Expanded Size

11800*6160*2480mm

Shrink Size

11800*2200*2480mm

Area

74.34㎡

Weight

6000kg

What is a 40ft expandable container house?

This UVO 40ft prefabricated expandable container home complies with Australian standards and features a minimalist exterior design with white embossed panels. The interior layout comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 bathroom, and 1 kitchen, comfortably accommodating 4 to 6 people. This product is widely utilized for residential purposes, granny flats, offices, construction sites, and various other settings.

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KEY FEATURES:

  • Extra-large space, comparable to traditional house
  • Flagship-level configuration and luxurious experience
  • Dual-purpose for both commercial and residential use
  • Top-notch structure and safety performance
  • Sustainable and Long-Term Investment Value

40ft Expandable Container House — Full Technical Specification Sheet

Category Component Specification
Basic Parameters Layout 1 Living Room
Occupancy 4–8 Persons
Power Consumption 12KW
Gross Weight 6.5 Tons
Main Frame (Full Galvanised Standard) Top Main Beam 180×100×3.0mm galvanised square tube — outer wrapped 3-bend fitting
Top Sub-Beam 180×100×3.0mm galvanised square tube — outer wrapped 3-bend fitting
Top Longitudinal Secondary Beam 130×30×1.3mm galvanised angle iron
Top Transverse Secondary Beam 130×50×1.5mm galvanised angle iron
Bottom Main Beam 180×100×3.0mm galvanised square tube — outer wrapped 3-bend fitting
Bottom Sub-Beam 180×100×3.0mm galvanised square tube — outer wrapped 3-bend fitting
Bottom Secondary Beam 140×80×2.0mm galvanised angle iron
Lifting Lug 12.8-grade portable anti-tipping lifting hook
Corner Column 180×140×3.0mm galvanised square tube — outer wrapped 3-bend fitting
Wing Frame (Full Galvanised Standard) Top Frame (a) 150×100×3.0mm galvanised square tube — outer wrapped 3-bend fitting
Top Frame (b) 30×30×1.5mm flat iron
Bottom Sub-Frame L80×100×3.0mm galvanised square tube — outer wrapped 3-bend fitting
Bottom Secondary Beam 140×80×2.0mm galvanised angle iron
Folding Hinge 130mm galvanised hinge
Overall Frame Protective Coating Surface Treatment Electrostatic spray / Straight white powder coating + anti-corrosion layer
Roof Panel Main Body Exterior Top Panel 950-type — 50mm thick, double-sided 0.3mm EPS colour steel composite panel + tile-effect single board t0.45mm
Main Body Interior Ceiling Panel 193-type ribbed flat ceiling panel
Wing Exterior Top Panel 950-type — 100mm thick, double-sided 0.3mm EPS colour steel composite panel + tile-effect single board t0.45mm
Wall Panel Side Walls / Front & Rear Walls 950-type — 65mm double-sided 0.3mm EPS colour steel composite panel
Interior Partition Panel 950-type — 50mm double-sided 0.3mm EPS colour steel composite panel
Flooring Main Floor Board 18mm plywood (fire-retardant, termite-proof)
18mm cement board (sturdy and non-deformable)
2mm PVC wear-resistant flooring
Electrical System Circuit System AC 220V / 50Hz
Lighting 300×600mm flat panel LED light + ceiling fan light
Power Outlets Standard 3-pin and 5-pin sockets (configurable per client requirement)
Light Switches Dual-control / single-control toggle switch (configurable per client requirement)
Wiring Main cable 6mm²; AC outlet 2.5mm²; lighting 1.5mm² (configurable to local certified electrical standards)
Accessories Roof corner trims, kick strips, corner guards, waterproof tape, hanging straps, structural adhesive (White Cloud), rubber mallet
House Structure

40ft Expandable Container House — Custom 2-4 Bedroom Modular Home

Customizable appearance to suit multiple scenarios

The UVO 40ft expandable Unit begins with highly flexible exterior customization capabilities, supporting various roof configurations (such as flat or pitched roofs), external balcony systems, and integrated trailer chassis solutions. This allows for personalized adaptation to suit diverse countries and application scenarios—whether for vacation camps, commercial spaces, or mobile offices.

40ft Expandable Container House — Custom 2-4 Bedroom Modular Home

Factory Pre-fabrication: Ensuring Quality and Efficiency

From a manufacturing perspective, this product utilizes a factory-based pre-fabrication model. All core structural components, wall systems, and embedded plumbing and electrical conduits are fully completed prior to leaving the factory, thereby significantly reducing the complexity of on-site construction as well as associated time costs. Standardized production processes ensure that every unit achieves a consistent and controllable level of quality regarding structural integrity, corrosion resistance, and thermal insulation; simultaneously, this approach facilitates more efficient and reliable batch deliveries and global shipping.

40ft Expandable Container House — Custom 2-4 Bedroom Modular Home

Scientific spatial layout unlocks more possibilities

In terms of interior layout, the 40ft prefabricated home expands to effectively double its usable space, which is thoughtfully partitioned into a bedroom, living room, kitchen, and a bathroom area featuring a wet-and-dry separation design. Soft furnishings and amenities can be further customized to suit specific needs, enabling a versatile transformation ranging from basic residential living to a high-end vacation retreat experience.

40ft Expandable Container House Layout Options

UVO tailored for users who need more space, taking into account practicality and living comfort. The series offers a variety of layout options, including two bedrooms and one living room, three bedrooms and one living room, and four bedrooms and one living room, which can flexibly meet the needs of different families or project scenarios. 

2 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 bathroom

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 living room, 1 kitchen

2 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 bathroom, 1 office, 1TV room

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 kitchen

2 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 bathroom, 1 office

Transportation & Installation

40ft expandable container house transportation

40ft expandable container house installation

Projects

How Delivered 3 Custom Expandable Houses to Perth, Australia — A Complete Land Settlement
See how UVO delivered 3 custom expandable houses to Perth, Australia — from design and NCC compliance to factory production, sea freight, and on-site ...
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40ft Expandable House in North of Auckland, New Zealand
Discover UVO's 40ft expandable container house project in North Auckland, New Zealand — a fully fitted 2-bedroom prefab home, trailer-based and move-i...
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40ft Expandable Container Granny Flat in Perth, WA — Two-Bedroom Retirement Home
A Perth homeowner built a two-bedroom granny flat for her elderly mother using UVO's 40ft expandable container home — NCC-aligned documentation, WA pl...
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40ft Expandable Container House for Hunting Ranch — Nuevo León, Mexico
A UVO 40ft expandable container house deployed as a hunting lodge in remote Nuevo León, Mexico. Off-grid power via 4km cable run, concrete slab founda...
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40ft Expandable Container House in Lithuania, Europe — 3-Bedroom Prefab Home
UVO 40ft expandable container house delivered to Lithuania as a 3-bedroom rental investment. CE certified, 72㎡ fully fitted, crane-installed in hours....
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40ft Expandable Container Home Delivered to California, USA
UVO delivered a fully ICC-ES certified 40ft 3-bedroom expandable container home to California. Custom-built for US code compliance — IBC, NEC, CARB — ...
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Frequently Asked Questions

The minimum order quantity is one unit. We support customization for single units, and tiered discounts are available for bulk purchases.

We have established airtightness, weather resistance, and structural stability as our core priorities. The installation of flashing at critical joints significantly enhances sealing effectiveness; furthermore, we provide pitched roof structures and gutter systems designed to efficiently channel away accumulated water, thereby minimizing the risk of leakage.

With an A-class fire rating, it provides reliable fire protection for a wide range of residential settings.

Yes. We use high-density polyurethane (PU) insulation and weather-resistant coatings, making our homes energy-efficient and suitable for diverse climates, from Australia to Northern Europe 

UVO standard production typically takes approximately 30-35 days, with shipping times varying depending on the country and region. Delivery times are negotiable. This lead time covers the entire process, from order confirmation to design, structural engineering, manufacturing, assembly, quality inspection, and shipping.

Common types of foundations include: reinforced concrete slabs, concrete bedding layers, and compacted ground foundations.

It boasts a service life of up to 30 years. This durability is closely linked to its optimized material selection and structural engineering design.

It possesses exceptional wind and seismic resistance capabilities. Its wind resistance rating reaches Level 11, and its seismic resistance rating reaches Level 8.

Our expandable container houses have obtained ISO 9001 and AU/NZ (SAA/WaterMark) 、US/Canada (UL/CE) and NATA asbestos-free certification standards, and have passed Australian, American, and European standards.

Our 40ft model is optimized for a 2-3bedroom layout, including a spacious living area, a full kitchen, and a bathroom. It provides over 800 sqft of livable space.

UVO provides a two-year structural warranty for all homes, as well as warranty coverage for fixtures, fittings, and surface finishes.

A team of 3–4 people can fully expand and set up the 40ft unit in 1–2 days. The unit arrives 90% finished, requiring only basic site preparation.

Shipping costs will vary based on the distance between your delivery address and our factory warehouse, as well as the complexity of the delivery.

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01 Request Quote

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02 Confirm Quote

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03 Start Build

Once we have received payment we will begin your build. Depending on our capacity this may take up to 2 months.

04 We Deliver

Depending on your delivery method, We coordinate delivery to your nearest national ports.

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