Another Leisurecom home heading to its forever spot
This time a 143m2 build delivered to Kerepehi onto a pre-constructed driven pile foundation.
If you look at the photo, you can see exactly what's happening. The home is being reversed over the foundation on the back of the transporter, lining up with three rows of driven timber piles already in the ground and waiting.
It's a process we've done hundreds of times across the North Island. And that three-row pile layout isn't random - it's deliberate, and here's why.
Why three rows matter
Most people assume two rows of piles - one down each side - would do the job. And technically, it can work. But when you're placing a 143m2 home, three rows give you some real advantages.
First, load distribution. A centre row of piles shares the structural load across the full width of the home rather than concentrating it on two outer edges. Less stress on individual piles, less load on the bearers, and a more stable platform from day one.
Second, delivery precision. When you're reversing a home this size off a transporter and onto a foundation, you need to be exact. Three rows of piles give the crew a clear centre line to work with. The home tracks over the middle row and settles across all three - no guesswork, no drama.
Third, long-term performance. More support points means less deflection in the floor over time. That translates to fewer squeaky floors, fewer cracked linings, and a home that feels solid underfoot for years - not just on moving day.
Pre-constructed foundations - ready before we arrive
This is a driven pile foundation, meaning the timber piles are hammered deep into the ground well before the home shows up. By the time our transporter rolls onto site, the foundation is set, checked, and ready to go.
That's a big deal for keeping the project on track. No waiting around for concrete to cure, no weather delays on foundation work. The home arrives, gets positioned over the piles, and the onsite team can get straight into fixing off, connecting services, and finishing up.
The result
A 143m2 home, factory-built in our Cambridge workshop, transported to Kerepehi, and placed onto a solid driven pile foundation - all without the delays and disruptions of a traditional build.
That's the Leisurecom process. Built under cover, delivered on time, and sitting on a foundation that's engineered to last.
Thinking about a transportable home? Get in touch with our team to talk through your site, your section, and what's possible.
