Benefits of Modifying the Floor Plan with Modular Home Construction

Posted by Legendary Homes on February 18, 2015 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

Modular home construction is becoming popular among homeowners who want more input into the layout and design of their home. You can completely customize your home to fit the specific needs of your family.

Modular Home Construction Provides Options

Visit a modular home manufacturer and you will be surprised at how many design options are available. Consumers are able to choose the layout they desire as well as bonus features including garages, porches, basements, and more. Home buyers appreciate that they are able to customize their home to create the house they have always dreamed of.

Construction Time is Reduced

Another benefit is that the construction time of a modular home is significantly less than a traditional home. This means that buyers can enjoy their custom home in a relatively short amount of time. Imagine having a brand new, completely customized home in only a few months!

Because your home will be built in a factory setting, your modular home construction will not be delayed due to weather, vandalism, or lack of workforce. Modular homes must undergo numerous quality inspections before they are cleared to leave the facility. Home buyers have peace of mind knowing that their new structure is strong, well built, and will withstand the test of time.

Lesser Modular Home Construction Costs

Your custom modular home will cost significantly less than a traditional stick built home. Not only are building costs lower, maintaining your modular home will cost less as well. Modular home builders offer a variety of energy saving appliances, insulation, and features that make running your home less expensive.

In case you still have questions about modular homes, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile, you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog.

Topic: Modular Home Construction

Legendary Homes Price Sheet Overview

Posted by Legendary Homes on February 17, 2015 in Modular Home Builder with 1 Comment

Modular Home Prices

Hi, I’m Todd Rutledge, Builder/Owner for Legendary Homes located south of Jackson Michigan. I would like to show you some “ball park” prices of what it costs to construct a modular home.

Sign up for floor plans and price sheets by clicking this link. For my price sheets I show all the costs involved with the construction of a new home. I itemize it down so you can see exactly where the costs are going. I do this to be upfront with you so you can see what costs there will be with doing a modular home and with the “on site” costs.

Keep in mind if you are looking at a bigger floor plan then it’s likely going to cost more then the price I show (unless you go with a different series). If you go smaller then it’s likely going to cost less. There are many factors on if your home will cost the same as the price sheet shows. This gives you a general idea and we can get more accurate costs together once we know more of what you want priced.

Location can be a big factor. If you are farther away then some costs could run more. It really depends on if it’s going to be the same subcontractor that will be doing the job. Everyone’s costs vary and not all of them include the same things as others. This price sheet is met to give you a general idea of what costs there will be and then once you pick out a floor plan and give more information of what you want priced in we can do a price sheet for your specific home.

Watch this video for a description of our price sheets overview.

You can also view this video by going to http://youtu.be/ppE06R3HgTg

The first page is the base price of the modular home and showing what options are included. On the second page it shows the “on site” cost.

Some time people ask how much per square foot is our homes? I don’t like saying how much it is per sq ft. Go here to see what I say about sq ft prices!

For more information go to legendaryhomesinc.com/blog

Legendary Homes Inc
10197 S Meridian Rd
Clarklake MI 49234
517-206-2435

Topic: Modular Home Price Overview

Building an Insulated Modular Home in Michigan

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 31, 2015 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

If you are looking for a good quality, super-insulated and super-strong house, a modular home using structural insulated panels, or SIPs, may be the right choice.

Modular Home and SIPs

A modular home constructed with high insulation rate offers a fast, energy-efficient, and healthy approach to building. These homes are made in a factory-controlled environment so they are standardized and reliable. Since SIPs are prefabricated in the factory, there is less job site waste, since less material needs to be sent to the landfill. Factory fabrication is often processed with optimization software and many manufacturers recycle factory scrap to make other foam products.

An insulated modular home envelope provides high levels of insulation and is extremely air-tight, meaning the amount of energy used to heat and cool a home can be cut by up to 50 percent. The energy that powers homes and commercial buildings is responsible for a large portion of the greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere. Reducing the energy usage of buildings enables architects, builders, and homeowners to contribute to a cleaner environment.

The insulation used in modular homes is a lightweight, rigid foam plastic composed of 98 percent air and requires only a small amount of petroleum to produce. The foam insulation used in panel cores is made using a non-CFC (chlorofluorocarbons) blowing agent that does not threaten the Earth’s ozone layer.

Many homeowners find the process of shopping for a insulated modular home to be difficult and confusing. It is not like shopping for a new car or stove because there are no consumer magazines offering product comparisons, reviews, and recommendations.

Thus, it’s essential to find a knowledgeable modular design and build team that will offer the home at a fair price.

In case you still have question about modular homes, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog.

Topic: Modular Home

Benefits of an Insulated Modular Home in Michigan

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 30, 2015 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

Many have inquired what are the benefits of constructing an insulated modular home. Legendary Homes Inc. is pleased to present the following advantages to you;

Insulated Modular Home Saves Money

A properly insulated modular home can save you money on heating and provide a dry, comfortable living space. In most cases, a basement with insulation installed on its exterior walls should be considered a conditioned space. Even in a house with an unconditioned basement, the basement is more connected to other living spaces than to the outside, which makes modular home wall insulation preferable.

Insulated Modular Home Reduces Heat Loss

In construction of a modular home, adding insulation on the walls will minimize thermal bridging and reduce heat loss through the foundation; protect the damp-proof coating from damage during backfilling; and provide some protection against moisture intrusion. High quality insulation will also make the basement of your modular home part of the thermal mass of the conditioned space, which reduces the interior heat loss. In addition to reducing heating costs, a properly insulated home will keep below-grade rooms more comfortable and prevent moisture problems, insect infestation, and radon infiltration.

Insulated Modular Home Provides Comfortable Living

Insulating the basement walls reduces the potential for condensation on surfaces in the basement. It will provide a comfortable living space for the family if condensation is absent in the basement.

In case you still have question about modular homes, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog.

Topic: Modular Home

Modular Home Prices from Legendary Homes

Posted by Legendary Homes on January 24, 2015 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

Get modular home prices from Legendary Homes. Watch this video and sign up today!

South of Jackson MI

Legendary Homes Inc
10197 S Meridian Rd
Clarklake, Mi 49234
(517)206-2435

www.LegendaryHomesInc.com

Finding the Right Modular Home Company in Jackson, Michigan

Posted by Legendary Homes on December 16, 2014 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

Many customers look for the right modular home company and it’s a process that’s both difficult and confusing. It is not like shopping for a new car. There are no consumer magazines offering comparisons and recommendations on modular home companies. Unless you know several people who have already built modular home and can offer advice on specific modular home company, it may be hard to take the first step.

To give you tips on how to choose for a modular home company in Jackson, Michigan here are some of the things you need to know about Legendary Homes Inc.;

Modular Home Company Designs Your Home

In Michigan, the modular home company designs, price, and order a modular home from the manufacturer. The job of turning it into a livable home is that of a general contractor and Legendary Homes Inc. has an excellent one. Most dealers also function as general contractors or work closely with specific general contractors, and this is a good route to follow. Acting as your own general contractor or working with one who does not have experience with modular homes can be risky, since you and your general contractor will not know the particular requirements of a modular home. Consequently, if you are intending to select an independent modular home company, you should ask each modular home dealer to identify the specific construction tasks required to complete your home, including the plumbing and electrical hookups, heating installation, and carpentry button-up.

Modular Home Companies Have Good Reputation

Any good modular home company can build a garage, porch, or deck, or finish the basement in a modular home. Many home owners benefit greatly from someone who has solid experience with modular homes. That is why it is excellent to look for a reputable modular home company. Legendary Homes Inc is one of the trusted modular home companies in Jackson as it takes excellent techniques in the execution of the modular construction.

Understand Your Needs

First and foremost, you need the modular home company to provide a general understanding of the projected modular home cost and schedule. Legendary Homes Inc. can begin at your first meeting by giving you a rough price. Although a estimated price will not give you the level of detail you need to select a modular home dealer, it will give you a reasonable idea whether you can afford to build with a particular dealer and how his prices compare to other dealers.

In case you still have question about modular homes, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog

Topic: Modular Home

What’s in a Modern Modular Home of Allen, Michigan?

Posted by Legendary Homes on December 5, 2014 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

Modular home construction offers home buyers that want to manage building their own home a low risk alternative to obtain their dream home and potentially save thousands of dollars. If you are new to construction or just want to better understand the modular home we have provided an easy to decipher description of the benefits below.

Modular Home Is Constructed Stronger and on High Quality

Modern modular home is built stronger and with high quality materials when compared with almost all old fashioned stick-built houses. The managed environment of modular home factories means substantially less material waste product as well as far lower stealing on location. There is no issue on delays as varying weather conditions every day cannot impede the construction. Concept to completion proceeds more quickly, frequently slicing production times in half or even more with a significantly greater portion of the build out completed in house and includes power, plumbing along with heating and cooling, as well as full installing of doors and cabinets — even including a green modular home.

Modular Home is Set Accordingly and Weather- Tight

Modular home is set accordingly by the modular construction team quickly after delivery. Weathering in is also installed in the process within two to five days depending on the complexity of the floor plan. Using modular building system, you will find significantly less exposure to weather conditions so damage resulting from weather. A much-reduced loss caused by thieves and pilfering is also observed in modular home construction. Dollar for dollar, your investment for your home is an actual value which provides high-quality living.

Modular Homes Save Money

Above all, modular design will save you time & money. Any time a production time can be cut in 35% or more than construction times for old fashioned custom residences you can save not just time, it will indicate important reductions on finance costs.

In case you still have question about modular homes, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog

Topic: Modular Home

Truth and Myths of Modular Home Additions in Jackson, Michigan

Posted by Legendary Homes on October 27, 2014 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

Many have been thwarted by how modular home additions affect the structure of a modular house. They say that it could ruin the integrity of the home and decrease its selling value. But that are not the case.

To lighten you about modular home additions, here are the facts and hearsays about it.

Floor Plan Limitations of Modular Home Additions

Contrary to the belief, renovating your modular home will place you in unlimited options. There are no limitations of any sort in modular home additions. Legendary Homes Inc. offer many choices to home owners when they wanted to add something to their modular home floor plan.

Low Resale Value of Modular Home Additions

There are number of modular homes in sold in recent years in Jackson, Michigan. We never have seen a low resale value of well built modular addition to be lower than stick-built. In reality there is no way to see that this is a modular addition without some precise measuring.

Modular Home Additions Are Not Strong and High Quality

Modular units are sturdier then stick built houses. Modular home additions are built by experienced professionals. Modular additions are also built to be above all local codes, so it allow manufacturer to save by following one standard for entire region. Don’t mistake our high-end modular additions with trailer-park prefabs. Only difference from stick build it’s much higher quality and build in controlled environment.

Modular Additions Are Not For Everything

Modular home additions are great for 2nd story above Cape Code and Ranch. There are also beautiful 1-level side additions and 2-story side/back additions are possible, but floor level of the 2nd floor of the addition will be few inches higher then original house – can be easily solved with couple steps. Due to some cost factors, modular additions are cost effective on 500+ sq ft projects.

Modular Home Additions Cost Lesser

Going rate of sq ft of addition is about $150 at this time, but this price usually would not include architectural materials, many “extras” and will basically provide you with basic house. For the same ~$150/sq ft you will get above average modular addition with moldings, doorknobs, top brand fixtures and cabinets. In nutshell you can buy full size Lexus for price of full size Toyota, but this will not make you happy you if you are budgeted to buy Scion. No matter how you slice it modular addition will not cost you more then traditional stick building especially in areas with as expensive labor.

In case you still have question about modular homes, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog

Topic: Modular Home Additions

How to Build a Modular Home on Schedule

Posted by Legendary Homes on October 22, 2014 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

Building your modular home on schedule takes eats sweat like building it on budget. In fact, if you put a lot of effort into planning both, you are likely to find that keeping on schedule is considerably harder than staying on budget. That is because you can determine what you will get and how much you will spend before construction begins, and almost all of the required decisions for building a modular home are reasonably predictable and within your control. This is not true for scheduling, since there are so many other players involved who will not always bend to your will, including the surveyor, engineer, utility company, building inspector, dealer, manufacturer, and general contractor. You may even find that your own personal and family obligations become an obstacle to maintaining your schedule.

Benefits of Starting on Time

Most people building a new modular home are prepared for the modular home construction to take longer than planned. They have heard that subcontractors, inclement weather, utility companies, and inspection officials all contribute to delays. Few people, however, anticipate how long it takes to complete those tasks that must be done before they begin construction. Consequently, they budget too little time for these tasks and then try to compensate by skipping some tasks and rushing through others. When this strategy fails, they miss their desired move-in date and pay for it with stress with their family, conflict with their dealer and general contractor, and cost overruns with their budget.

It can take you as little as five weeks or as much as a year or more to complete all of the tasks that must be done before your modular home is delivered. Your responsibilities can take as little as one day, if you order a standard modular plan with no changes, select only standard features, agree all decisions are final, have cash to pay for everything, have a modular home general contractor lined up and ready to go, and have a building permit in hand or don’t need one. If this is true for you, you will be an exception.

Financing and Permit Tasks for Modular Home Construction

Learning the financing and permit permit tasks help you in understanding the sequence of steps in modular home construction. You must complete from the time you order a modular home until it is built and ready for occupancy. It organizes the following dealer, financing, and permit tasks steps into fifteen phases and spells out your responsibilities for each phase in detail.

The General Contractor’s Construction Schedule

Your general contractor is responsible for meeting two modular home construction schedules. The first, the pre-set schedule, includes those tasks he must complete to have your site and foundation ready for the delivery and set of your modular home. The second, the post-set schedule, involves those tasks he must do to complete the excavation on your property, button-up your home, and build your site-built structures.

In case you still have question about modular homes, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog

Topic: Modular Home

How Does a General Contractor Wow in Modular Home Construction

Posted by Legendary Homes on October 18, 2014 in Modular Home Builder with No Comments Yet

Building of Modular Home On- Site

Being a general contractor is a hard way to make an easy living. There are lots of moving parts totally out of control when doing modular home construction. Things aren’t perfect including the plans, specifications, field conditions, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, deliveries, conflicts, and payments. Customers expect everything from a general contractor to go exactly as scheduled, with perfect quality, no hiccups or extra costs.

The problem with the modular home construction business is every party wants to make more money by providing the minimum. Scope of work is clearly defined and most contracts are awarded to the lowest qualified bidder based on price. The bidder who offers better service for more money rarely gets the contract. This causes every general contractor to balance providing great service and exceptional quality while making a fair profit.

General Contractors Man the Job

When working with a modular home project, be prepared to properly man projects with enough qualified trained workers. A larger modular home job may take 5 to 10 men to maintain the schedule. If you only have 5 men on your entire crew, don’t bid it and hope you can find enough help when you need them.

A General Contractor is Well Financed

Subcontractors and suppliers who are undercapitalized, usually don’t have enough working capital or an adequate bank line of credit to handle the work they can get. This causes a cash-flow crunch which doesn’t allow them to hire enough help to get their jobs done on-time. This creates stress and causes their businesses to run inefficiently. This makes everyone upset including the general contractor, construction manager, project developer while it hurts the other subcontractors on the job. The underfinanced subcontractor then makes their problem become their customer’s problem, which ends up in lost profits and no repeat work.

To run a successful modular home construction, a general contractor should at least have 20% of his annual sales volume in working capital plus a bank line of credit of at least 15% of annual sales as a backup.

A General Contractor Manages the Contract

A reputable general contractor reads the contract thoroughly. He knows the by-laws of the contract and everything in between. Most contractors sit and discuss the contract with the home owner before doing the job.

Be A Pro- Active General Contractor

A pro-active subcontractor is on top of every job they have a contract to build. They don’t wait for customers to call. They take responsibility for monitoring all their projects by visiting jobsites early and staying in touch with project superintendents on a regular basis. When they get the call to start, they’re ready, the materials are approved and available, the foreman is familiar with the project, and they are ready to man the job as required to maintain the schedule.

In case you still have question about modular homes, you may contact Legendary Homes Inc in Jackson, Michigan. A representative will be happy to assist you. Meanwhile you can check our modular home price sheets by signing up to our blog

Topic: General Contractor

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Legendary Homes Inc
10197 S Meridian Rd US 127
Clarklake, Mi 49234
(517)206-2435
http://LegendaryHomesInc.com
Todd_Rutledge@LegendaryHomesInc.com

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