Delivery day with Anchor Homes is one of the most exciting milestones in the modular home building journey. After months of planning, designing, and watching your home come together at our Stratford facility, this is the day everything becomes real.
In our latest video, we captured that moment with our client, Ken, who is building a custom two-storey Anchor Home in Apollo Bay, VIC.
Apollo Bay Custom Project - Anchor Homes
Standing on site, he watched each module rise through the coastal air and settle into place... a moment he describes as “what dreams are made of."
This article walks you through what a typical modular home delivery day looks like, why some homes require a crane, and how we prepare to ensure your installation runs smoothly.
What Exactly Happens on Delivery Day?
Did you know that delivering and installing a modular home can often be completed in just one day? Speed, efficiency, and quality are all reasons our clients choose to build with us.
Modular home delivery is a highly coordinated process involving transport teams, installation crews, and sometimes even curious neighbours watching from the street.
Here’s what typically happens on the day:
• Modules arrive on specialised trucks
• Our team completes safety and clearance checks
• Traffic management arranged if required
• Modules are placed with millimetre precision
• The structure takes shape in a matter of hours
In our video, you’ll see our team guide each module into position on Ken’s coastal block. Despite the size of his two-storey home, the process is smooth, efficient, and surprisingly quick.
Once all modules are installed, this is when on-site works begin. On-site works typically take 6–10 weeks, depending on the project, and include finishing, connections, and final detailing. Every project is unique, so we’ll guide you through the specific timeline for your home.
For more detail on timelines and our process, click here.
Do You Always Need a Crane to Install a Modular Home?
Not all modular home installations require a crane, but many do. In Ken’s case, a crane was essential for his two-storey design. Here’s how to understand whether your modular home is likely to need a crane or not. And most importantly, we organise the entire delivery and installation process for you, no matter which method your site requires.
Installation Method #1: Crane🏗️
A crane is used when the home cannot be positioned safely or accurately using trucks alone. It provides precision, height, and flexibility, especially on complex or restricted sites.
Your project will require a crane installation if:
• You’re building a two-storey modular home
• The home must be positioned on a sloping site with elevated piers
• Roads are narrow and trucks can’t maneuver directly into place
• Trees, branches, or vegetation restrict access
• Powerlines or overhead obstructions make truck delivery unsafe
• The block has limited turning or access space
If a crane is required, we take care of everything including crane hire, scheduling, traffic management and on-site coordination to ensure a safe and smooth installation.
Installation Method #2: Truck 🚛
Wherever possible, we prefer to deliver using only a truck and hydraulic jacking system. This method is more cost-effective and ideal for clients because it removes the need for crane hire. As always, we organise all transport and positioning so you never need to arrange anything yourself.
Your project may allow for a truck installation if:
• The block is flat or gently sloping
• There is clear, wide access for trucks
• Streets are suitable for long transport vehicles
• There are no major overhead obstructions
• Modules can be backed directly into place without lifting
🎥 To view what a truck installation look like, watch our helpful video here
Not sure which installation method you'll need for your site?
Request a free desktop site assessment to help you gain clarity early in the process.
Our team reviews your block’s access, slope, road layout, and any visible obstacles, giving you confidence that your modular home can be delivered and installed smoothly.
How We Prepare for a Smooth Delivery Day
Behind every effortless delivery is months of planning and coordination. Our pre-construction team handles all the organising and preparation, working closely with councils, local authorities, and our delivery team to make sure everything is lined up well before the modules leave our Stratford facility. This includes:
• Detailed site and access assessments
• Coordinating traffic management when required
• Ensuring foundations or piers are completed before delivery
• Checking for trees, powerlines, and access limitations
• Aligning delivery timing with weather, transport schedules, and site readiness
Apollo Bay Project: Delivery Day Experience
One of the most memorable elements of the Apollo Bay delivery was hearing Ken share what the moment truly meant to him. For Ken and his partner Kathy, this two-storey modular home represents years of planning and a long-held dream of retiring by the beach. After finding traditional building challenging due to the distance from the Melbourne metro area, the modular approach offered the flexibility, transparency, and peace of mind they were looking for.
As the modules were lifted into place, Ken spoke about how smooth the process felt, and how the flexibility to design what they wanted made it possible to begin the next chapter of their lives with confidence. Local residents even gathered to watch the home take shape, amazed at how quickly a complete structure appeared on the block.
Seeing the home arrive from Stratford and settle perfectly onto their coastal block wasn’t just a construction milestone, it was the moment Ken's vision became real!
We’re looking forward to seeing the home once it’s fully completed and enhanced with Ken and Kathy’s personal touches after handover.
Thinking Modular? Choose a Team That Supports You Every Step
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Ken’s delivery day experience in Apollo Bay perfectly reflects what we aim to deliver for every client: a smooth, transparent and well-supported journey from design through to installation, culminating in the excitement of seeing a dream home come to life.
If you're planning to build a modular home and want to understand what delivery might look like for your site, our team is here to help. Contact us today to speak with our project consultants to start planning your next step.
