subject: Why You Should Consider a Prebuilt Home [print this page] Gone are the days when prebuilt housing, also known as modular housing, was considered to be low quality and low class. Prefab homes today are actually quite modern and can be very energy-efficient. Architects have even begun to design extremely interesting and original prefabricated homes. So why should you go with a prebuilt home?
You can actually save quite a bit of money in buying a prebuilt home. Not only do you save on architect and consultant fees, but you save labor costs since most of the work is done in a factory. Because they are built in a factory with regulations and close inspection, you can expect high-quality workmanship in your modular home. There is a multitude of designs and plans, but you can also request custom plans.
How does choosing a prebuilt home save you money? First, it saves hours of labor. Building the frame for a house is costly, time-consuming, and requires faultless work. There is a lot of room for error when building a home on-site. When the home is built in a factory, all of this is already done and inspected for quality work. Factory regulations eliminate mistakes found during or after the building process. Structural issues in a stick-built home can set construction back months at a time. However, this is not a problem with homes built in a controlled environment. Money is also saved when the factory buys materials in bulk.
Buying a modular home means no delays in construction due to bad weather. Theft and vandalism are also big issues on construction sites. When your home is being built in a secure indoor environment, you don't have to worry about these matters. Nor do you need worry about the quality of materials due to environmental elements. There won't be any warping of wood from rain or humidity.
Freedom of location is a very attractive option given by buying a prebuilt home. Modular homes may come equipped with appliances, which are often energy-efficient. They will also likely be furnished with well-made cabinetry.
Your home is thoroughly inspected before leaving the manufacturing plant. Electrical, plumbing, and fire codes are all met before the house is even considered ready to be shipped. Once your homesite is prepped, a prebuilt house can be completely put together and able to be lived in within 45 days.
