Some homeowners dream of their own custom-made home. However, they don’t want to put in the time and expense needed to manage architects, engineers, and construction workers required to build a home. Modular homes and prefabricated homes are a great alternative to a traditional design-and-build home. They’re cost-effective and can save you lots of time (and headaches). In this guide, we will look at everything you need to know about modular homes.
Everything you need to know about modular homes
What is a modular home?
Modular homes are customized houses built offsite in a climate-controlled factory. Individual sections (called modules) are then transported to the property and assembled on a permanent foundation. Once the concrete has been poured, your modular home is permanently fixed as real property. That means you can benefit from financing it just as you would a traditional mortgage.
Why build modular?
There are countless reasons to build a modular home instead of a home built on site. However, many people are unaware of all the benefits. Lots of people even have negative impressions of modular homes, assuming that they’re cheaply constructed or unattractive, even though the reality is far from that misconception. Modular homes are cost-efficient, environmentally responsible, and made of long-lasting materials. They are also attractive, with great curb appeal that contributes to future resale value. Here are some of the pros of owning a modular home:
Affordability
Arguably the most compelling perk of modular homeownership is that they are cost-effective. Modular homes are mass-produced, which means that manufacturers save costs by purchasing supplies in bulk. This doesn’t mean your home ends up looking like every other modular home, though! There are many design options that will fit your preferences and needs.
Sustainable construction
The same manufacturing process that makes modular buildings less expensive is also the reason why these homes produce so little material waste. Fewer shipments of materials are required, as they are transported to their final location when they leave the factory. Your modular home is also extremely energy efficient, which saves you money as it protects the environment from unnecessary waste.
Durability
Did you know that modular builders use some of the most durable and robust materials available? Additionally, when you buy a modular home, you know that you’re getting a brand new home, rather than buying an existing house that brings with it all the problems of age.
Wide variety
Modular home designers can create countless customisations and specifications for your modular home. Ultimately designing a home that reflects your vision. No matter what you’re going for – modern, sleek, classic, cosy, spacious, simple, or dramatic – there is a modular home that fits your design aesthetic.
Great investment
Homeownership is an excellent investment, and modular homes provide you with a way to get into a beautiful home at a lower cost than building on-site or purchasing an existing home.
Selecting a manufacturer
The first thing you should know is that no two modular manufacturers are alike. Just as with any other major purchasing decision you make, you have the option to choose between the great, the good, the average, and the not-so-good. Modular manufacturers vary from company to company in terms of ability, scope, professionalism, and performance.
