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Able Spaces – Transportable Homes NZ

The new generation of transportable homes & kitset houses for New Zealand.

Custom built, modular, prefab homes to buy, portable cabins to hire and self access storage

Able Spaces Transportable Homes in NZ

We’re here to provide a genuinely affordable housing solution to Kiwis.

We offer custom-built portable homes and portable cabins in NZ, prefabricated in our factory, ready for delivery to your section, complete with a Code of Compliance Certificate.

While they are prefab homes, there are loads of optional extras to choose from to really make it YOUR home. All are designs are fully customisable, very high quality, and you get the assurance of dealing directly with Norma, the owner of Able Spaces.

For local clients wanting to set up a portable building in the Wellington region, we can also take care of the site works!

Enquire today to find out more about our transportable homes for sale around NZ.

This video is a little about Able Spaces, and why and how we build prefab homes.

Why choose Able Spaces:

Spaces to live, work and play

Able Spaces Prefab houses Wellington

Why Our Prefab Homes Are Gaining In Popularity

Prefab homes offer Kiwis many advantages over more traditional building methods, such as fast build times and improved affordability. Because they are more affordable, prefab homes also make a new build an achievable option for many people.

Government Proposal To Ease Granny Flat Regulations

The NZ Government announced in June 2024, a proposal to build small, standalone, self-contained houses, up to 60m2 without needing a building or resource consent, provided they meet certain criteria. This article tells homeowners what they need to know.

Liveable Spaces

Transportable homes to buy

Rentable Spaces

Sleepouts, 1 bed self contained and more to rent

Kitset Houses

For property developers, investors, project managers and hard to reach sites!

Creating Extra Spaces

Able Spaces has a range of customisable house plans to suit your needs and your site. Our modular prefab homes are available in complete transportable form or as kitset houses. They are stylish, eye-catching, and above all, highly practical. Build a fully transportable 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom or 4-bedroom house to use as a bach, home, or rental. All our houses come complete with a Code of Compliance Certificate and are designed using the skills and experience of both an architect and interior designer.

Contact us today to discuss the options with Able Spaces' owner, Norma. Together we will come up with a plan for a home that meets your every need.

Let’s get started.

Prefab and Bespoke Transportable House Designs

Transportable Homes Designed For Your Needs

At Able Spaces we pride ourselves on leading New Zealand when it comes to high quality transportable, prefab homes. We’ve developed an efficient, hassle-free building process that helps our clients get the space they need quickly, at the lowest cost possible and with a minimum of fuss.

For many Kiwis the concept of the ‘dream home’ has changed in recent years – the dream for many now is to live without a huge mortgage, in a warm, comfortable small home that can be paid off in a short time frame. First time buyers are embracing small, prefab houses as an option to move away from renting earlier in life. Prefabricated, transportable buildings provide an affordability and practicality that can’t be gained with a traditional house built on-site.

We have a range of standard floor plans and layouts to choose from, from one bedroom through to four bedrooms – or we can develop a custom design to suit your unique challenges. Our modular homes (delivered to you in several sections) and kitset houses (built on site from prefabricated components) are the perfect solution for clients with difficult access, or tricky sections.

Portable Cabins for Growing Families and Extra Income

Looking to add an extra room to your home? Thinking of popping a granny flat into your rental to improve your return? We’ve got the perfect portable cabins for home offices, spare rooms and general home add-ons. We have plenty of transportable cabin options, ranging from small to large cabins, available for delivery anywhere in the North Island. Take a look at our portable cabins to see our standard cabin sizes – or get in touch with us for a custom design on a portable unit.

Government Proposal to Ease Granny Flat Regulations: What Homeowners Need to Know

In response to home affordability challenges, the NZ Government announced on 17 June 2024, a proposal to build small, standalone, self-contained houses, up to 60m2 without needing a building orRead more

Why Our Prefab Homes Are Gaining In Popularity

Prefab homes offer Kiwis many advantages over more traditional building methods, such as fast build times and improved affordability. Because they are more affordable, prefab homes also make a newRead more

Fast & Easy Studio: Sustainable Solutions Made Simple

When Rob and Helana Taylor wanted a self-contained studio for their rural property, they began searching online and found Able Spaces in Trentham, Wellington. Rob compared the delivery costs with othRead more

Redefining Sustainable Living Options Without Compromising on Quality or Cost

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"Exceptional Customer Service from Start to Finish”

“Our options were restrictive. We were keen to go with a prebuilt offsite home but every house we looked at was too wide to go through the Crofton Downs Bridge. Able Spaces was the only companyRead more

Turning 20 Years of Dreams into a Home, Where Others Couldn't

Linda and Justin had already tried a number of builds and kitset options, including getting as far as the consent stage on one of these attempts. Disappointingly, after 20 years, they still didn’tRead more

Unmatched Customisation Meets Discerning Buyers Expectations

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Building Dreams One Home at a Time

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Our Story

Norma, the owner of Able Spaces started this journey in 2017. Studying Human Resources at Massey University, her career began in the corporate world. Working as a Management Consultant, an AccountsRead more

Renting vs. Buying Your First Home – What is Best?

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How to Turn a Portable Building into a Home

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5 Ways to Achieve Financial Freedom When Buying Your First Home

Looking for your first home is a daunting task. Not only are you deciding where to spend a significant portion of your life and potentially raise a family, but you’re likely making the biggestRead more