Build Your Future with a Sustainable

Prefabricated Modular

Structure

Always dreamed of owning your own home?

Now you can - starting from just R89,900!

We believe everyone should have access to a practical and affordable space that supports how they live and work.

Zhauns offers Insulated Prefabricated Structures that make it easier to create the space you need. Whether it’s a mobile office, 2 bedroom home, spaza shop, classroom, or mobile hospital clinic, these units help you get started quickly and confidently.

Explore Our Insulated Prefabricated Structures

Why Choose an Insulated Prefabricated Modular Structure from Zhauns?

Key Benefits You Can Count On

Get a space that is practical, reliable, and ready when you need it.

  • – Foldable and easy to transport
  • – Quick setup within 12 to 48 hours
  • – Insulated for comfort in different climates
  • – Strong and wind-resistant construction
  • – Low maintenance over time
  • – Suitable for both urban and remote areas

What This Means for You

A smarter way to create opportunities and take control of your space.

  • – Start your home or business without long delays
  • – Reduce upfront costs compared to traditional building
  • – Create income opportunities with rental or retail use
  • – Expand your space as your needs grow
  • – Move or reposition your prefabricated structure when needed

From starting a small business to expanding your space or creating new opportunities, Zhauns gives you a practical and affordable way to move forward.

Invest in a fold-out house today that’s built for both work and living!

    Frequently Asked Housing Questions (FAQ)

    A Zhauns prefabricated modular structure is a factory-built insulated building delivered and assembled on site in 12–48 hours. Made from industrial aluminium, steel, and Rockwool insulation, it serves as a home, office, classroom, spaza shop, or mobile clinic across Africa.

    Zhauns supplies five types across Africa: prefab mobile homes, mobile offices, container classrooms, retail kiosks and spaza shops, and mobile clinic structures. All are ISO 9001:2015 certified, Rockwool-insulated, and available in Build-Out or Fold-Out installation configurations to suit your site.

    Zhauns prefab structures start from R79,900 for a mobile home. Final pricing depends on structure type, size, optional extras such as plumbing and solar systems, and your delivery location across Africa. Contact Zhauns directly for a free and tailored quote.

    A Build-Out unit takes 5–7 working days, needs no crane, and has lower transport costs – ideal for restricted sites. A Fold-Out erects within 48 hours using a crane at higher delivery cost. Both use the same Rockwool-insulated aluminium and steel construction.

    Using the Fold-Out method, most Zhauns structures are fully installed within 48 hours. The Build-Out method takes 5–7 working days without a crane. Both are significantly faster than traditional brick construction, making Zhauns the practical affordable building choice across Africa.

    Yes. Zhauns delivers across all African countries with showrooms in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Namibia. Whether you are in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, or Zambia, contact your nearest showroom for a cross-border delivery and installation quote.

    Yes. All Zhauns structures can be fitted with solar panels, battery storage, and water tanks for off-grid operation. Rockwool insulation maintains comfort in all African climates, and Zhauns delivers to both urban areas and remote rural locations across the continent.

    Yes. Zhauns is ISO 9001:2015 certified – an internationally recognised quality management standard. Every structure uses Rockwool insulation and industrial aluminium and steel. Zhauns Group was established in 1982, providing over 40 years of quality and experience.

    BUILD-OUT STRUCTURE

    A Build-Out structure is particularly suitable for sites where access is restricted or where there is insufficient space for a crane truck.

    Key benefits:

  • – Ideal for restricted-access sites: Does not require a crane truck to enter the premises.
  • – Installation time: Typically takes approximately 5–7 working days to construct.
  • – Lower transportation costs: Generally has a significantly lower delivery and transport cost compared to a Fold-Out structure.
  • FOLD-OUT STRUCTURE

    A Fold-Out structure is designed for rapid installation and is ideal for sites with suitable access for a crane truck.

    Key benefits:

  • – Rapid / Emergency installation: Can typically be erected and completed within 48 hours.
  • – Crane truck required: Suitable access must be available on the premises to accommodate the crane truck required for delivery and installation.
  • – Higher transportation costs: Delivery costs are generally higher due to the requirement for a crane truck.
  • At a Glance

    Feature

    Build-Out

    Fold-Out

    Installation Time

    5–7 working days
    Within 48 hours

    Crane Truck Required

    No
    Yes

    Site Access

    Suitable for restricted access
    Requires suitable crane access

    Requires suitable crane access

    Suitable for restricted access
    Requires suitable crane access

    Transport Cost

    Lower
    Higher

    Best Suited For

    Sites with limited access
    Sites requiring rapid installation

    Feature

    Installation Time

    Build-Out

    5–7 working days

    Build-Out

    Within 48 hours

    Crane Truck Required

    Build-Out

    No

    Fold-Out

    Yes

    Site Access

    Build-Out

    Suitable for restricted access

    Fold-Out

    Requires suitable crane access

    Requires suitable crane access

    Build-Out

    Suitable for restricted access

    Fold-Out

    Requires suitable crane access

    Transport Cost

    Build-Out

    Lower

    Fold-Out

    Higher

    Best Suited For

    Build-Out

    Sites with limited access

    Fold-Out

    Sites requiring rapid installation