Tiny Homes Christchurch — Quality Portable Homes for Canterbury
Looking for tiny homes for sale in Christchurch and wider Canterbury? At Portable Dwellings we build quality, insulated portable and tiny homes for New Zealand conditions, with clear pricing incl. GST, custom layouts, and delivery across Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri. We’re a Canterbury-based team, so you get local help from quote to handover.
👉 Send your size and Christchurch site location for a fixed quote
Why Canterbury homeowners choose Portable Dwellings
- Clear pricing incl. GST — we itemise every line
- Custom interiors, layouts and colour choices
- Built for NZ conditions — warm and well-insulated for Canterbury winters
- 10-year after-sales support
- Local delivery and site setup across Christchurch and Canterbury
Tiny home prices in Christchurch (incl. GST)
Final totals depend on finishes, upgrades and delivery; every quote is itemised so you control the budget.
20ft Tiny Home — from $38,500 incl. GST
Compact and practical — ideal for singles, couples, a home office or a rental. The footprint suits tight sites and simple access.
30ft Tiny Home — from $51,000 incl. GST
Comfortable living with extra storage — great for everyday use or rental income, with a layout that balances space and efficiency.
40ft Tiny Home — from $64,000 incl. GST
Maximum space with flexible bedroom options and a generous living area — room for families to grow without a large on-site build.
Popular upgrades (incl. GST): gable roof $3,950 / $6,000 / $6,500 · 2 m front terrace and deck $4,000 · off-grid solar $12,499 / $14,999 / $19,499. A home is off-grid capable when the solar and battery system is sized to your appliances, daily usage, site conditions and backup requirements.
Tiny, portable and container homes for Christchurch sites
Whether you’re after a tiny home, a portable home, a sleepout, or a shipping-container-style build for your Christchurch or Canterbury site, we have a model to suit. After the container look in particular? See our container homes page, which has a dedicated Christchurch section.
How it works — a simple 3-step plan
- Choose your size — 20ft, 30ft or 40ft.
- Customise — bedrooms, finishes, terrace and off-grid solar.
- Delivery — 40% deposit secures your build; balance on delivery; we coordinate transport and handover.
Local delivery & site setup across Canterbury
We coordinate transport and a practical site handover across Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri — including Rolleston, Lincoln, Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Ashburton and Banks Peninsula — and help you plan piles or pads and service connections so installation day runs smoothly. Delivery is quoted by your site location and access.
What Canterbury customers say
“Our 30-foot home with gable roof and deck cost about $75k delivered to Oxford and was ready in a week.” — Adrian, Canterbury
Compare your options
Prefer a container look? See container homes. Want a compact footprint that unfolds on site? Explore expandable homes. After a full cost snapshot? Review our tiny home prices and portable home price list.
Ready to get a price?
Send your preferred size and your Christchurch or Canterbury site location for a fixed, itemised quote — including delivery to your area. Viewings by appointment.
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