6 reasons why you should consider a pre-fab house

You might be familiar with flatpack homes, the tiny house movement and, more commonly, the average build and renovation. But theres another, lesser-known home option that many people fail to consider: pre-fabricated homes.

Prefabricated homes aren’t a new invention. In fact, they’ve been around since the 17^th century. Simple timber cottages were built in England then shipped out to new colonies, such as the United States in the 1600s and Australia in the 1800s, where they were assembled ready for habitation. However, the pre-fab home industry has come a long way since then, and the pre-fabricated homes now available are often designed by architects, fitted with the latest technology and built with sustainable materials.

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A pre-fabricated home is a house that has been built off-site in a large factory, usually in standardised parts that can be easily assembled (usually within a matter of days or weeks) on-site. There’s myriad reasons to choose a pre-fab house, and plenty of companies that provide the service. We’ve compiled a list of the 6 benefits of a pre-fab house, and a list of 5 of the best pre-fab home companies in Australia.

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1. Shorter build times

Pre-fabricated homes are built primarily off-site, then put together in a matter of weeks, which means the build times are shorter.

2. Portable & adaptable

Pre-fabricated homes can be moved and rearranged, as many modular pre-fabricated homes are similar to a jigsaw, in that different parts can be rearranged into different locations.

3. Better on the budget

The budget for a house build can be better managed with a pre-fabricated house, as the built isn’t going to be affected by bad weather or unexpected issues and errors.

4. Reduce waste

Pre-fabricated homes minimise the waste produced by the building process, as they are mostly built in a factory, which means left-over materials from one house can be used in another in the line.

5. Great for remote locations

Pre-fabricated homes can be great for people who choose to live in remote or rugged areas, as there will be minimal disruptions to the environment around the build site.

6. They’re gorgeous

Today’s pre-fabricated homes are often stylish and equipped with the latest technology and sustainable materials.

5 of Australia’s best pre-fabricated home builders

Did you know you can walk through your home before it’s even built? Watch the video below on the new tech that allows a walk-through before build.

Laura Barry

Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.