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Frequently Asked Questions
We ask that all sites where you wish to place a Kiwi Cabins building are firm, level & well-draining.
The most important thing to remember when preparing a site for a Kiwi Cabins Building is that it’s level, if it isn’t then it can cause problems later down the line when the building settles – these problems will therefore not be covered under any warranty that may have been given.
Unless suitable base work has been put in place beforehand, all Kiwi Cabins buildings are sat on treated timber bearers.
The prices shown on our website reflect the cost of the building itself.
Delivery and on-site assembly are priced separately, as these costs vary depending on your location, site access, and the type of build. We’ll always provide a clear, upfront delivery and assembly price once we understand your site and requirements.
If you’d like a total installed price or want to check delivery and assembly costs for your location, please get in touch.
For garden sheds and workshops:
Free delivery is included within 30 km of our Waikato factory. Delivery beyond this distance can be arranged at an additional cost.
For other builds:
Delivery and assembly costs are quoted separately based on the size, specification, and delivery location.
If you want to find out whether you qualify for free delivery (for sheds and workshops) or would like a delivery estimate for your location, contact us — we’re happy to help.
South Island customers:
At this stage, pricing will be higher as we do not yet have South Island retail branches. All products are shipped from our Waikato manufacturer, with freight costs charged accordingly. That said, we’re more than happy to work with you to find the most cost-effective shipping solution for your Kiwi Cabins product.
If you’re interested in having one of our team members come to your site and measure up, take a look at the groundwork and just generally have a chat about the build/product, then you can contact us to organise a site visit.
Our display is located alongside our factory in Matangi, Waikato.
The Matangi display is open for viewing 5 days a week and has a large range of buildings, it is located at the old Matangi Dairy Factory, 452 Tauwhare Road. It is part of an active work site so if visiting with children we do require supervision at all times and as always, be respectful of the displays – Thanks in advance!
If you wanted to have a chat with a team member when visiting our Matangi display site, ring the doorbell for assistance and wait for someone to come out.
For our Sleepouts, we build to the New Zealand Building Code and meet all the requirements for a single-storey detached building under 30sqm. Which means they do not need council consent.
In New Zealand, constructing a single-storey detached building—such as a sleepout—with a floor area up to 30 square metres can be done without obtaining building consent, provided certain conditions are met:
- No Plumbing Facilities- The building must not include sanitary facilities (bathroom) or facilities for storing potable water (kitchen).
- Height Restrictions The structure should be no more than one storey, with the floor level up to 1 metre above the supporting ground and a maximum height of 3.5 metres above the floor level.
- Boundary Distances The building must be situated at least its own height away from any legal boundaries and other residential buildings to comply with fire safety regulations.
Additionally, local council regulations may impose further requirements or restrictions, so it's advisable to consult with your local authority before commencing construction.
For more detailed information, refer to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Building Performance guidelines.
Sheds & Workshops: Our sheds are not designed to be lived in; they are purely for storage, even if they are lined.
We need enough space for our truck to access your driveway and get up to the assembly site. If your space is a bit tricky, no worries—we’re happy to work with you to find a solution. Get in touch, and we’ll help sort out the best approach!
Yes, we can deliver cabins and sheds with a Hiab! If you need it lifted into place, just let us know, and we’ll arrange a Hiab delivery to make the process smooth and hassle-free. Get in touch to discuss the details!
We provide nationwide kitset deliveries for our smaller sheds and playhouses, with pickup available from all Mainfreight depots. Delivery rates for kitset sheds and playhouses can be found on th "Request a Quote" or "Buy Now" page.
If you'd like your order delivered directly to your address, that’s no problem—simply get in touch with the local depot handling your delivery, and they’ll arrange drop-off for you.
For larger builds, we can also send them as a kitset, but we recommend chatting with our team first to ensure everything works for your site.
We often get asked if we have a weekly payment or a finance option available. We have a relationship with First Credit Union who have been putting their members first by providing personal loans to everyday Kiwis for over 65 years!
They offer competitive interest rates, easy repayment options, and no application fees. So if you’ve got your eye on a cabin, shed, workshop, or playhouse but don’t have the ready cash available, with First Credit Union we can help!
- Normal lending criteria apply and T&Cs apply
- Normal rates range from 10.95% p.a. variable to a maximum of 18.00% p.a. variable
- Minimum loan term 3 months. Maximum loan term 7 years.
- No application fees and no early repayment penalties.
- Third-party fees such as credit check, credit sense, motor check, PPSR, Docusign and cloudcheck of up to $29.90 per applicant may apply.
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Terms and conditions
Timber is a natural product with natural characteristics such as; colour variations, warping, shakes, splits, knots, knot holes, and varying surface finishes.
We supply timber products designed for external garden use, and as such our designs take into account timber’s natural characteristics and properties when designing for structural integrity.
All timbers are checked prior to shipment. Between the point of shipment and assembly the characteristics of timbers may adjust, sometimes this is more evident in pressure treated sections, due to the manufacturing process. Once assembled, timbers may continue to adjust to environmental factors such as the weather and load. If you require a smoother finish, you may wish to sand some of the timbers, but this is an individual choice. Splits and cracks in wood are typical and are part of the integrity of the timber and cannot be guaranteed against
Basic tips, tricks and basic answers on how to look after your cabin to get the most life out of it.