Expandable or folding?
Compare usable interior, transport format, deployment method and intended duration before choosing.
Compare product families →Buyer knowledge centre
Container House Buying Guides.
Use these guides to define your building, read layouts, compare quotations and prepare delivery and installation questions.
START WITH THE PLAN, THEN CONFIRM THE SPECIFICATIONSix practical guides
A clearer route from first idea to supplier comparison.
Each topic addresses a decision that can materially change layout, price, delivery scope or site work.
How to read a compact-house plan
Check door swings, furniture clearances, wet areas, storage and the path between rooms.
See layout examples →Compare scope, not one total number
Ask suppliers to state dimensions, materials, fixtures, packing, freight, installation and exclusions.
Use the quote audit →What must be ready before arrival?
Review access, foundations, drainage, utilities, unloading space and local installation responsibility.
Review solution planning →Plan the route, not only the container
Destination port is only one step. Inland access, unloading equipment and temporary storage also matter.
Share your destination →Build a controlled option schedule
Separate must-have performance requirements from preferred finishes and optional upgrades.
Review option categories →Quote comparison audit
Eight lines every serious quotation should make clear.
When a line is missing, request clarification before treating two offers as comparable.
01Product modelSystem type and model reference
02DimensionsTransport and deployed size
03Structure & envelopeFrame, wall, roof and insulation scope
04Layout & servicesRooms, openings, electrical and plumbing
05Fixtures & finishesFlooring, sanitary items, cabinetry and surfaces
06Packing & freightLoading method, transport basis and destination scope
07Site workFoundations, unloading, assembly and connections
08Documents & supportDrawings, manuals, inspection records and warranty terms
Buyer pathway
Use one decision at a time.
A staged process keeps aesthetic preferences from hiding technical or logistical gaps.
01 / BRIEF
Define the need
Use, occupants, rooms, destination, quantity and target timing.
02 / PLAN
Review the layout
Room relationships, openings, furniture and wet-area positions.
03 / SCOPE
Confirm the specification
Materials, services, fixtures, documents and exclusions.
04 / DELIVERY
Coordinate arrival
Freight, site readiness, unloading, installation and connections.
BUYER RESOURCE LIBRARY
Guides organized around real purchase decisions.
Use the guides before comparing prices. Each topic links to the page where the related product, drawing or project scope is explained in more detail.
FEATURED GUIDE
Expandable or folding: which system fits the project?
Compare installed space, transport format, site equipment, layout flexibility and the information required for a useful quotation.
COMPARE THE SYSTEMS ↗
MODEL SELECTION
20ft, 30ft or 40ft?
Start with rooms, installed footprint and the verified model drawing.
READ THE SIZE GUIDE ↗ STRUCTUREX-Type vs Z-Type
Compare separate folding systems by drawing and deployment method.
COMPARE STRUCTURES ↗ CONFIGURATIONLayout and finish choices
Review wet areas, openings, materials and fixed equipment together.
OPEN OPTIONS ↗ APPLICATIONPlan by operating scenario
Translate residential, camp, office or remote use into a project brief.
VIEW SOLUTIONS ↗ PROJECT EVIDENCEHow to read case photos
Use real images to confirm scope without treating references as specifications.
VIEW PROJECTS ↗ QUOTATIONWhat to send first
Destination, use, quantity, rooms and timing make the first reply more useful.
PREPARE AN ENQUIRY ↗Common questions
Before requesting a quote.
What information gives the most useful first quotation?
Share the intended use, destination country, quantity, preferred size or model, room requirements and target schedule. A sketch or reference image is also useful.
Should I select finishes before the floor plan?
Usually no. Confirm the room arrangement, openings, services and major fixed items first; finishes can then be selected inside a controlled scope.
Does a product price include site installation?
Not automatically. Ask the supplier to state freight, unloading, foundations, assembly, utility connections and local works separately.
Can the same model meet every country's requirements?
No universal configuration should be assumed. Local structural, energy, fire, electrical, plumbing and permitting requirements must be checked for the destination.
Need a useful first review?
Prepare an enquirySend what you know. We will help identify what is missing.
You do not need a perfect brief to start, but the destination and intended use should be clear.