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Why Build Your Custom Home As A Modular ?
Modular and prefab homes present an alluring fusion of convenience, affordability, expedited construction, and eco-consciousness.
These homes serve as personalized living spaces, meticulously crafted off-site before being transported and assembled on your designated property. This efficient method ensures accuracy and speed, cutting down on construction waste, time, and expenses while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship.
A custom modular home arrives in semi-complete sections, largely assembled before delivery. These sections, or modules, are joined together on-site, requiring only minor finishing touches. Conversely, a prefab home is delivered as a framed structure, ready for assembly and the majority of construction happens on site. Upon arrival, the frame components are erected at the final location. While a modular home typically comes with most fixtures pre-installed, a prefab home may involve more on-site assembly of components.
Modular homes offer numerous advantages over traditional site-built ones. Cost savings typically range from 15-20% compared to conventional construction. However, a drawback is that modular homes require specific clearances for transportation to the home site. Prefab homes, with their smaller sections, may face more constraints regarding land access.
Depending on the budget, fully custom single-story homes can be constructed for as low as $325 per square foot (excluding the cost of land). For those with more substantial budgets, customization options abound, allowing for the creation of luxurious residences akin to the highest standard. Yet, these homes aren’t just about aesthetics and cost efficiency—they also prioritize sustainability. Many are constructed using eco-friendly materials and techniques, reducing their environmental footprint while still delivering on style, quality, and functionality.
Main Benefits
What Are The Steps To Building A Custom Modular Home?
Building a prefab or modular home shares many similarities with constructing a traditional site-built home. The process typically commences with a dream, evolves into a building plan, a budget is then set and the final product is built.
The decision to opt for prefab or modular construction comes with a myriad of benefits. However, there are instances where building a site-built home might be preferred, particularly in areas with limited access. Restricted access points such as tight corners can present challenges that may not be easily overcome in the context of prefab or modular construction. While some obstacles can be navigated with creative solutions, there are scenarios where a site-built home remains the sole feasible option.
In more detail, the process of constructing a prefab or modular home mirrors that of a site built modern home. It all begins with a vision. This dream then evolves into a tangible concept, taking into account factors like size, layout, and desired amenities. Once the concept is solidified, attention turns to the practical aspect: budgeting. Establishing a budget early on helps shape the final design and ensures that the project remains financially viable.
One of the primary advantages of prefab or modular construction is its efficiency. These homes are constructed off-site in controlled environments, minimizing delays and maximizing precision. Additionally, the streamlined process often translates to lower costs compared to traditional site-built homes. Moreover, prefab and modular homes are often built using eco-friendly materials and practices, aligning with contemporary sustainability goals.
However, despite these advantages, there are circumstances where building a site-built home becomes necessary. Limited access to the home site, whether due to geographical constraints or regulatory hurdles, can pose significant challenges for transporting prefab or modular components. In such cases, the flexibility and adaptability of traditional site-built construction may be the more practical choice.
Pros and Cons of Off-Site Construction
1. Establish Your Budget
As with any significant investment, establishing a budget is imperative before embarking on the journey of shopping for or designing your home. If financing is necessary, the initial step involves consulting with a knowledgeable lender. This professional will guide you through various down-payment options and discuss strategies for purchasing land if you do not already own a plot.
Regardless of the building details, modular or prefab construction demands specialized expertise. Once your financing is secured, the subsequent stage entails selecting a home that aligns with your budgetary constraints. It’s crucial to allocate your budget for both hard and soft construction costs.
Soft costs encompass expenses such as land acquisition, appraisals, utility connections, architectural plans, permits, contingencies, project management, and other predevelopment expenses. On the other hand, hard costs pertain to the actual materials and construction expenditures. Given the unique nature of each home, your design represents a critical soft cost, while the acquisition of land constitutes a pivotal hard cost.
Important Notes
2. Select Your Land & Design your Home
When building a custom home, the next step after the budget and basic concept is to procure the land. If you need assistance, were here to help. Among our unique services, we can introduce a real estate broker who can search and negotiate on your behalf.
When opening escrow, make sure you haver adequate time for contingencies. Its imperative to research all aspects of the land. Some la may not be buildable. Other land may have prohibitions on the size of home you are building.
All land is unique and your home should be designed into the features of the land. Once the floor plan is established, next its time to select all of your finishes.
Things to Consider
3. Plan Your Build
Our interior designers can help you, every step of the way. If this is something you would rather do yourself, no problem! We can help source materials.
Advantages Over Site-Built
4. Preparing The Land
Before construction can begin, it’s essential to install any necessary public utilities at the site and beneath where the home will be built. For homes that will not be connected to the grid, installing a septic system and a well is required before the land can be leveled.
If your home design includes a basement or split-level structure, excavation and leveling will be necessary during the grading process. Additionally, if your plans include a swimming pool, preparations for the pool will be made at this stage.
Drainage plays a crucial role in home construction. Ensure that proper drainage systems are included in your land preparation efforts. Once these elements are in place, you can proceed with laying the foundation.
Things To Consider
5. Building The Home
The initial phase of actual home construction involves constructing the basement (if included) and the foundation. Different types of soil and architectural plans necessitate various foundation styles. For instance, pier foundations might be ideal for certain soils, while slab foundations could be more suitable for others. Regardless of the foundation type chosen, certain elements must be constructed prior to installing the main building components.
Once the structure is in place, connections to utilities are established. Following this, any seams are sealed, and the final touches on roofing and siding are completed.
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6. Finishing Touches
After the building envelope is finished, the final details are added, such as painting, landscaping, and any decking. Once these elements are completed, you will conduct a final walkthrough. Upon approval, your home will be ready for you to move in and enjoy.
7. Best in Class Warranty
You can rest assured knowing your new home has a 10 year craftsman warranty. Our warranty is transferrable to any new buyers or your heirs.
Warranty Highlights
Conclusion
Ultimately, the decision between prefab/modular and site-built construction hinges on various factors, including accessibility, budget, timeline, and personal preferences. While prefab and modular homes offer undeniable advantages, there are situations where the traditional approach remains the optimal solution.