RELOCATING HOMES & HOUSE REMOVAL
WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF DOING A relocatable house PROJECT?
Houses on the Move continuously has stock of quality relocatable houses for sale. We are more than happy to provide advice, based on our experience, for those exploring the option of purchasing a relocatable home.
Purchasing a relocatable home provides a very cost-effective option for first home buyers, developers and investors.
From the first planning chat, to dealing with council consents through to project delivery, we will work closely with you to ensure a smooth and happy result.
Once you have decided on the relocatable house you want, Houses on the Move would like to view the site that your new home will be relocated to. We’ll check the access and any possible concerns on the site.
We will work with you to compile and submit your building consent application to Council. You may wish to utilise our Project Management Service to take care of your project from consent stage right through to compliance. Meaning that you can relax and carry on with daily life.
What you will need…
A GEOTECH REPORT
A Geotech report is required to determine the soil stability on your site and identifies any potential concerns where further engineering may be required for foundation works.
SEPTIC AND STORM WATER REPORTS
If you do not have a mains connection, you will require a septic system. This report determines what septic systems you will require.
DECIDE IF YOU WISH TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE HOUSE
If you would like to make any additions or alterations to your new relocatable home, we can make provisions for these changes when we draw up the plans. It is better to allow for these at this stage, (even if they won’t be added on until later), as we can apply as part of the building consent. (Excluding additional consent costs down the track) This includes decking.
DECIDE WHERE YOU WANT YOUR HOUSE POSITIONED ON SITE
This can be drawn on your Certificate of Title. We will advise of any potential obstructions when we draw up the site plan (including services, easements etc) and make changes if required.
A RESOURCE CONSENT
A resource consent is typically required to relocate a dwelling onto a site. We will confirm whether or not your local council requires a resource consent.
Preparing your site for a new relocatable home
Before your relocatable home can be delivered to your site, there are a few things that you will need to do. The house site needs to be pegged in accordance with the approved plans. You will need to provide clear unencumbered access to site. This may mean the removal of trees, fencing or gaining neighbours approvals (if necessary). Insurance will need to be arranged, which we can talk you through. Safety fencing needs to be erected around the site in order to abide by all health and safety laws pertaining to a building site.
Provided consents have been issued, your new relocatable home will be delivered to site and lowered onto its’ new foundations, and you can begin the process of moving in or renovating.