Transportable Homes & Buildings
Factory-built Homes and Transportable buildings constructed with passion and care.
Why Modular?
Planning a building project can be daunting. In a traditional build project, a lot of moving parts have to come togther ‘just right’ to make a successful project.
Thankfully New Zealand has fast-adopted a modern and better way. That is: Prefabricated Homes and Off-site Manufactured Buildings (OMB).
Modular building offers high-quality, efficient and versatile options for property owners.
We offer
Refined & Stylish
Designed with intent, styled to impress. Our homes are all customisable to your tastes.
Your Space, Your Way
Commercial Uses
View our Projects
A wide range of Case Studies showing some of the projects we have been glad to be a part of over the years.
“What impressed me most was how seamless the entire process was. They took care of every detail, communicated clearly throughout, and made what could have been a stressful process feel effortless.”
1987
Our founder Andrew built his first family home at 22. It was stick-frame, on-site build, the ‘good old’ way.
Fast-forward to Today, smart property owners are now choosing modular for efficiency and quality.
Modspace® is an unfolding of Andrew’s experience. We blend decades of expertise with modern construction, crafting transportable homes and buildings with unrivalled precision and quality that is second-to-none.
As a family business, we continue helping New Zealanders build better, and we’d love to help you too.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a transportable home cost in NZ?
There is no single fixed price for a transportable home, as the total cost depends on your specific site and the services connections.
Each building price is listed on our site, and Modspace will estimate your total project individually, so you can understand the full budget upfront.
Buyers should allow for site-related costs such as delivery, foundations, decking, and service connections, which are commonly an additional 50% – 80% of the cost of the building, depending on location and site conditions.
How much does it cost to move a transportable house?
Transport costs are calculated for each project based on distance, site access, delivery route and any crane requirements.
Rather than using a flat rate, our team at Modspace includes realistic transport costs in your overall proposal so you can budget accurately from the start and won’t deal with hidden fees and surprise extra costs.
Do transportable homes need building consent in NZ?
In most cases, yes. Transportable homes used as permanent dwellings or connected to services generally require building consent. There is now an option to use a building consent exemption, if the home is a secondary dwelling.
Modspace homes are designed and built to meet the New Zealand Building Code, and the team can guide you through the consent process with your local council, and even submit the application on your behalf.
Do tiny homes need consent in NZ?
In most situations, yes.
If a tiny home is lived in long-term, connected to services, or fixed in place, it requires building consent or the new exemption, and must meet the New Zealand Building Code.
Because consent rules depend on use and location, Modspace recommends confirming requirements with our team and your local council.
About Modspace
Modspace designs and delivers modular and transportable homes across New Zealand, including granny flats, minor dwellings, rental units and rural accommodation. Our team works closely with licensed building practitioners and local councils to ensure every build meets NZ Building Code requirements.
If you’re considering a granny flat or minor dwelling under the new rules, talk to our team to understand what’s possible on your site.