Date: 1 Apr 2010 Comments: 0

A little research into modular home prices may lead you to the conclusion that, all other things being equal, a modular home will cost less than a traditional home of similar square footage and with the same amenities. And in very many cases, that is completely correct.

How Modular houses Are Made

Modular home prices can be kept down because of the way they are constructed. Modular houses are assembled from modules developed in climate-controlled clean factories, and since they are ordered in advance, the manufacturer can order exactly what he needs to make the modules for the homes on order. By ordering parts for several homes at once, the manufacturer can buy in materials bulk and get them at discounted rates.

And because the materials are being delivered to an enclosed manufacturing plant, they’re at no risk from being damaged by the elements, as the raw materials at traditional home building sites often are. The materials used in modular homes are cut by computer-controlled machines to precisely fit together; and there is very little waste. By having simply those materials he asks for his current orders, and by using precision cutting, the manufacturer has very little waste, and can keep his modular home prices low.

Modular Homes Cost Almost No Money

Modular homes are an expensive investment and expenditure a large sum of money depending on how outsized a home you want. Homes based on modules generally cost 10-35% less than traditional houses. If you’re offered a better price than that you should be sure it is a modular home and not a mobile home. Also you should be careful to make sure you are comparing the same type of house. Is the square footage the same, the same amount of bathrooms, etc.? The exact amount of your savings will depend on what type of modular home you make a decision on, where it is being created and where is it being assembled. If someone offers you a deal that is too incredible to believe, you should look twice at it. Yes, modular type of homes are built stronger than traditional stick built homes but they also experience a lot more initial wear and tear.

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