Off Grid Buildings

What can shipping container be converted into?

Virtually anything… Our bespoke designs can help you live independently, remove energy bills and save the planet too!

• Homes

• Offices

• Workshops

• Holiday Retreats

• Shops

Can I have one as my home?

YES… To put it simply. As they are super insulated and jammed pack with the latest technology. Living in one is extremely easy.

Contact us today to find out more about the move forward to becoming self sufficient today!

Sizes available

• 20ft

• 30ft

• 40ft

• 45ft

Can I have more than one?

Yes… We can design a bespoke installation around your needs and requirements.

Do I need planning permission?
A shipping container is generally classed as a temporary structure, meaning that it’s not intended for full use the same way a traditional property is. The flexibility of shipping containers does mean that using one for more permanent use would be possible, so how you plan on using your container might affect if you need planning permission or not. 

While a shipping container being considered as a temporary structure may be good, it would be wrong for us to say that temporary structures never need planning permission. For the most part you can get away without it, but not always. 

If you want to move into a shipping container it is possible that the council may require planning permission. 

Similarly, if the land you want to put your container on covers more than half of the area surrounding the original property, you may need to check this with your local planning office. 

Another case where you could need planning permission is if you purchase a container to be converted into a shipping container restaurant or cafe. This is dependent on the specifics of the business and its location. 

Should your business remain in one place for over 28 days it would no longer be considered a temporary structure and would likely need some form of planning permission. The specific rules for each planning permission case can differ across county borders throughout the United Kingdom. It’s always best to double-check with your local planning authority for a concrete answer first. Our Green Pods don’t look like shipping containers though with their cedar cladding and bi-fold doors so this can help with getting the green light on planning, as does the fact they don’t require utilities.

What are they?

The meaning of ‘off grid’, is basically when a home functions independently, without relying on a grid tied electrical supply or a public utility supply i.e water supply.

Imagine having no energy bills whatsoever… We design and build our Green Pods so that they are not connected to any services and function completely independently. This also means that our Green Pods can be located just about anywhere without the usual restrictions when relying on any on-grid services. You will also be doing your bit to make a greener planet.

What we do!

We convert shipping containers to any bespoke design. They are hand built in north Devon and shipped to any destination in the UK.

Electricity is supplied via solar panels

Heat is supplied via Air Source Heat Pump

Water is supplied via a rain water harvesting system. (this is to be installed by others, as locations can be too far)

Back up power is via an automatic back up generator if all else falls.

Meaning NO electricity/heating bills and NO power cuts!

Prices from £150,000 plus VAT. Enquire Today to get a quote.

Whats included in our packages?

Installation of Container House Materials

- Container House Ceiling, Floor, Wall All Insulation

- Application of Container House Interior and Exterior Paint Works

- Installation of Container House Interior and Exterior Doors

- Installation of Container House Double Glassed uPVC Windows

- Installation of Plumbing Fixtures

- Installation of Electrical Fixtures

- Shower Tray, Toilet, Sink and Faucets

- Flooring

- Kitchen Cabinet, Sink and Faucet

- Solar PV Panels

-Battery storage

- Hot water cylinder

-Fan coils and or underfloor heating

Whats NOT included in our packages?

– Ground concrete and all kinds of excavation works.

– Obtaining the necessary official council permits and/or planning permissions required for the sitting of the shipping container

– All kinds of insulation works between the building and the ground concrete.

– Main electrical supply….. if required!

– Water Meter and water main supply… if Needed

- Rain water harvesting system.

– External connections of waste and surface water drainage.

Want to see one?

Come over to our off grid office and have a coffee. We’ll talk you through the process and show you what off grid living has to offer!

Accreditation

We are also TrustMark registered and a member of the Association of Plumbers and Heating Contractors (APHC) and the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) so you can be reassured that you are in good hands.

Contact us today for a free no obligation quotation and site survey.

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