The Building Process

We've put together a list of FAQs to help guide you through the process of choosing the perfect transportable home for your needs. From layout options to customisation possibilities, we've got you covered.

Planning your COLLSON Home

  • I'd like to know more about the consent process?

    COLLSON Homes are consented by Christchurch City Council to be built on the COLLSON Homes site located in Hornby, Christchurch.


    Clients are required to seek advice and approval from their Local Council for their site/location. Once approval has been received, the purchase of your COLLSON Home can commence. Next step, engaging Lewis & Barrow Engineers to deliver floor plans. We will guide you through the process.

  • Do I need a foundation for the home?

    Yes. The installation of building code-compliant pile foundations are required for your COLLSON Home. We work with market leaders in ground screw design, specification and installation. 

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  • What services do we need to install on the site?

    Services required for installation on site:

    Electrical, Stormwater, Waster Water, Water Supply and the placement and connection of your COLLSON Home to your property.


  • How long does it take to build once I order my home?

    Once your COLLSON Home site/location has been approved by your Local Council and our engineers have completed your plans, your COLLSON HOME build will take between 5-6 weeks to complete.

COLLSON Costs

  • How much does a COLLSON home cost?

    COLLSON Homes have developed a unique construction workflow enabling us to create efficiencies resulting in cost savings for our customers. We focus on using materials and building techniques that are affordable, trusted and built to last.


    Offering 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Homes, our prices start at an affordable

    $130K + GST  (48sqm).


    For further pricing please get in touch.

  • How much does it cost to transport?

    COLLSON Homes can be transported anywhere in the South Island. Transport costs depends on your location, so get in touch and we will deliver you a quote.

  • Should the site be prepared prior to delivery?

    Yes. Your COLLSON Home site preparation should be completed prior to delivery. Area must be cleared, flattened and approved prior to delivery.

  • Can I get a mortgage for these homes?

    Yes. Contact your financer to discuss and arrange details.

Designing your COLLSON Home

  • Can I choose the finishing in my home?

    We've developed a unique construction workflow which enables us to create efficiencies which result in cost savings for our customers.



  • Is it possible to customise the floor plan?

    We strongly believe our floor plans will suit most if not all people.

    COLLSON Homes have designed a selection floor plans with a unique construction workflow, enabling us to create efficiencies resulting in cost savings for our customers. We focus on using materials and building techniques that are affordable, trusted and built to last. Our homes are affordable due to this method.

  • What's included in your standard COLLSON Homes design?

    COLLSON Homes design packages include the following specifications:


    KITCHEN

    Inbuilt oven, cooktop, rangehood


    TAPWARE & PLUMBING

    All tapware, toilets, vanities and shower units


    LIGHTING

    LED down lights, double power points (as per standard electrical plan), TV connection, telephone point, 1 x 2-way switch, hard wired smoke detector


    WINDOWS

    Double glazed, windows and sliders


    WALLS & INSULATION

    100ml polystyrene freezer panel wall insulation, 150ml polystyrene roof insulation, polystyrene under floor insulation


    Constructed on galvanised steel chassis 

Transporting your COLLSON Home

  • How much does it cost to transport a home?

    COLLSON Homes transportation costs vary depending on destination from Christchurch.

    We will supply you a transportation cost and prior to delivery, the transport operator will undertake a site visit to evaluate the final destination of your COLLSON home.

  • What area do your service?

    COLLSON Homes are based in Christchurch and can deliver anywhere in the South Island, New Zealand.

  • Can you recommend a transport company?

    All COLLSON Homes to date have been transported by HIAB Transport, where an effective and efficient partnership exists. 

    Importantly, HIAB drivers and pilots are very familiar with the transport and delivery process.

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