When you’re looking for a new home in Australia, there are many different options to choose from. In recent years, more Australians than ever before have decided to opt to build prefabricated or ‘modular’ homes due to the extensive benefits of doing so. To help determine if this could be the best option for you, we’ve listed just some of these advantages below:
It’s a More Affordable Option
One of the main advantages of building your home using modular construction is that it is often a more affordable option than built-on-site alternatives. Factors such as production line efficiencies, minimal tradesmen on site and reduced risk of damage from the weather and vandals during construction make all the difference to the bottom line.
It’s Faster to Build
When you build a home using modular construction, you will find yourself moving-in weeks, even months sooner than if you had built using traditional construction methods. Because 95% of the work on your new home is completed in a controlled factory setting (with no delays due to weather conditions or other factors) it is much faster to build the home. Once the modules have been delivered to your land, it will usually take no more than a few weeks for the home to be competed, ready for you to move in.
There's Less Waste
For those who are looking for a more environmentally friendly option, modular homes can provide the ideal solution as they tend to produce less waste as a result of production line efficiencies. Building a home inside a controlled environment reduces your environmental impact thanks to the advanced recycling ability of the factory production line, minimising the amount of waste product. Some modular home builders, such as Swanbuild, also use ‘green’ building material wherever possible to further complement their environmentally friendly building techniques.
You Home is Completely CustomiSable
When you start looking at the extensive range of modular homes available, you will notice that there are many different options to choose from. While there are plenty of base options, quality builders like Swanbuild will often offer customisations at no extra cost. This means you can add a bathroom, move a bedroom, and request whatever changes are necessary to create the home you’ve always dreamed about. You can even have a completely customised plan designed from scratch – the possibilities are truly endless.
If you think building a modular or prefabricated home in Australia could be for you, we welcome you to book an obligation free consultation with one of our home design experts who would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
