Buyer guide

Space Capsule House Site Preparation: Foundations, Access and Utilities

Prepare the site around the selected model’s current drawings. Coordinate the foundation interface, delivery route, lifting plan and utility connections with the qualified local teams responsible for the project.

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Start from the approved unit revision

Collect the model drawing, final dimensions, transport configuration, weight, support information, lifting instructions and utility-interface details. Keep all parties on the same revision. An internet product sheet is useful for a shortlist, not a construction drawing.

State the intended use and destination authority requirements before detailed site work. The buyer’s local professionals should identify permits, engineering and inspections that apply to that project.

Have the support solution designed for the site

Share the survey, ground conditions, proposed finished levels and the supplier’s current support-interface information with a qualified local engineer. That team should determine the site-specific foundation and support solution under applicable requirements.

Coordinate drainage and service penetrations before construction. Avoid locating utility stubs where supports, lifting equipment or future maintenance access need to be. Do not copy footing sizes or bearing assumptions from another project.

Survey the route to the final unloading position

Record road and gate widths, tight turns, gradients, overhead lines, bridges, weak surfaces and the vehicle’s turning and reversing areas. Include the last stretch inside the property, not only the public-road approach.

Send measurements, photographs, video and a marked site plan to the selected carrier. Ask the carrier to confirm the actual vehicle, load arrangement, restrictions and any permits or escorts. Product dimensions alone do not validate the route.

Let the lifting contractor select the equipment

The lifting team needs more than net unit weight: it must assess reach, radius, set height, rigging, approved lifting points, final load configuration, ground and obstacles. Identify buried services, backfill, overhead power and space for the delivery vehicle.

Agree the lifting method, competent personnel, site controls and weather decision process under local requirements. Confirm a safe holding or temporary-support arrangement if placement cannot proceed. This guide does not size a crane or approve a lift.

Freeze the interfaces before dispatch

Utility interface checklist
InterfaceInformation to confirmLocal coordination
ElectricityVoltage, frequency, phase, loads, protection, entry point and isolationLicensed electrical professional
WaterSupply point, pressure, isolation, pipe interface and protectionLocal plumbing team
WastewaterOutlet position, pipe details and approved disposal routePlumbing/civil team and relevant authority
HVAC and dataEquipment, external clearances, condensate and connection requirementsRelevant local trades

Published kW values are early model references, not an electrical design or energy-use guarantee. Ask for the final equipment and electrical schedules. Plan testing, commissioning and any required inspection before guest use.

Run a pre-arrival readiness review

  • Site permits and required local reviews are understood.
  • Supports and levels match the coordinated drawing.
  • Route, vehicle, unloading location and lifting plan are confirmed.
  • Utility interfaces are in agreed positions and protected.
  • Installation tasks, responsible parties and arrival contacts are recorded.
  • Inspection, testing, documentation and handover checks are scheduled.

Inspect visible condition and packaging on arrival, record issues and follow the agreed receiving process. Check position and supports before connections. Keep the site readiness scope aligned with the project cost plan and the selected capsule model. Send the site brief to SunlitTec to identify which product-interface details still need confirmation.

Project buying guide

What foundation does a capsule house need?

The foundation and supports must be designed for the site using the selected unit’s current interface information. Share the survey, ground conditions, levels, model drawings and relevant loads with the qualified local engineer. This guide does not prescribe a universal footing size or approve a foundation.

Keep model dimensions, support points and utility entries on a coordinated revision. Include the resulting site work in the project cost plan before delivery.

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