Design Your Home

🧱 Design Your Own Container Home

Dream. Customize. Build.
At EcoCab SA, you don’t have to settle for standard plans. Use this guided builder to design a container home that suits your lifestyle, land, and location—whether you’re in the Overberg, Garden Route, Central Karoo, or Sarah Baartman.


🎯 What This Tool Helps You Do

  • Choose your preferred layout, number of bedrooms, and container size
  • Select off-grid systems like solar power, water storage, and eco toilets
  • Pick your finishes, decks, and layout preferences
  • Instantly submit your design to get a custom quote

🧩 Step-by-Step Custom Design Form

1️⃣ Choose Your Container Size

☐ Single 6m
☐ Single 12m
☐ Double 6m (side by side)
☐ Double 12m
☐ L-Shape / U-Shape Layout
☐ I’m not sure yet


2️⃣ Number of Bedrooms

☐ Studio / Open Plan
☐ 1 Bedroom
☐ 2 Bedroom
☐ 3 Bedroom


3️⃣ What Should It Include?

☐ Kitchenette
☐ Lounge
☐ Shower / Bathroom
☐ Composting Toilet
☐ Built-in Cupboards
☐ Outdoor Deck / Pergola


4️⃣ Off-Grid Systems Required

☐ Solar Power (with batteries + inverter)
☐ Rainwater Collection (roof + tank + filter)
☐ Greywater Reuse System
☐ Gas Geyser or Gas Cooking
☐ Septic Tank or Eco Waste System


5️⃣ Finishing Preferences

☐ Timber Cladding Exterior
☐ Painted Steel Exterior
☐ Interior Drywall & Paint
☐ Plywood Interior for Rustic Finish
☐ Tiled Bathroom
☐ Vinyl Flooring


6️⃣ Where Will It Be Installed?

📍 Location: __________________________
☐ I own the land
☐ I’m planning to buy land


7️⃣ Timeframe

☐ ASAP – within 1 month
☐ 1–3 months
☐ 3–6 months
☐ 6+ months


🟩 [ Submit My Design for a Custom Quote ]


📱 Want to Chat With a Designer?

Send your layout ideas, drawings or photos via WhatsApp and get feedback fast.
💬 [Chat with a Design Specialist]


📸 Inspiration Gallery

💡 View real builds we’ve done in your region:

  • Overberg off-grid homes
  • Garden Route modular retreats
  • Karoo micro-farms
  • Sarah Baartman eco tourism units

👉 [View Project Gallery]


⚡ Why Design With EcoCab SA?

  • We specialize in custom, off-grid container homes
  • All designs are built for the South African environment
  • We offer full delivery and setup services
  • Transparent pricing and expert support from start to finish

🧭 Not Sure Where to Start?

We’ll guide you from concept to construction. Book a free 15-minute design consult.
📆 [Schedule a Call] | 📞 [Request a Callback]