What is the cost of a Transportable Home?

Know what to expect, plan your budget

 When considering a transportable home, it’s essential to understand the full range of costs involved. While the initial price of the home is where the majority of your budget will be spent, there are additional expenses that need to be factored in. Knowing these costs upfront ensures you’re fully prepared and avoids any unwelcome surprises down the line.

Transportable homes, especially those from Ezyline, still provide excellent value for money, even when these extra costs are included. To help you plan effectively, we’ve outlined the key expenses you’ll need to consider.

What you’ll need to budget for:

1. Consents

While building consent for the house is included in our pricing, you will need to organise the Site Consent. To issue a Site Consent your council will want a Site Plan, Geotech Assessment, Sewerage Plan, Soakage Plan and Foundation Plan. 

The costs for these and the Council consent and contributions vary by region, so it is best to check with your local council. Ezyline homes can refer you to our trusted network of professionals for the various other plans.

How to budget for consent costs:

• Contact your local council to understand requirements and costs.
• Get quotes for drafting and engineering work from Ezyline trusted network of professionals.
• If you’re working with us, we’ll assist you through this process.

2. Transport and Foundations

The cost of transporting your home will depend on the route, the size of the home, the complexity of the move, and site access. Expect to pay between $15,000 and $40,000 if your home will be placed on a standard NZS3604 foundation as the transportation cost also includes supply and placement of the foundation by a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP). Ezyline Homes can arrange quotes from our trusted house movers. 

You will also need to organise Transit Insurance for the move and Contract Works Insurance while you are finishing off your home.

How to budget for transport costs:

• We can arrange quotes from our preferred suppliers.
• Decide on insurance options and get costs for that.

3. Site Works

Preparing your site could involve costs such as excavation, levelling, drainage, power and water connections, and telecommunication connections. 

Note: If you’re living rurally, you’ll need to install a septic tank, water tank and pressure pump to get water into the house, and wastewater out. 

How to budget for site works:

• Arrange site visits from relevant contractors.
• Get quotes or estimates for the necessary work from Ezyline Homes network of trusted professionals.
• We can assist with this process if you’re working with us.

4. Landscaping

Once your home is in place, you’ll need to consider landscaping costs. This will include decks, steps, base cladding, lawns, gardens, fencing, driveways, letterbox, clothesline and possibly a carport or utility sheds.

How to budget for landscaping costs:

• List all the desired landscaping projects.
• Prioritise them into ‘must do’ and ‘nice to have.’
• Gather quotes and pricing for your projects.

5. Interior Decor

To truly make your new house feel like home, budget for interior decor such as window coverings, and any new furniture. All Ezyline Homes come complete with floor coverings and Bosch appliances.

How to budget for interior decor:

• Create a list of interior decor needs.
• Prioritise them into ‘must do’ and ‘nice to have.’
• Gather quotes and shop for your items.

Crunching the numbers

That’s quite a list, but don’t be daunted. Transportable homes offer excellent value for money overall, and we’re here to help and advise you every step of the way. Our goal is to make the entire process as smooth and as enjoyable as possible.

A good “rule of thumb” estimate is to set aside at least $50-70K on top of the purchase price to cover the complete project. However, we strongly recommend doing your own research and creating a budget that suits your specific needs. Our Buyers Guide includes a helpful budget sheet to assist you in organising all your costs and finalising a budget that works for you. If you’re applying for a loan the banks will be excited to see your Project Budget Calculator sheet as this shows them that you have considered all potential costs for your project.

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