FAQS

I want to purchase a house to relocate onto my land

We have many homes (large and small), villas, bungalows, statehouses, minor dwellings, granny flats etc. We have new stock arriving all of the time.

We are an Auckland-based company, and we serve many parts of the North Island. Please don’t hesitate to enquire with us no matter where you are based.

Please call Mike on 027 559 9386 or email mike@fordebrothers.co.nz

You’ll need to have a piece of land before you start looking for relocatable houses. Ensure the amount of land is suitable for a relocatable (is access ok to deliver a large house onto the site, or are there trees or obstacles limiting access?)

You will need finance that covers the total costs of the house, including house purchase, permits, Council consents and plans, plumbers, drain layers, and builders’ work.

See our cost relocation calculator on our website at https://fordebrothers.co.nz/house-relocation-calculator/

You will need to consider the size of the house in relation to the size of your house site. Consider also how the house will sit on your site to face North. Over which rooms will include the sunrise and fall?

We can connect you with professionals who will assist with ensuring the house you choose is suitable for your site.

You will need a builder to help you finish the house once the house is delivered and do some minor remedial work such as covering the chimney hole, tying the house to the piles, and building the steps and decks.

You will need a plasterer to tidy up the cut line through your gib board, ceiling and walls if the house has been dismantled in any way for transport.

Your Council will likely require you to obtain:

  • A geotechnical report. This identifies the stability of your land
  • A stormwater report that identifies how wastewater will be managed on your property
  • A sewerage report provided by a plumber/drain-layer if your property has a septic tank
  • Your draughtsperson can help with these reports.

We have developed a handy relocation calculator to help you work through the project costs here 

Yes. We have exceptional professionals that would be happy to assist you with your council consent process. They will liaise with you directly as the client, and they will take care of the Council on your behalf. Forde Brothers House Removals will be there for you every step of the way.

Yes, you will need Contract Works Insurance for the house when it is delivered to your site. Forde Brothers will have insurance in place for the transport move. We are happy to provide you with information on how the insurance works.

We are a top-level company and take pride in being experts in our field. We have top-quality plant and equipment, and our experienced and friendly teams are second to none.

We provide a sale and purchase agreement protecting both parties and provide insurance cover.

We like to let our customers do the talking when it comes to showcasing our work.

Check out our testimonials page by clicking here.

I want to have a house or building removed from my land

Yes, we do. If you want your building removed from your site, talk to us, it is what we do.

We are always happy to give you an estimate of a house value.
Please call Mike on 027 559 9386 or email mike@fordebrothers.co.nz

We buy all kinds of homes (large and small), villas, bungalows, statehouses, minor dwellings, granny flats etc. Call us today for a chat about your requirements.

Yes, we are very experienced in removing houses from the site and will guide you through the process.

I want my house moved to a different position on-site or to another site

Yes, we do. If you are looking to subdivide your section or move to another house as a second dwelling, we are more than happy to assist with your on-site relocation.

Please call Mike on 027 559 9386 or email mike@fordebrothers.co.nz

Yes, we do. We can help you move any house.

Please call Mike on 027 559 9386 or email mike@fordebrothers.co.nz

Give us a call anytime on 027 559 9386 or email mike@fordebrothers.co.nz
We are more than happy to help.