LIVE BIG IN YOUR NEW TINY HOME •
LIVE BIG IN YOUR NEW TINY HOME •

How It Works

How It Works

How It Works

At South Base Homes our goal is to ensure your experience with us is as easy and effortless as possible.

We prioritise transparency and provide a detailed construction schedule near the beginning of your build to guide decisions and timelines, keeping you informed and supported throughout.

01

Meet The Team

View our showhome, current builds and get to know us.

  • Meet our family team - Toby, Grant, and Genevieve

  • Discuss your vision and lifestyle needs

  • Learn about our building process and timeline

  • Get answers to your initial questions

02

Select Design

Finalise your core design, floor plan, and price

  • Choose between our 1 or 2-bedroom designs

  • Explore customisation options

  • Review material and finish selections

  • Receive detailed pricing breakdown

  • Discuss financing options if needed

03

Secure Build Slot

Review and sign the contract, then select from the available build slots

  • Review detailed contract documents

  • Choose your preferred build timeline

  • Secure your spot with deposit

  • Receive build schedule confirmation

04

Interior design decisions to guide initial materials order.

  • Meet with our design team

  • Select interior finishes and fixtures

  • Finalise all material specifications

  • Review and confirm timeline

  • Begin material procurement process

05

Home Build

Construction begins.

  • Regular progress updates and photos

  • Quality checks at key milestones

  • Stage-by-stage approvals

  • Structured payment schedule

  • Ongoing communication with our team

06

Delivery

Home transported to your site within NZ.

  • Conduct site access assessment

  • Coordinate delivery logistics

  • Arrange necessary permit

  • Schedule delivery

07

Set Up & Handover

Home levelled on your build site and connected to services.

  • Professional installation

  • Final quality inspection

  • Handover documentation

  • Welcome to your new home!

01

Meet The Team

View our showhome, current builds and get to know us.

  • Meet our family team - Toby, Grant, and Genevieve

  • Discuss your vision and lifestyle needs

  • Learn about our building process and timeline

  • Get answers to your initial questions

02

Select Design

Finalise your core design, floor plan, and price

  • Choose between our 1 or 2-bedroom designs

  • Explore customisation options

  • Review material and finish selections

  • Receive detailed pricing breakdown

  • Discuss financing options if needed

03

Secure Build Slot

Review and sign the contract, then select from the available build slots

  • Review detailed contract documents

  • Choose your preferred build timeline

  • Secure your spot with deposit

  • Receive build schedule confirmation

04

Interior design decisions to guide initial materials order.

  • Meet with our design team

  • Select interior finishes and fixtures

  • Finalise all material specifications

  • Review and confirm timeline

  • Begin material procurement process

05

Home Build

Construction begins.

  • Regular progress updates and photos

  • Quality checks at key milestones

  • Stage-by-stage approvals

  • Structured payment schedule

  • Ongoing communication with our team

06

Delivery

Home transported to your site within NZ.

  • Conduct site access assessment

  • Coordinate delivery logistics

  • Arrange necessary permit

  • Schedule delivery

07

Set Up & Handover

Home levelled on your build site and connected to services.

  • Professional installation

  • Final quality inspection

  • Handover documentation

  • Welcome to your new home!

01

Meet The Team

View our showhome, current builds and get to know us.

  • Meet our family team - Toby, Grant, and Genevieve

  • Discuss your vision and lifestyle needs

  • Learn about our building process and timeline

  • Get answers to your initial questions

02

Select Design

Finalise your core design, floor plan, and price

  • Choose between our 1 or 2-bedroom designs

  • Explore customisation options

  • Review material and finish selections

  • Receive detailed pricing breakdown

  • Discuss financing options if needed

03

Secure Build Slot

Review and sign the contract, then select from the available build slots

  • Review detailed contract documents

  • Choose your preferred build timeline

  • Secure your spot with deposit

  • Receive build schedule confirmation

04

Interior design decisions to guide initial materials order.

  • Meet with our design team

  • Select interior finishes and fixtures

  • Finalise all material specifications

  • Review and confirm timeline

  • Begin material procurement process

05

Home Build

Construction begins.

  • Regular progress updates and photos

  • Quality checks at key milestones

  • Stage-by-stage approvals

  • Structured payment schedule

  • Ongoing communication with our team

06

Delivery

Home transported to your site within NZ.

  • Conduct site access assessment

  • Coordinate delivery logistics

  • Arrange necessary permit

  • Schedule delivery

07

Set Up & Handover

Home levelled on your build site and connected to services.

  • Professional installation

  • Final quality inspection

  • Handover documentation

  • Welcome to your new home!

Experience the South Base Homes

difference

Take the first step in your tiny home journey today.

Experience the South Base Homes

difference

Take the first step in your tiny home journey today.

Experience the South Base Homes

difference

Take the first step in your tiny home journey today.

"South Base Tiny Homes was a pleasure to work with. Alongside them we custom-created a beautiful tiny home that is of a higher spec and provides comfier living than many apartments. I would highly recommend."

Julia

March 2025

"South Base Tiny Homes was a pleasure to work with. Alongside them we custom-created a beautiful tiny home that is of a higher spec and provides comfier living than many apartments. I would highly recommend."

Julia

March 2025

"South Base Tiny Homes was a pleasure to work with. Alongside them we custom-created a beautiful tiny home that is of a higher spec and provides comfier living than many apartments. I would highly recommend."

Julia

March 2025

FAQs

Most Frequently Asked

How do you find land to lease?

Many of our clients have found land to lease for their tiny houses, even in Auckland! Below are our top recommendations for finding land to lease: • Friends & Family: Reach out to friends and family — you never know who might be interested in leasing space on their property. • Landshare: A free website connecting landowners and tiny house owners. • Facebook: Join local community groups to advertise that you’re looking for land to lease. Be sure to include detailed information to help landowners understand what you're looking for.

The location I want to put my tiny house has limited/difficult access. What options do I have?

It’s best to discuss access with us or a towing company. Steep hills, sharp corners, narrow access, low power lines, trees, etc. can all cause problems getting your house into position. In some cases, it’s possible to crane your house into place if access is limited.

Is building consent required?

Building a tiny home does not require building consent, although resource consent may be necessary depending on the location. Don’t worry — our experienced team is here to guide you through the council processes, answer your questions, and support you every step of the way, no matter where you are in New Zealand.

Is transport an additional cost?

Yes, transport is not included in the price of the home. We work with a variety of moving companies and will be happy to provide a quote for transport.

Do you have a showhome we can view?

Yes, we do. We have a dedicated show home on-site in the Tasman region where you can come check it out. Not in the area? No worries - we offer a travel-rebate subsidy should you become a customer. Alternatively, our clients often love to show their tiny homes off - let us know and we can find a local home for you to view.

FAQs

Most Frequently Asked

How do you find land to lease?

The location I want to put my tiny house has limited/difficult access. What options do I have?

Is building consent required?

Is transport an additional cost?

Do you have a showhome we can view?

FAQs

Most Frequently Asked

How do you find land to lease?

The location I want to put my tiny house has limited/difficult access. What options do I have?

Is building consent required?

Is transport an additional cost?

Do you have a showhome we can view?