How long does it take to build a modular home?
Because of the manufacturing process and ease of assembly, modular homes can be finished in a short amount of time. Once all the materials for construction are received, some manufacturers can turn-around a 2,500 square foot home in just days. To assemble the modules, themselves, takes only a day or two with use of a crane. And, since a majority of the interior work is complete, including carpeting and wall finish, an experienced systems builder can complete a home in only a few weeks, typically.
Speed and consistent quality are two of the main advantages for choosing modular components for your new home. On the average, a home consisting of two modules will be factory produced in six or seven days. Once the manufacturing process is complete, typically with interior finish right down to carpets and wall finish, the unit must be transported to the building site and placed on its foundation with the use of a crane. Final completion is usually handled by a local builder or general contractor and includes the connection of utilities to the home, and a short list of finish work. Normally the home is completed in two or three weeks.
One of the most popular benefits of modular construction is quick turnaround between groundbreaking and occupancy. On average, a home consisting of 4 modules can be completed in the factory in about a week. Once the modules are set on the foundation at the home site, final completion by the local builder can be completed in roughly one month depending on the size and scope of work of the project. [NOTE: This is an unrealistic sales job. After order processing and engineering stamps, it takes at least three weeks at the factory (this step cannot be rushed!), followed by at least one month for on-site finishing work. Fact is, if you want something done right, give yourself breathing room. As good as we are at budgeting, do NOT under-estimate your construction project.
