Discover Your Perfect Minor Dwelling: Tailored to Enhance Your Home

Customised spaces designed to seamlessly blend with your existing home.

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Smart Cabins: Tailored to Match Your Homes

At Smart Solution Homes, we craft custom-built minor dwellings and transportable cabins that enhance your property, providing the extra space you need while maintaining your home’s style and aesthetics. Whether you’re looking to add a granny flat, sleepout, holiday home, or extra living space, our architecturally designed cabins are built with precision and quality in mind.

Tailored Features & Lasting Benefits

  • Customise the exterior with a choice of high-quality claddings that perfectly match your existing home's style, enhancing both aesthetics and property value

  • Built with premium materials, our minor dwellings ensure durability, top-notch insulation, and superior acoustic performance for a quiet, comfortable environment.

  • Proudly designed and built for New Zealand's unique conditions, ensuring each dwelling is perfectly suited to the local climate and landscape.

  • Architect-designed to maximise the functionality of small spaces, our dwellings are both practical and beautifully proportioned.

  • Offering unparalleled flexibility, our transportable dwellings can be relocated as your needs change, ensuring fast delivery and immediate use.

  • All our dwellings come with comprehensive material warranties and dedicated support, giving you peace of mind in your investment.

The SSC Range: Practical Details for Your New Space

Prices include standard fittings (see schedule for details). Please note that prices exclude transportation, siting, and services, as these costs vary based on locality and site conditions

  • Power Connection

    Typically connected via a caravan electrical cable to a socket installed by an electrician at your home.

  • Water Connection

    A simple tap connection for easy access.

  • Waste and Sewage

    Wastewater and sewage are typically piped to a nearby waste pump. Alternatively, permanent trenched connections can be installed at additional cost.

How to Get Your Smart Solution Cabin

  • Identify the perfect spot on your property for your Smart Solution Cabin. Ensure you have the right dimensions for the placement.

  • Choose the plan that best fits your space and lifestyle needs from our range of customisable minor dwellings.

  • Pick the external cladding that complements your home’s aesthetics and is best suited for your location’s environment

  • Select your preferred interior options to personalise your cabin’s functionality and style.

  • Submit your completed form to our team at Smart Solution Homes, and we’ll guide you through the rest.

Specifications for
Your Cabin

    • Base: Standard base ready to be sited on bearers.

    • Construction: Low carbon construction using NZ timbers for sustainability and durability.

    • Insulation: Fully insulated to NZ building standards, ensuring a warm and dry environment.

    • Windows: Double glazing with Low-E glass to maintain temperature and reduce energy costs.

    • Power Supply: Options of 16 or 32 Amp power supply with a 15m extension lead.

    • Pre-Wiring: Pre-wire for Heat Pump installation (heat pump not included).

    • Water Heating: Gas Califont systems for efficient hot water heating.

    • Flooring: Carpet and vinyl flooring options available in a variety of colours.

    • Lighting: Internal and external lighting options designed to suit cabin layout and design.

    • Appliances: Standard twin gas hobs and ducted rangehood.

    • Cabinetry: Soft-closing cabinets and drawers for a premium feel.

    • Splashback: Included in kitchen design for ease of cleaning and aesthetic appeal.

    • Shower: 1m x 1m full-size shower.

    • Toilet: Toilet with macerator pump, plus 50m waste pipe.

    • Vanity: Bathroom vanity includes extractor fan, mirror cabinet, towel holder, and toilet roll holder.

    • Plumbing: Hose pipe connection for water supply.

    • Cladding: Variety of cladding choices to match existing building aesthetics.

    • Electrical Upgrades: TV outlet, electric oven + 4-burner electric hobs (Deluxe units only).

    • Windows: Optional roller blinds.

    • Deck: Custom deck designs available.

Ready to start your journey? Let’s discuss your cabin ideas today.

Send us a message and we’ll get in touch and see whether Smart Solution Cabins could be right for you.

Smart Solution Homes

40 Saleyard Street, Helensville, Auckland 0800

P: 09 218 8663

E: office@smartsolutionhomes.co.nz

 FAQs

  • Delivery times can vary based on your location and customisation options, but we typically deliver within 4-6 weeks from the date of order confirmation. Installation is quick and can usually be completed within a day, making your new space ready to use almost immediately.

  • The Grove comes with H4 timber bearers ready to attach to screw piles. This is suitable for most ground conditions. Your installer will assess your site and ensure the foundation setup meets local requirements, to ensure stability and longevity.

  • Yes! One of the key benefits of The Grove is the ability to customise the exterior cladding to suit your property. You can choose from a range of colours and finishes to ensure your minor dwelling blends seamlessly with your existing home.

  • We understand that investing in a minor dwelling is a significant decision. We work with several finance partners who can offer flexible payment plans to suit your budget. Contact us for more details on financing options.

  • The Grove meets Healthy Homes standards with insulation in the floors, walls, and ceiling, ensuring a comfortable and energy-efficient space, year-round. This includes double-glazed windows and a pre-wired option for a heat pump.

  • The Grove is designed for easy connection to existing utilities. Electricity is typically connected via a caravan plug, while water and sewage connections can be made to your existing home systems or as standalone setups with local compliance checks.

  • Building consent requirements can vary depending on your location and intended use of the minor dwelling. We can guide you through the consent process and help ensure all regulations are met. In many cases, The Grove falls under exemptions, making it easier to add to your property.

  • Yes, The Grove is designed with flexibility in mind. It’s easily transportable, allowing you to relocate it if your circumstances change, whether it’s moving within your property or to a new location.

  • We stand by the quality of our builds, which is why The Grove comes with a standard builder's guarantee. This covers materials and workmanship, giving you peace of mind with your investment.

  • It’s easy! Simply click the “Get My Custom Quote” button on one of our cabin pages, fill out the form with your customisation options, and we will get back to you with a detailed quote tailored to your preferences.