“We have quality-control inspects that go into every house every day to check on homes to make sure they are getting built to standard and are meeting code,” Warms says. Prices are fairly comparable to those of site-built models in most cases, since all builders have to pay the same lumber costs. However, in markets where there is a labour shortage and labour rates are higher, a modular home can cost significantly less. Another factor that makes modular homes attractive is the speedy construction period. The home itself can be built in as little as 30-40 days, depending on its size and style. Once it’s
installed on top of a concrete foundation or piles, it can be move-in ready within a week or two. Compare that to a site-built home that can take six months or more to complete. “I think it’s more the convenience of being able to come in, order the house and get it built relatively quickly that appeals to a lot of people,” Warms says. Modular homes can be just as durable as site-built houses as well, Warms says. Many of the first homes Grandeur built in the 1970s are still occupied by families to this day. Cont’d on page 50
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