No — we do not build our homes on trailers or wheels.

All HouseMe units are constructed on a galvanised steel chassis with full-length skids, designed for strength, stability, and easy delivery. We used to fit wheels on some smaller units purely for transport purposes, but no longer do.

Some companies will tell you that if a tiny home is built on wheels or a trailer, it doesn’t require council consent because it’s “technically a vehicle.” That’s not entirely true — and it’s something we strongly advise you to tread carefully with.

When a company builds on a trailer, they’re legally registering the unit as a vehicle (with a WOF and registration). Because it’s not classed as a “building,” they don’t have to meet the New Zealand Building Code. In other words, they’re building a vehicle — not a house.

This loophole has led to a flood of low-quality “DIY” and unregulated builders entering the market — and unfortunately, it’s created a lot of cowboys.

At HouseMe, we’ve made a deliberate decision to stay well clear of that. Every new HouseMe home is built to NZ Building Code standards and issued with a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC). That means your home is legally recognised, safe, insurable, and built to last.  Read More Here.