Fenton House Removals (Haines House Removals)

What Fenton House Removals (Haines House Removals) does

Fenton House Removals (legal entity Haines House Removals Ltd) is a privately held, Auckland-based specialist in buying, selling, and physically relocating houses across New Zealand's North Island. Operating from a main yard and head office at 2 Garfield Road, Helensville, the company delivers an end-to-end service — purchasing homes from developers and homeowners clearing sites, lifting and transporting the structures, installing pile foundations (NZ3604 standard timber piles), and reselling the relocatable properties to new buyers. The inventory spans houses, villas, bungalows, minor dwellings, sleepouts, cottages, and sheds/garages, priced from approximately $16,435 for sleepouts to $200,000+ for premium villas, with moving services billed separately at $25,000 to $150,000+ per job depending on size and complexity.

Revenue mechanics are entirely transactional: one-time sales of relocatable homes and one-time fees for moving, pile foundation, and consent facilitation services. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, supported by phone (027 382 4628), email, in-person yard viewings, a searchable property listings website, monthly email newsletters with early-bird viewings, a House Removal Costs Calculator, Google Business presence, and a dedicated WeChat channel for Chinese-speaking buyers. Customer segments split between B2B supply (approximately 70% of purchased houses come from property developers seeking demolition avoidance) and B2C demand (first-time homebuyers, homeowners, and property investors pursuing same-site relocation or affordable housing entry).

The business is built on specialized physical equipment for house lifting and transportation, 30+ years of accumulated operational expertise in handling heritage New Zealand architecture, and an embedded ecosystem of partner firms (draughtsmen, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, insurance brokers, and local councils) that compress the end-to-end project timeline. Supporting services include same-site house shifting for subdivision/land banking strategies, timber pile foundation installation, and consent facilitation. The company is owner-operated with no institutional investment, no public listing, and no disclosed financials.

Name

Fenton House Removals (Haines House Removals)

Legal name

Haines House Removals Ltd

Website

https://removalhomes.co.nz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fenton House Removals (Haines House Removals Ltd) is a privately held, Auckland-based specialist that buys, relocates, and sells houses across New Zealand's North Island. It serves property developers clearing sites and first-time homebuyers seeking affordable entry, delivering end-to-end moving, pile foundation, and consent services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

House Relocation Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Empty Property Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning (Vacant Units) (HSAEACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Demolition, Debris Removal & Site Cleanup (HSAPAOAC)

Keywords

• House relocation services
• Relocatable homes sales
• House moving services
• Pile foundation installation
• Same-site relocation

Headquarters

HQ city

Helensville

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. House Sales: One-time sale of relocatable homes including villas, bungalows, houses, minor dwellings, and sleepouts. Prices range from approximately $65,000 for smaller dwellings to $200,000+ for larger homes. Prices typically include delivery within 100km and standard pile foundations.
2. House Moving Services: Professional house relocation services including lifting, transportation, and placement on new foundations. Cost ranges from $25,000 to $150,000+ depending on size, complexity, and distance.
3. House Purchase (Buy Service): Company purchases houses from developers, builders, and homeowners clearing sites. Provides payment to property owners and removes houses at company's cost.
4. Pile Foundation Installation: Timber pile foundation construction services for new builds and existing homes. Part of the standard house relocation package or sold separately.
5. Consent Facilitation: Assistance with building consents, resource consents, and council permit applications. Partner referral service for draughtsmen, surveyors, and geotechnical engineers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fenton House Removals buys houses from developers and homeowners clearing sites, relocates them to new sections, and sells relocatable homes from its inventory. Core services include house lifting, transportation, and re-installation on new pile foundations within a 100km radius, with longer-distance transport available for an additional fee. Supporting offerings include same-site relocation, NZ3604 timber pile foundation installation, and consent facilitation through partner draughtsmen, surveyors, and geotechnical engineers.

Product overview

Fenton House Removals operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Their core offering combines house buying, selling, and relocation services into an integrated end-to-end solution. The company purchases houses from developers and homeowners, relocates them to new sites, and sells relocatable properties including houses, villas, bungalows, minor dwellings, sleepouts, cottages, and sheds. Supporting services include same-site house shifting, pile foundation installation, site preparation, and a house removal costs calculator. All services are delivered by the same team using in-house equipment, with over 30 years of industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• House Relocation Services Complete house moving and relocation services including lifting, transporting, and installing homes on new foundations within a 100km radius of Auckland, with longer-distance transport available for additional fees. Bundled with standard timber pile foundation installation.
• House Purchase Services Buying houses directly from property owners and developers for relocation, providing an alternative to demolition. Approximately 70% of purchased houses come from developers clearing sites. The seller is paid and the company removes the house at its own cost.
• Relocatable Houses for Sale Inventory of relocatable homes including houses, villas, bungalows, minor dwellings, sleepouts, cottages, and sheds/garages available for purchase and relocation. Prices range from approximately $16,435 for sleepouts to $200,000+ for premium villas and large houses, with delivery and standard pile foundations included within 100km.
• Same-Site Relocation House shifting service that moves existing homes to a new position within the same property, enabling subdivision (double land banking) or better land utilization without demolition.
• Pile Foundations Timber pile foundation installation for new builds and existing homes, including end-bearing and friction pile solutions for various soil conditions. Built to NZ3604 standard. Available as part of the standard house relocation package or sold separately.
• Villas and Bungalows Specialized inventory of Victorian-style villas and bungalows for sale, with expertise in lifting, transporting, and re-siting historic New Zealand architectural heritage homes.
• Consent Facilitation Service Assistance with building consents, resource consents, and council permit applications. Manages partner referrals for draughtsmen, surveyors, and geotechnical engineers. Priced at $6,500+GST excluding council costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save 20-50% compared to building new home
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered supportive and core.

• Insurance BrokerssupportiveOthersSpecialist insurance brokers familiar with the house relocation process who provide Contract Works Insurance and coverage during transportation.
• DraughtsmencoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerQualified draughtsmen who create necessary drawings for building consent applications including site plans, elevations, and technical specifications.
• SurveyorscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerQualified surveyors who measure land accurately and provide detailed plans including dimensions, boundaries, and building locations for consent applications.
• Geotechnical EngineerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessionals who provide geotech reports assessing soil stability, terrain conditions, and foundation recommendations for building consent.
• Local CouncilscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong relationships with local councils for streamlined consent processing and permit applications across Auckland and North Island regions.
• Geotechnical Report ProviderscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCompanies providing geographical reports with engineering solutions based on soil type, topography, and site-specific factors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lockwood Homes: One of NZ's most recognized relocatable and prefabricated timber home manufacturers. Directly comparable as a buyer/seller/mover of factory-built and transportable dwellings serving similar first-home-buyer and lifestyle segments.
• Renall House Removals: NZ house removal/moving company operating in a similar niche (lifting, transporting, and re-sitting residential structures). Directly comparable as a competitor for both relocation services and resale of relocatable homes.
• Nikau House Removals: NZ-based house removal specialist. Comparable as a directly competing operator in the residential structure moving and resale category, overlapping in service offering and customer base.
• Transbuild NZ: NZ manufacturer and supplier of transportable prefabricated homes and buildings. Comparable in delivering factory-built, transportable residential structures to regional sections across NZ.

Broad incumbents

• Jennian Homes: NZ-wide residential home builder with a strong regional franchise network. Comparable as a competing affordable new-build channel and as another option for buyers considering relocatable vs new-build homes.
• Stonewood Homes: NZ-wide residential home builder offering design-and-build at mainstream price points. Comparable as a competing affordable new-build channel for first-time buyers that Fenton also serves.
• Keith Hay Homes: Long-established NZ residential home builder offering transportable and prefab home options. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the affordable NZ home category, though focused on new builds rather than relocation.
• GJ Gardner Homes: Large franchise residential home builder active across NZ. Comparable as a competing supply channel for first-time and mid-market home buyers, particularly in regional centres where Fenton delivers.
• Signature Homes: NZ residential home builder with design-and-build offerings aimed at first-home and mid-market buyers. Comparable as an alternative purchase path for the same buyer personas that buy Fenton's relocatable homes.

Emerging players

• Affordable Homes NZ: Smaller NZ builder focused on affordable transportable and modest-sized homes. Comparable as a niche/emerging competitor targeting the same entry-level buyer seeking cheaper alternatives to standard new builds.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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