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Tools, Materials & Kit

Every product is hand-picked for tiny house builders. We only list products we'd use ourselves.

Finding the right tools and materials can be overwhelming. We've done the research — every product below has been vetted for quality, value, and suitability for tiny house builds. From insulation boards to solar kits, these are the products experienced builders actually use. When you purchase through our links, you support Tiny House Hub at no extra cost.

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Makita DLX2414ST 18V LXT Combi Drill & Impact Driver Twin Kit

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Makita DLX2414ST 18V LXT Combi Drill & Impact Driver Twin Kit

4.8

£280–£330

Professional 18V combi drill plus impact driver with two 5.0Ah batteries, charger and case. The everyday workhorse for framing, decking and fixing out a tiny house build.

Haynes Self-Build Manual — Ian Rock

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Haynes Self-Build Manual — Ian Rock

4.8

£20–£28

The bible for UK self-builders — covers planning, foundations, structure, services, and Building Regs in plain English. Essential for any UK tiny house project on a foundation.

SIGA Majvest 200 Breather Membrane (1.5 x 50m)

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SIGA Majvest 200 Breather Membrane (1.5 x 50m)

4.8

£140–£180 / roll

High-performance vapour-open external wall membrane — keeps wind and water out while letting moisture escape. The pro choice for an airtight, breathable tiny build.

EcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station 1024Wh

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EcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station 1024Wh

4.7

£700–£900

Plug-and-play 1kWh LiFePO4 battery with built-in inverter and solar input — a brilliant starting point before committing to a full off-grid build.

Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 Charge Controller

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Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 Charge Controller

4.9

£180–£220

Bluetooth-enabled MPPT controller that squeezes maximum yield from your panels and lets you monitor everything from your phone.

Fluke 117 Electricians Digital Multimeter

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Fluke 117 Electricians Digital Multimeter

4.9

£180–£230

True-RMS multimeter for safely commissioning your 12V/24V DC and 230V AC systems — non-contact voltage detection built in.

Knipex Pliers Wrench 3-Piece Set

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Knipex Pliers Wrench 3-Piece Set

4.9

£120–£160

Smooth-jaw adjustable wrenches that won't chew up plumbing fittings — perfect for tightening compression joints on water and gas runs.

Renogy 100Ah 12V LiFePO4 Lithium Battery

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Renogy 100Ah 12V LiFePO4 Lithium Battery

4.8

£480–£600

Drop-in lithium replacement for lead-acid — 4000+ cycles, 95% usable capacity, perfect for a tiny house off-grid bank.

Makita DJR187Z 18V LXT Brushless Reciprocating Saw

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Makita DJR187Z 18V LXT Brushless Reciprocating Saw

4.8

£140–£180

Cordless brushless reciprocating saw for demolition, trimming nail-embedded timber, and rough cuts during framing. Body-only. Indispensable for site work and rebuild jobs.

Victron Phoenix 12V 1200VA Pure Sine Wave Inverter

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Victron Phoenix 12V 1200VA Pure Sine Wave Inverter

4.8

£430–£520

Clean pure-sine 230V from your battery bank — runs sensitive electronics, induction kettles and power tools without complaint.

Makita BO5041 Random Orbital Sander 125mm

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Makita BO5041 Random Orbital Sander 125mm

4.8

£100–£130

Variable-speed 300W random orbital sander for finishing cladding, worktops, and interior trim. Smooth, even finish without swirl marks.

DeWalt DCH273N 18V XR Brushless SDS+ Rotary Hammer Drill

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DeWalt DCH273N 18V XR Brushless SDS+ Rotary Hammer Drill

4.8

£180–£230

Brushless SDS+ rotary hammer for drilling masonry anchors and concrete pad fixings. Body-only — pairs with your existing 18V XR batteries. A must when bolting a tiny house frame to a foundation or trailer.

Bosch Professional GBH 2-26 SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer

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Bosch Professional GBH 2-26 SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer

4.8

£160–£200

Corded SDS+ hammer drill — the workhorse for serious masonry and concrete work when you've got mains power on site.

DeWalt DCS334N 18V XR Brushless Cordless Jigsaw

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DeWalt DCS334N 18V XR Brushless Cordless Jigsaw

4.8

£140–£170

Top-handle brushless jigsaw with tool-free blade change — clean curved cuts in ply, worktops, and cladding. Body-only.

Stanley FatMax 8m Tape Measure

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Stanley FatMax 8m Tape Measure

4.8

£14–£20

Wide-blade tape with long stand-out — essential on a tiny house trailer where you're often measuring solo.

Pro Clima Intello Plus Intelligent Vapour Membrane (50m roll)

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Pro Clima Intello Plus Intelligent Vapour Membrane (50m roll)

4.8

£280–£340 / roll

Humidity-variable airtight membrane that lets walls dry inwards in summer — critical for moisture control in highly insulated tiny builds.

DeWalt DCS391 18V XR Cordless Circular Saw

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DeWalt DCS391 18V XR Cordless Circular Saw

4.7

£140–£180

165mm cordless circular saw with high torque motor — accurate plywood and SIPs cuts on the trailer with no extension lead.

Irwin Quick-Grip One-Handed Bar Clamps (4-Pack)

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Irwin Quick-Grip One-Handed Bar Clamps (4-Pack)

4.7

£50–£70

One-handed bar clamps that let you hold sheathing or cabinets in place while you fix them — a tiny house lifesaver when working alone.

Outbacker Pioneer Portable Wood Burning Tent Stove

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Outbacker Pioneer Portable Wood Burning Tent Stove

4.7

£300–£400

Compact portable wood stove — flat-pack chimney, glass viewing door, and just the right BTU output for a 15–25m² tiny house. Easier to source in the UK than the Hobbit.

Makita DTW190Z 18V LXT 1/2" Cordless Impact Wrench

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Makita DTW190Z 18V LXT 1/2" Cordless Impact Wrench

4.7

£110–£140

High-torque cordless impact wrench for trailer wheel nuts, M12/M16 structural bolts, and chassis hardware. Body-only.

Makita DGA452Z 18V LXT Cordless 115mm Angle Grinder

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Makita DGA452Z 18V LXT Cordless 115mm Angle Grinder

4.7

£90–£120

Cordless angle grinder for cutting metal trailer steel, threaded rod, rebar, and tile. Slide-switch with lock-on. Body-only.

Renogy 200W 12V Monocrystalline Solar Panel

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Renogy 200W 12V Monocrystalline Solar Panel

4.7

£170–£210

High-efficiency mono panel — two of these on a tiny house roof comfortably runs lights, fridge and laptops year-round in mid-latitudes.

Bosch Professional GLL 3-80 Line Laser Level

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Bosch Professional GLL 3-80 Line Laser Level

4.7

£300–£380

Three-plane self-levelling laser for getting a tiny house dead level on its trailer, plumbing studs and setting out kitchen units.

Nature's Head Self-Contained Composting Toilet

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Nature's Head Self-Contained Composting Toilet

4.7

£950–£1,100

Urine-separating composting toilet — no plumbing, no smell, no black water tank. The standard choice in off-grid tiny houses worldwide.

Tiny House Design & Construction Guide — Dan Louche

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Tiny House Design & Construction Guide — Dan Louche

4.7

£25–£35

The definitive step-by-step technical manual: trailer prep, framing on a chassis, weatherproofing, systems. The book most builders start with.

DeWalt DCS365N 18V XR Cordless Mitre Saw 184mm

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DeWalt DCS365N 18V XR Cordless Mitre Saw 184mm

4.7

£280–£340

Compact cordless mitre saw with XPS shadow line — accurate cross-cuts in studs, rafters, cladding, and trim without dragging out a generator. Body-only.

EcoFlow 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel

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EcoFlow 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel

4.7

£400–£500

Foldable 220W bifacial solar panel — captures light from both sides for up to 25% more power. Pairs perfectly with the EcoFlow DELTA 2 for off-grid tiny living.

Makita DTM51Z 18V LXT Cordless Multi-Tool

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Makita DTM51Z 18V LXT Cordless Multi-Tool

4.7

£110–£150

Variable-speed oscillating multi-tool for plunge cuts, flush cuts, and trimming insulation or membranes in tight spots. Body-only. The fix-anything tool every tiny build needs.

Thermafleece CosyWool British Sheep Wool Insulation 100mm

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Thermafleece CosyWool British Sheep Wool Insulation 100mm

4.7

£40–£55 / roll

Natural British sheep wool insulation — breathable, hygroscopic, and brilliant for moisture-managing tiny house walls. Safe to handle without PPE.

Bosch Professional GHO 26-82 D Corded Planer

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Bosch Professional GHO 26-82 D Corded Planer

4.7

£130–£170

Powerful 710W planer for trimming doors, dressing reclaimed timber, and chamfering cladding edges. 82mm width, 2.6mm depth per pass.

The Big Tiny — Dee Williams

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The Big Tiny — Dee Williams

4.6

£10–£14

The memoir that started a movement: Dee Williams's story of building and living in an 84 sq ft house. Inspirational reading before you commit.

Paslode IM350+ First Fix Cordless Framing Nailer

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Paslode IM350+ First Fix Cordless Framing Nailer

4.6

£430–£520

Gas-powered framing nailer — speeds up wall and floor framing dramatically with no compressor or hose to drag around the trailer.

Tiny House Floor Plans — Michael Janzen

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Tiny House Floor Plans — Michael Janzen

4.6

£10–£15

Over 200 interior design ideas with floor plans from 12sqft to 800sqft. Brilliant inspiration for tiny house layout decisions.

Go House Go — Lina Menard

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Go House Go — Lina Menard

4.5

£12–£18

Practical step-by-step guide for designing and building a tiny house on wheels — written by a tiny house dweller and designer.

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