Build Your Own Shipping Container Granny Flat

If you are looking for an interesting way to increase the liveable space in your home, you should consider a granny flat. While great for elderly relatives who aren’t ready to give up their independence but want to remain close to their loved ones, they can also be used for a variety of other reasons, like a teenage retreat, additional living room or even as a man cave for when the footy is on.

While construction can be expensive if building a new structure from scratch, there are cost-saving measures you can take, such as repurposing a used shipping container and creating a modern looking granny flat with an industrial-style twist.

Planning and approval
Like any infrastructure project, granny flats require appropriate permits form your local council before you begin construction. In some areas, they may not be allowed at all as they don’t meet the proper zoning requirements for the district. With that in mind, it’s important to contact your local council and obtain the correct planning permits and approvals before committing to any building projects, or you could end up with an empty shipping container in your backyard.

If you live in New South Wales, the NSW Government have made granny flats easier to build by allowing you to build one in all residential zones and with the accelerated approval process of just 10 days. For the rest of Australia, it’s on a council by council basis.

Very little construction required
Unlike traditional dwellings, very little construction is required when creating a granny flat from an existing shipping container, which helps to keep the costs down. While a level base is still required for your shipping container to rest upon, this can be achieved simply with a low-cost decking. This also makes the granny flat easy to remove in the future if you choose to sell and your new residents don’t wish to keep your granny flat.

Any modifications of the shipping container, such as insulation, windows, doors or internal walls is something that the team at CBOX Containers can organise for you. Get in touch with us today for a free quote.

Aesthetically pleasing
Shipping containers are becoming more frequently used in new buildings. While mostly due to their low cost in comparison to traditional construction, we believe it’s also related to their aesthetic appeal. With a nice coat of paint and the right design, you can add a level of modern, industrial chic to your home.

Give us a call on 1800 433 455 or submit an enquiry form on our contact page and we will get back to you with all the information you require.