A tiny home project can change completely depending on where it is placed.

The home and the site have to work together.

Sometimes the land determines what kind of setup will work. In other cases, the site may need to be chosen around the home already being considered.

Access, slope, drainage, sunlight, wind, water, waste, power, delivery and future expansion all affect whether the project is practical.

The same home may work well on one site and create problems on another.

FM DIRECT (FMD) helps bring those site questions into the discussion before too many decisions are locked in.

Site questions come before product decisions

It is easy to begin with the tiny home design.

The problem is that the site may not support the chosen layout, delivery access, water system, solar setup, toilet, grey water, stairs, deck or future plans.

FMD helps raise those questions earlier so the owner can have clearer conversations with builders, landowners, suppliers, contractors and the relevant authorities.

What to consider before choosing a site

Before choosing a site, work through:

• Intended use of the tiny home
• Whether the site is temporary, long-term, private, leased, hosted, rural, or semi-rural
• Vehicle access and delivery access
• Slope, drainage, and ground preparation
• Solar exposure and shading
• Wind exposure and weather direction
• Water supply options
• Grey water and waste options
• Toilet options and site suitability
• Stairs, decks, entry, and outdoor access
• Power system location and installation access
• Future expansion plans
• Storage, containers, shelters, and outdoor living
• Shire and planning requirements

Shire and planning considerations

Tiny home rules, permits and local expectations can differ from one area to another.

FMD does not provide legal, planning, engineering, building, plumbing, electrical or council approval advice.

What FMD can do is help identify the questions that may need answers before choosing a design, supplier or site.

Those questions may cover placement, timeframes, land use, access, services, waste, drainage, fire risk, neighbours, insurance and whether the land can realistically support the project.

Built from CABO Solana

CABO Solana showed that site preparation and placement are not side issues.

The ground needed work. Delivery access had to be considered. Drainage, power, water and the surrounding area all had to fit around the home once it arrived.

FMD brings those lessons forward so the next project can deal with the site earlier.

Start with the site

Before choosing the final layout, be clear about what the site can actually support.

FMD starts there.