DREAM TO DELIVERY
Nicky & Brad’s Kiwi Transportable Home
Meet Nicky, Brad (and their son Brody) – a young family who found their perfect section in Hahei and turned it into a reality with a transportable home from Transbuild. From falling in love with the location to watching their prefab home arrive on a truck, their story captures the ease, excitement and satisfaction of the offsite building journey. Watch the video here to see how their new home journey unfolded – from section to a turnkey beach retreat.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT HOME
Why the Huxley 120 Home Stood Out
When it came to choosing the right home, the Huxley 120 plan stood out for its architectural design and light-filled layout. As a 3-bedroom transportable home, it offered the perfect balance of space and flow for their family. The dual gable option added extra appeal, and the open-plan kitchen with large sliders made indoor-outdoor living easy - exactly what they wanted from their new build home in NZ.
- Floor - 120sqm
- Bed/Bath - 3 Bedrooms, Bathroom + Ensuite
- Model - Huxley 120
“This layout just worked for the location so well. We kept coming back to this one… there was something about it.”
- Nicky
PLANNING STAGE
Nicky & Brad's Wish List
Nicky and Brad’s ideal home was light, family-friendly and ready to enjoy. Their wishlist for a ready built transportable home included:
“We’re quite visual people… being able to actually go and see the show homes and have a look through - that was a big plus for me.”
- Nicky
BUILDING JOURNEY
A Clever & Supportive Build
Nicky and Brad hadn’t built before – “not even a shed” – and were initially daunted by the process. But working with Transbuild NZ gave them confidence at every step.
“This was just turnkey – ticking boxes with guarantees.”
- Brad
By choosing a transportable home, they avoided the delays and complications of a traditional build. From visiting the show home to watching their house being built in the factory, the journey felt transparent and exciting.
And with a build that arrived ahead of the 12-week timeframe, they were able to enjoy their beachside retreat sooner than expected, and in time for Christmas.
“We sat in the reserve to watch it arrive - it was so exciting.”
- Nicky
HIGHLIGHTS
What Made it Feel Like Home
From the moment they stepped into the show home, they could picture themselves living there. The Transbuild team helped them fine-tune the plan and add thoughtful touches that reflected their style - like lighting upgrades, natural beach-chic finishes and external features to suit the coastal location.
“The team really listened… even down to things we wouldn’t have thought of.”
- Nicky
LED Strip Lighting
A subtle upgrade that added atmosphere and style. Something they didn’t even know they wanted until they saw it.
Dual Gable Roofline
Visually striking and uniquely theirs, it gave the home extra presence and personality on their coastal section.
Two Large Slacker Doors
Opening wide to the outdoors, these sliders brought the beachside setting in and made entertaining easy.
OUR BUILD
Bringing it All Home
After watching their home roll down the road in Drury, and again as it arrived onto their section in Hahei, Nicky and Brad had a real sense of satisfaction - this was their family’s beach base, ready to enjoy from day one.
Their first summer in the home, with family gathered around and no DIY jobs to tackle, was, as they put it, “a pinch-me moment.”
Their advice to others?
“Get involved. Go watch the houses, visit the factory. Be part of it.” - Nicky
Because for this family, the journey was just as memorable as the destination.
"We’d do it again in a heartbeat.”
- Brad