Do folding houses require special transportation and installation?

Do Folding Houses Require Special Transportation and Installation?

No,folding houses do not require special transportation or installation—this is one of their core design advantages,tailored for convenience and low reliance on professional equipment/teams.Unlike modular or container houses that need large flatbed trucks,cranes,or professional construction crews,folding houses are optimized for ordinary transportation means and simple on-site operation by non-professional staff,with only basic,easy-to-meet requirements for both links.Below is a detailed breakdown of transportation and installation requirements,and what is not needed:

Transportation:No Special Vehicles/Equipment,Ordinary Means Suffice

Folding houses are designed for compact,lightweight transport in their folded state,with zero need for special heavy-duty transportation equipment.

No special vehicles:Folded units(volume compressed to 1/5–1/10 of the unfolded size)are lightweight(most small/medium models weigh only a few hundred kg to 2–3 tons;large models up to 5 tons)and can be transported by ordinary light trucks,vans,pickup trucks,or even large flatbed tricycles—no dedicated heavy flatbed trucks or low-loaders are required.For bulk orders,folded units can be stacked in a regular truck to save space,with no special stacking frames needed.

No heavy hoisting equipment:The lightweight design means folded units can be unloaded by 2–3 people with simple tools(e.g.,small trolleys,ramps)or basic manual handling—cranes,forklifts,or gantries are not necessary,even for remote sites where large equipment is inaccessible.

Basic transport notes(non-special requirements):Only need to secure the folded unit with standard transport straps/buckles to prevent loosening during transit,and add anti-collision foam at frame corners—no special fixed packaging or transport permits are required for most models(compliant with road transport size/weight regulations).

Installation:No Special Teams/Professional Skills,Basic Manual Operation Is Enough

Installation is a tool-simple,step-by-step process centered on unfolding and locking,with no need for professional construction skills,heavy machinery,or complex on-site construction work.

No professional installation teams:The whole process can be completed by 2–3 ordinary staff(e.g.,project workers,security personnel,event staff)with no prior construction experience—manufacturers provide clear,illustrated installation manuals(and often video tutorials)for on-site operation.

No special tools/heavy equipment:Standard installation only requires basic hand tools(a screwdriver,adjustable wrench,tape measure)for minor adjustments;no power tools(drills,grinders),concrete mixers,or hoisting equipment are needed at all.

No special site preparation:The only site requirement is a flat,debris-free ground(slope≤3°for most models)—no need for special foundation construction(e.g.,concrete pouring,steel bar laying,ground hardening).A simple cushion(steel plates,wooden planks,cement floor tiles)is optional to protect the frame from wet soil,and this can be laid by hand in minutes.

Fast operation:Installation takes just 30 minutes to a few hours(depending on model size);the reverse retraction process for relocation is equally simple,with no special disassembly steps.

What“Special”Requirements May Apply(Only for Customized Large/Enhanced Models)

A small number of customized large folding houses(≥30㎡unfolded)or models with high-performance upgrades(e.g.,thickened panels,heavy-duty functional fittings)may have minor,easy-to-meet additional requirements—these are not“special”in the professional construction sense,just slight adjustments to the basic process:

Transport:A larger light truck(instead of a van)for transport,or manual handling with 4–5 people(no hoisting equipment).

Installation:An extra 1–2 people for unfolding the heavier frame,or a small level for fine-tuning support legs(a basic hand tool,not special equipment).

Even for these models,there is no need for professional transportation/installation companies or specialized heavy machinery.

Core Takeaway

The lack of special transportation/installation requirements is a defining feature of folding houses,setting them apart from other prefab structures.This design makes them extremely suitable for remote sites,emergency scenarios,and temporary projects where large equipment/professional teams are unavailable,and also saves significant time and cost on transport and installation—aligning with their core value of fast deployment and flexible mobility.

References

GB/T 7714:Zohourian-Mehr M,Frick K.Modular Construction:A Comprehensive Review.Buildings,2025,15(12):2020.DOI:10.3390/buildings15122020.

MLA:Zohourian-Mehr,M.,and K.Frick.“Modular Construction:A Comprehensive Review.”Buildings,vol.15,no.12,2025,article 2020,doi:10.3390/buildings15122020.

APA:Zohourian-Mehr,M.,&Frick,K.(2025).Modular construction:A comprehensive review.Buildings,15(12),2020.