Last updated: 1st February , 2026 

Build Price Estimate

Our Build Price Estimate provides an early indication of build‑only costs based on your preferred SALT design and standard specifications.
This estimate is designed to help you:

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• Understand expected costs for your chosen plan

• Compare different options with confidence

• Begin budgeting and planning

• Identify potential upgrades or customisations

 

Note: This is a rough guide only and is not a final contract price.
Final pricing is completed once we assess your site and confirm your selections.

 

Design + Build Packages

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Our Design + Build Packages are based on:

• A flat, serviced site

• Standard access

• “Good ground” conditions (as defined in NZS 3604)

• Standard SALT specifications

 

These packages do not include:

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• Land purchase

• Earthworks or excavation

• Drainage upgrades

• Hard landscaping, driveways, fencing or retaining

• Long‑distance service connections

• Engineering required for poor ground

 

These items vary significantly between sites and are priced accurately once we complete a feasibility and site‑specific assessment.

 

House & Land Packages

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Our House & Land Packages include:

• The purchase price of the section

• A selected home design

• Standard SALT inclusions

 

Final pricing may vary depending on:

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• Customisations you choose

• Local construction and material costs

• Engineering, drainage, or council requirements

• Ground conditions and earthworks

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All variations are fully itemised and explained in your proposal for transparency.

 

Modular Home Pricing

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SALT’s Modular Homes offer a high‑quality, efficient alternative to traditional construction, with many pricing benefits due to their controlled off‑site manufacturing.

 

Modular Base Price Includes:

• Full off‑site construction of modules

• Internal linings, insulation & finishes

• Pre-installed plumbing & electrical

• Kitchens, wardrobes & cabinetry

• Internal painting & flooring options

• Joinery, glazing & exterior cladding

• Factory-based quality control

• NZ Building Code–compliant construction

 

Because modules are built indoors, delays due to weather are minimised and material costs are more predictable.

 

Transport & Installation Costs

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Transport and on‑site installation are charged separately and depend on:

• Distance from factory to your site

• Access for transport trucks

• Crane requirements

• On‑site module joining

• Final service reconnections (water, power, drainage)

 

These costs are site-specific and quoted individually for accuracy.

 

Modular Home Site Costs (Not Included in Base Price)

Even with modular construction, your site conditions significantly affect the final price:

 

Site Preparation

• Earthworks & ground leveling

• Clearing vegetation

• Creating access for trucks & cranes

 

Foundations

Modular homes require engineered foundations such as:

• Pile foundations

• Foundation pads

• Raft slabs

• Ground improvement works (if required)

 

Service Connections

• Water, power, fibre, gas (if applicable)

• Drainage connections & trenching

 

Council Requirements

• Building consent

• Engineering review

• Resource consent (if required)

 

What Can Affect Your Final Price

Across all home types (traditional + modular), pricing can change based on:

• Additional inclusions or upgrades

• Regional variations in labour & materials

• Local authority requirements

• Engineering reports or geotech findings

• Access constraints

• Foundation requirements

• Driveways, landscaping and external site work

 

Your consultant will guide you through these considerations early in the process.

 

Site Considerations

Every site is unique. Below are the most common factors affecting pricing:

 

Sloping Sites

Sloping or uneven sections usually require:

• Additional excavation

• Retaining walls

• Engineered foundations

• Higher labour and material input

 

These factors can increase the total project cost.

 

Larger Sites

Bigger sections may require:

• Longer runs for power, water & drainage

• Additional earthworks

• More extensive access preparation

 

These costs are assessed during your site review.

 

Ground Conditions

If the soil is not “good ground,” additional foundations will be needed.
 

Problematic ground types include:

• Peat

• Organic soil

• Loose sand

• Soft clay

• Uncontrolled fill

 

Good Ground Definition

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“Good ground” is defined in NZS 3604 Timber-Framed Buildings as soil that meets a minimum 200 kPa bearing capacity, capable of supporting standard foundations.

 

If your site does not meet this standard, engineered solutions—such as piling—will be required.

 

Ready for an Accurate Price?

 

Your local SALT consultant can prepare a detailed, site‑specific proposal that includes:

• Full build pricing

• Modular or traditional build options

• Ground condition considerations

• Transport & installation pricing (for modular)

• Customisation & upgrade costs

• Engineering and council requirements

• A complete breakdown of inclusions and exclusions

 

This ensures total transparency, from the first conversation to the moment you receive your keys.