FAQ
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What is included in the standard price?
Each product outlines the standard inclusions and specifications. The standard price assumes level site conditions, good access for crane truck delivery and installation and normal soil and terrain categories. Included in the price are the design, manufacture, delivery, setout and installation of pad footings and installation of Mopod modules.
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What is excluded in the standard price?
Council planning, building application fees and final connection of electrical and plumbing services.
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Can the current series of Mopod designs be modified?
Yes. You can customize your own Mopod to suit specific site orientation, budget and client requirements including internal layouts and module finishes.
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What warranties apply?
The statutory full 7 year structural warranty and 6 month minor defects warranty.
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Is a building permit needed?
All installations require building approval. Local councils advise on the necessity of a planning and building permit. The client obtains all necessary planning permits and Mopod Australia can engage a building surveyor for the building approvals or assist the client in obtaining such approvals.
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Are Mopods suitable as permanent, temporary or portable buildings?
Mopods comply to BCA requirements as permanent class 1A buildings. They are designed on a floor chassis, and the electrical services adopt dual poled fittings that comply with the portable building codes and therefore make them suitable for caravan and cabin parks. They are removable from site within 24hrs and are in accordance with temporary building code requirements.
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What are the payment terms?
Purchase Order: to be provided by client confirming acceptance of quotation and scope of works.
Progress Payment 1: 20% of total contract value on signing contract.
Progress Payment 2: 70% of total contract value upon completion of Mopod prior to delivery.
Final Payment: 10% of total contract value on practical completion of Mopod installation.
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Is delivery Australia wide?
Yes. The modules in collapsed state can be delivered anywhere and can be transported 4 modules per semi trailer without restrictions.
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How are Mopods installed?
Padfootings are installed on site one week prior to delivery of the Mopod.
The collapsed Mopod structure is flat-packed ex factory onto a truck and transported to site. The Mopod is assembled by our qualified team and fitted out to completion. If the site does not permit crane truck access, the modules can be broken into walk through component form and manually installed by our team.
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How long does it take to install a Mopod?
One day for pad footings, usually a week prior to installation.
A single module (The Mopod): one day for installation
Studio Pods: less than two days for installation
Duo Pods: two days installation.
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Is the structure collapsible and moveable?
Yes, Mopods can be readily relocated. The collapsible design allows for easy, cost efficient flat-pack transportation Australia wide. Less than 24 hours is all that is required to disassemble and remove from site.
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Can Mopods be added to or reconfigured?
Yes. The unique modular building system allows for extensions and reconfigurations.
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Is there a choice of finishes available?
Yes. Mopod Australia has a range of finishes to select from.
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Are water tanks and solar systems available?
Yes. The Mopod structure has been designed to accommodate autonomous power services.
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What cooling and heating options are available?
Location and climate will dictate heating and cooling requirements. Our 5 star energy efficiency rating minimizes these needs. Mopods can be supplied with split A/C, wall mounted or roof mounted systems.
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What is the process to own a Mopod structure?
The purchase process is quick and easy. To own & walk into a Mopod:
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1. DESIGN, QUOTE & ORDER
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– Select &/or design Mopod product
- Invitation to factory to discuss clients design needs & the various product options.
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– Confirmation of scope of works
- Inclusive of floor plan, specifications, kitchen arrangement and colour choice, appliance inclusions and allowances, prefabricated bathroom selection type and position.
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– Present quote to client (valid for 30 days)
- Includes: total costs, floor plan, inclusions and exclusions, specification, scope of works and schedule for installation & delivery.
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– Payment schedule
- Purchase Order: to be provided by client confirming acceptance of quotation and scope of works.
- Progress Payment 1: 20% of total contract value on signing contract.
- Progress Payment 2: 70% of total contract value upon completion of Mopod prior to delivery.
- Final Payment: 10% of total contract value on practical completion of Mopod installation.
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– Select &/or design Mopod product
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2. MOPOD BUILD, DELIVER & INSTALL
- – Site assessment
- – Council approvals
- – Install pad footings
- – Manufacture of Mopod at factory – client may inspect
- – Deliver & install Mopod to site with crane truck
- 3. WALK IN, READY FOR USE
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1. DESIGN, QUOTE & ORDER
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What after sales service is provided?
Mopod Australia offers ongoing support for any modifications and maintenance requirements.
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What is required to connect to services?
The client needs to engage a licensed electrician to connect the prewired modules to the existing property subboard. The client needs to engage a licensed plumber to provide hot and cold water lines, sewer/septic lines for blackwater discharge and final stormwater to legal point of discharge on the property.