There are many factors that influence the home building process, one of which being suitability of the location, similar to a location to a city for example. For this reason, many people look for homes built in suburbs or on the perimeters of cities. A kitset home refers to a home that has been built offshore in a factory facility and then shipped to a different location.
Kitset homes are those that are ready to move into, right off the shelf. They come in many different varieties, like sheds, caravans and even trailer homes. Some of them don’t even require plumbing or electrical work. Their affordability means that anyone can save for a deposit and get onto the property ladder without spending too much time or money doing so.
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Why choose a kitset home
Kitset homes are easy to build and can be constructed within a matter of weeks. The streamlined process allows you to start building sooner and means you can spend more time enjoying your home rather than worrying about the build.
How to build a kitset home
A kit home is a house that has been designed and pre-assembled in a factory then delivered to your block of land where it is pieced together like a giant jigsaw puzzle. This means the majority of the work has been done for you and all you need to do is select your design, colors and finishes, organize your consents and approvals and then prepare your site.
When ordering your kitset home, you will be able to choose from a range of standard plans or custom design your own. Once the design is finalized and you are ready to go, we will then create a detailed cutting list which will tell us exactly how much of everything we need to cut. We then have one of our qualified builder’s quality controls check all the materials before they are loaded onto the lorry and delivered to site where they are unloaded into storage ready for assembly.
Pros and cons of a kitset home
There are pros and cons to a kitset home.
Pros
You can build your own home on your own schedule. Prices range from $40,000 to $300,000, so there’s something for almost every budget. Construction is easier than with other types of homes because the pieces are pre-cut and numbered. You can choose the finishes you want before you build, and many companies offer custom designs.
Cons
Many people don’t realize how much work goes into a kit home; building a house from scratch is never as easy as it looks on TV. If you’re not prepared to invest time and effort into your new home, a kitset might not be for you.
Some kitset companies require you to use their contractors to build the house, which can get expensive. Make sure that you know what the deal is with your company upfront. Kitsets are made in factories so if there are delays or problems with production, it can stall your whole project.
You can choose the design you want
You can choose the design you want. The kitset house can be designed in any way that you would like it to be since you will be the owner of the house. There are many different designs that you can choose from when it comes to the kitset house, and whatever you choose depends on your preference.
You also have the freedom to pick out all the materials that will be used for your house. It is also very affordable. The cost of building a kitset house is relatively low compared with other types of houses, and this makes it even more appealing to those who want their own homes but do not have enough money for it.
Are kitset homes as good as traditional houses?
In our opinion, kitset homes are just as good as building traditionally. In fact, in many ways we think they’re better. Firstly, our kitset houses are very strong and durable. Our kitset homes are built to the same building code standards as any other house in New Zealand.
Our homes are also built to withstand an earthquake up to 8 on the Richter scale. The roof trusses also have a 25-year warranty. Kitsets are cheaper to build than traditional houses because there is no wastage. We use CAD software to design the kitset so that every part of the kit is used in the construction of the home.
Are kitset homes pre-fabricated buildings?
Kitset homes are not prefabricated buildings. They are modular structures that arrive in the form of kits, ready to be assembled on site by professional builders. They are pre-designed and constructed in a factory environment.
So, you can be sure that every component will fit perfectly together once delivered to your property. Kitset homes aren’t just houses; they can encompass a wide range of residential buildings, including relocatable granny flats and cabins, office space, and even sleepouts.
How much does a kitset home cost?
The price of your kitset home will depend on a number of factors – the size, location and type of house, your choice of interior and exterior finishes, whether there are any special requirements, whether you need assistance with foundations and services connections and what level of DIY you want to be involved with (the more the DIY, the lower the cost). Kitset prices start at around $100 per square meter and go up to around $400 per square meter or more.
Conclusion
These types of houses are popular in New Zealand and Australia. They’re very similar to a prefab house, but can be used for permanent or temporary housing. There are two different styles: with and without a foundation.
People building these kitset homes have found them to be good quality with straightforward instructions. One of the biggest benefits is that they’re built in a factory, which means they’re less likely to have construction problems than normal houses.