Process

OUR PROCESS IS SIMPLE

At Shape, we simplify the build process and take out the guess work. Ease is met with speed. We supply everything required for your home to be move-in ready and the only thing we need from you are services prepared (mains power, drainage, mains water and phone line or fibre). We work hand and hand with you the client to ensure that your property is ready for your house prior to delivery. From there...don't blink, because we will be in and out of your property within a week!

Feasibility Consultation - $995
Shape will review site feasibility and provide you with the following:

Confirm Site Accessibility for Truck
Overhead Crane Feasibility
Upgrade Option Pricing
Provide a Detailed Estimate

*Site visits are not included

Phase 1a- Architectural Drawings - $4500
(applied towards the purchase price)

Shape will provide architectural drawings.
Site specific engineering and site reports are not included
Shape will plot the proposed house onto the customer supplied site plan.

Phase 1b- Drawings and documents, ready for council - $4500
(applied towards the purchase price)

Site specific engineering will now be engaged and completed at this phase
We can now give a fixed quote
This is the last stage changes can be made

Phase 2- Sales Order – 40% Pre-Construction Payment – Site construction starts at this time
(payments 1a and 1b are removed from this payment)

Due on arrival of consent approval letter, before payment of release.
Typically, 10-12 week build time from time of receipt
Lock in your production spot and pricing.

Phase 3- lock up - 30% payment

containers are modified and sprayed to colour of choice
wall and ceiling framing is installed
aluminium windows are installed
containers are insulated

Phase 4 -Factory Construction Complete – 20% Payment to Shape

Required prior to shipping of home
Home is sent by truck to your location

Phase 5- Installation – Final 10% - due upon completion of install

Shape sends their technician to location to manage install onto foundation
Client is responsible for electrician to hook up main power service, inspections, and power up
Shape is responsible for the welding of home to the foundation
Client is responsible for plumbing connections, inspections, and water connection to their new home.

Whether its an office in Aucklands busy Wynyard Quarter, a rural day care centre in Otago, or your dream home on a Christchurch hillside, we can bring your plans to a reality.