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Beautifully handcrafted portable homes, built to last, built for you.

 
 

Welcome home

Beautifully handcrafted portable homes, built to last, built for you.

 
 

Welcome home

Beautifully handcrafted portable homes, built to last, built for you.

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Our story

Built from the ground up

At Paragon Portables we love building small houses. Owners Luke and Troy are hands-on, passionate tiny home builders who take pride in creating exceptional quality small houses. Based in Ohoka, North Canterbury, we’re a small, family-owned company dedicated to building beautiful timber houses with lasting strength and character. Each of our relocatable homes is carefully crafted by hand, using locally sourced materials and time-honoured techniques. No shortcuts. No prefabs. Just genuine craftsmanship that raises the standard in portable homes NZ-wide.

What sets us apart is not only how a Paragon home is built, but the flexibility behind every design. When it comes to container homes, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we work with you to shape a home that reflects your lifestyle, your budget, and your vision. From smart layouts to thoughtful details, we make the process straightforward, personal, and enjoyable.

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Our range of portable homes

One bedroom

Premium $175,000
Standard $135,000

Our premium one-bedroom mini houses combine a walk-in pantry, generous bench space, clever storage, and large windows for a light-filled, modern living experience built to the highest standards.

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Two bedrooms

Premium $183,000
Standard $165,000

With two full bedrooms, a generous kitchen and pantry, and large windows throughout, this versatile range of micro houses is perfect for families, guests, or as a stylish second dwelling.

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Three bedrooms

Premium $240,000
Standard $195,000

Our largest design, this premium 3 bedroom home features generous living areas, a full kitchen, plenty of built-in storage, and expansive windows for a bright, family-friendly space.

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What sets us apart

  • Family owned
  • Solid timber homes built to NZ3604 building standards
  • 35 years experience in the building and joinery industry
  • Joinery is designed and made by us
  • As custom tiny home builders we can work with you to get the design you want
  • Personal service from residential builders Luke and Troy
  • Supporting the locals
  • Looking for a shop, commercial buildings, eco friendly homes, off grid home builders or something a bit different? We’ve got you covered
Our process

The difference is in how we build

Our container homes are constructed with treated, precision-engineered timber framing, giving every structure a rock-solid backbone. As tiny home builders, we build to the same standards as residential builders across New Zealand, with rafters, purlins, and bracing carefully detailed for strength and stability.

Our range of warm homes are packed with high-performance insulation, ensuring year-round comfort and efficiency. The interiors of our mini houses are finished with either structural plywood linings or Jib, giving you flexibility in look, feel, and finish. Exteriors are completed in your choice of Hardie, weatherboard, steel cladding, or NZ timbers, each installed over a ventilated cavity system to keep moisture out and performance high.

Roofing systems use Colorsteel longrun profiles on a self-supporting underlay, combined with fascia and guttering designed to perform in New Zealand’s harshest weather. The result is cosy homes that stay watertight, quiet, and comfortable even in the heaviest wind and rain.

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