If you’re considering buying a container home, you likely have a lot of questions. We’ve compiled a list of the most common questions we receive about container homes and provided clear, concise answers to help you make an informed decision. From questions about cost and design to durability and sustainability, we’ve got you covered. Our FAQ page has something for everyone. Browse our questions and answers and get one step closer to owning your container home.
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VIOLET Series: It is of utmost importance that it is understood that Home Technology Club will provide the highest quality service to facilitate the production and delivery of your shipping container home however we do not provide services regarding the construction of the footings, or installation of the container itself. Our container home requires 4+ people to expand, we recommend hiring a certified builder to assist in the process if you are not comfortable expanding the container yourself.
JULIET Series: JULIET Series units require HTC representatives to complete the unit connections and placement onto footings. We will arrange this with you before delivery.
Our customisations allow you to include more home options to make off-grid living possible. Our JULIET range is highly customisable since we install them at our NSW distribution centre. Both our VIOLET and JULIET ranges can be customised at additional cost. The flexibility of customisations includes, floor plans, kitchen layout, bedroom layout, living space, bedrooms as well as colour schemes.
Contact us and enquire with your customisations and we will provide you with an affordable solution.
VIOLET Series: No, the listed price does not include any home options, customisations, additions or upgrades. We do offer these on top of the base unit cost and are able to ship them along with the container unit together.
JULIET Series: The basic JULIET units do not include any home options, customisations or furniture. The price reflects the container unit(s) alone with no added features. Please see our custom unit products for estimated price of a unit including customisations and home options.
Custom JULIET units include options such as Air conditioning, a kitchenette, bathroom and/or sliding glass door(s). The listed price reflects an estimation of what the cost of a unit may come to, depending on the extent of customisations and home options. It does not include furniture or appliances.
Yes, they are manufactured with 240V AC power and safety circuit breakers. This connection is established via a 15 amp plug into the power outlet located at the rear of the home. We strongly recommend hiring a certified electrician to complete the electrical fit out of your container home.
The VIOLET range comes fully plumbed to Australian standards with hot and cold water inlets, as well as being equipped with separate grey water and waste outlets. We strongly recommend hiring a certified plumber to complete the plumbing fit out of your container home. The JULIET Series comes with plumbing inlets/outlets as well.
Making a deposit is the best way to guarantee that you can secure your desired quantity of container homes. Our deposit costs are 20% of the container itself (excluding home options and freight).
Allocation will be determined based on stock levels and the next available unit at your closest distribution centre.
If in the event you make a deposit before a freight cost can be facilitated and you decide that it is not financially viable, you will be able to receive a refund for your deposit in full.
The container homes are manufactured overseas and then shipped to our Sydney distribution centre for quality assurance. We can assist in facilitating a local freight company to deliver your container home to its delivery site via a flatbed, tilt truck, or crane truck.
Flatbed
Hiab/Crane Truck
Rail
Direct To Port
Please let us know where you are located and what unit you are interested in, we will send a freight quote as soon as we are able. ESTIMATED average freight charges are ~$450 per 50km.