FAQ’s

We have one (1) in Auckland in Wairau Valley and one (1) in Christchurch in West Melton (currently displaying the Woodside Cabin).

The best foundations are piles set in concrete and built to the correct specification. We provide full engineers drawings for these. Bearers and piles are not supplied with the kitset. However joists are supplied.

The external doors and windows are double glazed aluminum joinery.

All cabins are supplied with a felt or tiled roof depending on the model.

Yes the joists are supplied

They are made from European Scots Pine FSC certified

Yes for 5 years.

Decks are not supplied. The decks in the photos are for illustrative purposes.

We dont offer a preassembled option

Wiring is extra. Any qualified electrician can complete this. Its best to use wooden capping to keep the rustic feel of the cabin.

No they arent. However they are solid wood and retain a level of natural insulation. If you want to insulate them the under floor is very easy to acheive. Insulating the roof is more complicated but possible. These are small cabins and therefore the area to heat is not large.

Our standard cabins are only rated for medium wind zones. However with extra bracing and a new engineers report they can be made for high wind zones.

There are a number of delivery options. You are welcome to collect yourself if you choose or we can organise for you. Local deliveries are by hiab and nationwide deliveries by curtainsider to the local deport and hiab thereafter. Cost is distance dependant. We only charge cost for freight.

Yes all of our cabins carry the required engineers documentation. This is a legal requirement.

No we don't. However it is straightforward to paint or oil them DIY, or contact a local painter.

No they don’t. In order to qualify for the building code exemptions they cannot have these facilities. If you want to have a kitchen and bathroom you would need to apply to council and gain a building consent. This may or may not be possible.

Assembly time depends on the model. The smallest about 3 days the largest allow 7 days.

Our cabins are sold as flat pack kitsets with detailed assembly instructions. They can be assembled by any competent handyman and or DIY'er. You can also try KITSET ASSEMBLY SERVICES who offer a nationwide assembly service.

The price is dependent on the site and the method chosen.

To ensure the cabin is exempt from the Building consent process it must be located specific distances from the boundary and residential buildings. Again the section in our website covers this in more detail.

In many cases you wont as these cabins are kitsets between 10 and 30 square metres. However there are many rules you will need to follow to ensure that the cabin qualifies for the building code exemption. There is a section on this on this website and you must check with council before you build.

We use 3rd party finance companies. If you wish to finance your purchase simply call us. We will introduce you to the finance

Our usual terms are 50% deposit on signing the contract and 50% prior to delivery. We invoice the freight separately.

The prices for the cabins are listed next to each model on the website.

The cabins are supplied as natural untreated timber. Oiling or painting the exterior and interior according to our instructions in the maintenance manual are essential for the cabin to be sealed and maintain its durability.