If you already own a block of land and you are about to commission a modular home, the work you do to prepare your land in the months before delivery determines how smooth the build will be. Get it right and the modules arrive, install in 2 days, and you move in. Get it wrong and you accumulate delays and unexpected costs. Here is the landowner's preparation guide for NSW in 2026.
Before quoting, we visit your block. We assess slope, access, vegetation, soil indicators, existing services connection points, and any constraints (bushfire, flood, heritage). This is your first chance to identify everything that needs attention.
A geotechnical report tells us your soil class, movement potential, and what foundation type fits. We require this on every build. The few hundred dollars upfront prevents foundation surprises.
A licensed surveyor marks out your block boundary and your future building footprint. Critical for accurate placement, council compliance, and foundation positioning.
Remove vegetation within the building footprint plus crane swing zone plus access corridor. Save trees you want to keep, but check they will not interfere with crane operations. Council may have tree protection requirements; we work within them.
A semi-trailer carrying modules needs to reach the building site. Width, turning circle, grade, and load capacity all matter. Many rural blocks need temporary access upgrades for delivery. We assess this and quote any work needed.
Walk your block boundary and identify where mains water, sewer, and power connect (or where they will need to come from). The closer the connection points to your building footprint, the cheaper the trenching.
Apply for CDC or DA per the approval pathway your council allows. We coordinate this. Approval can take 3 weeks (CDC) to 16 weeks (DA). Start early.
Once approval is granted and the factory build kicks off, foundation works begin on site. Earthworks, then concrete pour or stump installation per the engineering drawings.
Trench in water, sewer, power, and telecommunications. Stub them up at the locations specified on our connection diagrams. Inspect before backfilling.
In the week before delivery, ensure the crane swing zone is clear, no obstacles, no parked vehicles, and access road is in good shape. Temporary fencing if needed for security.
Most clients have us coordinate everything. For some, especially rural landowners with their own machinery and contacts, doing some of the prep yourself can save money. We provide the specs and inspect the work either way. See our process.
Ready to prep your land for a modular home? Get in touch and we will book a site assessment.
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