This aspect is important to ensure the quality and durability of your YourCube.
After inspecting the site, you are responsible for levelling the ground and ensuring suitable access to the delivery point for our truck and mobile crane. The foundation will obviously vary when building on a slope.
If you are opting for the on-grid version, you need to ensure that the water, electrical, and sewage connections are installed before delivery.
The units are pre-manufactured and will be delivered in flatpacks. For the assembly, a mobile crane will lift the modules onto your site.
The delivery location must be accessible to the truck and mobile crane. In case this is not possible, we can also manufacture onsite for an extra charge. As long as a 4x4 vehicle can access the premises, we can make a plan!
Strictly spoken, yes. Every structure on a property needs to have approved plans, by law.
We can assist with the building plan submissions to council in the Cape Town area, at an additional cost. Speak to us if you have any questions.
For the external cladding, you can choose between metal cladding (concealed and fixed) and wood cladding. The metal cladding comes in three colour options: white, light grey, and charcoal.
For the outdoor wood cladding, we use Luna wood, which is more durable than pine.
The wall finish is skimmed and painted rhino board, we use rhino board or spruce for the ceiling.
We have a designer’s choice colour scheme for the kitchen and bathroom in the bigger units (Entertainer and Family Hub), which is included in the price.
If you would prefer a different style and colour scheme, please speak to us and we will give you a quote for your preferred option.
All our houses come with a 12-month workmanship warranty, all supplied material have a warranty as per supplier. The appliances depend on the individual manufacturer.
It is a common misconception that timber frame houses do not last long. They are as durable as traditional brick houses.
There are numerous advantages, to just name a few:
It can be built in less than two months, so you can move in sooner. The timeframe from ordering your Cube to moving in is cut significantly, thanks to off-site pre-manufacture. Modular homes can be assembled within a matter of days, compared to many months of traditional building.
Our building methods have a minimal ecological impact as they are less invasive. Should you decide to move the YourCube one day, it leaves a minimal footprint compared to a traditional house, which cannot be moved in any case.
The short time on-site reduces the risk of material being exposed to rain and there are no expected delays due to bad weather conditions.
As an owner, you do not have to live with the building stress and hassle for long. Before you know it, you’ll have your new house or studio, ready to use.
Another huge advantage is, that timber frame houses provide excellent thermal insulation. As a natural insulator, timber helps to regulate the temperature at home to maintain a comfortable living space while reducing energy consumption and costs.
Finally, we want to build with nature without harming it. With our building methods and natural, eco-friendly materials, we want to contribute to a healthy environment and a more mindful, conscious, and sustainable lifestyle.
All our Cubes are permanent structures, but they can be disassembled and moved to a different location.
Generally yes, depending on the scope of work. We aim to extend our network of YourCube manufacturers nationwide to reduce delivery times and transport costs.
Yes, on delivery day, our YourCube team will start assembling the Cube on site, which normally takes between one to three weeks, depending on the size of the Cube and finishes. The price of installation is included within a 100km radius of our YourCube factory in Stikland, Cape Town. An additional travel cost will apply for projects outside this radius.
Depending on current workload and supply issues, we generally take six to eight weeks to pre-manufacture a Cube,. During this time, the foundation on site will be prepared. With onsite assembly, you can have your fully assembled YourCube within around 12 weeks.
It obviously depends on the size of the house and if there is access for the delivery truck and crane, but generally, it is only a matter of a couple of days. In this video, you will see a 290m2 house being assembled in only 3 days.
The finishes will take a few weeks depending on the scope of the project.
We provide engineer’s and electrical certificates (excl. main connections) of compliance.
As a standard add-on option, we currently offer solar geysers and photovoltaic systems.
If you would like other off-grid solutions, please speak to us.
A site visit upfront is crucial to inspect and discuss the location, grounds and access points for the delivery truck and crane. If it’s within 100km from the Cape Town CBD, we will not charge a site visit fee. For further distances, we will send you a quote.
The payment structure is generally as follows, but can vary depending on the scope and timeframe of the project.
15% acceptance of quote
15% start of work
25% before delivery to site
25% completion of house structure only
15% on practical completion
5% after snags