Three custom homes for a Perth house-and-land developer

Every project starts with a conversation. This client asked for three homes, each on its own titled lot, with a pitched roof, a wraparound deck, a carport and full NCC Class 1A compliance — delivered within 16–20 weeks of order.

Within 24 hours we booked a video call to confirm lot sizes, council zoning, soil type (Perth's sandy Swan Coastal Plain needs specific footings) and budget. With that information we can usually issue a fixed quote in 3–5 business days.

Our design team adapted each home to the brief. The pitched roof sheds Perth's winter rain, meets NCC roof-pitch rules, blends into a suburban streetscape and creates a deeper ceiling space for insulation against hot summers.

The wraparound deck sits on its own steel sub-frame that bolts to the home, with UV-resistant anti-slip composite boards, stainless posts and toughened glass balustrades (AS 1926.1). The carport extends off the main roof in matching steel and is engineered for Perth's wind region.

Before anything was built, the client received floor plans, 3D renders, stamped structural drawings, a full materials list, a thermal performance summary and insulation and glazing specifications. They asked for two small layout changes and signed off within a week.

Each steel chassis is welded and hot-dip galvanised for 25+ years of corrosion protection. Insulated panels were fitted at R2.7 for walls and R4.1 for the roof to meet Perth's energy rules.

Inside, the factory installed grey oak SPC flooring, white wall linings, a kitchen with engineered stone benchtop, a bathroom with wall-hung vanity and frameless shower, plus pre-wired electrics and pre-plumbed hot and cold water to Australian standards.

The roof and deck were test-fitted, then folded back for transport. An independent inspector checked welds, panels, windows, doors, electrics, plumbing pressure and labels — with zero defects found. The client watched progress through shared photos and videos.

Each home travels folded inside a shipping container, wrapped against moisture, with glass protected by foam and plywood, and deck and roof parts crated flat. We prepare every customs, origin, engineering and phytosanitary document so the shipment clears smoothly into Australia.

On arrival the interior is still in protective wrap — flooring, wall linings and fittings stay untouched until the home is handed over.

While the homes were being built and shipped, the client's local builder poured concrete pier footings to our engineering plans — levelled to within 5mm — and confirmed crane access, overhead clearance and the building permit.

On delivery day a crane lifted each home onto its piers. Placement, bolt-down and unfolding took about 45 minutes per home. The roof pitch, deck and carport were then assembled from parts shipped inside the container.

Local licensed trades connected power and water using the services drawing we supply in advance, so nobody has to guess where cables and pipes come out.

Our compliance pack covered structure, energy, fire safety, waterproofing, glazing and bushfire rating. All three homes received occupancy certification within 3 weeks of installation through WA's private certification pathway — ready to be sold with their land.

Timeline guide for Perth: allow 19–24 weeks from order to move-in (10–14 weeks building, about 2–3 weeks at sea, 1–2 weeks customs, 2–4 weeks installation and certification). Standard homes without a custom roof or deck are usually 2–3 weeks quicker.

Every home includes a 3-year structural warranty on the steel chassis and a 1-year warranty on finishes and fittings. A building permit is always needed in WA, and we provide the full documentation for it.