FAQs

• How long does it take? The homes can be built in as little as 12 weeks from deposit paid for simplified cabins. Fully bespoke units can take anywhere from 3 - 6 months depending on the complexity of the build.

• Can I see one you’ve built? Yes! You are more than welcome to visit our site located in Cloughjordan, Co. Offaly, where you can see some work in progress builds.

• Are they easy to heat? Absolutely. The combination of a continuous exterior insulation barrier using PIR insulation, advanced framing creating lots of space between studs for 70mm mineral fibre wool along with a full airtight vapour control membrane makes these homes incredibly easy to heat. A previous 6 metre model fitted with a A++/A+++ air-to-air heat system uses less than 4kWh per day during the coldest days of the year - that’s about €1 a day energy costs during sub-zero temperatures in Ireland - at worst!

• How small are they? How are they moved? Our units on wheels are always under 4 metres tall (internal height of 3.2 metres - plenty of space up top!) and 2.55 metres wide for road restrictions. Lengths can run anywhere from 5 metres to 8 metres for these units, which can be towed using a jeep with 3.5 tonne towing capacity.
  We can also supply larger units without wheels, which we can move and position on site using a crane. These units can be 3 metres wide and up to 13 metres long. We can tailor sizes to your needs.

• What’s the story with planning? Most units we supply are under 24 square metres, but we always advise you speak to your local planning authority first.

• Are there ways to pull back on cost, or is there a lower cost version? We always try to meet you where you’re at, and thus we provide a range of options, including shells, builders finishes and occaisonally refurbished cabins.

  • A Shell is a unit without the interior fit out, so no kitchen, bathware or furniture, but an otherwise fully insulated, painted and wired unit ready for the bathware to be added and the fit out complete.

  • A builders finish is a shell without the paint, the second fix electrics, the skirting boards etc. Its an insulated shell ready for someone else to do the rest of the work

• Are custom options available?
  Absolutely. Tiny spaces work best when they’re tailored to the user’s individual lifestyles. We love collaborating to create the ultimate space for clients, blending practicality, functionality with aesthetics. We believe that for a house to be a successful home, it must be functional, affordable and beautiful.

• How long do they last? They last a lifetime! The timber facades require periodic maintenance depending on how exposed the house’s location is to wind and rain, e.g. re apply stain or wood treatment every few years. Beyond than you just need to wash down the outside every now and then to clear the cobwebs!