A certified dwelling, built in a factory and craned onto your site.
Arc Modular builds Class 1A certified homes to a fixed spec and a fixed price, delivered as a single coordinated event rather than a year of trades moving through your site.
Modular versus traditional.
The clarity is in what moves off site and into the factory.
| Factor | Traditional build | Arc Modular |
|---|---|---|
| Where it's built | On site, exposed to weather | In a factory, weathertight from day one |
| Pricing certainty | Variable, trade-dependent | Fixed price, published inclusions |
| Site time | Months of trades on site | A single delivery and install event |
| Programme risk | Weather and trade availability | Factory schedule, contract to keys ~16 weeks |
What's included.
Exterior and interior specification, as built into every Arc Modular dwelling.
Exterior
- ＋ V-Groove Deco cladding
- ＋ Lysaght Enseam wall and roof cladding
- ＋ Aluminium-framed windows
- ＋ Colorbond roofing
Interior
- ＋ Oak hybrid flooring
- ＋ Travertine surfaces
- ＋ Oak veneer joinery
- ＋ ABI brushed brass hardware
- ＋ SMEG appliances
Six steps, contract to keys.
Roughly 16 weeks from signed contract to handover.
Design & documentation
Concept confirmed and documentation finalised, carried over from Arc Studio if applicable.
Contract
Build contract signed, with 50% of any prior Arc Studio design fee credited.
Factory manufacture
The dwelling is fabricated, fitted out and finished in the factory.
Site preparation
Footings and services prepared to receive the module.
Delivery & install
The module is transported and craned into position in a single coordinated event.
Handover
Final connections, inspection and keys.
Built inside, delivered whole.
From floor cassette to a single crane pick — the module leaves the factory finished and goes straight onto its footings.
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Footings and piers
Both pads are marked out and the piers are cast, ready to take a module straight off the truck.
Step 1 of 7
Sequence shown is diagrammatic. Each module arrives factory-finished; only the breezeway is built on site.
What you arrange. What Arc manages.
Site responsibilities
- 01 Site access for delivery vehicles
- 02 Utility connection points
- 03 Council approval process, typically 6-12 weeks
- 04 Any local permit or neighbour requirements
Delivery responsibilities
- 01 Factory manufacture and finishing
- 02 Transport, OSOM permits and pilot vehicles
- 03 Crane placement on delivery day
- 04 Final connections and handover
How a module actually gets to site.
A finished module travels as a single oversize load — factory to site, one delivery event, no staged trade visits.
Design & approval
Confirmed before manufacture begins.
Factory manufacture
~12 weeks.
Delivery scheduling
Confirmed roughly 4 weeks prior.
Install brief issued
2 weeks prior to delivery.
Delivery & install day
Module arrives and is craned into position.
Because the load exceeds standard road limits (standard width limit 2.5 m, height 4.3 m), it travels under an OSOM permit with a pilot vehicle. Arc and the transport operator manage the permit and the route — you don't need to research this yourself. In NSW and QLD, travel is restricted to daylight hours and is prohibited entirely over Christmas, Easter and New Year periods.
Figures from the Arc Logistics Guide.
Price your own layout.
Pick a module, set the width and length, add a second wing if you want one. The configurator prices the layout you draw, off its real enclosed floor area. The configurator sets the structure and the shell; the internal layout is then customised to suit you in design, which is what nearly every client does.
Every combination in the range returns a starting figure for both the completed modular dwelling and the kit system, GST and logistics excluded.
Modular questions.
Can I get a mortgage on a modular dwelling?
Yes — Class 1A certification means an Arc Modular dwelling is treated the same as a traditional build by most lenders.
How long does council approval take?
Typically 6-12 weeks, depending on council and site conditions.
Can I customise the design?
Custom briefs go through Arc Studio first, then roll into the Modular build contract with 50% of the design fee credited.
What's the total timeline from contract to keys?
Around 16 weeks, covering factory manufacture, delivery scheduling and install.
Is there a warranty?
Yes, covering the dwelling as a certified build. Ask on your call for the specific terms that apply to your contract.
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