Mistakes You Should Avoid To Have a Successful Modular Home Construction
People choose modular home because they offer time and cost savings. Not all savings are necessarily a wise decision. Before you proceed with your factory built home you should read this article and learn which shortcuts to avoid. By avoiding these modular home mistakes you will be much happier and richer in the long term. The “mistakes” we list are generalized. They may not apply to you but more often than not they will.
Do Not Purchase the Modular Home based on Cost per Square Foot
The common question of asking how much a modular home cost per square foot is not an informative value and is often misunderstood. An example is like asking how much floor covering cost is per square foot. You may receive a price quote for inexpensive linoleum tiles, however your expectations are for ceramic tiles. This is one example of the hundreds of variables that will affect the price of your project. Certainly, you will receive a quote for the cheapest flooring material just to get the sale. The same misconceptions are true in home construction. Modular home floor plan costs vary greatly due to the differences that are unique to each home as a result of the quality of construction. A lower cost per square foot home is due to a lower quality construction and material used in the home and the reason why the cost per square footage cost can be a very misleading number.
Do Not Purchase from Modular Home Retailers who are Not Licensed Builders
The majority of modular home sales centers are only licensed to sell homes, and are not licensed builders. As a result, there is a tendency to underestimate the total cost that includes the site work required to prepare the land for your home. Dealers give the homebuyer the illusion of a low price, not only because they don’t have the experience of the actual construction costs, but also because they want to sell you a home and send you on your way. Modular home dealers who are not licensed builder do not have the expertise to provide a cost estimate for a foundation, well, septic, driveway, tree clearing, land excavation and all the others costs to make sure your home is properly built.
Do Not Act as your own Modular Home General Contractor
Perform a risk assessment before you act as your own modular home general contractor. An assessment will help you understand the risks involved if you choose to act as your own general contractor. Compare the savings versus the risks involved if something goes wrong. Understand that a subcontractor is only responsible for their specific part, not the entire project.
Do Not Purchase based on the Lowest Price
Be an educated buyer and confirm everything that is included in the price. If you are unsure, do not be afraid to ask what is included in the price. If the price only includes the house, then you must price out the home preparation work. The entire home cost should also include the excavation, septic system, foundation, electrical, mechanical, permits, well, and other necessary prerequisites before you take delivery of your home. Obtain a complete detailed list of the items included from your home retailer. Review everything on the list so that your home will be built to the quality level you expect and includes all the necessary items to complete your project.
Know the Difference between Modular Home vs. Mobile Home
Understand the difference between a modular home and a mobile home built to modular specifications. The differences can affect the price of the home and its resale value, as well as the finance costs. Some mobile home manufacturers are building floor plan designs to meet the higher standards of modular building codes, instead of the standard HUD codes that apply to mobile homes. These homes are priced less, however there are differences in the quality and design of the homes that homebuyers should be aware of before purchasing these homes. These mobile homes are generally one-story and are designed to go on a crawl space therefore the heating system does not have the capacity to heat a basement area, and the structural integrity does not have the same quality as a modular home.
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