?
All the costs for your new shipping container home will be shown in your Western Australian Pre-fabricated Homes Contract. Any variations to this contract will be priced separately and added as an addendum to the contract. For a guideline on installation costs, please refer to Indicative Installation Costs.
Will the shipping container home be covered by Home Indemnity Insurance?
Absolutely. By law we are required to provide you with Home Indemnity Insurance
Can I build a shipping container home on my land?
Just contact your local council planning department and ask them. So long as your site has the relevant zoning it should not be a problem.
Are the shipping container homes termite resistant?
As the shipping container homes are steel framed, elevated on steel piers and without any structural timber in the construction, the shipping container homes are termite resistant. The exposed steel posts that supports the shipping container home also provide a means of visual inspection to check for any bridging by termites.
Benefits of Modular Shipping Container Homes in Perth (WA, Australia)
Gran Designs WA’s modular shipping container homes built in Perth (WA, Australia) are the smart, affordable way to build your perfect home in your dream location. There are so many benefits to buying your spacious, comfortable Gran Designs WA shipping container home:
Affordability.
We build all our modular shipping container homes in a controlled factory environment in Perth (WA, Australia). This results in a much shorter construction time, more efficient use of resources and less wastage, so we can bring you superior quality housing at a much lower cost.
Quality.
Gran Designs WA controlled production environment allows us to build with precision and accuracy, guaranteeing you a stronger, better-built shipping container home. Throughout construction the building materials for your shipping container home will be shielded from the weather to prevent mould or warping.
Durability.
Gran Designs WA modular shipping container homes are built to last. Every module has a robust, heavy-duty steel frame specifically designed to withstand the rigours of shipping and transportation. The steel frame provides your shipping container home with considerable structural strength, as well as integral termite resistance, so it will have a far longer lifecycle and be able to withstand even the most extreme weather conditions.
Transportability.
Gran Designs WA modular shipping container homes can easily be transported to your property without the need for a wide-load permit. This means we can deliver to even the most remote locations at affordable rates. And if you need to move in the future, you can simply relocate your entire shipping container home.
Energy Efficiency.
Gran Designs WA builds modular shipping container homes to the highest environmental standards, to minimise your energy consumption and reduce your power costs. All external walls and ceilings have integrated insulation (R3.5 to walls and R3.5 to ceilings). Additionally, the windows and glass sliding and bi-fold doors are double glazed using toughened 5mm glass.
Time Savings.
Gran Designs WA can build and deliver your new shipping container house far more quickly than is possible with traditional construction methods, so you could be moving into your brand new shipping container home within just a few months. For maximum speed and efficiency it is best to obtain local authority approvals and undertake site works while your shipping container home is in production.
Cost Savings.
A Gran Designs WA modular shipping container home is an affordable alternative to traditional housing, without the risk of unexpected extra costs or construction delays. Because we build your shipping container home in our controlled factory environment we are able to accurately predict our costs and take advantage of economies of scale; savings which we pass directly onto purchasers. Your site costs also will be lower as your modular shipping container home requires minimal footings and site preparation compared to a conventional home.
Environmental Responsibility.
Gran Designs WA progressive, refined manufacturing techniques ensure that almost all waste from the manufacturing of each shipping container home is recycled or used again. Gran Designs WA is an environmentally sensitive company which strives to increase productivity and efficiency, and simultaneously reduce the carbon footprint associated with every shipping container home we manufacture.
Termite Resisstance.
As the shipping container homes are steel framed, elevated on steel piers and without any structural timber in the construction, the shipping container homes are termite resistant. The exposed steel piers also provide a means of visual inspection to check for any bridging by termites.
Standards Compliance.
All Gran Designs WA shipping container homes are fully SAA and Australian Building Code compliant. In fact the frame, windows and doors of our modular shipping container homes far exceed the minimum requirements under these standards. For example, the standard minimum glass thickness in residential windows is 3mm, whereas Gran Designs WA’s windows and glass doors all come with toughened 5mm-thick double-glazed panels.
Additional Information
Statutory Approvals
Town planning requirements will vary between local government areas. If you plan to buy one of our Granny Flats, Modular Homes or Shipping Container Homes you can make your own enquiries with your relevant local authorities. We will supply detailed plans and all the necessary certifications to help you obtain local authority approval for your new shipping container home. Alternatively, we can take care of all that for you using one of our building certifiers.
Timeframe
Including shipping and delivery, your brand new modular shipping container home can be delivered within just 12-14 weeks from the date you place your order depending on the location of your property and our production schedule at the time. We will use this period to obtain the necessary statutory approvals and prepare your site by laying foundations and connecting services, so that your shipping container home can be installed quickly and without hassle. With good planning you could be moving into your beautiful new shipping container home just days after delivery.
Compliance
All our shipping container homes are fully compliant with Australian standards and the Building Code of Australia. In fact the frame, windows and doors exceed minimum requirements under these standards. The frames for our modular shipping container homes are built with a C4 cyclone rating and the windows and glass doors currently have a wind rating of N3. The company is now working with the manufacturers to produce C2 glass windows and doors for our homes. Our shipping container homes can then be installed with confidence and without further reinforcement or strengthening virtually anywhere in Australia, provided the foundations and tie-downs are engineer designed to suit site conditions.
Financing
If you have sufficient equity in your property or a deposit, your financier may advance funds to cover the cost of the shipping container home purchase as a personal loan. When the shipping container home is installed, the loan would be converted to a normal home loan.
Warranties
A 10 year structural guarantee applies to the frame while internal fixtures have a 12 months warranty. Your new shipping container home or Granny Flat is also covered by our Home Indemnity Insurance.
Innovation
Our manufacturer is an ‘essential participant’ in the University of New South Wales’ Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living. A current research project (Sustainable and affordable living through modular, net zero energy, transportable, and self-reliant homes and communities) is aimed at developing sustainable, affordable and transportable shipping container homes, housing units or pods. Our ultimate goal is to produce an affordable, completely sustainable shipping container home, with no utility services required such as power, water and sewerage.
Site Preparation
One of the many benefits of our prefab modular shipping container homes is that they require very little site preparation. There is no need to level the site for the house as your modular shipping container home can sit comfortably on steel post footings saving you the considerable costs of earthworks and retaining walls on sloping blocks. Obviously, your foundations do have to be engineer-designed and certified based on the soil type at your site. The extent of preparations we will have to make will depend upon the individual conditions at your site, and we will need an engineering design for your specific property. It is also important that there is suitable access for a truck and crane.
Installation
Installation of your new modular shipping container home can either be handled by us or by a competent local builder in your area, who can project-manage the complete process from building approval through to installation, as well as any associated construction works. To reduce your costs you could arrange for part of these works to be carried out by a competent tradesperson, as long as you ensure they comply fully with the Australian Building Code and relevant standards. If the shipping container home is to be installed in South West Australia, the shipping container home can be installed by us, under a standard Prefabricated Homes Contract. Both supply and installation of the modular shipping container home would be covered in the contract, including statutory approvals and site preparation. In this way shipping container home finance is more easily arranged through the normal channels. Please contact us for more information in this regard.
Installation Costs
Before ordering our shipping container homes, purchasers should be aware of their relevant responsibilities and the additional costs that may be incurred before and after delivery of the shipping container home.
A summary is as follows:
• Local authority approvals for building and plumbing
• A site survey and soil compaction test
• Engineering design for foundations to suit site specific soil classification
• Installation of the house foundations, including inspections by local authority or building certifier
• Craning of shipping container home onto pre-prepared foundations
• Supply and installation of hot water system, kitchen appliances (i.e. oven and cooktop) and air conditioning if required. These items are best sourced locally for support and warranty reasons
• All external electrical and plumbing connections by licensed electrician/plumber including supply and installation of external meter box
• Provision of water tank, pump, etc. if required to comply with statutory requirements; storm-water drainage works
• External lighting
• Any decking, separate roof covering or external steps that may be required
Please note that the cost of installation of your modular shipping container home will vary depending on where you live but we would estimate that installation of our dwellings would range from $15,000 to $25,000 depending on which model of shipping container home you choose and where your site is located.
Please note that this is an indication only and to be used as a guide and does not include additional construction works such as a separate roof, decking, steps, etc. These prices are based on installation in the Perth/Peel metro area and may be higher or lower depending on your location, the complexity of your site, and the siting of your new shipping container home. Fees, material and labour costs can vary considerably throughout West Australia, but you can have complete confidence that your stylish, comfortable modular shipping container home will be considerably more affordable than a traditional new-built house.
Included in these indicative costs are allowances for:
Statutory Approval
• Site Survey
• Energy efficiency report
• Engineering fees for soil test and foundation design
• Local authority application fees for building and plumbing approval
Site Preparation
• Surveyor’s set-out
• Steel Post manufacturing costs
Note: No allowance has been made for site clearance or earthworks for your building platform area, since this will depend on individual site conditions. With steel posts minimal or no earthworks may be necessary.
Installation
• Installation of steel posts
• Craning of your pod or pods onto the prepared foundations
• Connection of your pods to the post foundations
• Underslung plumbing works
• Connection to services (water, power and sewerage) based on 6m front setback and standard sized allotment
• Minor paint/plaster touch-ups
• Supply and installation of the electricity meter box including underground power connection
Specifications
All our modular shipping container homes are finished to a high standard and are fully fitted out internally, with quality fixtures and fittings throughout. Each design comes in two levels of finish: Standard and Deluxe.
All shipping container homes have the following inclusions:
• High 2.54m ceilings throughout
• Frameless shower screens
• Quality LED lights
• Stone tops & 2-pac finish to kitchen
• Floor to ceiling rectified porcelain tiles to shower
• Double glazed windows & sliding doors, 5mm toughened glass
• R3.5 insulation to ceilings and R3.5 to the external walls
• Designer tap ware
• Deluxe toilet
To ensure continual improvement and leading edge products, any technological developments in housing sustainability that flows from our suppliers’ collaboration with the University of New South Wales, will be added as enhancements to our products as and when the developments occur. If required, solar panels will need to be installed by the purchaser after delivery and installation of the shipping container home. Long term, however, we aim to have this technology built into the shipping container homes.
About Gran Designs WA
Gran Designs WA was borne out of desire to provide affordable, alternate and sustainable housing solutions to families and communities in Perth and Western Australia.
We market an exciting range of stylish, contemporary Prefabricated Modular Homes, Shipping Container Homes and Granny Flats in Perth and Western Australia.
Prefab Modular Homes in Perth/Australia by Gran Designs WA
| Address | 3/10 Hines Road, O'Connor 6163, Perth, Australia |
| Postal Address | PO Box 1283, Fremantle 6959 |
| Phone 1 | +61 439 093 001 |
| Phone 2 | +61 449 225 117 |
| info@grandesignswa.com.au | |
| Website | http://grandesignswa.com.au |
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