FAQ

HOW MUCH TO RELOCATE A HOUSE TO MY SITE?

There are so many variables when it comes to pricing a relocatable home, that it is impossible to put a “typical price” out there.  Things that impact the price of a relocatable home to site are:

  1. Your site location (distance and travel time)

  2. Access to your site (trees, fences, power poles etc)

  3. Is the house a 1 piece or a 2 piece shift?

  4. Size of the house

All of our houses are priced on a case by case basis, and include standard pile foundations, plans and specifications, and we deal with council queries/consent processing.

WHY RELOCATE A HOUSE INSTEAD OF BUILDING NEW?

There are many advantages to purchasing a relocatable home. 

  1. Being an existing house, the cost to develop per square metre is less when compared to a new build.

  2. If you are a landlord, you are able to start generating income from the property much quicker than you can with a new build, due to the process being much shorter.

WHAT OTHER COSTS DO I NEED TO ALLOW FOR?

You will likely need

  1. A Geotech report to determine your soil stability.  Depending on the outcome of the report, engineered foundations may be required.  (Our prices include standard pile foundations)

  2. Council Consent costs

  3. Connection of services to the relocated dwelling

  4. Builder for installing new base boards (and any other alteration work you may like to do)

  5. Plumbing/drainage and electrical

What areas do you service?

We operate throughout the North Island: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay.
Our office is located in Hastings and we have a yard in Hastings and Auckland.

can i get a mortgage on a second hand relocatable home?

Most banks will let you borrow money once the house is already fixed onto its foundations at the new site, so financing a relocatable home purchase will be structured differently. We recommend chatting to a mortgage advisor who has worked with relocatable homes before.
Everyone’s situation is different and we are here to help you through the process. Give us a call to discuss more.

Do i need insurance cover with buying a relocatable home?

Yes you will need marine transit insurance for the transport of the dwelling. We are happy to coordinate this for you.

do you help with the consent process?

Yes we do. The purchase of your home will include the consent process. Our team will work closely with you to coordinate all the moving parts from purchase to delivery.

what things do i need to consider before buying a relocatable home?

  1. Needs and lifestyle

  2. Choosing the right company to work with

  3. Setting a realistic budget

  4. Check your site

  5. Purchase & Customisation

This helpful blog explains each consideration in detail:

https://www.housesonthemove.co.nz/blog/how-to-choose-a-relocatable-home

do you buy houses?

Yes we are always on the lookout for houses to add to our stock. If you need a house removed to make way for your development, get in touch. We pay outright for quality houses for removal. This means you don’t need to wait for a buyer before the house can be removed off your site.
(Get in touch at the earliest possible time to secure your timeframe).

I ALREADY HAVE A HOUSE, BUT NEED IT MOVED TO ANOTHER SITE.  CAN YOU DO THIS?

Yes we do contract shifting, whether it be an on site shift, or a shift to a new site location.

How will my site be accessed?

Every site is different and has various challenges. We will come and assess your site and explain what needs to be done to safely relocate your house onto the section. This may involve but not be limited to tree or fence removal.

High Loading: A ‘high load’ is a specialised technique use to lift the house to gain extra height needed to get between two existing houses to access a rear site.

Craning: When we can’t access the site using our trailers, we can bring in a craning service to lift the dwelling up and over an obstacle, down into its new site.

what is the difference between a standard pile foundation & driven piles?

Both techniques provide strong, stable foundations. Most sites will be suitable for a standard pile foundation, but the option for driven piles may be needed if the geotech report is showing poor ground conditions.
Our Standard Pile foundations are 450mm deep timber piles bored into the ground and filled with concrete.
A Driven Pile foundation is used when there is poor ground conditions. Unlike standard foundations that sit near the surface, driven piles transfer the home’s weight to stable soil providing a solid foundation even on tricky sites.

what is ramping?

Ramping is used where driven piles have been installed.
As the piles have to be installed before the house is positioned, we have to build a ramp for the trailer’s wheels to drive over, to fix the house in place.