Your cottage arrives on a truck. Here's what happens next — from getting it onto your block to connecting power and water.
Your site must be prepared before delivery — including clearing, levelling, and ensuring adequate access for a large vehicle.
You need to: Confirm site is cleared, levelled and accessible
The cottage is transported on a truck-mounted trailer. Access must accommodate the vehicle size, turning radius, overhead clearances, and weight limits.
You need to: Check road conditions, overhead lines, gates and turning areas
The cottage is lifted into position by crane and unfolded on site. A crane lift area must be available adjacent to the placement position.
You need to: Ensure crane access and a clear lift zone
The cottage is secured to site-specific foundations — concrete pads, screw piles, or stumps depending on soil conditions and engineering requirements.
You need to: Foundations prepared per engineering specs (arranged by us or your builder)
Water, waste, power, and stormwater connections are made by licensed trades. This connects the cottage's internal systems to your site services.
You need to: Ensure services are available at the connection points
Required inspections are carried out at key stages — foundations, frame, connections, and final — by your building surveyor or council.
You need to: Coordinate inspection timing with your surveyor
Final checks are completed, any defects are rectified, and the cottage is handed over ready for use (subject to occupancy approval).
You need to: Complete practical completion checklist and sign-off
Important: Failed delivery attempts or demurrage costs arising from inadequate site preparation or inaccessibility are payable by the customer. Please ensure your site is fully prepared before the scheduled delivery date.
Last reviewed: July 2026 · Applicable jurisdiction: Victoria · General information only — not legal, planning or engineering advice.
Requirements vary by property, local government area, building classification and proposed use. Obtain site-specific advice before making financial commitments.