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Owned by Paragon Portables
Fully project managed builds Welcome home.
Handcrafted portable homes, built to last.
What we build
Three models, or one of your own
Every home is solid timber, built in our Ohoka workshop and delivered finished.
Model One 1 bed · 1 bath · 56.7 m²
Second dwelling · Rental · Bach From $135,000 
Model Two 2 beds · 1 bath · 63 m²
Second dwelling · Long-term rental · Bach From $165,000 
Model Three 3 beds · 1 bath · 81 m²
Family home · Second dwelling · Long-term rental From $195,000 
Design & Build
Your plan or ours
Drawn by architects for your site.
See the Escape Range
Inside one
Kitchen and living
Full-height glazing and daylight from three sides.
Full project management
Project managed from start to finish
Every trade on one programme, with one person to call.
What you do
- 01 Choose your home Model, site and layout.
- 02 Sign off your selections From a shortlist.
- 03 Get the keys A finished home on a finished site.
You get your own client portal Programme, selections, progress photos and documents in one place.
What we do
- Consent & engineering
- Piles & foundations
- The build itself
- In-house joinery
- Transport & craning
- Drainage & wastewater
- Plumbing & gasfitting
- Power & lighting
- Decking & landscaping
- Council inspections
- Producer statements
- Final connection & handover
All of it in one fixed price.
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Owned by Paragon Portables
Fully project managed builds Solid timber construction
Built to NZS 3604
Architect-drawn, rigid Ecoply Barrier, joinery made in-house. Thirty-five years of building, with owner-builder Luke on every home.
- H1.2 treated SG8 framing
- 90 × 45mm H1.2 treated SG8 framing At 600 mm centres, dwangs at 800
- Drained cavity
- 20mm Drained cavity On timber battens, behind every wall Drained ventilation system
- Wall & ceiling insulation
- R2.6 / R5 Wall & ceiling insulation Trimmed to fit
- Structural guarantee
- 10yr Structural guarantee Plus 12-month build warranty
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Design & consent documentation -
Our architectural designer -
Restricted building work -
Owned and built here
Service areas
Servicing the entire South Island.
Based in Ohoka, North Canterbury.
Testimonials
From our clients.
“We absolutely love our tiny home, it's everything we hoped for and more.”
— Ken & Laura
“We were most impressed with Luke and his father Troy. The quality of work was superior to others that we saw.”
— Robert and Jane
“Troy has a real eye for detail. He is a perfectionist and his craftsmanship is amazing.”
— Jane
“Luke and Troy renovated my off-grid tiny home out on the coast. Now it's super warm and cozy, we absolutely love it.”
— Brent