modular homes

Dave

Dave

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anyone know anything about them?
good idea? bad idea? shady businesses? tons of unanticipated expenses?

we are in the market. with the prices the way they are around here, i was considering this as an option.
 
Depends on the manufacturer, the floorplan, and the cost. The manufacturer, who should recommend a good contractor to put your kit together, should let you see his factory floor, his workers, and have a list of references that will let you check out their houses before you put your signature on paper. ;)
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From what I've heard, modulars are a great value and go up three times faster than a raw build. The only drawback is a lack of flexibility. Most manufacturers only pump out a half dozen styles... and even those are limited to what can basically be crammed onto the back of semis.
 
A friend here had one installed. Came in in 3 or 4 parts, went together fairly easily (installed by the manufacturer's installer crew).

But they divorced after less than a year, so I couldn't tell you how well they stand up over time. My only worry would be separation at the joints, and that would only be a real problem if the foundation weren't solid.

Flexibility is honestly about par with what you'd find in new construction "estates" where a builder, again, has half a dozen styles that you can pick from, and customise lightly. And that's all they'll build to keep a certain uniformity to the section (read neighbouthood).

Most manufacturers will accept some light modification to their pre-plans, provided it doesn't involve structural, heating, or plumbing. Provided you're not in any great hurry.
 
thanks for the input. i plan on looking into these a little more during the week. right now it seems the more cost effective way to go.
finding an open plot....well... thats another matter altogether
 
now that is an idea i didnt think of.
only problem is its a 6-7 year wait list for a berth.
 
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