Expandable container house opened out with glass doors

Front of the expandable container house with double glass doors

Bright open room inside the expandable container house

Living space with wood-effect floor in the expandable container house

Shower room with marble-effect walls in the expandable container house

Bathroom with vanity, toilet and water heater

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Expandable Container House (20 ft & 40 ft)

An expandable container house ships at the size of a standard container, then its sides fold out on site to triple the floor space. It arrives with walls, windows, wiring and bathroom already fitted.

Fully fitted from$33,600

20 ft · $33,60037 m² open, up to 2 bedrooms

40 ft · $50,40072 m² open, up to 3 bedrooms

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20 / 40 ftSize

37–72 m²Opened out

30 daysProduction

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Opens out in minutes
Fire-resistant magnesium oxide floor
Bathroom fitted before shipping

How an expandable container house works

The central section is a steel container frame. Two wings are folded inside it for shipping, so it travels at 5.9 × 2.2 m like a normal container. On site, the wings swing out on galvanised hinges and lock into place, turning one room into three.

Because the walls, windows, wiring and bathroom are all installed in the factory, there is very little work left to do once it lands.

Two sizes

20 ft: 37 m² once opened. Room for a living area, kitchen, bathroom and up to 2 bedrooms.
40 ft: 72 m² once opened. A full family home with up to 3 bedrooms.

Both sizes can be joined together or customised with different window and door positions.

Built to last

The frame is fully galvanised steel with an electrostatic powder coat. Walls are insulated sandwich panels with an EPS or rock wool core, and the roof is an insulated EPS panel. The floor is 18 mm fire-resistant magnesium oxide board, finished in wood-effect flooring.

Who it is for

Budget homes and granny flats: the most floor space per dollar in our range.
Holiday lets and staff housing: quick to set up and easy to move later.
Site offices: ready to use the day it arrives.

Expandable Container House specifications

Sizes	20 ft and 40 ft
Floor area (opened)	20 ft: 37 m² · 40 ft: 72 m²
Folded size (20 ft)	5.9 × 2.2 × 2.48 m
Weight (20 ft)	About 3,430 kg
Frame	Galvanised steel, square tube with galvanised hinges
Finish	Electrostatic powder coat
Walls	Insulated sandwich panel, EPS or rock wool core
Floor	18 mm fire-resistant magnesium oxide board
Production time	About 30 days
Warranty	2 years

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Expandable Container House FAQ

How much is an expandable container house?

Our expandable container house starts from $33,600 for the 20 ft size and $50,400 for 40 ft. Your quote is fixed and includes delivery to your country.

How big is an expandable container house when opened?

The 20 ft model opens to 37 m² and the 40 ft model to 72 m².

How long does it take to open out?

The wings fold out in minutes. With a crane and a level base ready, most units are set up within a day.

Is an expandable container house insulated?

Yes. The walls are insulated sandwich panels with an EPS or rock wool core, and the roof has an insulated panel too.