Does modular construction require anything special compared to site built?
Yes, a good foundation. In modular construction the home components are built to the plan. “Make it fit” site built construction does not apply. As a result the plan that you get for the foundation is exactly the same as the home that will go on that foundation. Outside of the foundation everything else is pretty much the same. You need a furnace, a well, a drive way etc. These costs are the same for both modular and stick building because they are done locally and are subject to the going rates for this work. The big savings comes from the shorter completion time and net cost of the modular home ordered. One thing to keep in mind on modular construction is the order process. When your order goes to the factory they immediately do the drawings, schedule a build date and then start production. You need to have all of your final decisions made when you turn in the order. This does not mean you need to do it all in one day. Generally you start with the plan and work though that with the b
