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For those planning to build in tropical North Queensland, Wide Span Homes provides durable and practical Kit Homes in Cairns, designed to complement the local lifestyle and withstand the region’s unique conditions. Whether you're expanding with one of our granny flats in Cairns or planning a larger home, our steel kit homes provide a strong and reliable solution.
When choosing building materials, it’s essential to consider not just durability but also sustainability. Steel is the ideal choice, offering long-term performance while reducing environmental impact. It is 100% recyclable and resists rot, warping, twisting, and termites - ensuring that homes built today will stand strong for future generations.
Cairns is all about embracing the outdoors, and our designs reflect that. With spacious layouts, high ceilings, and the option for wide verandahs, our kit homes help you capture breezes, maximise shade, and enjoy tropical living all year round. Before starting your project, it's important to check local building regulations. Visit the Cairns Regional Council website and speak with the relevant department to ensure your plans meet all requirements.
Trust Wide Span Homes for a home that’s designed tough for North Queensland, offering quality, sustainability, and comfort in every design.
Find your perfect design
From small cottages to sweeping 2-story homes, browse our range of unique designs and select the floorplan that suits your needs.
Kit Home Prices
At Wide Span Homes, we pride ourselves on providing affordable and flexible kit home options that suit a variety of needs and budgets. Our kit home prices range from $23,500 to $86,000*, depending on the design and size of the home, with an upper limit of $103,000* for homes designed to withstand N3 wind conditions.
Whether you're looking for a compact one-bedroom studio or a spacious five-bedroom family home, we have a kit to match your vision.
Additional Costs to Consider
In addition to the kit price, there are other factors to budget for when completing your home:
- Construction Costs: Labour and tools for hiring a licensed builder.
- Land Preparation: Site levelling, clearing, and excavation.
- Internal Fit-Outs: Flooring, cabinetry, appliances, and lighting.
- Plumbing & Electrical: Installation of wiring, hot water systems, and plumbing.
- Approvals: Council permits and certifications specific to your location.
- Transport: Freight charges for delivery to your site.
Your steel kit homes comes standard with the following inclusions:
- External and internal stud frame walls and roof trusses
- Internal framing predrilled for electrical and plumbing
- Horizontal COLORBOND® steel wall sheeting
- Corrugated ZINCALUME® steel roof sheeting
- COLORBOND® steel ridge capping, barge, flashings, steel gutters and facias
- ZINCALUME® steel verandah posts
- All bracketry, bolts and screws provided
- Drawings for council submission
- Full engineering certification and plans
- National Construction Code (NCC) Compliance
Options to build your kit home
When it comes to building your new kit home, choosing a reputable local builder is always the recommended approach.
No matter which option you choose, you can be assured that your kit home will be constructed using the highest-quality materials and backed by our 20-year warranty. The most common approaches are:
Building it Yourself
If you’re a licensed builder, then building your new kit home may be the right choice for you. The kit will come with all components, a detailed construction manual, and any documentation required for council approval.
Project Managing
If you’re handy or a great project manager, then completing your owner builder course and building or managing the project yourself could be the perfect option for you.
Local Builder
Want a hands-off solution? Then connecting with a local builder who is licensed and familiar with constructing kit homes would be the right option for you to ensure a seamless build process.
Explore kit homes
Browse our wide range of affordable steel kit home designs. We provide the canvas, you build a work of art.
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Enquire now about your very own kit home. Our kit homes are engineered specifically for your build location so please provide the details below and our experienced team will be in touch to discuss your project.