Flexible Expandable Mobile Home House For Agricultural / Seasonal Housing
Solve complex seasonal labor accommodation challenges across the UK with the highly flexible and robust Expandable Container House Series from Global House (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. This housing solution is inherently mobile and temporary in its foundation requirements, often simplifying or completely bypassing lengthy planning permission processes typically required for agricultural land development.
The cost-saving 1:4 folding ratio ensures that delivery to rural, hard-to-reach farms is both physically manageable and economically highly viable. Once unloaded by standard farm machinery, the heavy-duty galvanized steel structure expands rapidly into a fully insulated, spacious living quarter. It provides seasonal agricultural workers with dignified, warm, and highly comfortable housing equipped with proper flooring and secure windows. Crucially, when the harvesting season concludes, the asset can be easily folded back up and stored safely until the following year.

- Multiplied Space & Optimized Freight: The unique folding mechanism allows up to 4 sets (10FT) or 2 sets (20FT) to fit inside a single 40HQ shipping container, drastically reducing international logistics expenses per square meter.
- Standardized Cost-Efficiency: Manufactured via a mature assembly line, this model provides an exceptional price advantage for bulk orders, shortening the investment payback period for developers.
- Minimal On-Site Labor: No complex civil engineering is required. A team of 2-3 general laborers can complete the installation within hours using basic lifting equipment.
- High-Turnover Mobile Asset: The heavy-duty bolt-together design supports repeated disassembly and relocation. Your building asset can move with your projects for multiple life cycles.
| Type | Extended Size L*W*H (mm) | Folded Size L*W*H (mm) | Area | 40HQ Loading | Shipping Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10FT Model | 2950 * 6480 * 2480 | 2950 * 2200 * 2480 | 20 m² | 4 SETS | ~1.8 - 2.0 Tons |
| 20FT Model | 5900 * 6480 * 2480 | 5900 * 2200 * 2480 | 38.2 m² | 2 SETS | 3.4 Tons |
| 30FT Model | 9000 * 6480 * 2480 | 9000 * 2200 * 2480 | 58.3 m² | 1 SET | ~4.5 Tons |
| 40FT Model | 11800 * 6480 * 2480 | 11800 * 2200 * 2480 | 76.4 m² | 1 SET | 5.4 Tons |
- Main Steel Frame: Q235 Hot-dip galvanized steel, 2.5mm - 3.0mm thickness, with 6mm corner head liner plates for maximum structural safety.
- Wall Panels: External wall: 75mm EPS sandwich panel standard (Upgradable to Rock Wool for premium fire resistance). Internal partition: 50mm EPS sandwich panel.
- Roof System: External top: 0.35mm corrugated color steel sheet. Insulation: 50mm EPS sandwich panel. Internal ceiling: 200-type aesthetic ceiling board.
- Flooring: Subfloor: 18mm fireproof magnesite board (moisture-proof & insect-resistant). Surface: 2.0mm wear-resistant PVC floor leather (Upgradable to 4.0mm SPC flooring).
- Doors & Windows (Optional Upgrade): PVC casement windows (with anti-insect screens) + Aluminum security door. Available Upgrades: Broken bridge aluminum entrance doors (double glass), KFC doors, aluminum alloy sliding doors, broken bridge aluminum windows, plastic steel sliding windows, ceiling-to-floor glass windows, etc.
- Color Customization: Wall panel colors: White, Red Wooden, Dark Gray. Frame colors: White, Black, Dark Gray. Optional: 16mm metal carved board as exterior wall decoration.
Project Camps (construction dormitories, site canteens, modular restrooms); Office Spaces (mobile office units, field command centers, temporary meeting rooms); Emergency Housing (post-disaster resettlement, refugee shelters, affordable pods); Utility Buildings (security booths, temporary clinics, mobile convenience stores).
- Unloading: Lift the folded unit onto leveled, hardened ground or simple concrete piers.
- Unfolding Wings: Release the safety latches, lift the two roof sections in sequence, and then lower the floor sections.
- Fixing Walls: Push the folded side walls outward to a vertical position and install the corner connectors.
- Sealing: Apply prefabricated sealing strips and high-quality structural adhesive at joints to ensure a weather-tight finish.
A: We are a direct manufacturing factory. Our plant is located in Zhenze Town, Wujiang County, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China. We welcome global clients and third-party inspection agencies to visit us at any time.
A: Under standard conditions, the galvanized steel frame has a lifespan of 15 to 20 years. Structurally, it is extremely safe; when properly anchored to a foundation, it can resist winds up to 200km/h and withstand up to a magnitude-9 earthquake outside.
A: Yes. We regularly export to regions with strict compliance requirements. We can pre-install electrical wiring, sockets, and plumbing systems that fully meet specific local certifications (such as CE for Europe or AU/NZS for Australia and New Zealand) to ensure fast council approval.
A: No professional technicians are needed. We provide comprehensive installation videos and manuals. Generally, 2 workers can master the operation and complete a standard room setup within about 3 hours using basic lifting equipment.
A: Delivery time depends on order quantities and customization. For standard sizes and configurations, delivery preparation generally takes 15 to 20 days after receiving the deposit (with standard scaling varying within 5-15 days depending on exact queue lines).
A: It's very easy! If you have a sketch drawing or reference photo, you can send it to us directly. If not, simply notify us of your requirements, such as the total area, target usage, room/sanitary layout, and material preferences, and our design team will provide a detailed scheme and quotation.
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