Design and Inclusions
Is Prominda a registered builder?
Yes, Prominda is a registered builder. Our builder is Stuart Hunter who has residential and commercial building experience.
Can I change a Prominda design?
Yes. Prominda has several concept designs available, but they are only a starting point for designing your home. Modular home design is not a constraint! Once you have entered into our Preliminary Agreement, you will work with our design specialists to customise your home to your specific needs and site.
What is the standard ceiling height?
Standard ceiling heights are a minimum of 2650 mm in living and dining areas. Bedroom, bathrooms, laundry etc, 99.9% of all our builds have raked in living/kitchen/dining, living and dining areas. This can be increased if your modular home has raked ceilings to 3250mm.
What is a standard module size?
Standard Prominda modules are 4.8 m wide. The length of a Prominda module can be anything from 3.0 metres to 19.90 metres. The final length of your Prominda module may depend on the constraints of your site, transport route and property access.
Where are the modules built?
Prominda is located in Yerong Creek, NSW, and we build all modules side-by-side on our worksite using local specialist trades and materials, and giving our builders flexibility to keep each project on time.
Can I visit my house during the build?
Yes, we’d love that! We encourage visits during the building of your home. If you cannot visit, then our team will keep you updated with regular photos and emails.
Can I add more modules in the future?
Yes. Modular designs are flexible, allowing extra modules to be added later. We’ve had these requests on some of our builds. We are here to work with your plans and timeline.
Does Prominda work with external designers and architects and what is ARCHITECTURE LIGHT?
Yes, we can. We have our own internal and external design team who are experts with modular builds, but we are more than happy to consult with your external design team. Our ARCHITECTURE LIGHT service has evolved because some of our best projects have had architectural input.
Put simply …
We engage an architect for a fee to attend your site site with a basic brief on the modular build sought (ie: 1, 2 or 3 modules) .
They produce a refined modular design sketch that takes full advantage of the site’s orientation, aspect, and terrain.
You, as the client, get one opportunity for possible revision.
After which you can hand the drawing back to PROMINDA for the build process.
What are the heating and cooling options?
Heating and cooling options in your modular home are pretty much unlimited, depending on your needs. Many of our clients install fireplaces with heat transfer systems, but others will choose split-system air conditioning/heating. Underfloor heating options are also available, but our solar-passive build will in most cases limit your need for extras.
Can Prominda manufacture a module to my existing house?
Yes. We will need to access the site with a truck, or a crane. Our in-house engineering and design experts will be able to offer advice on the options available.
What if my site has a big slope?
Prominda specialises in sloping sites. Most of our homes are installed on sloping sites on rural blocks that allow the owners to take in sweeping views of the surrounds. We use a footing and pier system with bracing to install our homes on a steep slope, eliminating the need for an expensive on-site cut.
Can Prominda build in a bushfire zone?
Yes, we can. Prominda homes are built to BAL 19 (Bushfire Assessment Level) as a standard. A bushfire assessment will be needed for your Development Application (DA). This may be a self-assessment or in cases of high bushfire risk (BAL 29- Flame Zone) may require a specialist assessment and report. The higher the BAL rating of your property, the more building modifications may be needed.
What are the benefits of building a Prominda home over a conventional on-site build?
Prominda builds your home at our worksite and delivers it for installation in 20-24 weeks. Once your design is finalised, our build times are rapid and reliable. A Prominda build is a one-stop shop to help avoid disruptions and delays, and we are not constrained to tradie working hours. We can just co-ordinate tradies and keep working, including after hours and weekends.
What is the difference between a modular home and a kit home?
Modular homes are constructed off site and transported to your site fully completed and installed on a footing system, ready to be connected to services. Prominda modular homes are tailored specific to you and your site.
A kit home is also constructed off site, but in separate components and delivered to the site to be constructed and installed. You would need to appoint a builder or be an owner-builder for installation of a kit home. Kit homes may be less flexible with design and selections.
Is there a difference between a transportable home and a modular home?
Within the industry, ‘transportable home’ has come to mean a conventional shaped, specified and designed building which is built in a factory, then ‘cut in half’ and transported to site. Typically these are built as a basic specification house for a price sensitive market.
‘Modular’ is more typically used to describe a home built as a series of modules, or pods, which are arranged to form the house.
As with transportables, they are built in a factory and taken to site as a completed build. The modules are usually a complete structure. As such, they are suited to being crane-lifted into position, unlike a typical transportable house. They are also more able to withstand the rigors of transport. ‘Modular’ normally indicates the building is built to a higher quality and level of finish than a transportable house.
How do I know if my site is OK for a Prominda home?
Prominda will conduct a site assessment of your site. Online assessment tools are used in the initial stage. Later, our design and engineering team will meet you on site to discuss access and home location.
What are Prominda’s standard inclusions (MISSING DOWNLOAD)
Prominda’s standard inclusions are available as a download. Our standard appliances all have maximum efficiency and energy ratings and are included in your contract price.
Can I upgrade my selections?
Yes, of course. While we consider our standard selections as premium, you are always welcome to upgrade your selections to meet your individual needs. Prominda provides an individual one-on-one selection experience with our specialist client liaison manager, conducted over two days in Wagga Wagga.
Site Transport and Installation
How long does it take to build a Prominda home?
Construction will depend on the complexity of your build, but generally, the build time is 24 weeks from the start of construction of your home. We are not constrained by traditional building hurdles or site delays, meaning our homes are more likely to be delivered on time.
How long does it take to install a Prominda house on site?
Our specialist installation crews will be on site from one to three weeks depending on the number of modules and decking.
What is the footing system Prominda uses?
Prominda uses Surefoot and Ezipier footing systems but we are constantly exploring more environmentally friendly, budget and safety conscious options. Our footings are a concrete-slab-free alternative to a traditional concrete pad. Our support systems can be used on most sites – including sloping sites. Depending on your soil conditions and the height of the modules, you may require additional bracing or a modified footing system.
Are Prominda home installed by crane?
Most of our modules are delivered by truck. However, a crane may be required if the trucks cannot access the site. The need for a crane will be determined at the time of your site visit and assessment.
Do I need to arrange service connections?
Yes, this will need to be arranged by you. We recommend you find a local electrician and plumber to assist and advise with the process. It is often more harmonious when they are consulted in the early stages so we can set things up for what they require and get you into your new home smoothly. We are happy to advice on previous trades used in your area, on occasions our trades may be happy to travel to your site to do the connections.
Do I need a soil test?
Yes, a soil test will be required. If you have had one done previously, further testing may not be required depending on the level of previous testing. Soil test costs are covered in your Prominda costings.
What are the costs of transport?
Transport is calculated on the distance and the number of modules. In NSW, there may be additional transport costs for police escorts. Each project is individually quoted for the transport cost and is included in your costings.
Where can Prominda homes be delivered and installed?
We can install a Prominda home in just about any location. There can be limits due to the road access with bridges, weight restrictions and even railway crossings. Your site and access will be individually assessed and discussed with you. We have delivered homes to site throughout NSW. Our design team will work with you to ensure your Prominda home is designed specifically for your location.
Do I need to do any site-cuts or fills prior to building?
It does depend on your site. You may already have existing services like septic and power that can be used, but a new site will need to have a waste treatment system installed and electricity and plumbing. Generally, there are no specific site preparation needs for a Prominda home. Depending on customer requirements sometimes a reduced cut or fill compared to a conventional build may be required. Our Prominda team will visit and assess your site and advise you on any site preparations that may be needed.
Do I need other reports (effluent study/biodiversity)?
As part of your Development Application, your council will require certain reports, and this will vary from council to council. In NSW, any new site will require an effluent study. Biodiversity studies and certified BAL assessment may be required depending on your zoning. Prominda will assist in obtaining these reports.
Does Prominda prepare the Development Application (DA) documents?
Yes, we can. We will prepare a full set of documents, including engineering certification and all architectural drawings required for your DA submission. Depending on your site, further reports may be required to be submitted with your application and Prominda will assist in obtaining these reports, which may be an additional cost.
How are the modules connected on site?
Generally, the modules are transported by truck to your site. On occasion, a crane may be required to be used for the installation. The trucks can manoeuvre over and around the footing system and place the modules on the stumps. Our Prominda installers will be on site and ready to start the join-up as soon as the modules are set down. Depending on the configuration, the modules are connected seamlessly.
Energy Efficiency and Materials
How is a Prominda home better for the environment?
Prominda has a philosophy of low impact on the environment. Using the Surefoot concrete-free footing system and/or Ezipier, both have minimal impact on the site as there is no clearing required. This minimises disruption to flora and fauna. As the modules are manufactured at our Yerong Creek facility and delivered, there is minimal disturbance on build site and the time required for installation can be as little as one week. To read more about sustainability at Prominda
Can I have solar panels on the roof?
Yes, you can install solar panels. Depending on the specifications, there may need to be extra supports installed in the roof.
Can I be off grid?
Yes – all Prominda homes are suitable for off grid.
What septic, effluent or bio-septic system can I use?
There are many choices available and will depend on your needs and council requirements. You may be able to connect your Prominda home to your existing septic system. Many councils in NSW are now requiring any new septic system be an aerated wastewater treatment system. Aerated wastewater systems used in NSW treat household sewage by introducing air into the treatment tank to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria that break down waste, producing clear, odour-free water suitable for subsurface irrigation.
What windows are used?
All Prominda homes are installed with double glazing on all windows and doors. Double glazing allows Prominda to use large areas of glass while retaining thermal efficiency. Double-glazed windows and doors work by trapping air between two glass panes, keeping heat inside during winter and blocking external heat during summer to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures year-round.
What insulation is used?
Prominda uses high quality insulation in external walls, sub flooring and ceiling cavities. Upgrades, including sound-proofing, are available.
Warranties and Finance
What warranties do Prominda provide
All Prominda homes come with NSW Statutory warranties, guaranteeing your home for 6 years for major defects and 2 years for minor defects.
Obtaining finance
Financing a modular home could be a challenge if lenders are unfamiliar with the modular build concept. Lenders are accustomed to financing homes built traditionally on site with the payment release plan aligned to site completion stages. With a modular build, your home is completed on our worksite and transported to site already completed. We can assist you with photos or documentation as we complete the stages of build to trigger the release of payments.