Handcrafted in North Canterbury
Beautifully handcrafted portable homes, built to last, built for you.
Meet the family who build themOur story
Warmer. Drier. Quieter. Built to last a lifetime.
That is what a solid timber frame, a drained and ventilated cavity and properly trimmed insulation actually buy you — and it is why owner-builder Luke is on every one of them, start to finish.
Here is exactly what goes into it.
Inside one
Full-height glazing, a proper kitchen, a real bathroom, and daylight from three sides. The only thing that gives it away is that it arrived on a truck.
Come and stand in one. We will show you a finished home and one that is still framed up, on the same afternoon.
Explore
From a compact one-bedroom to a full family three-bedroom, every Paragon home is hand-built to NZ3604 standards and finished to your spec.
From, standard
$135,000
From, premium
$175,000
Our premium one-bedroom mini houses combine a walk-in pantry, generous bench space, clever storage, and large windows for a light-filled, modern living experience built to the highest standards.
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From, standard
$165,000
From, premium
$183,000
With two full bedrooms, a generous kitchen and pantry, and large windows throughout, this versatile range of micro houses is perfect for families, guests, or as a stylish second dwelling.
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From, standard
$195,000
From, premium
$240,000
Our largest design, this premium 3 bedroom home features generous living areas, a full kitchen, plenty of built-in storage, and expansive windows for a bright, family-friendly space.
Learn moreHow we build
Paragon portable homes are constructed with treated, precision-engineered timber framing, giving every structure a rock-solid backbone. Every home is handcrafted by a small, experienced team using proven traditional methods with rafters, purlins, and bracing systems that lock everything together for unbeatable strength and stability.
Our range of warm homes are packed with high-performance insulation, ensuring year-round comfort and efficiency. The interiors of our mini houses are finished with either structural plywood linings or Jib, giving you flexibility in look, feel, and finish. Exteriors are completed in your choice of Hardie, weatherboard, steel cladding, or select NZ timbers, each installed over a ventilated cavity system to keep moisture out and performance high.
At Paragon Portables, our roofing systems use durable Colorsteel longrun sheets installed over a strong, self-supporting base. They're paired with high-quality fascia and guttering systems designed to handle New Zealand's toughest weather. The result is a home that stays warm, secure and quiet, even when the weather arrives sideways.
Solid timber construction
Every Paragon home is drawn by an architectural practice and engineered to NZS 3604:2011. The frame is H1.2 treated SG8 solid timber. The cladding sits on a 20 mm drained and vented cavity over a rigid Ecoply Barrier. The joinery is designed and made on our own floor, for your home only.
We put the wall drawing on the website because the specification is the product. Anyone can photograph a finished kitchen. Very few will show you the corner detail behind it.
The wall going on · and the detail it is built to
Design & consent documentation 
Our architectural designer 
Restricted building work 
Owned and built here Full project management
Not just the home. Consent, engineering, foundations, transport, craning, plumbing, power, drainage, decking and landscaping — scheduled, contracted and coordinated by us, on one programme, with one person answering the phone.
Every extra party you have to chase yourself is another way the timeline slips and the number moves. So we do not hand you a list of trades to ring. We ring them.
You get your own client portal Your programme, your selections, your progress photos and every document in one place — so you always know exactly where your build is up to.
Coordinated through
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Owned by Paragon Portables
Second dwelling
Consented · on programme
Full project management
Service areas
Based in Ohoka, North Canterbury, we deliver handcrafted tiny homes the length and breadth of the South Island — from the Marlborough wineries to the Mackenzie high country, the Central Otago lakes to the Southland plains.
Not sure if we deliver to your spot? Give Luke a call — we almost certainly do.
Real words from the families and clients who’ve had a Paragon home built for them.
“We absolutely love our tiny home, it's everything we hoped for and more. Luke and Troy were fantastic to work with, super organised, easy-going, and nothing was ever a problem. We couldn't be happier. Thanks so much!”
— Ken & Laura
“15 months ago my partner and I were looking for a tiny home and visited several tiny home builders. We were most impressed with Luke and his father Troy. The quality of work was superior to others that we saw. Also their attitude was NOT one of HARD-SALE but took time out to explain varying plan layouts and finishes available.”
— Robert and Jane
“Troy has a real eye for detail. He is a perfectionist and his craftsmanship is amazing. He always leaves his work space clean and tidy. I highly recommend.”
— Jane
“Luke and Troy renovated my off-grid tiny home out on the coast. They re-claded the whole place, put in a fresh bathroom, and sorted a bunch of other upgrades. Now it's super warm and cozy, we absolutely love it.”
— Brent
Common questions
Quick answers to the questions we’re asked most. See the full FAQ →
Handcrafted from North Canterbury. Fixed pricing, no hidden costs. Talk to Luke about your build.
