Frequently Asked Questions

PIQUE is a Western Australian premium modular home builder that creates designer-led, architecturally inspired prefabricated homes in Perth. Each PIQUE home blends refined design with offsite building efficiency, delivered across WA in around half the time of a traditional onsite build.

PIQUE is part of a wholly Western Australian-owned family of modular and transportable building brands, sharing manufacturing facilities and engineering capability with Fox Modular and Fox Granny Flats. PIQUE is the premium designer end of the group, focused on architecturally inspired homes.

PIQUE is based in Perth, Western Australia, with combined manufacturing space of more than 45,000 sqm across three facilities in Gnangara, Malaga and Wattleup. PIQUE delivers homes throughout WA, from metro Perth to regional and remote locations.

PIQUE refers to a feeling of stimulated curiosity or interest. The name reflects our brand’s considered design approach, created to pique the interest of buyers who want more than a standard project home.

Yes. PIQUE is one of Western Australia’s most awarded modular home builders. Among our awards are the prefabAus Smart Building Industry Award for Excellence in Residential Prefabricated Building Under $750,000, the HIA State Award for Modular and Prefabricated Housing every year since first entering, and continuous HIA regional Best Modular Home wins. We have also been recognised as the Western Australian HIA Professional Medium Builder/Renovator in 2025.

PIQUE combines the strongest awards record in WA modular construction, including prefabAus national recognition and continuous HIA state wins, with a designer-led ethos, Australian-made TRUECORE® steel frames rolled in-house, premium standard inclusions and proven delivery from Perth to remote WA. The Western Australian HIA Professional Medium Builder/Renovator 2025 recognition reinforces that quality commitment.

Yes. PIQUE 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. PIQUE is also a proud member of the Housing Industry Association, Master Builders WA and the Urban Development Institute of Australia WA.

PIQUE delivers premium modular homes that look and feel architect-considered, are built to last in WA conditions and arrive in roughly half the time of a traditional Perth build, with the cost certainty of factory pricing.

Some PIQUE homes are designed by an architect, and others are designed by PIQUE’s experienced in-house design team. Our architect range includes work created in collaboration with Keen Architecture, such as our two-storey design The Shack. Buyers can also engage an external architect of their choosing for a fully custom PIQUE home.

Yes. The Shack unites four modules into a double-storey form with refined coastal detailing, designed by Keen Architecture. PIQUE continues to expand its two-storey suite.

Yes. PIQUE works on a base design plus curated upgrades model, so buyers can personalise facades, finishes, kitchens and bathrooms without losing manufacturing efficiency. Bespoke design variations are available on request.

Yes. PIQUE accepts bespoke design briefs from external architects and works collaboratively to translate the design into modular construction. The team will review the design for module sizing, transport, craneability and onsite assembly.

PIQUE base designs range from compact one-bedroom homes through to four-bedroom family residences and two-storey configurations. More bedrooms can be added into custom designs. Multiple module combinations allow extended floor plans of 200sqm or more.

Yes. PIQUE display homes can be visited at 13 Boom Street in Gnangara. Visitors can walk through completed modules, inspect material quality and meet the design team. Drop in during our opening hours Monday to Saturday, or book a tour with one of our specialist consultants.

PIQUE focuses on premium, designer-led modular homes including refined coastal, contemporary, courtyard and gable forms, with a clean material palette of steel, timber, stone and considered cladding details.

Yes, you can explore all our PIQUE home designs and floor plans online.

PIQUE focuses on premium primary residences. Compact secondary dwellings are best suited to our sister brand Fox Granny Flats, which specialises in granny flats and ancillary dwellings across WA.

Yes, a PIQUE home can be used as an extension to an existing property. In this scenario, PIQUE 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.

PIQUE 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.

A PIQUE home is typically completed in around half the time of a traditional Perth build. As a general guide, pre-construction can take a minimum of six months depending on how quickly relevant reports are received (four months if no planning is required), and construction & installation can take between 7-9 months. Please note these are estimated timeframes and are subject to a number of factors including suppliers and weather.

PIQUE follows a transparent, design-led process: enquiry and consultation, concept and quotes, contracts and engineering, factory manufacture, transport and installation, then handover. Modules are completed to lockup stage offsite under quality control before being delivered.

PIQUE homes are built at our Western Australian production facilities in Malaga and Wattleup. Offsite construction under controlled processes improves consistency and shortens the onsite program.

Completed modules are loaded onto trucks, escorted to site under WA road transport rules, and craned or jacked into place onto prepared footings. PIQUE’s installation team connects the modules and finalises services.

Yes. PIQUE encourages buyers to tour the production facility during their build. Factory visits are arranged with your project coordinator at key milestones such as framing, cladding and lockup.

Yes. PIQUE buyers receive regular communication from their Contract Administrator at every stage, including factory photos, milestone confirmations and a clear delivery and installation schedule.

Modules are engineered to comply with Western Australia’s road transport rules. Maximum module widths and heights are confirmed early in design, so transport approvals are factored into the program from the start.

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.

Every PIQUE home is built on Australian-made TRUECORE® steel frames, rolled in-house at our specialist framing facility in Malaga. TRUECORE® steel is manufactured by BlueScope in Australia and is backed by a residential warranty of up to 50 years. Steel framing makes every PIQUE home 100% termite and borer proof, dimensionally stable and resistant to warping or shrinking.

Steel is precision engineered, dimensionally stable and immune to termites, borers and rot. Australian-made TRUECORE® steel keeps walls, ceilings and roof lines straight long after the home is delivered, helps achieve cyclone and BAL ratings for northern and bushfire prone WA, and is 100% recyclable.

Yes. Every PIQUE home is framed in Australian-made TRUECORE® steel from BlueScope. We roll the frames ourselves at our specialist framing facility in Malaga, supporting Australian manufacturing and giving us full quality control across every module.

Yes. Because every PIQUE 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.

Every PIQUE home is built on one of two purpose-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 jobs that need craning over an existing house, or for installation on 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, so 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, best for craning over an existing house, sloping or constrained sites, and sites with limited install access. Both options are engineered to permanent residential standards.

PIQUE designs include a curated palette of premium claddings such as COLORBOND®, lightweight masonry-look, fibre cement, timber and architectural composite panels. The design team will guide you through the cladding combinations that work best for the location and orientation of your block.

Yes. Every PIQUE home is engineered and constructed to the Australian National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards, with site-specific structural engineering for every project.

PIQUE homes are designed to meet or exceed the minimum 7-star NatHERS energy rating required under the National Construction Code.

Yes. Offsite construction reduces onsite waste by up to 90% compared with traditional builds, our TRUECORE® steel framing is 100% recyclable, and PIQUE designs incorporate passive solar principles, high-performance glazing and insulation upgrades to lower lifetime energy demand.

Yes. Solar PV is compatible with the majority of PIQUE designs. The team designs the roof orientation, electrical wiring and inverter location to suit your preferred system size.

Yes. PIQUE offers fully electric specifications including induction cooktops, electric hot water (heat pump or instantaneous), reverse cycle air conditioning and EV charging ready wiring, supporting buyers who want to move away from gas.

Yes. PIQUE offers EV charger ready electrical packages so your garage or carport can be pre-wired for a future Type 2 charger.

PIQUE homes are positioned at the premium end of the WA modular market. Pricing varies with design, size, inclusions and site requirements. Indicative starting prices are available by contacting us, with a transparent base plus upgrades pricing structure so buyers can see exactly what is included.

A PIQUE base price typically includes design plans, structural engineering, factory manufacture to lockup, premium standard inclusions and factory quality control. Site works, transport, installation, energy & BAL upgrades, façade upgrades, reports and service connections are quoted separately.

Items typically quoted separately include site survey and soil test, council and shire fees, transport and crane to site, footing system, energy and BAL upgrades, façade upgrades, service connections (power, water, sewer or septic), and any owner-supplied items.

Yes. Once your design and inclusions are confirmed, PIQUE 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. PIQUE 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 PIQUE home include Bankwest, Keystart and CommBank. PIQUE was one of the first WA modular builders assessed under the CommBank Assessed Manufacturer program, which gives our buyers stronger progress payment terms than are typically available with builders not on the Assessed Manufacturer list.

The CommBank Assessed Manufacturer program recognises modular builders who meet defined quality, financial and process standards. Buyers using an Assessed Manufacturer like PIQUE can access higher progress payment thresholds aligned to factory milestones, which improves cash flow and finance options compared to traditional modular builds.

Deposit requirements depend on your lender, the loan-to-value ratio and your block. As a CommBank Assessed Manufacturer, PIQUE gives buyers access to lenders comfortable with offsite construction. Our sales team will introduce you to brokers and lenders who can confirm the specific deposit needed for your situation.

Yes. PIQUE homes can qualify for the Western Australian First Home Owner Grant where the buyer meets the eligibility criteria. PIQUE recommends confirming current rules 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 (including a modular home) on a block you already own. First home buyers may be eligible for stamp duty concessions. PIQUE recommends confirming your specific situation with the WA Office of State Revenue, a settlement agent or your broker.

Yes. PIQUE’s contracts are structured to suit Australian construction loan stages, with progress payments aligned to factory milestones rather than traditional onsite stages.

Once contracts are signed, the factory build price is fixed. Variations only occur if you choose to add or change inclusions during the build. Any onsite items quoted as provisional sums (such as service connections or earthworks) are adjusted to actual cost in line with your contract.

PIQUE delivers premium modular homes across Western Australia, from metropolitan Perth, the South West and Great Southern, to the Wheatbelt, Mid West, Goldfields, Pilbara and Kimberley. Coastal, cyclone and bushfire prone sites are accommodated through engineering upgrades.

Yes. PIQUE regularly delivers premium modular homes to popular regional areas including Margaret River, Dunsborough, Yallingup, Busselton, Bunbury, Denmark and Albany. Site access, transport route and footing engineering are confirmed early in the design phase.

Yes. PIQUE homes can be engineered to comply with Wind Region D cyclone ratings for northern WA, with structural framing, fixings, windows and doors upgraded to suit. Coastal and remote site access is confirmed during preconstruction.

Yes. PIQUE uses engineered footing systems suited to flat, sloping and constrained urban sites. A site survey and soil test inform the footing design, removing the need for extensive earthworks on most lots. A steel base system can also be selected where modules need to be craned over an existing house.

Yes. PIQUE homes can be engineered to comply with Wind Region D cyclone ratings for northern WA and to the relevant Bush Fire Attack Level (BAL) for bushfire prone areas, up to BAL 40 where required.

A BAL is a measure of the bushfire risk applicable to your property, ranging from BAL Low to BAL FZ (Flame Zone). If your block is identified as bushfire prone in WA, a BAL assessment is generally required and the home is engineered accordingly. PIQUE can arrange a BAL report through approved consultants.

PIQUE homes are designed as permanent residences fixed to engineered footings and are not intended to be regularly relocated. Where a future move is critical to the brief, raise this at design stage so the base system and connections can be considered.

Yes. PIQUE manages council and shire approvals on your behalf, including planning applications, building permits, BAL reports and engineering documentation. We have decades of experience navigating WA local government requirements, from metro councils to remote shires.

Service connections are designed to suit your block. Power, water, sewer or septic and stormwater are all coordinated by PIQUE during preconstruction, with onsite trades engaged once modules are installed. Off-grid options including solar plus battery and tank water can also be specified.

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.

Yes. PIQUE homes are built offsite under controlled manufacturing conditions to the National Construction Code, with each module inspected during build. Our awards record reflects this commitment to quality, including prefabAus Smart Building Industry awards and ongoing HIA state and regional wins.

PIQUE provides a 10-year structural warranty on every home, in addition to manufacturer warranties on appliances, fittings and finishes. Builder’s warranty insurance applies as required by Western Australian law.

A PIQUE home is designed to last as long as a traditionally built home. Permanent installations typically last 50+ years, with the structure and many materials capable of well exceeding that lifespan when maintained.

Yes. Permanent modular homes built to the National Construction Code, on titled land, are valued the same way as traditional builds. PIQUE’s design quality, premium inclusions and award record support strong long-term value.

No. Once installed, a PIQUE home is indistinguishable from a high-end site-built home. Module joins are concealed within the architecture, with seamless ceilings, finished floors and architectural detailing throughout.

PIQUE homes have low maintenance demands thanks to TRUECORE® steel framing, COLORBOND® roofing and durable cladding. Standard care includes gutter cleaning, regular washing of external surfaces and servicing of appliances and air conditioning, similar to any modern home.

PIQUE combines national and state award recognition from prefabAus and the HIA, premium designer-led design including two-storey work with Keen Architecture, Australian-made TRUECORE steel frames rolled in our own specialist framing facility, 45,000+ sqm of production capacity across three Perth facilities, and one of the strongest finance positions in WA modular construction as a CommBank Assessed Manufacturer.

PIQUE is the only WA modular builder to hold the Smart Building Industry Award for Excellence in Residential Prefabricated Building Under $750,000 from prefabAus, alongside continuous HIA state and regional wins. PIQUE is also one of the few WA builders offering true two-storey modular designs and dedicated architect collaborations such as the work with Keen Architecture.

A PIQUE home offers comparable design quality to a custom site build, delivered in around half the time, with stronger cost certainty thanks to fixed factory pricing and reduced weather delays. Our national and state awards record demonstrates the standard buyers can expect.

Modular homes like PIQUE are made from large factory-built modules joined permanently on site. Prefab is the broader category covering all factory-made buildings. Transportable homes are typically delivered in one piece and can be moved later. PIQUE specialises in permanent, premium modular construction.

No. Premium modular homes such as PIQUE are built in a controlled factory environment to the same National Construction Code that applies to traditional builds, often with tighter tolerances and stronger quality control. PIQUE’s national and state awards reflect this standard.

Modular homes often deliver stronger cost certainty than traditional builds because pricing is locked in earlier, weather delays are minimised and labour is concentrated in a factory. PIQUE is a premium product, so the comparison buyers value most is design quality and finish. A PIQUE home compares directly with high-end architect-designed site builds.

Yes. PIQUE’s contracts are structured to suit Australian construction loan stages, with progress payments aligned to factory milestones. As one of the first WA modular home builders assessed under the CommBank Assessed Manufacturer program, PIQUE buyers can access higher progress payment thresholds than are typically available with builders not on the Assessed Manufacturer list.

Start by booking a discovery call or visiting our display homes, share your block details and brief, then receive a tailored design and pricing proposal. From there, design refinement, contracts and manufacturing follow PIQUE’s structured process.

Visit our Contact page to book a display home tour, request a design pack or speak with the team. PIQUE is based in Perth, Western Australia and delivers across the state.