Architectural Transportables FAQ

Yes, we do. Currently, we have six standard floor plans in our “momentum range” (link) that have been architecturally designed by our expert team. These plans range in size from 97sqm – 122sqm, designed to suit a range of families with every detail perfected.

Our standard plans can also be customised to suit your specific needs, or our in-house architects can work with you to design a floor plan from scratch.

We have a gorgeous transportable display home at our Wairarapa HQ, where you can also view other homes under construction. Get in touch with us to arrange a viewing.

Alternatively, you can experience a ‘virtual walkthrough’ of our display home by clicking here.

Our architectural transportable homes take between 12-16 weeks to complete from the date council issue us with your new home consent. Here at Thistle Building Company, we won’t ever compromise on quality which is why our homes take slightly longer than other traditional transportable building companies.

Click here to view a pdf price guide of all our standard Momentum Transportable Homes, as well as any other key costs to consider.

If you want to customise one of our standard floor plans or upgrade anything, we can give you a quote upon application.

All of our transportable homes come complete with a Building Consent and Certificate of Practical Completion for the actual home.

You will need an “Onsite Building Consent” from your local Council in the region the building will be moved to. This consent is to show compliance with local town planning/ building rules i.e. boundary setbacks, foundations, service connections etc.

Your local council will issue your Code of Compliance Certificate when the new house is moved on to your section. Our team can simplify this process for you by dealing with your local council’s consent on your behalf.

Once your design is finalised, we require a fully refundable fee of $2,500 to prepare your New Zealand Certified Builders fixed price contract. This is refunded once your contract is signed.

• 10% deposit for preparing home plans for council consent then progress payments through different stages of your build.
• 30% payment due 2 weeks before starting your build.
• 30% payment is due when the roof goes on.
• 30% payment when the build is complete – the full payment is due before your new home leaves our yard.

The New Zealand Certified Builders Contract documents include a Fixed Price + Contract, detailed floor plan, external elevations, internal elevations for your kitchen, pantry, laundry, a final finishes plan and the final specifications list for the build. This amount of $2500 is fully refundable when the contract is signed.

Once your contract is signed, the $2,500 fee will be promptly refunded. We’ll then coordinate with our builders to schedule your house construction based on your timeline and inform our transportation company accordingly.

Our architectural designers will handle the construction drawings for the house building consent in Wairarapa and the on-site building consent at your local council. The council typically has 20 working days to process these applications, though it may take longer if additional information is required.

During this time, we’ll assist you in selecting colours for your roof, cladding and joinery, as well as paint, carpet, and kitchen hues to expedite material ordering and ensure a smooth progression without delays.

It’s all go! This is the exciting part! Our builders will start construction on your brand new architectural transportable home.

At the beginning of your build, we will provide you with your personalised login to our online update system providing you with real-time photo updates of your build. Our system allows you to effortlessly monitor progress anytime, from wherever you are.

You will also receive frequent updates from your dedicated project manager, who will be available to field any questions you may have.

If you’re based in the Wairarapa you will be able to visit your home at our HQ. If distance is a constraint, we conduct our own quality checks to ensure your peace of mind and can even set up a virtual walk-through via video call for your convenience.

We can put you in touch with a specialist transport company to assess your site access and the feasibility of transporting a new home to your site.

Your local council requires a Geotech report to advise on what foundations your new home will need prior to granting you onsite consent. These reports can be completed by your local engineer.

All of our homes include a building consent for the new house structure.

However, when relocating the house to a different region, your local council there will typically demand onsite building consent. This onsite consent ensures compliance with local planning regulations, such as foundation requirements, service connections, and boundary setbacks.

We’re pleased to take charge of the consent procedure on your behalf. It’s important to note that the consent fee is directly payable by the client to the council and is not encompassed within the house price.

Our transportable homes can be relocated anywhere in the North Island.

The cost of transporting your home from our Wairarapa HQ to your final destination will vary depending on numerous factors such as; travel distance, site difficulty etc.

We’ll put you in touch with quality and experienced home transport companies, who will ensure your home is safely delivered to its destination. Download this PDF for an estimated transport cost to your site.

The prices of our transportable homes, as detailed in this PDF, are GST-inclusive and cover the actual building cost from our Wairarapa HQ, as well as the expenses for Building Consent and the Practical Completion Certificate.

Additional costs to consider include those such as extra foundation planning, storm water design, power to site, septic tanks, connection to council services, and base boards and decks.