Kitset Homes in New Zealand are more common than ever. They are perfect for those who wish to build their own dream home but don’t have the budget to hire an architect, or even a budget to get in a complete building team to follow the design of an architect. On this page I want to take a little look at what kitset homes in NZ are all about.
So, what are kitset homes? Well, to put it simply it is a ‘home in a kit’. You will be able to select from a number of designs depending on the company that you work with. The home will then be delivered in kit form to the location of your choosing and it will need to be assembled. There will be a complete guide to the assembly process included with the purchase. When it comes to kitset homes in New Zealand, imagine it being like putting together a piece of furniture but on a much grander scale!
The idea of these homes is that they can be put together rather easily. In fact, there are people who have managed to put together kitset homes in NZ without any help whatsoever from a professional building company. You will, of course, need to get somebody in to install the electrical or plumbing fittings, but for the most part this is a job that you can complete yourself.
There are plenty of companies that provide kitset homes in New Zealand. A simple Google search will throw up the majority of them. Each of these suppliers will offer different designs of homes. It is up to you to find the right one for your needs. Of course, as with most purchases it is probably worth thinking a little bit about which company you end up purchasing from. This means checking out as many reviews as you possibly can online. You may even wish to inspect some of their current builds (many companies have show homes that you can browse through).
The materials that these Kitset Homes can be constructed from will vary from company to company. Some will even let you choose your own materials, for the most part though you will be getting a metal construction as these tend to be much stronger and far lighter than wooden constructions. That being said, there are still plenty of companies that rely on wooden constructions.
The price of kitset homes in New Zealand varies from company to company. It will even vary from region to region (delivery costs being a major reason for that). Of course, you are going to need to buy your land and that isn’t included in the construction costs! 😉 The price is going to also depend on the size that you want. Many experts recommend that you budget around $1,800 per square metre of property. This will factor in the building costs as well as the materials. As mentioned though, it will depend on the supplier and location and thus it is best to find a company and then ask for a quote.
This is of course just a brief guide to kitset homes in New Zealand. Hopefully it has given you a brief idea of the various things that need to be considered when purchasing one!
