FamilyFamily living
Room for an adult child, a parent or visiting whānau.
More room for your family. No extension needed.From $159 a week
A private studio for a parent, adult child or home office. Delivered and set up for you.
137+ five-star Google reviews from Expanders customers
- From
- /wk
- Internal
- Delivery
- Free
- for founding fleet
Delivered across Ōtautahi Christchurch
- Free delivery for our founding fleet
- Usually no consent needed
- Local Christchurch team
- 137+ five-star Expanders Google reviews
- Powered by Expanders
Use cases
Made for how Kiwi families live
Family
WorkHome office
A quiet place to work, away from the busy house.
HouseholdTeen or guest space
Give a teenager their own room or keep it ready for visiting friends.
The cabin
Small footprint. Big room to breathe
11.5m², about the size of a big bedroom. Fits a queen bed, wardrobe and desk.
11.5m² internal
About the size of a big bedroom.
Big sliding glass door
Full height, almost 2m wide and double glazed.
Insulated and double glazed
75mm EPS walls, 50mm roof and floor.
USB power points
Four double power points with USB. Electrical signed off before delivery.
No bathroom or kitchen. Bring your own furniture.
See full specs and floor planHow it works
Four steps from enquiry to keys in hand
Step 01
Tell us your suburb
Send your address and what it's for. We'll reply within 1 business day.
Step 02
We confirm your delivery
We check site access and lock in a date.
Step 03
We deliver and set it up
Craned into place, levelled and ready to plug in.
Step 04
Rent it from six months
Six-month minimum, then week to week.
Pricing
Simple weekly rent. No surprises
$159 a week on a six-month term or $189 a week for three months.
- Free delivery and setup for our founding fleet
- Servicing and support included
- Six-month or three-month terms
- Christchurch and wider Canterbury
The RoomDrop® cabin
What you pay to get started
First week's rent$159
Refundable bond$350
Delivery & setup$0
To get started$509
The alternatives
Other ways to get more room
Here's how RoomDrop® compares.
RoomDrop®
Extension
Typical cost
$159/wk
$80k to $150k+
Reversible
Yes
No
No build cost
Figures are indicative Canterbury ranges for comparison only. Your quotes will vary.
Usually no building consent needed for a cabin like this. See the details.
FAQ
Answers, before you ask
New brand. Not a new operator.
RoomDrop® is built by Expanders, one of New Zealand's highest-rated portable home suppliers, with 137+ five-star Google reviews. Same team and same delivery crews, now renting instead of selling.
Enquire
Check availability in your suburb
Tell us where you are and what it's for.
No obligation.
Shanae, Manager
Showrooms