FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


What Are Site Built Homes?

  • They are constructed entirely at the building site.
  • They conform to all state, local or regional codes where the house is located.
  • Often called 'stick-built' houses.
  • A well-built, cared for site-built home generally increases in value over time, although its location plays a key role in
    value.   

What is a modular home?

Modular homes are built in sections in a factory setting, indoors, where they are never subjected to adverse weather conditions.
The sections move through the factory, with the company's quality control department checking them after every step and then
finial inspection by an Independent outside inspection agency. Finished modules are covered for protection, then transported
to your home site. They are placed on a pre-made foundation, joined, and completed. A well-built modular home should have
the same longevity as its site-built counterpart, increasing in value over time.  

How long does it take to build a modular home?

That depends on your design and the manufacturer, but some modular homes can be built in the factory in as little as 1-2
weeks. And since modulars are built indoors, there's never a weather delay. It usually takes another 2 weeks to complete the
home once it's delivered to the building site.

Don't all modular homes look alike?

No, and unless you were there to see the house delivered and assembled, you might not guess it's a modular home. Modular
home manufacturers use computer aided design programs to draw plans to your specifications, or to modify one of their
standard plans to suit your needs, so nearly any home plan can be turned into a modular home.

Will banks finance a modular home?

Yes. Most banks, appraisers, and insurance companies treat modular homes the same way they do site built homes--a house
that's constructed entirely on your property. Ask the mortgage brokers and banks in your area to explain how they finance
modular homes.

Can I save money by building a modular home?

Construction costs for a modular home are  less per square foot than for a  similar site-built home. And there are other cost-
saving features:

  • Many modular homes are very energy efficient, which helps reduce your heating and cooling costs.
  • Your home will probably be ready to move into much sooner than if you wait for a builder to construct a house on-site.
  • If you think modulars are ho-hum, you're in for a pleasant surprise

Do You Need an Architect?
 No - most modular manufactures all ready have drawings .
Facts & Questions