Australian
Council Approved
Expandable Homes

From $45,000 - 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom
Custom Designed Layouts.

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Council Approved | Full approval typically costs $11,200 plus gst**

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Three Flexible Sizes

1, 2 or 3 bedroom Expandable Homes starting
at 48 sq mtrs all the way up to 78 sq mtrs

RANGE OF HOME DESIGNS

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Class 1a Council Approval*

We can organise council approval in locations they are permitted. We can provide a preliminary confirmation your house can be approved on your land within 24 hours.

*We offer Council Approved Class 1a houses (permanent addition to your land as a secondary or primary dwelling) for all states (except Tasmania for now) in non cyclone rated regions QLD, NSW, ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA.

Usual approval fee is $11,200 plus gst and includes:

Soil test
7 Star energy certificate
Engineers structural Form 15
Inspection structural Form 12
Engineers footings Form 15
Inspection footings Form 12
Plumbing approval
Engineering, site plan and architectural plans
Certifiers fee’s and approval

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Custom Designed

We provide custom-designed solutions tailored to your needs

Tailor your expandable home layout, cladding, flooring, entrance door, windows, and accessories to fit your unique style.

We exclusively offer custom-designed 20, 30, and 40ft Expandable homes that can be completed on your block within 90 days from ordering starting from $45,000 plus council approval and on-site costs - 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms starting at 48 sq mtrs all the way up to 78 sq mtrs. You can find more information at expandihome.com.au

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One-Step Certified Approval Process

We have the experience to take all the hard work out of it

We offer a One-Step process for the engineering and certifying approvals for Class1a approvals for our houses which usually costs $11,200 plus gst.

**This fee does not include owner changes that fall outside councils' designated existing laws for placement and easement restrictions on your land. Some island and rural blocks councils will also require an additional bushfire assessment report and landslide report depending on the land existing council overlays.

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CUSTOM BUILT

We provide custom designed solutions tailored to your needs

Tailor your expandable homes layout, cladding, flooring, entrance door, windows, and accessories to fit your unique style.

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Design Selection

Our experienced team will assist you in exploring our range of expandable homes, help you make a selection and tailor it to your needs. We only work with Expandihome expandable homes to handle your custom design, build and delivery options.
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Approve & Order

When you're set to order, we will confirm your block can receive council approval for one of our houses then our team will verify all details, such as the production timeline and delivery particulars.

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Prepare & Setup

Prior to delivery, we will help you decide on the type of footings/foundations so you can be ready for easy installation of the house. Council approval will typically be finalised prior to the house completion and arrival.

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Deliver & Install

You can opt for self - delivery or choose our included delivery service. Our Logistics Coordinators will collaborate with trustworthy transport partners to decide on the best transportation mode, and then arrange a delivery time convenient for you.

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How It Works

CUSTOM DESIGN FOR YOUR BLOCK. ORDER - THEN 90 DAYS TO KEYS.

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DELIVERY AUSTRALIA WIDE

We provide fast delivery Australia wide

Located in Brisbane, Approved Expandable Homes service covers all of Australia, except Tasmania (for council approved homes), with fast delivery thanks to our logistic partners.

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OUR BUILDING SERVICES

We Offer a Range Of Services to Guide You Through the Building Process

CUSTOM DESIGN

Our experienced Expandihome team will assist you in exploring our range of expandable homes, help you make a selection, and tailor it to your needs.

1 STEP COUNCIL APPROVED

Once your design has been finalised and ordered we start the council approval process for you. Usually the Class1a approval for your house on your land is approved before your home arrives.

SET UP ASSISTANCE

We will also assist you with our proven preferred providers for footings/foundations if required and set up of your house on your property depending on your location.

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FAQS

Still Have Questions?

What is an expandable container home?
These are homes that ship from the factory inside a 40’ open container which allows for very inexpensive freight costs to your property. Once installed on your footings/foundations they expand to be over three times the width (6.8m wide) and offer incredible value of sq mtr internal space compared to modular and tiny homes which are normally only around 3m wide and as such are limited..
Why select Approved Expandable Homes?
We have perfected the specification, approval process and engineering of Expandihomes to achieve specifically Australian Class 1a council approval as a permitted primary or secondary residence. We are currently the only Expandable home provider offering this level of approval and build specification.
Are there different layout design that I can select?
Yes, you can choose, one, two or three bedroom layouts and one or two bathroom plans depending on the size of house you choose.
How have we been able to get our houses built for council approval?
We have gone through the process to change the build specification with Australian building engineers to exceed council approval and Australian building standards. We did this by being customers of Expandihome first and gaining council approval for our own house in regional Queensland.
How long does delivery take?
Typically once you finalise your order it will take around 30 days to custom build your house to your colours and finishes and another 30 to 45 days to arrive in Australia.
Who is the builder of my house?
We only work with respected Expandable House builder Expandihome expandihome.com who are incorporated in Australia. You pay in Australian dollars to an Australian company. The factory is in the north of China and you do all your choices, layout, and final pricing with the Expandihome team who are based in China but deal exclusively and directly with our Australian customers.
What are the advantages over a tiny home?
Expandable houses offer far better value and far more under roof floor space than a tiny home due to the overall width of 6.8m compared to around 3m for a tiny home. This allows you to have up to almost 78 sq mtrs of living space in a 40ft model. We are also far more cost effective than a tiny home when considering council approved permanent placement of your home on your land.
Do you have any in stock?
Yes, we always have stock houses available for purchase, typically though our council approval models are built to order as they are a higher specification than a standard expandable.
What am I required to do during the process?
You need to supply your desired address, size of home to us to initially check for approval and then once we can confirm this is possible for your land you can go ahead and choose your house plans. Once you pay your deposit and sign off on your house order we start the council approval process for you after payment of our invoice.
How do I request your installation service guide?
We will help you with footings providers for your foundations and also installation providers who work in certain areas, our network of providers is growing monthly and we will always do what we can to help you with providers, instructional videos and any other support you need to make your expandable house a reality on your land.
How can I request warranty service after my purchase?
You can communicate any problems with the Expandihome team member you ordered your house through.
What are the payment terms when I order my new house?
40% when you order the house, 30% when your house is finished and prior to shipment, 30% before local delivery to your location.
I don't like the expandable houses I see on youtube that look like a container?
Neither do we, our Council Approval models all have a full length pitched roof so the “boxy” nature of the frame is no longer visible and instead they look like a normal home. You can choose exterior panelling, windows and frames to create the style of house you want. You can even add covered decks on the front to add to the liveable area.
What other potential extra costs do I need to know about?

Bracings and update stumps- $550 (for flood areas)

Flood assessment and Foundation design $1,500

Bushfire assessment $1400

Deck design and engineering $800 (other than standard offering)

Roof design and engineering $2,000 (other than standard offering)
What do the Fees include?

Architectural plans (Cat A)

Soil test (Cat A2)

Plumbing Approval

Building, engineering form 15 (Cat B1)

Building inspection form 12 (Cat B2)

Footing design Form 15 (Cat C)

Footing inspection Form 12 (Cat D)

7 Star energy rating certificate (Cat E)

Council Approval (Cat F)
What do I need to know about Council Approval for Class 1a house?
Council Approval for Class1a house as a primary or secondary dwelling in council areas that approval is allowed. Approval is not available in cyclone rated areas ie Coastal locations north of Bundaberg, QLD. Please confirm with us your location so we can give you the correct information. Any requests for special or commercial usage such as renting, tourism, commercial use, or Airbnb that legally requires town planning submissions, relaxation of easements, or Development Approvals are outside the cost and approval process we offer.