Frequently Asked Questions
General
A Tiny Home is a moveable dwelling constructed on a trailer and suitable for transporting. It is suitable for residential use with self-contained amenities – such as a kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and bedroom(s). Tiny Homes also typically come with options to be either connected to the grid or off-the-grid living.
- Provides an additional dwelling (or multiple dwellings where permitted)
- An alternative to a Granny Flat
- Provides Rental Accommodation (eg. Airbnb)
- Provides Temporary Housing (eg. Family, friends etc)
- Office space for Work from Home capability
- Entertaining purposes
For your FREE quote, call us on 02 9481 7442, email [email protected], or complete the Quote Request Form online and we will be in touch with you within 24 hours.
When thinking which model is best for you, it’s important to consider:
- Lifestyle and usage: are you looking for a full-time residence, a vacation getaway, or guest house?
- Size and layout: think about the number of occupants, whether you need a dedicated workspace or storage solutions? Do you prioritise a larger kitchen, a cozy loft, or a spacious living area?
- Budget: determine your budget as this will influence the size and features of your Tiny Home.
- Environmental considerations: you may wish to consider models that incorporate energy-efficient features and off-grid capabilities?
If you are still unsure of what model suits you best, our experienced team is here to help. We can discuss your requirements, preferences, and concerns to guide you towards a design that would suit you best.
Tiny Homes are classified as a ‘vehicle’, similar to a caravan. This is also why Tiny Homes don’t require a building permit. Tiny Home owners enjoy the freedom of being able to move around with their house, including the ability to live off the grid.
This is not recommended. Caravans are built for regular travel – Tiny Homes are not due to their height and weight. They are built to be moved less often and normally most standard motor vehicles are not licensed to move them.
Tiny Homes are transportable and can be located almost anywhere on your property and not subject to any other planning restrictions (flood, bushfire, etc). In addition, no Council Approval or contribution fees are applicable.
The maximum dimensions of a Tiny Home are:
• 2.5m wide
• 4.3m high (from the road)
• 10.0m long (*due to weight restrictions)
• 4.5 tonnes in weight
Our standard fully-fitted Tiny Homes start at $120k. Factors affecting the cost are the size and inclusions of your Tiny Homes. Contact us for an obligation-free personalised quote.
Our standard progress payments are:
• 5% deposit on acceptance of quote
• 25% on contract signing to order trailer, frames
and windows
• 40% on completion of external façade
• 30% after final inspection prior to deliver
Yes, we can give you a tour of our warehouse where we build our Tiny Homes. Please contact us on 02 9481 7442 or email [email protected] to schedule appointment.
Yes, you can visit our Tiny Home displays and Showroom at 90 Pacific Highway Waitara NSW.
Please contact us on 02 9481 7442 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
Building
For our standard designs, it usually takes between 8 and 10 weeks depending on the size, design and upgrade options.
Typically a Tiny Home with a trailer will weigh between 3,500kg and 4,500kg depending on its size and finishes. It can not weigh more than 4,500kg if you plan to drive it on Australian roads.
The following needs to be considered when
deciding where to park your Tiny Home:
• Delivery access and is a Crane required?
• Flat, stable land to park your Tiny Home
• Over-hanging trees
• Services connection (water & electrical)
• Waste management (sewer & other waste)
• Stormwater and Guttering
• Ancillary spaces such as decks, awnings, etc.
Customisation
Yes definitely. We have a range of Tiny Home designs that can be customised by our team of in-house designers. We also offer a wide range of high-quality inclusions that you can choose from to really make your Tiny House your own Tiny Home.
Off-Grid
Yes definitely. Living off-grid has always been a popular choice for Tiny Home owners. Living
off-grid provides more flexibility to the way you live. Contact us today to learn more about your off-grid options.
Services
- All our Tiny Homes come with a standard 240V AC 50Hz, 15 Amp weather-proof plug-in power connector. All you need is an existing power outlet and extension cord to provide power to the Tiny House.
- We can also provide an off-grid option which provides electricity from Solar Panels.
- All our Tiny Homes come with a standard garden hose plug connection. You can simply connect to the reticulated water mains from a garden tap or any other accessible water point.
- We can also provide an off-grid option which utilises a Rain Water Tank – this is an upgrade at an additional cost.
All our Tiny Homes come with a dual gas regulator that will allow two (2) LPG gas bottles to be connected.
- Our Tiny Homes come with a flushable toilet as standard. To connect this toilet to your property’s sewer or septic tank, you may require a council permit and qualified plumber.
- As an alternative and more sustainable option, we can supply and install a composting toilet that does not require a council permit.
Regulations
A Tiny Home built on wheels falls under the same classification as a caravan, meaning that you can park your new Tiny Home anywhere on your land without needing council approval.
You can find more details about regulations (which is regularly updated as new laws come into action) on our website at our regulations information page.
NSW legislation may permit you to have up to two (2) caravans (which include Tiny Homes) if you only plan for someone to stay in them for a short term (up to 48 hours at a time) for no more than 60 days per year. Certain councils or states have different laws governing tiny homes and we are happy to advise and help, just get in touch at our contact page or call us!
Yes – you can have no more than one (1) caravan (which includes Tiny Homes) if you intend for you or a family member to live in it on a long-term basis – provided you have an existing home on the lot.
Yes – NSW legislation may permit you to have up to two (2) caravans (which include Tiny Homes) on your property if you only plan for someone to stay in them for a short term (up to 48 hours at a time) for no more than 60 days per year.
The maximum dimensions are 2.5m wide, 4.3m high (from the road), and 10m long (due to weight restrictions).
