Modular construction can be a rapid process with a house taking as little as 10 – 14 weeks to construct however… it’s important to remember that we’ll need to check off a lot of items before we can get to that stage. The current realistic timeline from initial sign up to move in day is somewhere between 10 – 12 months.

This takes into account ample time for design tailoring / site testing / reports & certifications / council approvals / prestart consultation / material supply, before the actual construction of your new modular home begins. Once your house arrives, siteworks usually take around another 4 weeks depending on what you have opted to include in your contract.

We currently deliver statewide across Western Australia – from Exmouth to Esperance, and everywhere in between. Please note that some blocks may not be suited for a modular delivery. Click the next FAQ to find out more.

Unfortunately metro locations, battleaxe,  house-behind-house lots, and very steep sites may not be suitable due to the restrictions associated with transporting our heavy concrete bases. For example, our homes are not suited for backyard granny flat installations in the inner suburbs of Perth, but we absolutely could install a modular home on a larger property in say… Toodyay or Bridgetown!

If you’re unsure, give us a quick phone call and we can check your block to see if we’ll be able to work together.

Yes, absolutely! Everything we do is built-to-order, and modifying plans is no issue. We suggest marking up one of our existing designs to take advantage of  tried and tested layouts. If you’ve got a vision, you can absolutely create your own from scratch too. Just have a chat with us before you start sketching and we can help you with our module size constraints.

Unlike traditional site built homes construction of modular homes can start while the building permit application is being lodged and approved and this can save a significant amount of time. The homes are built in our manufacturing yards using dedicated teams of skilled tradesman, no need to wait while tradesmen travel from site to site as they do in traditional build methods. While your Modular WA home is being built in the manufacturing yard, work can also be underway on your site in preparation for delivery of the building.

Yes! First our sales consultants will carry out a block review using satellite and mapping imagery for initial investigations. If we have any concerns, we’ll send one of our site teams to do an in-person assessment before you sign anything at all.

No worries. Speak to one of our sales consultants and we’ll happily have a look and offer our professional opinions. We’ll help point out the things you may miss, any potential risks or cost blowouts, or hidden benefits one block may have over the other. Our team can help you with this decision as part of our service ethos, free of charge, and before you sign anything.

Yes! There are now many banks which support modular finance. In 2023 Bankwest announced a new Modular initiative to support lending for new modular homes across Western Australia, however this is just one of many options at your disposal. If you’re having trouble securing finance with your preferred bank, let us assist you with some guidance. We also have a selection of recommended finance brokers who specialise in modular lending if required.

Of course you can! We would encourage you to use your preferred bank or mortgage broker or you can speak to one of our brokers who can help you every step of the way.

Our modular homes are constructed in purpose-built manufacturing facilities under constant supervision. This enables Modular WA to ensure that works are completed to the highest standards of quality every single time. With dedicated supervisors and quality control officers, all whom have many years experience – you can rest assured your home is in good hands with our award-winning team of experts.

Definitely. We have built many homes in cyclonic regions along the Pilbara and Gascoyne coastlines. Our homes have proven time and time again that modular is a durable, safe building option for WA’s harshest conditions. Please ask us about additional costs associated with engineering to a cyclonic rated level.

Yes. We take care of the building permit as part of our standard process so you don’t have to worry about it! We’ll also water corporation approvals and can assist with subdivision advice, effluent/septic applications, planning and developer approvals too if required.

In almost all cases, a building permit granted by a permit authority such as the Shire Council will be required before a modular home can be delivered. Technically anyone can apply for a building permit whether it’s the owner, builder, designer, or someone else involved in the project – however at Modular WA we will take care of this for you unless you opt otherwise. In order to be granted a building permit, plans must undergo a number of independent certifications (structural, engineering, energy efficiency, etc), and as the Builder we assume responsibility for ensuring the construction complies with all applicable Australian building standards (NCA, BCA, etc) and any other requirements stipulated in the approved building permit.

Yes, all of our designs are compliant with the National Building Codes and relevant Australian Standards. Every project is also independently certified by multiple consultants for design compliance, structural and engineering, energy and other approvals as required for standard Australian residential building permits.

We use fully engineered, pre-stressed concrete floors as the base for the construction of all of our homes. These concrete floors are superior for energy efficiency, acoustics, and durability, and allow us to transport the fully complete home to site anywhere in Western Australia without feeling like a “donga”. Once the home is installed the concrete floor results in a great solid underfoot feeling, as if the house must have been built on site.