EX10 Expandable Studio 3m

It folds to 3,000 x 2,400 x 2,600 mm, which is why four units fit inside a single 40 foot high cube container. For a buyer taking one unit that keeps the freight leg modest, and for a buyer taking a container load it spreads the same ocean freight across four finished rooms instead of one larger building.

The studio lands finished rather than as a shell. You get the kitchenette cabinetry and sink, a wet sealed bathroom with shower, toilet and vanity, a defined sleeping zone, lined walls and ceiling, flooring, windows with flyscreens and a lockable entry door, plus the electrical rough in and switchboard. Loose furniture and appliances beyond the fitted items are quoted separately.

It is a common use, but at about 14 square metres it is small for a permanent secondary dwelling and many councils set a minimum floor area for one. Check your local controls before ordering, or step up to a larger unit in the range. We supply drawings and compliance documentation for the application, and we cannot guarantee any council will approve your block.

In almost all cases yes. A habitable building needs approval from your council or a private certifier, and the requirements vary by state, by zoning and by whether the studio is a secondary dwelling, a home office or a temporary site building. Start the approval conversation before you order, since the answer often shapes the layout, the siting and the footing design.

Usually around 20-30 working days to build from a confirmed order and deposit, then around 20-30 transit days of sea freight to the main Australian ports, including customs clearance and road transport to the block. Multi unit orders that fill a container often run to a similar timeline, since the units are produced together. Dates are confirmed in writing with your quotation.

The folded studio is only 3 metres long, so it travels easily on a tray truck and needs far less room than the larger units in the range. You still need crane or hiab access to swing it onto the prepared pad, with clearance from overhead power lines and firm ground for the vehicle. Send photos of the access before transport is booked.

The switchboard and electrical rough in are fitted at the factory, and the bathroom and kitchenette are plumbed to service points that sit ready for connection. On site a licensed Australian electrician connects the supply and a licensed plumber connects water and waste, whether that is mains, a tank and pump or a treatment system. Keep their certificates for your certifier and warranty.

Warranty duration, covered components, exclusions and remedies are confirmed in the written quote and order documents before purchase. Fair wear and tear, damage caused by incorrect installation and anything altered on site after handover sit outside it. Keep the connection certificates from your licensed electrician and plumber, because a claim on a fitted fixture usually needs proof the connection was done correctly.