MH80W Mirror House 8m

It is the size most buyers have in mind for one. At about 25 square metres it gives a separate bedroom, a living area, a kitchen and a full bathroom. Secondary dwelling rules differ by state and council, including minimum floor area, setbacks and whether your block is eligible at all. Each unit is built to order to NCC Class 1a requirements, with compliance documentation supplied, and the approval decision stays with your council or certifier.

Expect a development application or a complying development certificate, depending on your zone and what the unit is used for. Councils also look at setbacks, site coverage, wastewater and stormwater. We do not lodge for you and we never promise an outcome. What we do supply is the structural, glazing, insulation and electrical documentation your certifier asks for so the application is not delayed.

Build time is confirmed with your quote once the specification, wind region and BAL rating (the bushfire attack level, a rating of how much bushfire risk your block faces) are settled, then sea freight on a flat rack, customs clearance and inland transport follow. Plan the project in months rather than weeks, and run your council application in parallel with the build so approval and delivery land close together rather than one waiting on the other.

At 3.4 metres wide the module travels as an over-dimension load, so the route matters as much as the block. We look at road width, overhead lines, tree canopy, gate openings and the turning circle before production. On site you need a hardstand (firm, level ground that will take the weight of a truck or crane) for the truck, a firm crane pad and a clear swing path. Send photos and a site plan early and we will flag any problem.

Included: insulation, internal linings, mirror glass facade, doors and full-height glazing, the full bathroom, the kitchen with cabinet and wash sink, a furniture pack of wardrobe, queen bed, air conditioner, chair and table, plus electrical fit-out, lighting, exhaust fan, sockets, water supply and drainage. Not included: footings, site works, crane hire, over-dimension transport permits and the licensed connection of power, water and wastewater.

It can be built to a BAL rating, but that has to be specified before production. A higher BAL rating changes glazing, seals, screening, decking details and external fixings, and none of it is a sensible retrofit once the module is finished. Get your bushfire attack level assessment done during the design stage and send it to us with the wind region for your site.

A prepared concrete slab or screw pile footings, level and set out to the drawings we supply. Screw piles suit sloping and rural blocks and need very little excavation, while a slab is often preferred by certifiers for a permanent dwelling. A local engineer signs off the footing design against your soil classification (the site test that grades how much your ground swells and shrinks with moisture) and wind region.

The written quote confirms warranty duration, covered components, exclusions, remedies and provider details, while appliance and fitting terms appear in manufacturer documents. Damage from incorrect footings, unapproved site modifications or unlicensed connections is excluded. Your rights under Australian Consumer Law apply in addition to the factory guarantee.