Watch the full honest review of ordering a Heshi House container home from China. Tour the factory with real buyers. Then get your exact quote — same spec, same price, zero middlemen.
The same starting prices the reviewers put on screen — FOB, before freight.
"Ordering a Tiny House from China, what's the real COST?" — 9 months of personal use and sharingGrateful Off-Grid · YouTube — real owner journey, honest numbers
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PRODUCT ADVANTAGES — same spec, same price, no showroom markup.
No showroom, no dealer markup. We coordinate sea freight, customs and inland delivery with shipping partners — delivered to your door.
11.8 m (L) × 6.54 m (W) — 77 m² of usable floor area: 3 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and combined living & dining. 3 m² larger than comparable units on the market.
Galvanized, high-density steel frame with fully insulated walls & roof — precision-built in a controlled factory, comfortable year-round, engineered for coastal & bush sites.
CE & EN 1090 · UL / cUL · SAA & WaterMark · ISO 9001 · RoHS · LVD · EMC · asbestos-free — full certificate pack matched to your destination country.
Free floor plans, 3D renders and 360° VR on request — approve your exact layout before you order.
FAT factory inspection + third-party testing. 3-year warranty with free spare parts. 10,000+ homes delivered worldwide.
These are the layouts customers order most — the same catalogue the reviewers walked through on video.
This 2-bedroom expandable house is ideal for a family of three.
Bedroom ≈ 2.48 m wide · breakfast bar · bathroom in the centre
Two double bedrooms · L-shaped kitchen · private balcony off the living room
Two double bedrooms · central bathroom · balcony running along two sides
Three double bedrooms · open living & dining · central bathroom · full kitchen along one side
Three double bedrooms · dedicated home office · balcony off the living room
Real buyers flew to China to inspect the steel, the welds, the finish — before committing.
Germany
Poland
Czech Republic
Australia
Costa Rica
Australia
No hidden surprises — everything you need to compare, line by line.
| Configurations | 20ft / 30ft /40ft expandable units, multi-unit combinations |
| Frame | Galvanized frame with 80 um super- durable polyester electrostatic powder coating, suitable for coastal environments. |
| Expansion | Foldable sections cosed for transport deployable within half an hour, ready for use once water and power are connected. |
| House Layout | Custom layouts — bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, living areas. |
| Insulation | High R-value walls and roof — specified for your climate zone |
| Standards | CE & EN 1090 · UL / cUL · SAA & WaterMark · ISO 9001 · RoHS · LVD · EMC · asbestos-free |
| Doors & Windows | Broken‑bridge aluminum profiles, double‑layer hollow coated tempered glass. |
| Quality | QC & traceability available for every order, including single‑unit orders. |
| After‑sales Service | 3‑year warranty provided; spare parts are free after warranty expiration, buyer shall bear shipping cost. |
| Technical Support | Packing list, certificates and assembly guide supplied with every unit, supported by professional engineers. |
Layout, interior finish, exterior cladding, window placement — fully customizable, drawing-based.
Why buyers go direct — and what it costs to land.
| Heshi House (factory direct) | Local dealer / builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Unit price | Factory price — no dealer margin | Dealer showroom markup included |
| Customization | Full customization, drawing-based | Limited to dealer's catalog |
| Compliance | Original factory manufactures as per requirements | Varies by supplier |
| Production | Direct line to the factory | Order passes through a middleman |
| Total landing cost | Every component in-house. No dealer in between | Usually higher for the same spec |
A transparent 4-step process — no surprises at any stage.
Tell us your land, budget and timeline. We confirm compliance for your state.
Your floor plan is drawn and approved — layout, finishes, everything.
Production with QC checkpoints; photos and updates at every stage.
Freight, customs and delivery coordinated to your site.
This is a house, not a parcel — unloading is the one thing worth planning before you order.
12,000 lb capacity minimum. Lets you place and rotate the unit exactly where you want it. A second machine (forklift or skid steer) makes it easier on soft ground.
Most have a tilt-deck trailer that slides the unit off onto the ground — the simplest option if you would rather not hire equipment yourself.
Also works — and is how most buyers with tight site access choose to do it.
| Delivered folded | 40 ft ships on a 40HQ footprint — 11,800 × 2,220 × 2,530 mm |
| Keep the container | +US$3,500 and it is yours — useful for on-site storage |
| Delivery terms | FOB · CIF · DDP — your choice. We load free of charge. |
| Once on the ground | Expansion ≈ 30 min · power & water hookup 2–4 h by a local tradesperson |
| Support | Packing list, certificates, assembly guide and remote support by video call |
They filmed it, and they filmed how it was handled. We would rather put it on this page than leave it only in the video.
Austin N. — Tennessee, USA "I visited the factory, ordered a 40 ft for my own home, and moved in. After a year of living in it — through a Tennessee summer and winter — I was sold. Neighbours kept asking about it, so I started showing them around and now I help sell Heshi homes locally. Quality this consistent at this price doesn't happen by accident. Happy customer first, dealer second."
Wholesale after use · Personal use · USA
Alexandra M. — Algarve, Portugal "We started with one 30 ft unit for our holiday property and the quality convinced us quickly — so we came back for another 30ft and four 20ft to expand the resort. Guests love them; bookings speak for themselves. Consistent finish across every unit, delivered on schedule, and the after-sales support has been excellent. When we build the next phase, Heshi is our first call."
Business owners · Resort hotels · PRT
Randall . — Melbourne, Australia "Bought two 20 ft units for our property outside Melbourne — one for weekend stays, one as a guest cabin for family visiting from the city. They've handled the wet winters and hot summers without a single issue. Four of us had them opened up in under an hour. Far better value than a traditional build, and the team handled delivery and every question I had. Already planning a third."
Farm owners · AUS
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Mention Grateful Off-Grid in your inquiry and it's yours. Your design consultation is free, plus installation guidance.
No showroom, no dealer markup — Starting prices are US$7,450 for a 20 ft, US$12,800 for a 30 ft and US$15,800 for a 40 ft (FOB, base configuration). Your landed cost = unit + sea freight + customs + inland delivery. Send your country and postcode — full quote within 24 hours.
A telehandler with at least 12,000 lb capacity is the most practical option. Alternatives: a local container transport company with a tilt-deck trailer, or a crane.
Yes — several layouts are on this page, and we will draw yours to your requirements. Floor plans, 3D renders and 360° VR are free, before you order.
Flexible for international buyers: T/T, L/C, Alibaba Trade Assurance. Production starts after deposit, balance before shipment — staged payments keep your money protected at every step.
Building rules vary by country, state and even local council, so we never give a one-size answer. What we do provide: engineered drawings, structural specs and a compliance documentation pack that your local authority will ask for — plus guidance on how customers in your region typically classify these units
Three layers: FAT factory inspection before packing, third-party inspection on request, and live video walkthrough of your finished unit before shipment. You approve what you see — then we ship.
The unit expands from folded transport size to full living space in about 30 minutes with basic tools — .Hookup to power and water is done by a local tradesperson (2–4 hours); we provide manuals, video guides and remote support by video call.