Delivery & Site Preparation

Everything you need to prepare your land for a smooth installation

DELIVERY & SITE PREPARATION

Delivery Methods

Tilt Tray Truck (Standard Delivery)

✔ Best for 20ft units
✔ Requires straight access
✔ Drops the home directly on your prepared site
✔ Fastest and cheapest method

Required space:

• Minimum width: 3.2m
• Minimum height: 4.0m
• Turning space for truck (15m recommended)

Crane Truck (For Tight Spaces or 40ft Units)

Best for 30ft and 40ft models

✔ Can lift over fences, trees, obstacles
✔ Higher accuracy for positioning the home

Crane lift range:

• Standard reach: 6–12m
• Larger cranes available for special sites
  

1. Site Access Requirements

To ensure smooth delivery, please check the access before booking:

✔ Access Width

• Minimum: 3.2 metres
• Ideal: 3.5–4m

✔ Access Height

• Minimum: 4.0 metres (for trucks)
• More may be required for crane trucks or powerline clearance

✔ Access Surface

• Hard, compact ground
• No soft soil
• Avoid steep slopes
• Gravel, concrete, compact dirt is acceptable

✔ Obstacles to Avoid

• Low powerlines
• Tree branches
• Fences near driveway
• Sharp turns
• Narrow gates
  

2. Ground Level Requirements

Your site must be level before delivery.

✔ Level the area where the container will sit

• Maximum height difference: less than 50mm
• No dips, holes or soft patches

✔ Recommended Base Options

• Concrete footings
• Steel piers
• Concrete slab
• Levelled gravel pad

(We can show you which option suits your land during your consultation.)

3.Drainage Requirements

Water management is important for long-term durability.

✔ Ensure proper drainage around the site

• No pooling water
• Land should slope slightly away from the home
• Add gravel or drainage channels if needed

✔ Keeping underside dry prevents:

• Rust
• Mould
• Movement of the footings
• Moisture damage
  

4.Delivery Requirements Checklist

Our checklist before delivery day:

Access & Space

✔ 3.2m access width
✔ 4.0m height clearance
✔ Driveway can handle truck weight
✔ No overhanging branches or powerlines
✔ Clear path to site location

Site Preparation

✔ Ground levelled
✔ Footings or slab ready
✔ Drainage checked
✔ No obstacles in placement area
✔ Peg out the exact home position

Utilities

✔ Plumber booked (if connecting water/sewer)
✔ Electrician booked (for mains connection)
✔ Site ready for hot water system (if applicable)

Delivery Day

✔ Someone is present to guide installers
✔ Payment for crane (if applicable) organised
✔ Access gate unlocked

5. Footings & Placement Guide (Simple for Buyers)

Your container home must sit on a stable foundation.

Recommended Footing Layout

• 6 to 12 footings depending on model
• Concrete blocks or steel piers
• 400mm x 400mm recommended size
• Minimum depth: 300mm (varies by soil type)

Installer will:

• Position home on footings
• Check level
• Ensure even weight distribution
  

6. Weather Considerations

Deliveries may be delayed if:

• Heavy rain
• Muddy ground
• Unsafe crane conditions
• Storms
• Strong winds

Your safety and the home’s safety always come first.

7. After Delivery

Once placed, your tradespeople will connect:

✔ Water
✔ Sewer
✔ Electricity
✔ Gas (optional)
✔ AC split system (optional)

We provide instructions + diagrams for your electrician & plumber.