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Build your dream home, block by block with your own hands, saving you time, money and taking years off your mortgage. Contact us today to discuss your dream home project.
Why build with Gablok?
Prefabricated housing is a fantastic option for owner-builders who are looking for a faster, more affordable, more energy-efficient, and lower stress way to build their dream homes. That’s why Gablok prefabricated housing systems are 100% designed to make it simple for you to turn your dreams into reality.
With Gablok, we don’t sell a range of ‘cookie cutter’ home designs. Instead, we reconfigure your architect designed plans to suit our modular system, though we can also design your dream home even if it’s only drawn on a cocktail napkin.
YOUR HOUSE FRAME, BUILT IN DAYS…
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FLEXIBLE
Our team converts your architect designed plans to suit our system, then provide you with step-by-step construction plans and a Gablok team member on-site to show you how to build your dream home with your own hands.
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FAST
Building with the Gablok system is child’s play. The entire frame is made up of just 8 components that fit together by hand, letting you take control of your build and erect your entire house frame in days, not weeks!
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EASY
You don't need construction experience or any specific tools or training to get started on a Gablok project. If you can assemble IKEA furniture by following their plans, you can build your entire house frame with Gablok.
Prefabricated housing is one solution to our national housing crisis. It’s a rapidly expanding housing construction sector, a game-changer in the cost of housing, competitiveness, efficiency, and productivity. Prefabricated solutions have become popular to the segment of the construction market of individuals who have a strong interest in taking control of building their own homes to save money and be an active part in its construction.
Faster construction time: Prefabricated homes can be constructed much faster than traditional homes, which saves you time and money. A Gablok solution lets you construct the exterior and interior walls, floor and ceiling of your dream home in days, not weeks.
Lower cost: Prefabricated homes are often less expensive than traditional homes, due to the fact that they are constructed in a factory setting and are manufactured from renewable materials and components that are as sustainable, environmentally friendly, durable, and renewable as possible, with the added advantage of reducing production wastage.
More energy-efficient: Prefabricated homes are often more energy-efficient than traditional homes, due to the fact that they are built with materials that are designed to retain heat. Each wooden block is constructed with inbuilt Extruded Polystyrene (EPS) insulation which is 98% air yet offers incredible thermic value that conserves a significant amount of energy, resulting in lower bills for homeowners.
More customizable: Prefabricated homes can be customized to your specific needs, which means that you can get a home that is perfect for you. You simply provide us with your architect designed plans which we then redesign to use our modular system which we build in our factory and ship to your site in within days of you approving the new designs.
Why choose prefab housing?
Around 10% of new homes built in Australia are owner-builder projects, that equates to around 40,000 homes per annum. DIY owner-builders take on these projects primarily because of the potential cost savings in labour and the deep personal satisfaction of completing a home building project themselves. There are several reasons why people decide to become owner-builders:
Save money. Owner-builders can often save as much as 30% of the cost of construction on their homes by taking matters into their own hands and by doing the work themselves, rather than hiring a contractor.
Have more control over the building process. Owner-builders have the opportunity to make decisions about the design and construction of their home, which can give them a sense of satisfaction and pride.
Build a home that is unique to your needs. Owner-builders can customize their home to fit their specific needs and preferences, which can be a great way to create a home that is truly their own.
Have the satisfaction of building your own home. For many Australians, the mantra that “our home is our castle” has never been more true. For many people, there is a deep sense of satisfaction that comes from building their own castle, which is why we designed our modular system to make it easy for you to DIY so you’re an active part in your dream homes construction from day one.
There are also some challenges with being an owner-builder, being:
The time commitment. Building a home is a major undertaking that can take a lot of time and effort. Whilst the Gablok part of your home build can be completed in a matter of days, completing your home requires the coordination of a range of tradespeople and demands your whole attention to ensure you get the outcome you want without blowing your budget.
The financial commitment. Building a home can be expensive, even if you do some of the work yourself. The Gablok framing system saves you a significant amount of your construction process because you are taking charge of the labour component of the framing build yourself, but if you’re not vigilant and keep your contractor accountable things can get expensive fast!
The risk of making mistakes. If you are not experienced in construction, you may make mistakes that could cost you money or even endanger your safety. Our step-by-step construction system and plans removes 99% of the need for construction experience, but you’ll still need to engage contractors to handle the plumbing, electrical etc work for safety and quality purposes.
If you are considering becoming an owner-builder, it’s important to carefully weigh the pros and cons before making a decision. It’s also important to get as much information as possible about the building process and to hire qualified professionals to help you with the project.
Why become an owner-builder?
Tips for owner-builders
Choosing the owner-builder journey is becoming a popular choice for many Australians, driven by a range of factors including the desire to take control of the building process, the satisfaction of building your own home, and the obvious cost savings. On average, a well-managed owner-builder project can save 20-30% off construction costs. The amount you save depends on your ability to do some of the labor yourself, which is why we’ve designed our construction system to make it easy for you to DIY.
Do your research. Before you start building, it is important to do your research and learn as much as you can about the building process. There are many resources available online and in libraries that can help you get started.
Get organized. It’s important to be organized when you are building a home. This will help you to stay on track and avoid making mistakes.
Hire qualified professionals. Whilst the Gablok framing system can be constructed by almost any layman with no construction experience, it’s important to hire qualified professionals to support you with the project with things like plumbing, electrical, roofing.
Would you like to find out how to turn your architect designed home into a Gablok sustainable home?
Building a Gablok home is a team effort between you (the owner-builder), Gablok (the manufacturer) and the tradesmen who will finish off your home. All it takes is a phone call and you could be in your Gablok home in weeks, not months. Call 1300 694 900 today.