PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY
Because of people continually buying our homes then becoming uncontactable, we have set postage restrictions on all purchasers. We assume it is competition trying to hurt us. Before a purchase or offer is allowed on ebay, the buyer must contact us, discuss the exact design required and the delivery options. We will then list that buyer as genuine and allow a purchase to be made. Or you can purchase by paying 50% initially as mentioned in 'purchasing' below
DELIVERY TIMING
Finally, the Chinese New Year holidays are over so delivery can now get back to normal. The factory is running flat out as usual and there is always the timing issue of suitable shipping being available as each home is finished, but we can now return to our estimate of 12 weeks for delivery to your nearest port. We guarantee that we will always do our best regarding the delivery timing and will keep you informed all of the way.
Or if you need one in a hurry, we have a 20-footer in Bordertown ready to go now, and a 40-footer arriving in Port Melbourne this week.
If you have been looking for a holiday home for yourself, somewhere for the kids to live, or a granny flat on site, please read the following.
These buildings are being designed and built specifically for each buyer's needs worldwide. Now for less than the cost of a car you can have an incredibly cosy little home delivered to you. And we have sites for 30 and 40 footers on smallhomes.online as well, But if you are looking for a smaller one to avoid council involvement, please look at our 'tiny backyarders' in "seller's other items" on ebay. It is even possible that this size is under that council involvement, but we leave it up to you to check on that. If required, we can supply a list of approvals covering most council and Australian govt requirements
Once delivered to a pre-prepared level site please allow for at least 2 workers to assemble the home, but remember, the more the merrier. These expandable buildings can be positioned as needed, then the sides and ends can be folded out and sealed to create a home nearly 3 times as big as the original unit. For safety we provide hand winches to lower the floors down, but the rest of the assembly is quick and easy. If you look at the last photo you will see where the winches need to be placed to lower each floor down. Sealing strips are to be placed, bolts tightened, sometimes windows installed, and cupboards assembled to ensure the building is totally intact and weatherproof. Full instructions are supplied with each building. This will take much less than a day even for inexperienced people, depending on the home size ordered, and then will only need furniture and service connections to be completely livable.
These new homes are becoming in worldwide demand, and we are beginning to import them into Australia. There are many manufacturers producing them, with some cutting corners on quality, with several being difficult to get a final price quote. They advertise cheaply but the price seems to have many jump-ups along the purchase path. One seller even has a 40ft home for $35,990 plus freight as a main picture but is only selling a 20ft home. Be careful out there.
However, we have decided to concentrate on the standards of the manufacturer and the quality of their homes. We are an agent for these homes based in Bordertown, but we can deliver anywhere in Australia.
Some of the quality improvements organized for these homes are as follows
The kitchen features an L-shaped cabinet with a double sink.
① The countertops are made of Nano-Ceramic Panel, which is durable, easy to clean, environmentally friendly, and has excellent antibacterial properties. (Customizable colors available.)
② The cabinets feature double doors and drawers, providing ample storage space.
③ We install the sink, faucet, and complete drainage and water supply lines.
④ We can install a PSU socket in your kitchen that meets Australia's specifications. Typically, a kitchen is equipped with three outlets for appliances like a refrigerator, oven, and gas stove.
The bathroom features a separate wet and dry area, with space for a washing machine available if needed.
② The bathroom floor is constructed from a single piece of marble, which is durable, non-slip, and 100% waterproof.
③ The bathroom is equipped with a bathroom cabinet, vanity mirror, and other amenities.
④ The bathroom walls feature integrated wall panels (UV panels), which are more aesthetically pleasing, waterproof, and easy to clean.
Doors and Windows
All our doors and windows are made of the highest-quality material, Broken Bridge aluminum, which improves thermal and sound insulation by 50 times.
① The house is equipped with double-glazed insulating glass for enhanced thermal insulation.
② This material effectively prevents drafts, poor insulation, and sound insulation during use.
The windows have drainage holes at the bottom to prevent rain from entering the house.
③ Each window is equipped with a mosquito screen, effectively preventing mosquitoes from entering the house when the windows are opened for ventilation in the summer.
Our products fully meet the requirements for airtightness, thermal insulation, and sound insulation.
Wall Panel Thickness
Our exterior wall panels and roofs are constructed from 75mm thick, fire-retardant EPS material. Thicker wall panels not only improve thermal insulation but also provide greater support and stability for the building.
Flat Bottom Design: We have upgraded the design to have a flush bottom frame, with both sides and middle frame the same height.
Interior height. For spaciousness our internal ceiling height is 2.4m, unlike most similar homes which are only about 2.2m.
Our expandable houses are easy to install and assemble. They don't require a large construction site.
If the land is flat and firm, our houses can be placed directly on the ground.
If the soil is unhardened, a concrete foundation or concrete foundation blocks can be used to secure the house in place. We use concrete sleepers.
Our house floor uses 20mm reinforced MGO board: it has good fire resistance, corrosion resistance, high compressive strength, environmental protection, mildew resistance, and insect and ant resistance.
The standard is 2MM PVC floor leather on the MGO board. In fact, our PVC floor covering is sufficient. If you need, you can lay carpet etc. yourself.
PURCHASING
There is 1 method of purchasing because of Ebay rules.
1. Single payment.
On agreement of the final price at order time, send us an acceptance message. We will then send you an invoice covering everything and you pay that invoice.
We did have a 50% deposit then 50% when the home is ready for transport method but unfortunately Ebay has banned that system on here. However, if you prefer that method, our website smallhomes.online will help you. We recommend you look at all possibilities on there.
Once a home has been ordered, generally the time for construction will be around 8 weeks unless it is a special design or order. On completion the home will be shipped to an appropriate port, approx 4 weeks in ports and on the water.
We deliver from China to your nearest main port on the mainland for free. However, because Australia is so huge the local delivery portion can vary widely depending on the port and delivery location, so we are unable to include that cost in the listing. This local delivery portion cost will have to be discussed at order time and agreed to. Unless you are familiar with trucks and wish to do this task yourself. Also, when the container arrives, a forklift will be needed to pull the home out, and a crane will be needed to lift it to your site. Please see one of the last pics. Then the delivery container will need to be returned to the port.
These homes have bathrooms and basic kitchens, so no internal plumbing or wiring is needed. It is all done to Australian standards. However external site plumbing and wiring will have to be provided by the purchaser. Also, no furniture, oven or fridge are provided and will need to be chosen as desired once the home is on site and ready for occupation. If alterations to the basic design are required by the purchaser for particular needs, (for example cupboards modified to suit planned fridge or oven size, or extra doorways ordered) they can be discussed with the manufacturer at order time.
The current price allows for:-
20ft dark grey small home with
sloping V roof
2 bedrooms
main front door only
2.4m internal height
full electrical connections
2m front verandah
Kitchen lower cupboards and sink
Bathroom basin, toilet and shower
Hand winches to help lower the floors
instant water heater.
If you desire any alterations or additions to this list, then this must be discussed at order time, and the final price will be adjusted to suit. We have engineers that could help with any design changes.
Some of the other possible options are:-
Delivery from the port to your site.
Many different layout and color options
Extra doors or windows on the sides
Kitchen overhead cupboards
Width of lower kitchen cupboards adjusted to suit existing equipment
Ceiling height variations
External air conditioners
Roof style variations (V or flat)
Maybe put wheels on so they can be classed as caravans to satisfy difficult councils
Extra rooms or room size changes. But be careful some councils do not accept more than 2 bedrooms for these homes. We can put in an extra playroom, laundry or office etc.
Front verandah varied lengths
Side carports of varying lengths and widths
Or don't be shy. Bring your own suggestions
The pictures are often of previous special orders and may not be exactly what the quoted price allows for, so it is best to spend some time to tell us exactly what you want. We can avoid making mistakes and will be able to fulfil your dreams exactly. Remember, because of the huge transport issues and the fact that each home can be constructed to the needs of each purchaser, there can be no refunds, so do not rush your decisions. And we have very little information concerning local councils. Each have their own rules and procedures, so we advise obtaining any required permissions prior to purchasing. Please consider your needs very carefully before ordering, and we will be here to give you any advice or assistance we can.
Also we hope to have a new 20ft display home/office up at Bordertown as soon as possible. This home is identical in construction and finish to most our homes, and whenever possible we advise all buyers to come down and have a look for themselves.