Question 1

Who is Coast to Coast Homes?

Accepted Answer

Coast to Coast Homes is a New Zealand-owned kitset home business providing modern, practical homes delivered to sites nationwide. We work closely with trusted building partners to ensure quality, compliance, and a smooth experience from design to delivery.

Question 2

Where do you operate?

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We operate New Zealand wide, including rural and remote locations (subject to site access and transport feasibility).

Question 3

Are Coast to Coast Homes' kitsets built in a factory or on site?

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Our homes are provided as kitsets. This means we provide you a detailed house plan for your builder, gain building consent for your build and provide you the materials to build your home in stages. Your home is built by your own builder and sub-trades.

Question 4

What types of homes do you offer?

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We offer one through to four-bedroom family homes, minor dwellings, granny flats, holiday homes, and accommodation units. You can also customise any plan or fully design your own home with one of our team of designers.

Question 5

Can I customise my home?

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Yes. Many of our designs can be customised including layouts, cladding, roofing, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and colour schemes. You can also do a fully custom build if you cannot find a base plan to customise to your perfect home.

Question 6

Can I change what’s included in my home?

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Yes. You can exclude any included item, upgrade or swap to a product not on our standard list, or add extras that aren’t specified — just let us know and we’ll price it into your quote.

Question 7

Are Coast to Coast Homes suitable as permanent dwellings?

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Yes. All our kitset homes are designed and built to meet the New Zealand Building Code and can be used as permanent residences (subject to council approval).

Question 8

Do your prices include GST?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the price does include GST.

Question 9

How much does a Coast to Coast Home kitset cost?

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Pricing depends on home size, design, customisation, transport distance, and site requirements. Check out our plans, as all of our kitsets are priced with clear inclusions and exclusions.

Question 10

What is included in the price?

Accepted Answer

Every Coast to Coast Home plan has a detailed inclusion and exclusions list which allows you to clearly see what is included in your kitset.

Question 11

Do I need council consent?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, yes. Building consent is generally required and resource consent may also apply.

Question 12

What site preparation is required?

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Being a kitset we are providing the materials and house plans for your build. You may require a geotechnical report during design as part of preparing your plans for building consent.

Question 13

How long does the process take?

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Once you have chosen your kitset and if building consent is required it is typically several weeks. Once consented delivery and placement happens in stages during your build and usually takes 1–2 days.

Question 14

How do you transport my kitset?

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Your kitset is delivered in stages as your build is progressing. The materials will be delivered onto your site to match your schedule.

Question 15

Are Coast to Coast Homes kitsets covered by warranties?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We include product warranties in line with NZ standards.

Question 16

How do I start?

Accepted Answer

Have a look through the various plans that are available on this website to see which best matches your needs. Remember, we allow everything from minor changes to full customised plans. You can also configure each plan on this website to allow you to customise your kitset online. If needed you can also just contact Coast to Coast Homes via email or call to discuss your needs, site, design options, and pricing.

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