Your Top 5 Questions (and Concerns) about Prefab Houses

Posted: May 02, 2013
Author: 1st Choice Home Centers

Prefab houses are quickly becoming the choice of many potential homeowners, and with their lower costs and quicker build time, the appeal is easy to see. Most who delve into this as a housing option often don’t know much about them, so here are your top five questions about prefab houses and how they just might be the best choice for you and your family.

How long does it take to build? You can have yours from factory to location in as little as 1-2 weeks, with another 2-4 weeks for on-site assembly. Most prefab houses can take as little as a month!

What’s the difference between prefab and mobile homes? The difference is that mobile homes conform to a federal code of home construction, while prefab houses conform to the local building codes of the final home location.

Can I get standard financing? Absolutely. If you own the land, most banks consider prefab the same as conventional housing and will finance as such.

Don’t they all look the same? Not anymore! Most companies will now work with you to custom design your own home, and once it’s built, it will blend in with the stick-built homes on the block!

Is it cheaper to buy prefab? Typically, yes it is, depending on your location. With most locations, the cost of labor is cheaper because it takes less time to build, and since prefab houses are very energy efficient, you’ll save money in the long run as well!