Container Home Assembly: What to Expect on Delivery Day

Delivery Day: From Truck to Livable Space

Your container home has arrived at the nearest port, cleared customs, and now it’s on a flatbed truck headed to your property. Here’s exactly what happens on installation day — no surprises.

Before Delivery: Site Preparation Checklist

• Foundation installed and cured (minimum 7 days for concrete slab)
• Access road clear — minimum 4m width, 5m overhead clearance
• Truck turning radius verified — 15m minimum turning circle
• Leveling pads or screw piles at correct spacing (engineering drawings provided)
• Utility connection points marked (water, power, sewage/septic)

The Delivery Crew

Delivery includes a driver and one offload assistant. For expandable units, they handle the offload and initial expansion. For flat pack units, they offload the panels and hardware — assembly is your responsibility (or your hired crew). The crew is on-site for 2-4 hours depending on model.

Offload Equipment

The delivery truck has a built-in crane for offloading containers (Moffett or similar). The crane lifts the unit from the flatbed and sets it onto your foundation. For the Villa (two-story) model, a separate mobile crane may be needed — coordinate with Emily Chen at emily@atvworldwide.com at least 2 weeks before delivery.

Leveling and Positioning

1. Truck backs into position (or crane lifts from side)
2. Unit lowered onto foundation pads within 5mm of marked position
3. Leveling feet adjusted at each corner until unit is within 3mm of level
4. Integrated corner jacks lock into place
5. Unit bolted to foundation through pre-drilled anchor points (8-12 bolts depending on model)

Expansion Process (Expandable Models Only)

For expandable units, the crew unfolds the wing sections:

• Release shipping locks (4 bolts per wing, 19mm socket)
• Slide wing outward on rails using the built-in winch or manual crank
• Engage locking pins at full extension (audible click when seated)
• Install the fold-down floor section that bridges the wing to the main floor
• Seal the expansion joint with provided EPDM gasket and screw-down batten
• Connect pre-wired electrical harness at the junction box inside the wing

Total expansion time: 45-90 minutes for a 40FT model with 2-person crew.

Post-Installation: Getting the Keys

Once placed and leveled, your container home is weathertight and locked. You’ll have:

• Functional doors and windows (all pre-installed at factory)
• Pre-wired electrical system (connect to site power at the main breaker panel)
• Pre-plumbed bathroom rough-in (connect water supply and drain at the utility port)
• All interior and exterior paint/finish complete
• Operating manual with maintenance schedules and warranty documentation

ATV Container Works delivers premium expandable container homes and flat pack kits worldwide. Browse our models or contact Jake at jake@atvworldwide.com for pricing and availability.