The only problem is that in most areas they can only be built or "laid" on a lot in an area specifically zoned for that type of house or trailer homes. That bothers me and I think it is unfair, but in many cities, it is still the code/law.
I always thought they'd be of lower quality, but my parents recently built one for retirement and it's quite nice. It has a full basement and you'd never know it was fabricated unless they told you.
Thank you, I am torn between remoldeling or buying a 2 story prefabbed home. May I ask who they bought it from?
I have seen some really interesting ones lately. One was just built by my house, they really made it look nice by adding a big deck and nice landscaping. It really doesn't even look pre-fab.
Some of the more modern ones look alright. I still think they might be of poor quality. Another thing is that customization might be easier to work out with a builder.
Some of the more modern ones look alright. I still think they might be of poor quality. Another thing is that customization might be easier to work out with a builder.
Prefab homes are ok as long as they meet current building and fire codes.
You also want to make sure they offer the same warranty as a stick built home or trac home
You also want to make sure they offer the same warranty as a stick built home or trac home
There's many different types and quality. I've seen some very big ones with second floor and such. The newer ones come in components you can add on.
Thanks for the info. I have been researching them and I am finding out that they are just as good as a stick built house. Still researching though! Thanks again!
I live in new england, worked in residential construction for 30 years and have worked in some prefab houses. in the long run i am not shure how much less expensive they are, you still need a building lot, foundation, sight work, driveway, elct. hook up, sewer hook up or septic system, garage, landscaping. The materials used in all the ones I have been in ( kittchen cabnits, trim, doors, windows, carpets, ect..) are not as good a qualty as what most builders in this area would use. I have seen houses deliverd in good shape then suffer extensive damage being moved off road on to lot and being lifted by crane to put in place. the only positive thing I can say is it is quick but so is McDonald's
