Expanders®
Use Cases

How customers use Expanders®

Six of the most common ways New Zealanders are putting our expandable units to work — from backyard sleepouts to off-grid living.

Backyard Sleepouts
Case 01
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Backyard Sleepouts

Ideal for teenagers, extended family, guests or a separate living space in your own backyard.

Why Expanders® works

  • Expandable in hours, resolves an immediate need
  • Delivered ready to plumb, or hire the site services team
  • Relocatable — no resource consent required in most cases

Popular configurations

  • 20ft — 1 Bedroom
  • 20ft — 2 Bedroom Studio
Temporary Living
Case 02
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Temporary Living

Perfect for those in transition — building, renovating, or between homes — without paying rent.

Why Expanders® works

  • Faster than traditional solutions
  • Relocatable and reusable when your build is complete
  • Insulated to a warm, healthy standard

Popular configurations

  • 20ft — 1 Bedroom
  • 30ft — 2 Bedroom
  • 40ft — 3 Bedroom
Staff Housing
Case 03
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Staff Housing

Ideal for farms, vineyards, orchards, camps and remote work sites needing quality accommodation for workers.

Why Expanders® works

  • Fast deployment on-site
  • Durable and low-maintenance
  • Multiple layouts to sleep 1–6

Popular configurations

  • 30ft — 2 Bedroom
  • 40ft — 3 Bedroom (bunks compatible)
Portable Offices
Case 04
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Portable Offices

Excellent for businesses needing portable workspaces, meeting rooms or on-site project offices.

Why Expanders® works

  • Set up and secure in a single day
  • Powered and comms-ready
  • Move with your project as it progresses

Popular configurations

  • 20ft Open Plan Office
  • 30ft Open Plan Office
Holiday / Bach Units
Case 05
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Holiday / Bach Units

Perfect for a bach on a lifestyle block, coastal section or rural retreat — set up and use in a weekend.

Why Expanders® works

  • Expandable footprint creates a generous living area when open
  • Low-running-cost, easy to lock up and leave between visits
  • Insulated to a warm and healthy year-round standard

Popular configurations

  • 20ft — 1 Bedroom
  • 30ft — 2 Bedroom
  • 40ft — 3 Bedroom
Off-Grid Living
Case 06
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Off-Grid Living

Perfect for lifestylers, tiny-livers, van-lifers and those wanting a lower-footprint, low-cost home.

Why Expanders® works

  • Compatible with solar, rainwater and greywater systems
  • Off-grid delivery to lifestyle blocks and remote locations
  • Delivered ready to move-in — you build the dream around it

Popular configurations

  • 20ft Expanders® Studio
  • 20ft Expanders® Sanctuary

Find the right Expanders® unit for your needs

Browse the full range or talk to our team about how an Expanders® unit could fit your project.