FAQs tagged with 'Manufacturing & QA'

HouseMe homes come with commercial-grade carpet in the main living areas and commercial-grade vinyl flooring in wet areas such as the kitchen and bathroom. The specific flooring type and style may vary by unit, with a mix of different carpet and vinyl options used.

We cannot supply a home without suitable floor coverings, as this is required to meet NZ Building Code standards.

Yes, the tiny houses are made with NZ-made Colorsteel EPS & PIR panels. This 100mm thick 'sandwich panel' comprises pre-painted steel skins over a fire retardant-treated Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) core. All new homes are built to meet the latest H1 insulation standards. We tailor our new homes to meet the specific climate zone where your new home will be situated.

We operate NZ's largest off-site manufacturing facility so due to 'Work Safe' requirements, you are unable to simply turn up on-site. However, if you book an appointment, we are happy to discuss and show you the progress of your transportable home. We can email photo updates if required.

Even though the units only take 3-4 weeks to build, our lead time varies but is generally forecasted to 8-10 weeks from deposit to delivery.
Our lead time can fluctuate depending on the volume of orders, so it is always best to check in for an updated time frame. We can delay your delivery with plenty of notice. We do not store units free of charge. Please anticipate a longer lead time if you require a complete on-site consent process.

We are often asked this question if there are challenges with access and the short answer is No.
All of our transportable homes are constructed in our purpose-built factory and are complete when delivered to you. This is quite normal for prefab homes. Chat to the team about alternatives with delivery such as crane or hiab lifts.