Portable & Expandable Homes Built for NZ Living
Choose from portable cabins, Apple Cabins, 20ft, 30ft or 40ft expandable homes. Clear NZD pricing, custom layouts, NZ-wide delivery guidance and optional off-grid solar/battery packages.
With 17+ years across construction and technology, Portable Dwellings helps Kiwis access affordable portable homes, expandable homes and off-grid-ready tiny homes with clear pricing, custom layouts and NZ-wide delivery guidance.
✔️ NZ Electrical Components — SDoC Documented
We provide SDoC documentation for the electrical components we install, so buyers can check the paperwork instead of relying on vague claims.
✔️ Off-Grid Solar & Battery Systems
Power your portable home with off-grid solar and battery systems designed for rural sites, lifestyle blocks and areas where grid connection is expensive or limited.
✔️ PIR Wall Panels — NZ Lab Tested
Our 75mm PIR wall panels have been independently tested by a New Zealand lab, with an approximate R2.72 insulation value.
✔️ NZ-Redesigned Flashing System
Our flashing system has been redesigned for real NZ conditions, helping improve weather protection around key junctions.
✔️ Transit Insurance Included
Every home includes transit insurance during transport, giving you added protection while your unit is being delivered.
✔️ 10-Year After-Sales Support
Support continues after delivery, so you have guidance if questions come up later.
Many portable and expandable homes are sold with big claims — “NZ compliant”, “consent-ready” or “off-grid-ready” — but buyers should check the paperwork, inclusions and delivery details before paying a deposit.
Use our plain-English checklist to understand what to ask for, what to compare and what to confirm before you choose a supplier.
Finding the right portable home can be confusing when prices, delivery and inclusions are unclear. Portable Dwellings makes it easier with clear starting prices, custom layout options, off-grid-ready solutions and NZ-wide delivery guidance.
Create extra space for family, guests, rentals, lifestyle blocks or off-grid living with a modern portable home designed for comfort, flexibility and practical daily use.
Compare our portable homes NZ range, including The Cabin, Apple Cabins, 20ft, 30ft and 40ft expandable homes, Horizon Glass models, gable roof terrace options and off-grid solar packages. Each option shows a starting price and floor area so you can shortlist the right model before requesting a fixed quote.
Not sure which model suits your site? Send your site location, preferred use and delivery access details. We’ll help confirm the right size, layout, delivery assumptions and off-grid solar options before you commit.
Create extra room for family, guests, rentals or lifestyle-block living with portable homes that balance practical design, comfort and clear pricing.
Use your portable home as a sleepout, guest space, rental unit, farm accommodation or off-grid retreat, depending on your site and local requirements.
Send your site location and access details. We’ll help confirm delivery assumptions, placement requirements and the next steps before your fixed quote.
Get warranty guidance and after-sales support after delivery if questions come up.
Choose layout, finish and upgrade options across portable cabins, Apple Cabins and expandable homes to suit your site and use.
Compare clear starting prices before you request a quote, so you can understand the likely budget early.
We provide key documentation where available, including electrical SDoC information and product testing details, so buyers can check important claims.
Send your site location and access details. We’ll help confirm delivery assumptions, placement needs and next steps before quoting.
Finance options may be available through third-party providers, subject to lending approval and provider terms.
View portable homes, cabins, Apple Cabins, expandable homes and off-grid-ready options. Compare layouts, finishes and outdoor setup ideas before requesting a fixed quote.
Tell us your site location, preferred model, intended use, delivery access and whether you want an off-grid solar package.
Compare The Cabin, Apple Cabins, 20ft, 30ft and 40ft expandable homes, then choose the layout and upgrade options that suit your site.
We confirm the model, upgrades, delivery assumptions and next steps so you understand the likely budget before moving ahead.
Once confirmed, we keep you updated during production and help plan delivery access, placement requirements and timing.
Support continues after delivery with warranty guidance, documentation support and practical help if questions come up.
Finance options may be available through third-party providers, subject to lending approval and provider terms. We can point you toward available finance options, but approval depends on the lender’s criteria.
Standard production is usually around 3 to 4 months, depending on the model, custom options, production schedule and delivery planning. We confirm expected timing before you proceed.
Yes, our portable homes are designed to be transportable. Relocation still needs proper planning, including access, transport, service disconnection/reconnection and any local requirements.
We help with delivery and site guidance. Foundations, service connections and consent-related work should be completed by suitably qualified local trades, engineers or LBPs where required.
Foundation requirements depend on your site, soil, model, local council requirements and intended use. Common options may include piles, pads or concrete foundations, but an engineer or qualified local professional should confirm what suits your site.