General Questions
Yes, our latest design my be on display for you to walk through. (if it isn't travelling to or from an expo)
Although we generally have multiple Tiny Homes builds at varying stages on site that you can view during an arranged site visit, simply contact us via mobile or complete our contact form and we will contact you to arrange a suitable time.
Yes, you can make some minor changes as long as it doesn't interfere with build scope. All our Designs can be personalised with options for alternate fittings, fixtures and finishes such as flooring, cabinetry, benchtops, sinks and more.
Yes, we can design and create your very own custom built tiny home. You can custom design your own unique altogether, or we provide the option to design and build your custom tiny home in collaboration with our interior designer offering the best functionality for your small living space with a Designer look and finish.
The build times can vary depending on design and any upgrades required, although the current lead time for most Tiny Home builds is approximately 8 - 12 weeks once orders are placed and can also depend on material supply and current orders. If and when we expect build times could blow out we will discuss this at time of enquiry or ordering.
Our payment schedule is broken down into five manageable increments. A 10% deposit is required to secure your order, holds your place in the queue and commencement of the trailer build, two 25% payments are due during the framework, windows and interior lining process, a further 30% is due once all exterior elements are complete, and the final 10% plus any variations to your build and additional transport costs are due prior to delivery.
We understand that purchasing a Tiny Home can be a big investment for some, if financing is required we recommend contacting Great Escape Finance to discuss your finance needs.
No, all quotes are FREE. You can either call us or fill in the Contact Form on the website and we will contact you to discuss our process.
Yes, all of our Tiny Homes include underfloor, wall and ceiling installation.
Our Highlands Tiny Homes run on a 15amp mains power with a safety switchboard. The tiny house can be plugged in using an electrical power lead just like a traditional caravan. You wont need an electrician on site for this connection, but you will need an extension lead. A solar system can also be installed at an additional cost or this can be added at a later stage. All our Tiny Houses come "Solar Ready" as standard.
All our Tiny homes have a dual gas regulator that takes 2x LPG gas bottles as standard. You can use your standard 9L barbecue gas bottles. The connection is the same as connecting the gas bottle to a barbecue.
Just like a conventional caravan, our tiny houses come with a standard garden hose plug connection. Alternatively, we can offer Rainwater storage tanks and pumps at an additional cost allowing you to go off grid. All of our Tiny Homes Designs come with gutters installed giving them the aesthetic of a traditional home feel.
Our standard Tiny Home designs so not come with solar as a standard inclusion, although we can supply a solar package to suit your needs as an added extra. Make sure to discuss this with us during the quotation process.
Yes. We have many Off Grid solutions to add to your Tiny House design. We offer full off grid solar system packages that are designed to run your entire tiny home (not only lights) including even air con systems, a variety of composting toilet options, gas water heating system and gas appliances, rainwater storage tanks, pumps, grey water systems and water filters. Call us to chat more about off grid setups and possibilities.
The short answer is NO as long as you maintain your composting toilet as per the manufacturer's instructions, no odour should be present. The composting toilet chamber we install in our Tiny Homes are (Clivus Multrum CM LP - Standard Package) should be swapped over approximately every 4-6mths for 2 adults living fulltime in the space according to the manufacturer's instructions. We can supply other composting toilet options that may suit your needs better, if required we can discuss this during the quotation process of your enquiry.
We have a reliable towing company that can deliver your Tiny Home to site. Delivery is an additional cost, an estimated delivery cost can be arranged at time of quotation or throughout the build process. This service fully insures your Tiny Home from the time it leaves our premises and arrives at its final location.
Two reasons why our Tiny Homes are built on trailers are, one because when built on tiny home trailers they don't require a building permit as it is classified as a vehicle, therefore it falls under the same regulation as caravans. And by building Tiny Homes on trailers allows the possibility to relocate the home in the future if needed.
Yes, we can build Tiny Homes on a variety of foundations since we are qualified builders, although varying certification parameters, building approvals and council permits may apply. We will make every effort to accomodate wherever possible to ensure we can build you a Tiny Home design that fits your needs. Please call us if you have further questions relating to Custom Tiny Home builds.
Each local council has varying rules and regulations. In most cases a tiny house is treated as a caravan due to its ability to relocate if need be. Although we recommend contacting your local council to check what if any specific regulations are required.
