8 Advantages of Prefab Houses [infographic]

Posted: Aug 22, 2013
Author: 1st Choice Home Centers

It may seem mind boggling to think about all the ways you can put a roof over your family’s heads. One can consider brick houses, concrete block houses, mobile homes or prefab houses. For some, the choice is a manufactured home or a modular home. Each has advantages and disadvantages. For example, consider these advantages of prefab houses:

1. Less Stress – A custom-built home takes a great deal of effort to plan every aspect of the construction, whereas prefab houses have already been planned out with many of the home designs commonly preferred.
2. Simplicity – Simple construction means fewer places where a contractor can make a mistake.
3. Compact – Most prefab houses are designed to use space extremely efficiently, meaning families that occupy them spend less on utilities, taxes and insurance. This also leaves more land for outdoor activities the family can enjoy.
4. Affordable – Prefab houses are much more affordable than many other housing options both from an initial cost aspect and also maintenance and other ongoing expenses.
5. Faster Construction – It can take many months to build a standard home, which often forces a family to start paying for the home during construction and cover other living arrangements at the same time. Prefab houses go up quickly, eliminating this extra cost.
6. Portable – Although not often done, the option exists for a family to have their home disassembled and reassembled in a new location should a move be necessary.
7. Financial Savings – Because prefab houses are less expensive, the amount saved on financing costs can be sizeable, making it possible to be paid off years before conventional homes.
8. Environmentally Friendly – Fewer materials means less of an impact on the planet. Instead of having many trucks bringing the various materials as needed in conventional home building, the home is delivered with only assembly remaining to be done.

 If you are looking for prefab houses in Statesville NC or would simply like more information, feel free to contact us at 1st Choice Home Centers. We have modular and manufactured homes for sale throughout North and South Carolina that will fit into any budget. Give us a call today!