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About Fox Modular
Fox Modular is an award-winning Western Australian modular home builder based in Gnangara, Perth, specialising in factory-built homes for metropolitan, regional and remote WA. Fox Modular delivers high-quality prefabricated homes with shorter build times and strong cost certainty compared with traditional construction.
Fox Modular is headquartered at 13 Boom Street, Gnangara, Western Australia, where its display village and production facility are located. Homes are delivered across WA, from Albany and the South West to Kalgoorlie, the Pilbara and beyond.
Yes. Fox Modular sits within one of Western Australia’s most awarded modular building groups. Awards include the prefabAus Smart Building Industry Award for Excellence in Residential Prefabricated Building Under $750,000 (won by sister brand PIQUE, the group’s premium range), the HIA State Award for Modular and Prefabricated Housing won consistently year after year since first entering, and continuous wins for Best Modular Home across multiple HIA regional categories. The group has also been recognised as the Western Australia HIA Professional Medium Builder/Renovator in 2025.
Fox Modular’s reputation is built on a continuous record of HIA state and regional Best Modular Home wins, group recognition as the Western Australia HIA Professional Medium Builder/Renovator in 2025, three flexible building options to suit any buyer, Australian-made TRUECORE steel frames rolled in-house at our specialist framing facility, and proven delivery to every region of WA, from metro Perth to Albany, Kalgoorlie, the Pilbara and the Kimberley.
Fox Modular sits within a wholly Western Australian-owned group of modular and transportable building brands. The Fox Modular brand focuses on family friendly country and coastal style modular homes. PIQUE is the group’s premium modular brand, while Fox Granny Flats specialises in granny flats and ancillary dwellings across WA.
Fox Modular has been designing and building modular homes across Perth and Western Australia for more than a decade, with the wider group bringing decades of combined experience in factory-built housing for metro, regional and remote WA.
Yes. Fox Modular is a proud member of prefabAus, the peak Australian industry body for prefabricated and modular construction, and has won recognition at prefabAus’s Smart Building Industry Awards. Fox Modular is also a proud member of the Housing Industry Association, Master Builders WA and the Urban Development Institute of Australia WA.
Customer reviews and testimonials are published on Product Review, on our Google Business profile and on our social media channels. We are also recognised by independent industry awards from the HIA and prefabAus.
Designs, Sizes and Customisation
Fox Modular base designs range from one-bedroom granny flat-sized layouts up to five-bedroom family homes. Designs can be combined or extended through additional modules to suit larger families and rural lots.
Yes. Fox Modular designs can be customised. Buyers can change layouts, façades, kitchens, bathrooms and finishes, or request modifications to standard plans. The design team will guide your brief through to working drawings.
Yes. Our Fox’s Den, the Fox Modular display village, is open at 13 Boom Street, Gnangara, where visitors can walk through completed modular homes to inspect quality, finishes, layout and inclusions in person.
Yes. Full floor plans, indicative base price ranges and inclusions are published for every standard design on our website.
Fox Modular focuses on primary residences. Compact secondary dwellings, ancillary accommodation and granny flats are delivered through our group’s dedicated granny flat brand, Fox Granny Flats.
Yes, a Fox Modular home can be used as an extension to an existing property. In this scenario, Fox Modular acts solely as the manufacturer of the module(s). To complete the extension works, the client must either be an owner-builder responsible for managing the building and shire approvals themselves or nominate a registered builder of their choosing to finalise the extension.
Fox Modular can manufacture a second-storey modular pod or addition, however the installation process would need to be arranged separately by the client with an external builder. Because every existing home is different, second-storey additions require detailed structural assessment, integration with the existing dwelling, and site-specific construction works that fall outside our standard installation scope. We can work with your builder or project team to manufacture the modular component, while the external builder manages structural engineering and approvals, preparation of the existing home, on-site integration and connection works, stairs, roofing and finishing works, and final installation and compliance requirements. Our team can discuss the feasibility of your project and the modular options available for your site.
Building Options (Full Service, Owner Builder, Supply Only)
Fox Modular offers three flexible building options. Full Service is where Fox Modular handles design through to installation. Owner Builder is where Fox Modular designs and manufactures while you arrange local trades for installation. Supply Only is where Fox Modular designs and manufactures the home, and you take care of delivery, siting and finishing.
Full Service suits buyers wanting a turnkey experience in metro and accessible regional WA. Owner Builder suits remote area buyers with local trades they prefer to use. Supply Only suits experienced developers, builders and stations needing factory-built modules at scale.
Yes. The Owner Builder option is designed for remote and regional buyers. Fox Modular handles design, engineering and factory build, then provides delivery and documentation while local trades complete installation.
Supply Only is a wholesale-style option where Fox Modular designs and manufactures the modules and the buyer arranges their own delivery, installation and finishing. It is popular with developers, station owners, government agencies and experienced builders who want premium factory modules at scale.
Owner Builder eligibility is governed by the WA Building Commission. Fox Modular will provide the documentation you need to support an Owner Builder application and align our build program with your local trades.
Build Process and Timeline
As a guide, preconstruction takes a minimum of six months, or four months if no planning approval is required. Factory construction plus site installation typically takes seven to nine months. Timeframes vary with design complexity, site location and weather.
Fox Modular follows a clear seven-step process: enquiry, design, tender and contracts, planning and engineering, factory build, transport and installation, and handover. Buyers receive regular updates and milestone communications throughout.
Fox Modular homes are built at one of our three production facilities in Perth, where modules are constructed to around 90% complete in a controlled factory environment before being trucked to site.
Completed modules are transported by road from the factory to your site, with required permits and pilot vehicles where applicable. On arrival, modules are jacked or craned onto prepared footings and joined together.
Yes. Fox Modular’s Full Service option includes managing council and shire approvals on your behalf, covering planning applications, building permits, BAL reports and engineering documentation. Our team has decades of experience navigating local government requirements across Western Australia, from metro shires to remote regional councils.
Yes. Fox Modular buyers receive regular communication from their Contract Administrator at each stage, including factory photos and milestone confirmations. Factory tours are also welcomed at key stages such as framing, cladding and lockup.
Once your modular home has been completed in the factory, there are still several important stages required onsite before the home is ready for handover and occupancy.
- Transport & Installation – When your home is ready to travel, the module or modules are separated (if required), protected for transport, and delivered to site. Transport and delivery typically takes 1–3 days depending on the location, access, scheduling and logistics involved. After delivery, the installation process begins. This generally takes around 6–8 weeks depending on weather conditions, site complexity and the scope of works. During this stage, the home is positioned, levelled, secured to footings and prepared for final onsite works.
- Electrical & Plumbing Connections – Although much of the home is completed in the factory, the final electrical and plumbing connections must still be completed onsite by licensed trades. This process usually takes around 1–2 weeks, although regional locations can sometimes take longer due to trade availability. If your project includes additional infrastructure such as rainwater tanks, septic systems or leach drains, these works also need to be installed and certified before occupancy.
- Complexing of Modules – For homes made up of two or more modules, the modules are joined together onsite during what’s called the “complexing” stage. This includes completing internal junctions, roofing joins, external cladding connections and final finishing works. Complexing generally takes around one week once services are connected, however this can extend if weather delays occur or if any transit damage requires replacement materials or flashings.
- Practical Completion & Final Certification – Before handover, a Practical Completion Inspection (PCI) is carried out to identify any final touch-ups or outstanding items. These are then completed prior to final handover wherever possible. Your home also cannot legally be occupied until all required onsite certifications have been received, including plumbing and electrical compliance certificates. Final accounts and any provisional sum adjustments also need to be completed before handover.
Even though the home may look complete when it arrives onsite, it is not yet fully connected, certified or approved for occupancy. Final installation, service connections, inspections and certifications are all critical steps to ensure the home is safe, compliant and ready for long-term use. Once all onsite works are complete, certifications have been received and final payment has been made, we can officially hand over the home and you can move in.
Materials and Construction
Every Fox Modular home is built on Australian-made TRUECORE® steel frames, rolled in-house at our specialist framing facility in Perth. TRUECORE steel is manufactured by BlueScope in Australia and is backed by a residential warranty of up to 50 years. Steel framing makes every Fox Modular home 100% termite and borer proof, dimensionally stable and resistant to warping or shrinking, which protects finish quality from metro Perth to the tropical north.
Steel. Every Fox Modular home is built on Australian-made TRUECORE steel frames manufactured by BlueScope. We roll our own frames at our specialist framing facility in WA, which gives us tight quality control and ensures every frame is engineered for offsite manufacture and long-distance transport across regional and remote WA.
Yes. Because every home is built on Australian-made TRUECORE steel frames, the structure is 100% termite and borer proof with no chemical treatment required. The frames will not warp, shrink or twist over time.
Yes. Every Fox Modular home is framed in Australian-made TRUECORE steel from BlueScope. We roll the frames ourselves at our specialist framing facility in Perth, supporting Australian manufacturing and giving us full quality control across every module.
Every Fox Modular home is built on one of two engineered base systems. The first is a pretensioned concrete slab cast as part of the module, ready to be finished as polished concrete, vinyl plank or your chosen flooring. The second is a steel base fabricated in our specialist framing facility, lighter and designed for installations that need craning over an existing house, or for sloping or constrained sites.
A pretensioned concrete slab base is cast as the structural floor of each module and works as the finished floor surface. It can be left as polished concrete or covered with vinyl plank, tiles or other finishes. A steel base is a fabricated steel subfloor structure that is lighter and more flexible, suited to modules that need to be craned over an existing house, sloping or constrained sites, and sites where access is limited. Both options are engineered to permanent residential standards.
Fox Modular offers a wide range of premium cladding options including COLORBOND®, lightweight masonry-look, fibre cement weatherboards, timber and architectural panels, in colour palettes designed for WA conditions.
Yes. Every Fox Modular home is engineered and constructed to the National Construction Code and the relevant Australian Standards, with site-specific structural engineering for every project.
Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
Yes. Fox Modular homes are designed to meet or exceed Western Australia’s minimum 7-star NatHERS energy rating required under the National Construction Code, with optional upgrades for higher star ratings, double glazing, fully electric specifications and improved insulation.
7 stars is the minimum energy rating for new homes under the current National Construction Code. It measures how well the home’s envelope (walls, roof, glazing and orientation) keeps heating and cooling needs low. A higher star rating means lower energy bills over the life of the home.
Generally yes. Offsite construction cuts onsite waste by up to 90% compared with a traditional site build, our TRUECORE steel framing is 100% recyclable, and Fox Modular designs include high-performance insulation and glazing options to lower lifetime energy use.
Yes. Solar PV is compatible with the majority of Fox Modular designs. The team can recommend suitable systems based on roof orientation, household needs and your region of WA.
Yes. Fox Modular offers all-electric specifications including induction cooktops, heat pump or instantaneous electric hot water, reverse cycle air conditioning and EV charger ready wiring, supporting buyers who want to move away from gas.
Pricing, Inclusions and Finance
Fox Modular’s most affordable design is the one-bedroom Oslo, manufactured from around $217,000 based on the standard inclusions list. Two-bedroom designs start from around $246,000 and three-bedroom designs from around $336,000. Final price depends on design choice, upgrades, transport distance, site preparation, energy upgrades, BAL requirements and service connections. (Prices correct as at May 2026 and subject to change without notice).
Fox Modular’s one-bedroom Oslo is manufactured from around $217,000, based on the standard inclusions list. The Oslo is a sleek, modern one bedroom design suited to lifestyle blocks, secondary accommodation and compact living. Final price depends on inclusions, transport, site preparation and any energy or BAL upgrades.
Fox Modular two-bedroom designs start from around $246,000 based on the standard inclusions list. Two-bedroom designs suit lifestyle blocks, downsizers, holiday homes and small families. Final price depends on inclusions, transport, site preparation, energy upgrades, BAL requirements and service connections.
Fox Modular three-bedroom designs start from around $336,000 based on the standard inclusions list. Three-bedroom designs are our most popular family layout across metro and regional WA. Final price depends on inclusions, transport, site preparation, energy upgrades, BAL requirements and service connections.
A Fox Modular base price typically includes design, structural engineering and factory build to a defined inclusions level. It does not include installation, delivery, energy allowance upgrades, façade upgrades, service connections, additional site engineering, cyclone or coastal upgrades, or BAL reports. These are quoted separately.
Items typically quoted separately include site survey and soil test, transport and crane to site, footing system, council and shire fees, energy and BAL upgrades, façade upgrades, service connections (power, water, sewer or septic), driveways, landscaping and any owner-supplied items.
Yes. Once your design and inclusions are confirmed, Fox Modular provides a HIA fixed price contract for the factory build, with site-specific items quoted transparently so total project costs are clear before contracts are signed.
Yes. Our group was one of the first Western Australian modular home builders assessed under the CommBank Assessed Manufacturer program, which means buyers can access higher progress payment thresholds for offsite construction. Current finance options include Bankwest, Keystart and CommBank, with other Australian banks expected to follow as modular home lending matures.
Modular home lending in Australia is growing quickly. Current banks and lenders that finance a Fox Modular home include Bankwest, Keystart and CommBank. Our group was one of the first WA modular builders assessed under the CommBank Assessed Manufacturer program, which gives Fox Modular buyers stronger progress payment terms than are typically available with builders not on the Assessed Manufacturer list.
It is a CommBank program recognising modular builders who meet defined quality, financial and process standards. Buyers using an Assessed Manufacturer can access higher progress payment thresholds aligned to factory milestones, which improves cash flow and finance options compared to traditional modular builds.
Deposit requirements vary by lender, loan-to-value ratio and your block. Fox Modular’s status as part of a CommBank Assessed Manufacturer group gives buyers access to lenders comfortable with offsite construction. Our team can introduce you to brokers experienced in modular lending.
Yes. Fox Modular homes can qualify for the Western Australian First Home Owner Grant when buyers meet the State Government’s eligibility criteria. Confirm your specific situation with the WA Office of State Revenue or your broker.
Stamp duty in Western Australia is generally payable on the land value rather than the construction value when you build a new home on a block you already own. First home buyers may be eligible for stamp duty concessions. Confirm your situation with the WA Office of State Revenue or your settlement agent.
Yes. Fox Modular contracts are structured to suit Australian construction loan stages, with progress payments aligned to factory milestones.
Yes. Eligible buyers may access the WA First Home Owner Grant, first home buyer stamp duty concessions, the federal Home Guarantee Scheme and other state or federal programs. Fox Modular can introduce you to brokers familiar with current incentives.
Sites, Locations and Regional WA
Yes. Fox Modular is one of WA’s leading regional modular home builders, delivering from Albany and the South West to Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, the Pilbara, Kimberley and remote stations. Long distance transport and remote installation are part of the standard offering.
Yes. Fox Modular has extensive experience delivering modular homes across the Great Southern, including Albany, Denmark, Mount Barker and surrounding areas, with engineering tuned for coastal and exposed sites.
Yes. Fox Modular regularly delivers modular homes throughout the South West, including Margaret River, Dunsborough, Yallingup, Busselton, Bunbury and surrounding areas. Site access, transport route and footing design are confirmed early.
Yes. Fox Modular delivers modular homes across the Wheatbelt and Mid West, including Geraldton, Northampton, Moora, Northam, Merredin and surrounding farming communities.
Yes. Fox Modular homes can be engineered to comply with Wind Region D cyclone ratings for northern WA, including delivery to Karratha, Port Hedland, Broome, Kununurra and stations across the Pilbara and Kimberley.
Yes. Fox Modular homes can be installed on sloping sites. After a soil test, an engineered footing system is designed for the specific block, removing the need for extensive earthworks in most cases.
Yes. Fox Modular homes can be engineered for Wind Region D cyclone areas in northern WA and built to required Bush Fire Attack Level (BAL) ratings (up to BAL 40), including BAL assessments for bushfire prone land under WA planning requirements.
Site preparation includes a soil test, an engineered footing design (often using Fox Modular’s standard pad footing system), basic clearing and access for the transport convoy and crane. Earthmoving needs are typically lower than for a slab on ground build.
Service connections are designed to suit your block. Where mains services are not available, Fox Modular can specify off-grid solar plus battery, tank water and septic or aerated treatment systems, all coordinated through the design process.
Yes. Fox Modular offers off-grid configurations including stand-alone solar plus battery, tank water, septic or treatment systems, gas (where required) and reinforced insulation for hot inland climates.
Most modular homes are designed to sit above ground level as standard, typically on stumps, piers or footings. This creates a subfloor area beneath the home, which allows for easier transportation, installation, plumbing access and ventilation. It can also help on sloping sites or in areas prone to flooding. In some cases, modular homes can be designed to appear more “grounded” or have minimal clearance from the ground, however this depends on the site conditions, engineering requirements and the type of finance being used.
For financed builds, most lenders require the home to remain compliant with transportable and modular construction standards, which generally includes adequate subfloor clearance and ventilation. Completely enclosing or “submerging” the home into the ground is not typically recommended unless it has been specifically engineered and approved from the outset.
If you would like to enclose the subfloor area either during construction or at a later date, this can usually be accommodated. However, it is important that sufficient subfloor ventilation is maintained to prevent moisture build-up and ensure the long-term performance of the home. We can advise on the correct ventilation requirements based on your design and location.
Mining, Station and Commercial Accommodation
Yes. Fox Modular and its sister brands have significant experience delivering modular accommodation for farms, regional workforces and remote operations across WA, including BAL rated and cyclone rated builds.
Yes. Fox Modular delivers modular accommodation in volume for mining, exploration, agricultural and government clients, with single rooms, ensuite rooms, kitchens, ablution blocks and shared dining facilities available.
Yes. Fox Modular regularly delivers cyclone rated and remote ready accommodation to WA farms and stations, including managers’ residences, workers’ quarters and shearing accommodation.
Yes. Through Supply Only and Full Service options, Fox Modular can deliver high-volume projects to developers, government clients and resource operations across WA.
Quality, Warranty and Lifespan
Yes. Fox Modular homes are built offsite at our Perth production facilities under controlled conditions, to the National Construction Code and Australian Standards, with each module inspected at multiple stages. Continuous HIA state and regional Best Modular Home wins, plus group recognition as the Western Australia HIA Professional Medium Builder/Renovator in 2025, reflect this quality standard.
Fox Modular provides a 10-year structural warranty on every home, alongside manufacturer warranties on appliances, fittings and finishes, and the builder’s warranty insurance required under Western Australian law.
A well-built modular home like a Fox Modular home has the same expected lifespan as a traditional site-built home. Permanent installations typically last 50+ years and often well beyond when maintained.
Yes. Permanent modular homes built to the National Construction Code, on titled land, are valued the same way as traditional builds. Fox Modular’s award record and quality reputation support strong long-term value.
No. Once installed, a Fox Modular home looks and feels like any high-quality site-built home. Module joins are concealed within the architecture, with seamless finishes throughout.
Yes. Modular homes built to the National Construction Code are fully legal in Western Australia, subject to the same planning approvals, building permits and inspections as a traditional site-built home. Fox Modular handles the approvals process under our Full Service option.
During the factory build stage Fox Modular carries the relevant insurances. Once modules are delivered and joined onsite, buyers typically arrange home and contents insurance from handover. Our team will outline the insurance handover at contract stage.
Comparisons and Choosing a Builder
Fox Modular combines a continuous record of HIA state and regional awards, group recognition as the HIA Western Australia Professional Medium Builder/Renovator in 2025, three flexible building options (Full Service, Owner Builder and Supply Only), Australian-made TRUECORE steel frames rolled in our own specialist framing facility, 45,000+ sqm of production capacity across three Perth facilities, and a strong finance position as part of a CommBank Assessed Manufacturer group with current lenders Bankwest, Keystart and CommBank.
Fox Modular is the only WA modular builder combining group-level Smart Building Industry Award recognition from prefabAus (via sister brand PIQUE), a continuous run of HIA state and regional Best Modular Home wins, Western Australia HIA Professional Medium Builder/Renovator recognition, three flexible delivery options, and Australian-made TRUECORE steel framing rolled in-house. Our delivery footprint runs from metro Perth to Albany, Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, the Pilbara and the Kimberley.
Modular homes are often more cost certain than traditional builds because pricing is locked in earlier, weather delays are minimised and labour is concentrated in a factory. Final cost depends on design, site and inclusions, but Fox Modular customers commonly report better value for finish quality.
Modular homes are constructed in multiple factory-built modules and joined permanently onsite, which is Fox Modular’s core offering. Transportable homes are usually a single complete unit moved on a trailer chassis. Fox Modular focuses on modular homes built to permanent residential standards.
Prefab is the broader term for any building made offsite. Modular is a specific type of prefab made up of large structural modules joined permanently onsite. Fox Modular specialises in modular construction at residential scale.
Fox Modular offers a faster offsite build, a fixed factory price for the manufacture stage, an award-winning track record (HIA state and regional Best Modular Home wins, plus Western Australia HIA Professional Medium Builder/Renovator recognition), Australian-made TRUECORE steel frames rolled in-house, and three flexible delivery options.
Not generally. Once site costs are factored in fairly on both sides, modular construction typically delivers comparable or better value than a traditional build, with greater cost certainty thanks to fixed factory pricing.
Fox Modular focuses on award-winning family-friendly country, coastal and contemporary homes across metro and regional WA, with three flexible delivery options. PIQUE is the group’s premium designer-led brand, focused on architecturally-inspired homes including one of Western Australia’s first two-storey modular designs.
The simplest first step is to visit our Fox’s Den display village in Gnangara or enquire online. Share your block details, budget and preferred design, and the team will return a tailored quote and design pathway suited to your location and chosen building option.
Visit foxmodular.com.au, phone the team on (08) 6117 5714 or drop into Fox’s Den display village at 13 Boom Street, Gnangara, Western Australia.
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