A transportable cottage builder at 743 Main South Road in Templeton, Christchurch. The business says it has built transportable cottages for three generations of one family, starting in 1952 under the name DA Newell Builders, mostly for farms across Canterbury. The cottages are built off-site and come as a fully inclusive, project-managed package, with a classic colonial look and a modern layout. The current range includes one-bedroom cottages of 35 square metres, compact classic and compact modern cottages of 50 square metres, and large two-bedroom cottages of 65 square metres. The website also has a page on granny flat exemptions. Approximate pricing is shown by area, and an instant quote form is available.
The business delivers across central Canterbury, and sites outside the mapped area can be assessed by email, depending on site conditions. The website includes testimonials from clients, including a motel business at Wedderburn on the Central Otago Rail Trail that has 14 ensuite cottages built by the company. The cottages are described as warm, comfortable and well finished. Our pick in Templeton for a well-built, transportable cottage with a long family history.