Predictable design
Standard plans and factory specifications can make the building component easier to compare.
Transportable and modular homes
Could a transportable granny flat work on your property?
Compare the real installed cost—not just the factory price—and find specialists who deliver to your part of New Zealand.
Check my propertyWhy homeowners consider it
A finished home built in a controlled environment, then delivered to site
Faster time on site
Much of the construction happens away from your property, reducing the length of on-site disruption.
Clear options
Compare one- and two-bedroom layouts, finishes and inclusions before committing to a design.
The honest cost picture
The house price is only one line in the budget
A transportable quote may cover the dwelling at the factory gate. Your completed project may also need the following.
- Transport from the factory
- Craneage and traffic management
- Foundations or piles
- Earthworks and drainage
- Water, wastewater, stormwater and power
- Decks, steps and landings
- Design, engineering and site reports
- Applicable council or regulatory requirements
Delivery feasibility
Three questions can quickly shape the answer
01
Can a large truck reach the property?
Road width, corners, bridges, driveway access and turning space can all matter.
02
Is there a workable crane position?
Overhead lines, trees, neighbouring buildings and the distance to the building platform affect crane reach.
03
What must happen after delivery?
Foundations, connections, decks and finishing work determine the true move-in-ready cost.
Transportable may suit you if
- The site has good road and crane access
- You like a standard or lightly customised plan
- A shorter on-site construction period matters
- You want clearer factory-stage pricing
Site-built may suit you if
- Access is narrow or highly constrained
- The land is steep or unusually shaped
- You want a strongly customised design
- The dwelling must respond closely to the existing home
Not sure yet?
You do not need to choose the construction method before asking for help
Select “Open to options” or “Unsure” in the property assessment. Your site access, preferred size and budget can then form part of the conversation with suitable specialists.
Also see the complete NZ granny-flat cost guide.
Property and planning information is preliminary only. Eligibility depends on current planning rules, site conditions, servicing, design and professional assessment.
Common questions
- How much does a transportable granny flat cost in New Zealand?
- The advertised dwelling may start below the cost of a completed site-built project, but a realistic budget must also include transport, craneage, foundations, service connections, site preparation and any professional or council requirements.
- Can any property take a transportable home?
- No. Road access, driveway width, overhead lines, trees, turning space, ground conditions and crane reach can determine whether delivery is practical.
- Does transportable mean temporary?
- Not necessarily. Many transportable dwellings are permanent homes installed on compliant foundations and connected to normal services.
- Is transportable cheaper than building on site?
- It can be on an accessible, straightforward section. On a constrained site, delivery and crane costs may reduce or remove the saving.
Find out whether transportable is realistic for your property
Share the address, site access, preferred size and budget. Choose transportable, site-built, modular or open to options.