Modular homes are becoming more popular all the time, especially in
northeastern and midwestern United States. What are modular
homes? They are homes that are built at a factory in modules
or sections, and then moved to a building site and installed.
Modular homes are often compared to mobile homes, but unlike mobile
homes, modular homes are constructed to be permanently installed on
a foundation and to meet all state, local, and regional building codes
where the home will be located. Plans for modular homes come in as
many sizes and styles as traditional homes built directly on-site.
You can choose a modular home plan that is a ranch, cape, bungalow, two-story, or even multi-family.
When it comes to building your modular home, the most important step is
selecting a house plan that fits your needs and style preferences.
With the variety of standard plans offered, it's usually not difficult to
find one that will ideally suit your lifestyle.
There is much to be said for choosing a standard plan. Because the
designing, engineering, and pricing have already been done by the
manufacturer, choosing a standard plan means that the job is simplified,
which saves the buyer time and money. Most standard plans can be
modified slightly by changing things like walls, kitchens, and
bathrooms. For buyers who desire to save even more money, most
modular home dealers offer several heavily discounted plans. The
trade-off is that the buyer is only allowed to make a few minor changes.
Each dealer will have a book of plans. Before consulting the book,
decide which features are important to you. With a little time and
effort, determining your priorities is simple. First of all,
determine a budget as well as a size range for your new modular
home. Specifically note the amount of bedrooms and bathrooms that
you need. Ask yourself what you like about your current floor plan,
as well as what you would change. If you have friends or family
members who have floor plans that you really like, consider what you like
about them. Finally, be sure to consider things like what kind of
home will fit into your neighborhood, what kind of floor plan will work
with your lot, and how the sun will affect the placement of your home.
The dealer's book of plans will include a floor plan, which shows the
location and size of each room, as well as an exterior elevation, which
shows what the completed house will look like. You should be aware
that just because a floor plan and exterior elevation are paired
together, it doesn't mean that you can't make adjustments. Most
floor plans can go with a variety of exterior looks. Similarly,
there are many exterior looks that can apply to a particular floor
plan. Depending upon your particular taste, you can go from having
a simple exterior to a very ornate exterior.
Also keep in mind that most plans can be upgraded. For example, if
you see an exterior that appeals to you, but it doesn't include a porch or
garage, there's no need to worry. The artist may not have included
a porch or garage in the plan rendering, but both can be added to any
exterior. Dormers and decorative gables can also be added, the
slope of the roof can be changed, and roof overhangs can be made
oversized.
If none of the plans in the modular home dealer's book suit your needs,
you can ask them if they can custom design a home for you. While
many stick-built homes can't be built with modular construction, a modular
home with similar features can often be constructed.
Once you choose plans for your modular home, it typically takes about
eight weeks to build the modules in the factory. Your builder
will then need a few more weeks to construct the house onsite.
In this short time, you can have the home of your dreams!
Modular Home Plan Sources
Ritz-Craft
is a modular home manufacturer that features more than 300 custom
modular home floor plans. Ritz-Craft distributes its ranch, cape,
and two-story homes to home builders, real estate developers, and active
adult community developers, in 28 states.
Palm Harbor
offers a broad selection of customizable modular home floor plans that
can be viewed at Model Centers across the USA.
The HomeStore
is a builder of custom modular homes in New England and the
New York Hudson Valley.
Modular Architecture
features a series of home designs by Douglas Cutler Architects, that are
engineered and formatted for modular building systems.
Apex Homes
offers modular home floor plans to meet virtually every taste and budget.
How Much Are Modular Home Prices?
Looking to save money on building a home? An economical option is to consider modular home prices, which range from $180,000 to $360,000, with the national average at $270,000.
Katie Flannery. Bob Vila. Tuesday, 07 Feb 2023 08:48:54 -0500.