Frequently Asked Questions

Our minimum rental contract period is 6 months in some areas, subject to availability and location. However, we offer flexible rental terms to meet your specific needs. Please contact us for more information regarding rental durations.

Yes, Room2rent Mobile Cabins are WINZ approved. If you qualify for assistance from WINZ (Work and Income New Zealand), they may cover the setup costs and pay us directly, eliminating upfront fees. Contact WINZ or speak with our team to learn more about the financial assistance process.

Yes, our cabins are versatile and can be used for various purposes. Whether you need extra space at your home or require additional facilities for your business, such as a home office, storage area, or staff accommodation, our cabins are a cost-effective solution.

Before delivery, the following payments are typically required:

• Delivery fee: The fee ranges from $150 to $350, depending on the location.
• Bond: A bond is charged depending on the size of the cabin.
• First week’s rent in advance: The first week’s rent is paid in advance.

Please note that these fees may vary slightly depending on the area. For an accurate quote, contact us toll-free at 0508 222 464 or email your local representative.

Absolutely! We work closely with you to determine the ideal location for your cabin. We use Google Maps to identify suitable placement or offer a free site visit if the delivery appears challenging. Our goal is to ensure the cabin is conveniently situated on your property to meet your specific requirements.

For friendly service and advice, you can reach us toll-free at 0508 222 464. Alternatively, you can email your local representative, and they will be happy to assist you with any inquiries or provide a quote based on your specific needs.

Yes the cabins are fully insulated – walls , ceiling and floors are all insulated. Keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer

New aluminum Slider door and window with double latch to make sure you keep the air flowing

We only use quality New Zealand made window and door hardware for extra security. Our aluminium joinery is the strongest/most solid of any Cabin in New Zealand. Our windows have double security latch so the cabins still get ventilation while still being secure. For added piece of mind, we have fitted an outside light so you can see to get into and out of the cabin.

All the cabins (even the standard ) all come with 2 double power points. Enough to run your phone charge, laptop and the heater plus the TV if you want to

Some say our cabins are the best for getting into those tricky spots as they are built onto their own customs built chassis. We drop them off on wheels and a drawbar fitted to the ute. Once onsite we lower the four independent metal legs, make sure the cabin is level before removing the wheels and drawbar. You are left with a freestanding cabin that is up off the ground. Perfect for airflow. Plus the ground doesn’t have to be perfectly level as all the legs are independent. Great if the ground you are wanting to put the cabin on isn’t perfectly level. We can place the cabin on concrete, gravel or grass.

Our Cabins are built onto their own chassis and have removable wheels and a drawbar. We have the proper  equipment, so leave it to our trained staff. Plus for insurance we need to locate the cabin. Our delivery fees include the drop off and pick up (or free in some areas) so let us do the heavy lifting while you get to watch our delivery person work their magic.

We have public liability insurance. The cabin comes with a valid electrical WOF and exceeds the building code. The contents inside the cabin aren’t covered by us so double check with your insurance company if you are at all concerned. The ranchslider has quality made hardware and the windows have a double latch. The cabins can’t do any damage to the property as they are freestanding. Give us a call if you have any questions – we are happy to chat

Generally no council consent is needed. The cabins are all under the new government rules around portable buildings (-30m2).  There are council rules around how close to any side boundary or the road you can have a portable building. If in doubt please contact your local council as it can change between towns and regions

Minimum period is normally 6 months, but we do hire for shorter periods if we have spare cabins available.  Plus some areas will rent for 3 months. Talk to your local Room2rent cabin franchise owner to see what they can offer

Yes we are  WINZ approved supplier and can assist you with a free quote.

All cabins come with a 20m heavy-duty power cable with 10 amp RCD and standard 3 pin plug that can plug directly into a household wall socket or garage.

All our Cabins have an electrical COC/WOF and we only provide power connection solutions that comply with New Zealand regulations.

The process couldn’t be simpler. Just give us a ring or complete an enquiry form. We will make it hassle free

Yes of course, call us at 0508 222 464

We aim to deliver a cabin within a few days

In some areas you won’t need to pay a bond – or if there is one you can pay it off along with your weekly rent. Times are tough so we are trying to make it as financially affordable to rent that extra space you need. Give us a ring to discuss your options.

Yes – if the cabin comes back in the same condition as it was dropped off we will be returning any bond paid.

In some areas curtains are included in the rental price.  If they don’t most people have spare curtains in the back of the cupboard or you can pick up second hand curtains for a small fee. If they don’t come with curtains they ALL come with the tracks to hang the curtains. The window and ranchslider are standard sizes so will easily fit most curtains

Yes – all cabins come with heavy duty underlay and quality carpet

Get in touch with us. We normally ask for 3 weeks notice when people would like to return a cabin once the contract is up. On saying that some people who signed up for 6 months still have the same cabin 10 years later! We never increase our weekly cost so the price you pay on delivery will never go up.

Short answer is No. The price you pay when we drop off the cabin includes collection at the end of the contract. No hidden fees or costs

Our Standard size Cabin is 2.4m x 3.6m. 

Our Large size Cabin is 2.4m x 4.8m. 

Our Extra Large cabin is 3.0m x 4.8m wide. 

Check out the cabins page with more photos and layouts

All cabins are 2.4m wide but we normally ask for 2.7m across. This gives us a little bit of wriggle room to wheel a cabin into place. It also helps to minimise the chances of damage to cabins or property.

Cabins on wheels are 2.9m high but we do have smaller wheels that can bring it down to 2.8m. We have the best and most easily manoeuvrable cabins. 

Our delivery people are all trained to fit a cabin into some of the tightest spaces in New Zealand. If you are short on space Room2rent cabins are your best bet for making that extra room a reality. 

All cabins come with a 20m heavy duty power lead, carpet, underlay, 2 x double power points, steps for easy access into the cabin and a key for the ranchslider. The cabins are built with only New Zealand made products so you are getting only the best quality.  Plus we drop it off and pick it up. We make the process simply and hassle free